Converting avi's to ipod format with vegas 4.

[Jorge]

Hey all
I want to convert my avi's to ipod format using my vegas 4 software. What codec can I use to convert that is FREE for this operation. A link would be great. If this has been posted before, please forgive me. Your input is appreciated. Thanks.

[Jorge]

I know free codecs has a bunch but I dont know which one to use.

Sorry for the double post, forgot to edit my previous post

[edDV]

Vegas 4 makes no claim to do any of that

It will understand uncompressed avi in something like YUY2 format so prepare your source.
It has no output to Ipod. You need to figure that one out.

I think Vegas 4 predates Ipod video anyway.

[Prot]

I use Super to convert my AVIs to iPod.
Does an acceptable job, too....and, it's free.

[Jorge]

edDV, What im saying is a specific video and audio codec that I can use for compression, would that work on the ipod.

[Ai Haibara]

edDV, What im saying is a specific video and audio codec that I can use for compression, would that work on the ipod.

As edDV stated, no. The iPod does not recognize AVI formats. Video has to be converted to a different container type - .MP4 - with some restrictions, I believe. If you don't mind installing additional software, you're probably better off installing SUPER or one of the other iPod video converters mentioned in the Tools section to the left.

[edDV]

"AVI" can be any of many formats but the way you stated it often means downloaded MPeg4 (divx, xvid, etc). You would need to convert it to DV format or fully decompress to YUV or RGB for Vegas 4 to accept it. Likewize Vegas 4 has no MPeg4 encoding capability that would be required for iPod.

You could edit decompressed video in vegas 4.

You would need an external "AVI" decoder and an external MPeg4 encoder.

Per Apple:
"H.264 video: up to 768 Kbps, 320 x 240, 30 frames per sec.,
Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats
MPEG-4 video: up to 2.5 mbps, 480 x 480, 30 frames per sec.,
Simple Profile with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats"

[BJ_M]

it is built into vegas 6 if you want to upgrade

[Jorge]

ok, I understand. Forgive me if I've asked some dumb questions. I was just wondering if the vegas 4 version had this option since its a program filled with opitons. Thanks ed and Ai, and everyone who replied.

BJ_M are you saying vegas 6 has the option for this, I can convert videos that the ipod will understand.

[BJ_M]

yes

[Jorge]

Alright thanks, your the man.

Quick question, how do you intall plugins for audio and video for vegas

[BJ_M]

which plug ins ?

[Jorge]

like ac3 etc...

[BJ_M]

you have to register your software .... for ac3 , you would have to buy the dvda software or ac3 plugin from sony

[Jorge]

oh ok thanks.