What are you using to convert your videos to .WMV

w22 · 11-21-2006, 07:54 PM

Im currently using the AVS Video Converter 4 to convert my videos

http://rapidshare.com/files/4340779/..._NEW_.zip.html

For all you guys using the program, what is the best setting of the .wmv format so that it is the best possible quality when displayed on your zune. I ask this because I have transferred some videos which are really good quality but when I transfer them to my zune it becomes all pixilated.

Even if your using a different conversion softwear please share all you thoughts and comments

Thanks

Marshillboy · 11-21-2006, 08:28 PM

Replay Converter v2.20

http://applian.com/replay-converter/demo.php

A really nice program that can convert "all the popular video and audio formats." It even converts videos ripped off of YouTube in .flv format. Real nice program, but it's only shareware...

Zuneologist · 11-21-2006, 08:46 PM

thanks for sharing guys.

Hey Marshillboy, how does it look when you up it to the Zune....as far as the quality goes?

hooper · 11-21-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuneologist

thanks for sharing guys.

Hey Marshillboy, how does it look when you up it to the Zune....as far as the quality goes?

How do you go about converting youtube video and google video?

cchasem · 11-22-2006, 07:55 AM

what *exact* format should i convert videos to so that I can avoid converting them again in the zune software before syncing to my zune device?

like.. i know it should be wmv, but wmv8 or wmv9? what bitrate? ...what audio codec? i want the maximum quality for my zune, but no extra conversion step before syncing..

thanks

putis · 11-22-2006, 08:29 AM

I'm not sure, but I think they're automatically re-converted by the software.

Zuneologist · 11-22-2006, 08:35 AM

there are so many friekin options, my head is starting to hurt.

cchasem · 11-22-2006, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by putis616

I'm not sure, but I think they're automatically re-converted by the software.

i know... which is precisely what i'm trying to avoid.

putis · 11-22-2006, 09:02 AM

Ya, what I meant was that it's irrelevant what format they're in or codec used. They will be re-converted. This is what I've heard so far at least.

cchasem · 11-22-2006, 09:07 AM

But, doesnt it stand to reason that if you have the vids in the exact format needed, they wont be re-converted?

Wait a second. I'm pretty sure those sealab vids you (putis616) posted didnt need to be re-converted!

Maybe it's some setting i'm looking over in the zune software... hm

putis · 11-22-2006, 09:15 AM

Ya, if the sealab vids didn't need converting the problem is on your end. All the videos I've uploaded, except the first few Simpsons bundles are .wmv, the same codecs, same process, same everything.

PhunkMaster · 11-22-2006, 10:12 AM

EVERYTHING that I have uploaded has had to be converted. All of which are in WMV. Even the Sealab that I tried had to be converted. It can take quite a while too. :-(

yensed · 11-22-2006, 10:30 AM

I've had a couple short clips and things in .wmv that haven't needed to be Re-Converted. But I'm yet to put a full Movie or Recorded TV show onto the Zune because of the time it takes to Convert, Convert then Re-Convert... Just another thing that makes me re-consider owning a Zune.

PhunkMaster · 11-22-2006, 10:34 AM

The sealab that I did have only took a few seconds to reconvert. But I have a full length move (1:18:34) and that takes like 45 min or so

lpxxfaintxx · 11-22-2006, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yensed

I've had a couple short clips and things in .wmv that haven't needed to be Re-Converted. But I'm yet to put a full Movie or Recorded TV show onto the Zune because of the time it takes to Convert, Convert then Re-Convert... Just another thing that makes me re-consider owning a Zune.

You can try to convert them while you are sleeping.

BTW, It seems like the codec and everything has to be PERFECT in order for it to be 'syncable.'

putis · 11-22-2006, 01:06 PM

Any way of finding out what exactly those specs. are?

yensed · 11-22-2006, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lpxxfaintxx

You can try to convert them while you are sleeping.

I do, But then in the morning I still have to put them on the Zune. Then wait for the Zune software to convert it.. If this keeps up I'm just going to get my money back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by putis616

Any way of finding out what exactly those specs. are?

I was going to make a topic asking just that question last night. But, Didn't.

PhunkMaster · 11-22-2006, 01:28 PM

Maybe Mys Videl can crack it?

thefinalprophecy · 11-22-2006, 05:28 PM

I prefer my Zune videos with the WMV 9 codec @ 768kbps and audio stereo 128kbps WMA @ 44100 sampling rate.

Make sure you calculate the output resolution carefully, as I have not found any software that actually preserves the aspect ratio, even when there is an option to preserve the aspect ratio!

Zuneologist · 11-22-2006, 07:40 PM

i dont know why Microsoft wouldnt just put more file format supports..who the heck still watches videos in .wmv formats.
not many people thats for sure.

11-21-2006, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
w22 Squirt Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 25 Reputation: 10	What are you using to convert your videos to .WMV Im currently using the AVS Video Converter 4 to convert my videos http://rapidshare.com/files/4340779/..._NEW_.zip.html For all you guys using the program, what is the best setting of the .wmv format so that it is the best possible quality when displayed on your zune. I ask this because I have transferred some videos which are really good quality but when I transfer them to my zune it becomes all pixilated. Even if your using a different conversion softwear please share all you thoughts and comments Thanks

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Zuneologist Doctor of Zuneology Retired Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,200 Reputation: 76	RE: What are you using to convert you videos to .WMV thanks for sharing guys. Hey Marshillboy, how does it look when you up it to the Zune....as far as the quality goes? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Campeones 06/07!!!!

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cchasem Zuner Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 98 Reputation: 10	RE: What are you using to convert you videos to .WMV what exact format should i convert videos to so that I can avoid converting them again in the zune software before syncing to my zune device? like.. i know it should be wmv, but wmv8 or wmv9? what bitrate? ...what audio codec? i want the maximum quality for my zune, but no extra conversion step before syncing.. thanks

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Zuneologist Doctor of Zuneology Retired Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,200 Reputation: 76	RE: What are you using to convert you videos to .WMV there are so many friekin options, my head is starting to hurt. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Campeones 06/07!!!!

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cchasem Zuner Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 98 Reputation: 10	RE: What are you using to convert you videos to .WMV But, doesnt it stand to reason that if you have the vids in the exact format needed, they wont be re-converted? Wait a second. I'm pretty sure those sealab vids you (putis616) posted didnt need to be re-converted! Maybe it's some setting i'm looking over in the zune software... hm

11-22-2006, 10:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
yensed Anti-Fanboy Retired Staff Zune Freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon. Posts: 1,095 Reputation: 67	RE: What are you using to convert you videos to .WMV I've had a couple short clips and things in .wmv that haven't needed to be Re-Converted. But I'm yet to put a full Movie or Recorded TV show onto the Zune because of the time it takes to Convert, Convert then Re-Convert... Just another thing that makes me re-consider owning a Zune. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

11-22-2006, 05:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
thefinalprophecy Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 159 Reputation: 10	RE: What are you using to convert you videos to .WMV I prefer my Zune videos with the WMV 9 codec @ 768kbps and audio stereo 128kbps WMA @ 44100 sampling rate. Make sure you calculate the output resolution carefully, as I have not found any software that actually preserves the aspect ratio, even when there is an option to preserve the aspect ratio! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-22-2006, 07:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
Zuneologist Doctor of Zuneology Retired Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,200 Reputation: 76	RE: What are you using to convert you videos to .WMV i dont know why Microsoft wouldnt just put more file format supports..who the heck still watches videos in .wmv formats. not many people thats for sure. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Campeones 06/07!!!!

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