Video Conversion

daddycat31 · 04-26-2008, 07:27 PM

i don't know if it's my pc or what, but i have yet to be able to convert a video to mp4 or wmv. i've tried just about every program suggested but they all crash after a few minutes, they get a error and have to shut down everytime. i got one, clonedvd mobile, to convert 1 to mp4 successfully, but the zune software crashes everytime it tries to convert it for syncing. other than that one, nothing seems to work. it shouldn't be this hard. i have been doing movies for ages and have tons backed up, but can't put not a one on this zune.

runtohell121 · 04-26-2008, 07:30 PM

its probably your PC... have you try WinAVI yet?

daddycat31 · 04-26-2008, 07:32 PM

no i haven't. is it another converter program?

runtohell121 · 04-26-2008, 07:35 PM

yes... but its not free.

Chri(Z)tian · 04-26-2008, 07:39 PM

Heres a link to a bunch of freeware conversion softwares. http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/gen...are+converters

I personally use free video converter 1.0 from the list, works fine for me and gets the job done. I normally convert my vids to 320X240 .mp4. Always converts perfectly and syncs to my zune. Hope this helps.

Cloud Strife · 04-26-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by daddycat31

i don't know if it's my pc or what, but i have yet to be able to convert a video to mp4 or wmv. i've tried just about every program suggested but they all crash after a few minutes, they get a error and have to shut down everytime. i got one, clonedvd mobile, to convert 1 to mp4 successfully, but the zune software crashes everytime it tries to convert it for syncing. other than that one, nothing seems to work. it shouldn't be this hard. i have been doing movies for ages and have tons backed up, but can't put not a one on this zune.

Maybe get a new computer? or try MediaCell (http:/www.media-cell.com)

daddycat31 · 04-26-2008, 08:21 PM

i'm convinced it's my pc, but i don't know where to start as to how to track down what's causing the problem.

jackluo923 · 04-26-2008, 09:43 PM

Try download this video and see if it works on your zune.
http://cid-2fedd1342ad58911.skydrive...20Spin.flv.WMV

I've converted this video and verified that it works on my zune and many other from members of zuneboards.

daddycat31 · 04-27-2008, 12:45 PM

that worked fine. it's when zune has to convert it or if i convert it with another program that i have a problem. every program crashes after a few minutes if it has to be converted to wmv.

stkr · 04-27-2008, 01:53 PM

I was thinking it was maybe a codec issue, but if can play a .mp4 file at all then that might not be it.

daddycat31 · 04-27-2008, 05:55 PM

i never had these problems until i got a zune. i had the zen, i converted and loaded that thing up with video all the time. i still have my ipod and i can put anything on that. zune is giving me more headaches than it's worth....

runtohell121 · 04-27-2008, 05:57 PM

well if nothing did work, you might had to reinstall your computer or get a new one..

Gow616 · 04-28-2008, 08:18 AM

What Zune model is this though? Zune 30, 4, 8, or 80? Why convert twice if it is a 30, 4 or 8? Convert into WMV for those three as only the Zune 80 is the one to convert videos into h264 and mp4.

A good mp4 converter is WM Converter, free and does the job very well plus syncable right of the bat to my Zune 80.

daddycat31 · 04-28-2008, 08:30 AM

Therein lies my delima....whenever i try to convert striaght to wmv with whatever program, it fails. i have the zune 30. i am able to convert to mp4, but when the zune software converts it, it crashes every time. like i said, i think it's my system, but i don't know what's causing the errors. my system runs great otherwise, so buying a new computer just to get zune to work is extreme and out of the question. i like the screen size and look of the zune so i really was hoping to figure out this problem.

Gow616 · 04-28-2008, 02:33 PM

Why not just convert the files to WMV and save the hassle of the program reconverting them and crashing?

http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/gen...softwares.html

Look at the section titled "To Just WMV", pick one try a video conversion pop it into the software and see if it syncs without reconverting the file.

I can tell you right off the bat that the Zune 30 has limitations on what it can accept.

1.5mbps video bitrate (no greater than this) WMV
30FPS
320kbps audio bitrate WMA
Screen size of 320x240

Use one of these freeware converters to convert the video file to something like:

1.1 Mbps video bitrate, 320x240, 29.97 FPS, with 128 WMA audio.

With this you might find that you have less headache with the software and more enjoyment from the device.

04-26-2008, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
daddycat31 Zewbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 $zB: 6 Donate	Video Conversion i don't know if it's my pc or what, but i have yet to be able to convert a video to mp4 or wmv. i've tried just about every program suggested but they all crash after a few minutes, they get a error and have to shut down everytime. i got one, clonedvd mobile, to convert 1 to mp4 successfully, but the zune software crashes everytime it tries to convert it for syncing. other than that one, nothing seems to work. it shouldn't be this hard. i have been doing movies for ages and have tons backed up, but can't put not a one on this zune.

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stkr 'Keep Moving Forward...' GFX Crew Section Staff Expert Zuner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United States Posts: 2,622 Reputation: 355 $zB: 2107 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I was thinking it was maybe a codec issue, but if can play a .mp4 file at all then that might not be it. __________________ 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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04-26-2008, 07:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
daddycat31 Zewbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 $zB: 6 Donate	no i haven't. is it another converter program?

04-26-2008, 08:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
daddycat31 Zewbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 $zB: 6 Donate	i'm convinced it's my pc, but i don't know where to start as to how to track down what's causing the problem.

04-26-2008, 09:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
jackluo923 Senior Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver BC Posts: 1,275 Reputation: 122 $zB: 759 Donate	Try download this video and see if it works on your zune. http://cid-2fedd1342ad58911.skydrive...20Spin.flv.WMV I've converted this video and verified that it works on my zune and many other from members of zuneboards.

04-27-2008, 12:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
daddycat31 Zewbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 $zB: 6 Donate	that worked fine. it's when zune has to convert it or if i convert it with another program that i have a problem. every program crashes after a few minutes if it has to be converted to wmv.

04-27-2008, 05:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
daddycat31 Zewbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 $zB: 6 Donate	i never had these problems until i got a zune. i had the zen, i converted and loaded that thing up with video all the time. i still have my ipod and i can put anything on that. zune is giving me more headaches than it's worth....

04-28-2008, 08:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
daddycat31 Zewbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 $zB: 6 Donate	Therein lies my delima....whenever i try to convert striaght to wmv with whatever program, it fails. i have the zune 30. i am able to convert to mp4, but when the zune software converts it, it crashes every time. like i said, i think it's my system, but i don't know what's causing the errors. my system runs great otherwise, so buying a new computer just to get zune to work is extreme and out of the question. i like the screen size and look of the zune so i really was hoping to figure out this problem.

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