Neat trick for AVIs

Capt Mojo · 08-05-2007, 03:42 PM

I just discovered a neat little trick to make AVI's compatible for Zunes. This is good if you already have a program that converts DVDs to AVI or you want to put those stupid e-mail videos on your Zune. Here's what you do...

1) Open Windows Movie Maker and import your AVI file.

2) Drag the AVI into the storyboard at the bottom of the screen. If the AVI imports as more than one file, move to the storyboard in succession (pretty obvious tip though)

3) Under FINISH MOVIE, click SAVE TO MY COMPUTER

4) Select where you want to save your movie to and give your file a name.

5) On the next screen, choose SHOW MORE CHOICES under the "Best Quality..." option

6) Under OTHER SETTINGS, Video for Pocket PC (Full Screen 218 kbps)

7) Click NEXT and wait

8) Import the new video to your Zune library and sync up!

That's all there is to it.

Capt Mojo

Dragod · 08-05-2007, 09:09 PM

Yes, this is a very old way to convert files to .wmv... It's much easier to download winAVI.

p3nguin911 · 08-15-2007, 02:48 PM

PityOnU · 08-15-2007, 03:03 PM

Or the multi-extension mod, if you have the right codecs

monkey_05_06 · 08-17-2007, 06:03 PM

Windows Movie Maker is a very annoying program, but it gets the job done when you really need it to.

mk1000 · 08-29-2007, 05:40 PM

I don't really think it makes it compatable with the zune. It changes the format to be compatable with a zune.

It's a very long process though. Anyone ever try putting an hour and a half movie into WMM. It takes like half an hour to split up the files and then like an hour to produce the movie. I'd say its a big waste of time.

bigboyroy · 10-12-2007, 07:29 AM

thanks

LancerRevolution · 10-13-2007, 04:03 PM

yeah movie maker takes forever anyways,plus either way wmv is crap quality,wish zune people would make zune also native with avi cause wmv looks good on the zune,but comp?nuh uh, look like what comes outta my ass,especially on a lcd widescreen laptop monitor(1280x800)resolution 14.1" screen

supercam · 12-07-2007, 02:18 PM

thanks

SilverDragoon · 12-10-2007, 10:21 PM

imho this is a good tip now, because the multi-extension doesn't work if you've upgraded.

Faithman05 · 12-14-2007, 12:29 PM

Anyone figure out how to convert .MOV (QuickTime) formats to Zune compatible?

dubedition209 · 12-15-2007, 08:24 PM

i think the movie maker way should work. you can also try media coder. its confusing as hell but once you figure it out its a really good program

08-05-2007, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Capt Mojo Zewbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3 Reputation: 10	Neat trick for AVIs I just discovered a neat little trick to make AVI's compatible for Zunes. This is good if you already have a program that converts DVDs to AVI or you want to put those stupid e-mail videos on your Zune. Here's what you do... 1) Open Windows Movie Maker and import your AVI file. 2) Drag the AVI into the storyboard at the bottom of the screen. If the AVI imports as more than one file, move to the storyboard in succession (pretty obvious tip though) 3) Under FINISH MOVIE, click SAVE TO MY COMPUTER 4) Select where you want to save your movie to and give your file a name. 5) On the next screen, choose SHOW MORE CHOICES under the "Best Quality..." option 6) Under OTHER SETTINGS, Video for Pocket PC (Full Screen 218 kbps) 7) Click NEXT and wait 8) Import the new video to your Zune library and sync up! That's all there is to it. Capt Mojo

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Dragod The Master Chief Retired Staff Expert Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a house. Posts: 2,649 Reputation: 240	Yes, this is a very old way to convert files to .wmv... It's much easier to download winAVI. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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PityOnU Super Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the real world Posts: 1,987 Reputation: 134	Or the multi-extension mod, if you have the right codecs

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monkey_05_06 Zuner Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 64 Reputation: 18	Windows Movie Maker is a very annoying program, but it gets the job done when you really need it to.

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mk1000 Coming back 12/26/08! Support Team Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Clifton Park, New York Posts: 287 Reputation: 38	I don't really think it makes it compatable with the zune. It changes the format to be compatable with a zune. It's a very long process though. Anyone ever try putting an hour and a half movie into WMM. It takes like half an hour to split up the files and then like an hour to produce the movie. I'd say its a big waste of time.

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