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FreeHugeMovies · 04-13-2008, 04:37 PM

I have a commercial project from which I need to be able to upload videos and have them encoded into flash file. Should this be done on my desktop then upload or can this be done server side? I would prefer a server side application.

Links are welcome and thanks in advance.

iMind · 04-13-2008, 04:42 PM

You can use FFmpeg, but it needs a patch in order to do WMV server side.

Jim_Gunn · 04-13-2008, 05:23 PM

If you care about the best quality I would recommend a desktop app that supports the ON2 VP6 codec where you can fine tune the controls like Sorenson Squeeze or Flix Pro. Since I am an original content creator I have never server side apps but I suppose that they have their use if you already have hundreds or thousands of pre-existing files already on the server that you want to convert and you are willing to live with the limitattions of the server side freeware apps. It's not quite the same as using the very best apps and codecs and fine tuning them to get the very best quality possible however.

fris · 04-13-2008, 05:32 PM

Desktop for wmv, all depends what version of wmv it is though

Catalyst · 04-13-2008, 05:55 PM

what is a good program to go from WMV9 to flash.. ?

faxxaff · 04-13-2008, 06:32 PM

I bought this a few days ago: http://www.on2.com/ It's a very professional solution.

Jim_Gunn · 04-13-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catalyst

what is a good program to go from WMV9 to flash.. ?

Well, my usual disclaimer is that when starting with a compressed WMV file (rather than the DV or HDV footage from original source tapes which you may not have access to) you will always be starting out with a compressed file with who knows what bitrate which may or may not look all that great to begin with.

But you can try Sorenson Squeeze or Flix Pro and use the On2 VP6 codec. Or VideoCharge may work for you if you want a more inexpensive solution. If the original file isn't all that hi-res though you may be even able to get away with the free server side apps like that FFmpeg.

directfiesta · 04-13-2008, 06:48 PM

Not as good as Sorenson, but surprising results once you configure properly:

http://www.ultrashareware.com/Ultra-...-Converter.htm

Gerco · 04-13-2008, 06:59 PM

On the Mac side, you can also use the program Episode,http://www.flip4mac.com/episode.htm

It can handle most any conversion, uses watch folders, batching etc... not cheap though. It's around 995.00 for the version you would need to do flash. They also offer a server solution, so you can use multiple macs at once.

Catalyst · 04-13-2008, 07:02 PM

Yea.. most of my stuff is compressed around 2k..I guess I could re-cut it( which on the to do list) but for now..

It would be nice.. just to dump.. all my video.. re-encode them to flash..

normally I enjoy in to flash right out permeire pro. .but I have files from a couple of years ago before I did that..

fris · 04-13-2008, 08:19 PM

i use adobe flash cs3 works great

GrouchyAdmin · 04-13-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iMind

You can use FFmpeg, but it needs a patch in order to do WMV server side.

You using anything beyond SVN-9983? I've had sketchy support with newer stuff.

iMind · 04-13-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrouchyAdmin

You using anything beyond SVN-9983? I've had sketchy support with newer stuff.

It's been awhile since I used it, I just know it can be done :D

BrianL · 04-14-2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreeHugeMovies

I have a commercial project from which I need to be able to upload videos and have them encoded into flash file. Should this be done on my desktop then upload or can this be done server side? I would prefer a server side application.

Links are welcome and thanks in advance.

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The entire interface is Web Based and has numerous add on features such as watermarking Ad insertion , etc.

I am hoping to make a splash with this product at WebMaster East in May, but the offering is ready to go today.

dready · 04-14-2008, 08:30 AM

mEncoder will work well on the server. You can have a programmer do up a PHP script for you to handle this pretty easy.

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iMind Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 937	You can use FFmpeg, but it needs a patch in order to do WMV server side.

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Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	If you care about the best quality I would recommend a desktop app that supports the ON2 VP6 codec where you can fine tune the controls like Sorenson Squeeze or Flix Pro. Since I am an original content creator I have never server side apps but I suppose that they have their use if you already have hundreds or thousands of pre-existing files already on the server that you want to convert and you are willing to live with the limitattions of the server side freeware apps. It's not quite the same as using the very best apps and codecs and fine tuning them to get the very best quality possible however.

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fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,372	Desktop for wmv, all depends what version of wmv it is though

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Catalyst Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vegas Posts: 3,243	Yea.. most of my stuff is compressed around 2k..I guess I could re-cut it( which on the to do list) but for now.. It would be nice.. just to dump.. all my video.. re-encode them to flash.. normally I enjoy in to flash right out permeire pro. .but I have files from a couple of years ago before I did that..

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fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,372	i use adobe flash cs3 works great