AVI to Flash conversion software problems- any help?

[szorn]

Hi,

I just found this website while conducting a search for a problem I am having. Hope this is the right place for this question.

I am attempting to use some basic software to convert avi files to flash. I have actually tried 3 different pieces of software.

The first software is called Instant Video Suite. When I attempted to install it I got the following error message- "flash.ocx DLL/OCX: DLL register server failed; code 08x80028001c" Then is gave me the option to try again, abort, or continue. I tried again without luck, then chose abort and attempted the installation from scratch. I got the same error message but decided to choose "continue with the installation". The program would start but it wouldn't allow me to open the avi files. So, I uninstalled it. The next program I tried is called CamStudio (generic version). It installed without any problems but still wouldn't allow me to open the avi files. Both of these programs have a small window that opens and allows you to open the avi file and see it before converting to flash (alhtough it isn't working on my computer). The final program I tried is called "Instant Video Streamer". This one installed without problems but doesn't seem to function properly. It just has a "browse" button that you click on to find the avi file and once you choose the file a pop-up says "starting conversion" but then I get an error box that says "conversion failed may be a codec error".

Honestly I am new to all of this and don't have a clue. Does anyone have any ideas on what the issue might be or how I might find out. I have conducted a net search for these error codes but haven't had much luck finding any information of value.

Any help or insight is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time,
Steve

[redwudz]

AVI is just a container name, it doesn't tell you much of anything about the type of video and audio files you have. Try opening one of those in Gspot and it will tell you what they are and if you have the proper codecs installed.

Not knowing what you have or even what type of Flash format you are trying to create, I would suggest trying SUPER. It converts most formats.

And there are other programs that may be useful. Take a look in our 'Tools' section. Also the guides available in the 'CONVERT' section, both to the left. <<<<<<

And welcome to our forums.

[szorn]

AVI is just a container name, it doesn't tell you much of anything about the type of video and audio files you have. Try opening one of those in Gspot and it will tell you what they are and if you have the proper codecs installed.

Not knowing what you have or even what type of Flash format you are trying to create, I would suggest trying SUPER. It converts most formats.

And there are other programs that may be useful. Take a look in our 'Tools' section. Also the guides available in the 'CONVERT' section, both to the left. <<<<<<

And welcome to our forums.

Thanks for taking the time to reply, it's appreciated.

I am attempting to convert these files to html embedded .swf files so that I can put them on my website. I uploaded the video to Windows Movie Maker and then saved clips as .avi in order to attempt to convert them to .swf. I am not sure how all of this works but I honestly don't think it's the files themselves. I think there is an issue with my computer that won't allow me to use the software. I say this because the Instant Video Streamer software is supposed to be able to convert other files as well but it won't convert anything (wmv, mov, mpeg, etc.). Plus the files play properly with RealPlayer, WMP, etc.

That Super software sounds interesting. Does it create html embedded flash files that can be put on the web?

Again, I appreciate your time.

Thanks,
Steve

UPDATE: I decided I better try CamStudio out just to see if the program was working at all. I recorded a short clip of desktop activity and then converted that clip to flash with absolutely no problems. However, I am unable to open any avi file that wasn't created with CamStudio. Is there setting in CamStudio somewhere that I need to adjust in order to open avi files from other sources? I read that CamStudio converts avi files regardless of where they were created. Is this not true? Is there anything I can do to correct this?

Also, after I created the avi file in CamStudio I attempted to convert it to flash with the "Instant Video Streamer" but I get the same error message "Unsuccessful converting, possible codec error. Please see codec list." Any ideas on how I might fix this?

I am pondering the idea of trying Super but I hate to try another program only to have the same issues. Also, I read on the forum that the Super software messes with DLLs.

[szorn]

Ok, here is another update...

I used Gspot to check the videos out. It says that I have all of the codecs for the videos in question.

I tried the "Instant Video Streamer" from 3 different sources but still get the same problem error.

I read a guide on here for putting a video on my website. In an attempt to follow the guide I installed Riva FLV Encoder (from 2 different sources) and when I try to open this software nothing happens. It won't open or run at all.

I have read about tons of problems with Super and since I am already having issues that I can't fix I don't think Super is a good idea.

Does anyone have an ideas on what the problems might be or how I can find out? If not, does anyone know of any other computer or video forums that I can ask go to for assistance?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve