How to convert rmvb files to a QuickTime compatible format using ffmpegX?
Macintosh G5/1.8, 2giga RAM, MacOS 10.4.11
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- Install reallib (PowerPC version, because you have a G5), like described on the site.
- Rename .rmvb to .rm to maximize compatibility.
- Open the source file in ffmpegX.
- Test if the file is fully recognized/supported by trying the [Play] button in the upper right corner of the ffmpegX window. (Use the [q]-key to quit mplayer when you've seen enough; not the window-close button, which can cause an application crash for mplayer.)
- Select a mencoder preset to convert to mpeg-4 (h.264/DivX/XviD).
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Thanks for responding.
I have reallib installed.
I changed the rmvb extension to rm and I tested the play button and the file was fully recognized.
Even so, the conversion process is stopped after decoding 1/3 of the rm file.
What could be wrong? I always decoded real media with ffmpegX but this time it is not working.
If you don't mind, I am attaching the process info file that reports some errors that I don't understand what they are but maybe you could.
Thanks again for your help
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The log shows ffmpegX thinks the source file is 29.000 fps and loads of duplicate frames. Try verifying the framerate in RealPlayer (Cmd-I). If RealPlayer says a different fps, then ffmpegX may have read a wrong value. Copy the value from RealPlayer's Clip Info to the ffmpegX target framerate setting in the Video tab.
The lines "1 duplicate frame(s)! 1 duplicate frame(s)!", at the end of the log, are not a stopping error in itself, like it is still busy?
The errors at the start of the log are just the way the decoder works: trying different settings, until one is found that works. Those are not errors that could stop a running process.
You could try running an encode with "Open Terminal Window", to see if that catches the reason why it stops at 1/3, or perhaps continues after that. -
Thanks for all the help but that particular rmvb file is impossible to convert, I think.
I tried running an encode with "Open Terminal Window" (the last 2 lines are attached to this msg).
I think the bit rate is variable and so is the frame rate. You can see for yourself.
And I succeeded encoding an original rm file, much smaller, without any problem.
Is there any other software that could do the job?
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I hijacked the file with iShowU but the original rmvb file on a closer look is bad and the hijacked file turned out bad also so I gave up.
Thanks anyway for drawing my attention to a nice app: iShowU
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