Converted avi files darker than originals (avi to mp4)

[Hal05154]

I've been using Videora iPhone 3G converter to convert avi files to mp4 to port into my iphone.

I've noticed that the converted files are darker than the originals.

Does anyone know a way to convert and adjust the video so it is not so dark?

Thanks,

Hal

[guns1inger]

How are you comparing the converted and original files to make this call ?

It may be happening, in which case try a different program to convert - I like Xvid4PSP.

However, if you are simply putting the two videos in a software player side by side, you may be seeing the difference in overlay and non-overlay display, and not a difference in the actual videos.

[rumplestiltskin]

MPEG Streamclip gives you the ability to adjust brightness and contrast (and more). The conversion to H264 often results in this darkening. When I see this happening, I bump brightness by about 10%-15% and saturation by about 20%-25%.

Give it a shot and let us know what happens.

[Hal05154]

Hey Guns1inger,

Serious, the video looks extremely dark after conversion. I couldn't see what was going on at all. I'll try the converter you suggestion, plus the one that lets me adjust the light.

Thanks!

Hal