Easiest Video Conversion... Ever

kiden · 11-22-2007, 06:01 PM

Hey Guys,

I'm new here, I just got my Zune 30 a little while ago, and let me just say, that I absolutely love it! And on top of it I signed up for Zune Pass, and I've downloaded so much music it makes my head spin.

Anyways, I read around and I see alot of people asking how to convert videos, and everyone always give them complicated answers or tell them to buy software, but I've been doing it a different way that works perfectly and is free, and best of all everyone has it

How to:

All you need to do is use Windows Movie Maker.
Just run it, drag and drop your movie file into it, then drag it onto the timeline and then go File, Save Movie File and so on.

Just let it choose the "Best quality for playback on my computer" which is already 4:3 aspect ratio 320x240 pixels and 30 fps. (You could also choose another quality depending on what you want, as long as it is the same aspect ratio) Hit next and you're all set. And then, the Zune Software doesn't have to convert it again to put it on your Zune.

Also when I want to get videos from youtube ect I just use vdownloader (Free simple little program and easy to use) and take the files that it spits out and put them right into WMM.

Edit: Like faceofbass mentioned download the K-Lite Codec Pack so that you can add any video format to WMM. The standard version of the pack has most if not all of the codecs that you would need.

Links:

K-Lite Codec Pack:
free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm

vdownload:
vdownloader.es/download.html

Just thought that I should mention it since it works for me maybe it will work for others.

Sexified Loveandhatejw · 11-22-2007, 06:48 PM

Good tip kiden, im going to use this when i need to cut files down. thanks again.

lespy · 11-22-2007, 07:48 PM

hmm tks for the tip it really helped

Samo · 11-22-2007, 07:55 PM

this is a pretty good tip, but i recommend using it for shorter video clips as it takes upwards of 3 hours to convert full length movies

RudeKen · 11-23-2007, 07:52 AM

Yeah. I'd use it. If my Zune worked.

Got Zune2 · 11-23-2007, 10:01 AM

Good tip kiden

luskae · 11-23-2007, 10:07 AM

there is also an easy way to convert videos with VLC, which is a free media player that will play just about any video file known to man, or woman, for anyone that would like i can post a tutorial on how to do it.

Man. · 11-23-2007, 10:10 AM

Good advice but its been mentioned before many times.

kiden · 11-23-2007, 10:23 AM

Cool, since I was searching before I figured it out, and since I never saw it, after I figured it out I thought that I would post it.

bryanlavenant · 11-23-2007, 12:50 PM

GREAT TIP

Dizzy · 11-23-2007, 12:59 PM

I think something like this gets mentioned every now and then, but nothing formal's been written up until now. Ergo, yay.

froggger · 11-23-2007, 01:03 PM

the eassiest way is to use the built-in converter.
right now i'm fiddling around with xilisoft, i'll post it up if i get a setup that works.

kohr-ah · 11-25-2007, 03:53 PM

"DivX to WMV in 5 Easy Steps" thread seem to be the same
but nice to see some one else trying to show how to do something with what already is on your computer .good one froggger

crazyc · 11-27-2007, 04:10 AM

thanks

scootsmal · 11-27-2007, 07:57 AM

Thanks for the tip, glad boards like this are around to share ideas.

theDark · 11-27-2007, 10:25 AM

Only problem is the lack of supported video types for windows movie maker.

telsea07 · 11-27-2007, 10:59 AM

thanks

faceofbass · 11-28-2007, 02:16 PM

just download the K-lite codec pack and then you can convert avi's and stuff

Mr.Kingsley · 11-30-2007, 07:15 PM

BEST!! EVER OMGZ for files under 150mb:

****www.media-convert.com****

Hundreds of formats, ONLINE CONVERSION!! Just download when complete! I USE IT DAILY!

sinistermaniac · 11-30-2007, 08:42 PM

thx dude

11-22-2007, 06:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
kiden Squirt Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 18 Reputation: 12 $zB: 2 Donate	Easiest Video Conversion... Ever Hey Guys, I'm new here, I just got my Zune 30 a little while ago, and let me just say, that I absolutely love it! And on top of it I signed up for Zune Pass, and I've downloaded so much music it makes my head spin. Anyways, I read around and I see alot of people asking how to convert videos, and everyone always give them complicated answers or tell them to buy software, but I've been doing it a different way that works perfectly and is free, and best of all everyone has it How to: All you need to do is use Windows Movie Maker. Just run it, drag and drop your movie file into it, then drag it onto the timeline and then go File, Save Movie File and so on. Just let it choose the "Best quality for playback on my computer" which is already 4:3 aspect ratio 320x240 pixels and 30 fps. (You could also choose another quality depending on what you want, as long as it is the same aspect ratio) Hit next and you're all set. And then, the Zune Software doesn't have to convert it again to put it on your Zune. Also when I want to get videos from youtube ect I just use vdownloader (Free simple little program and easy to use) and take the files that it spits out and put them right into WMM. Edit: Like faceofbass mentioned download the K-Lite Codec Pack so that you can add any video format to WMM. The standard version of the pack has most if not all of the codecs that you would need. Links: K-Lite Codec Pack: free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm vdownload: vdownloader.es/download.html Just thought that I should mention it since it works for me maybe it will work for others. Last edited by kiden : 11-29-2007 at 07:33 PM.

11-22-2007, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sexified Loveandhatejw Experienced Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: G-Rap Posts: 822 Reputation: 53 $zB: 167 Donate	Good tip kiden, im going to use this when i need to cut files down. thanks again. __________________ 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. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Samo Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 263 Reputation: 15 $zB: 36 Donate	this is a pretty good tip, but i recommend using it for shorter video clips as it takes upwards of 3 hours to convert full length movies Last edited by Samo : 11-22-2007 at 09:20 PM.

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Dizzy caucASIAN, but not as cool as ASIANS Moderator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,696 Reputation: 303 $zB: 158 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	I think something like this gets mentioned every now and then, but nothing formal's been written up until now. Ergo, yay. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Dizzy - Founder of zB REDnecks. Master Chief of Hillbillies.

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11-22-2007, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
lespy Zuner Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 64 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	hmm tks for the tip it really helped

11-23-2007, 07:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
RudeKen Squirt Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 12 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Yeah. I'd use it. If my Zune worked.

11-23-2007, 10:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Got Zune2 Squirt Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Good tip kiden

11-23-2007, 10:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
luskae Zuner Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 54 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	there is also an easy way to convert videos with VLC, which is a free media player that will play just about any video file known to man, or woman, for anyone that would like i can post a tutorial on how to do it.

11-23-2007, 10:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
kiden Squirt Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 18 Reputation: 12 $zB: 2 Donate	Cool, since I was searching before I figured it out, and since I never saw it, after I figured it out I thought that I would post it.

11-23-2007, 12:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
bryanlavenant Zuner Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 64 Reputation: 15 $zB: 4 Donate	GREAT TIP

11-23-2007, 01:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
froggger Zuner Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 60 Reputation: 12 $zB: 2 Donate	the eassiest way is to use the built-in converter. right now i'm fiddling around with xilisoft, i'll post it up if i get a setup that works.

11-25-2007, 03:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
kohr-ah Jr. Zuner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wichita,Ks Posts: 35 Reputation: 10 $zB: 2 Donate	"DivX to WMV in 5 Easy Steps" thread seem to be the same but nice to see some one else trying to show how to do something with what already is on your computer .good one froggger __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

11-27-2007, 04:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
crazyc Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 54 Reputation: 11 $zB: 0 Donate	thanks

11-27-2007, 07:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
scootsmal Squirt Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 10 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Thanks for the tip, glad boards like this are around to share ideas.

11-27-2007, 10:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
theDark wannabe musician An army of many Retired Staff Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Britishland Posts: 402 Reputation: 36 $zB: 63 Donate	Only problem is the lack of supported video types for windows movie maker. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-27-2007, 10:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
telsea07 Zuner Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 60 Reputation: 11 $zB: 0 Donate	thanks

11-28-2007, 02:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
faceofbass Squirt Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 14 Reputation: 10 $zB: 11 Donate	just download the K-lite codec pack and then you can convert avi's and stuff

11-30-2007, 07:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mr.Kingsley Jr. Zuner Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 39 Reputation: 10 $zB: 6 Donate	BEST!! EVER OMGZ for files under 150mb: **www.media-convert.com** Hundreds of formats, ONLINE CONVERSION!! Just download when complete! I USE IT DAILY!

11-30-2007, 08:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
sinistermaniac I gots a new Zune!!! Jr. Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in the kitchen as a n00blet chef Posts: 518 Reputation: 25 $zB: 128 Donate	thx dude

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