Good tool to use to compress & convert video?

Hi folks. I just started using iDVD 6 and I wanted to know what tool to use to compress video so I can fit more on my DVD that without compressing the files. Also, what do I use to convert my MPEGs to a usable AVI file? Thank you!

iDVD will compress your video.
Also, what do I use to convert my MPEGs to a usable AVI file?
These MPEGs came from...where? iDVD likes digital video (.dv). Especially from a camcorder that uses MiniDV tapes.

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I used H.264 800Kbps Streaming in Compressor 3 to compress.
Camera used: Canon XL2 with 16:9, 24p.
NLE's used: FCP or Avid MC3.
Guys, how can I make my videos look as good as DVD while keeping the size low.
How should I set my properties?
Is their a tutorial on the web?
Someone please help!
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Zia

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http://www.apple.com/contact/ or take it it to an Apple store with proof of purchase.

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Using MEncoder to convert videos for an Innotab 2

My kids each got Innotab 2s for Christmas, and I'm trying to figure out how to convert some of their favourite video files to something that they can watch on them. I found a guide here: http://froebe.net/blog/2012/10/03/how-t … eg-solved/ on how to use ffmpeg to do this, but the problem is my source videos often have errors that are making ffmpeg give up. However, I'm thinking that since mplayer plays them all just fine that MEncoder should be able to as well.
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Have you looked the MEncoder wiki page:
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from the -current changelog
Fri May 8 18:49:03 CDT 2009
Hello folks! This batch of updates includes the newly released KDE 4.2.3,
but more noticeably it marks the first departure from the use of gzip for
compressing Slackware packages. Instead, we will be using xz, based on
the LZMA compression algorithm. xz offers better compression than even
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format has also been added (why not?), but this is purely in the interest
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the original .tgz or the new .txz compression wrappers. The actual
Slackware package format (which consists of the layout within the package
envelope) has not changed, but this is the first support within Slackware's
package tools for using alternate compression algorithms.
Some people have asked why we don't pick a single extension, such as
.slk. While there's certainly a case to be made for that idea, the tools
would still need to support .tgz to handle older packages. Sticking with
".tgz" for everything makes no sense. Using extensions that reflect the
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Well Slackware has an issue Arch doesnt have.
It ships the whole distribution, inluding the full source code of all distributed applications in a single DVD.
And since every application keeps adding dependencies, eg GCC with ppl, GIMP gegl & babl etc. size was becoming a big problem.
For Arch package size can be an issue only when it comes to downloading them.
Personally i dont consider that such big though.
I would also like to note that xz is still beta software, while gzip is a package format being around for ages, and is pretty much the default.
There are of course conserns about using xz. for example when it comes to file managers, which cant deal with the archives.
And the gain is only in size, as gzip can still do better in speed.
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Can i use nokia video manager for converting videos will this support n79

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Convert video not compatible with QT7 to use in iMovieHD

Unfortunately sometimes I just have my photo camera and I need to record a video.
It records .mov files with m-jpeg codec 320*240 15fps at aprox. 2000 kbps.
These files are compatible only with QT 6 but not in QT7 or later. I have search about this and I find no solution (just more people with the same problem).
The only solution I found is to convert the files to another format.
The only applications I can use are ffmepx (with some settings) and movieconverter (it converts just to DV or DVD). mpegStreamclip does fail in every export setting.
What will be a good workflow with those files for importing in iMovieHD and then to iDVD?
1.- Convert to DV with movieconverter
2.- Convert to H264 with ffmpegx. In this case: keeping the original resolution of 320*240? and 15fps?
3.- Any other suggestion?
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I am trying to import some random videos and get a message "not compatible" - how do I convert these videos?? They are NOT from my video camera, but downloaded.
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Im having problem with the dvd quality, I'm using compressor to convert the video fils from apple prores to mpeg2 .It doesn't matter how long my video is even if its just 5 minutes I'm getting cut edges in the video , does anyone have any idea ?

Im having a problem with the dvd quality, I'm using compressor to convert the video fils from apple prores to mpeg2 .It doesn't matter how long my video is even if its just 5 minutes I'm getting cut edges/lines in the video specialy if i have titles it comes up really bad , I took the same video to a friend of mine who have PC and he uses Encore , did the encoding there and it was just fine no problems! BTW I tried using doferent setings in compressor from CBR and VBR I even pushed up the setings to 8 or 9 BR and still no luck !
does anyone have any idea ?
Thanks in advence ...

Let's focus attention on just the Sony. (What model and what resolution are you shooting?)
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Take a representaive clip into a new sequence. Add a title.
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Good evening.
This might not be the right place to post this, but here goes...
I have a 24" iMac and would like to convert videos for use on my Sidekick LX 2009. The info on the Sidekick says it will play 3GP or MP4 (simple profile). I been trying to convert using VisualHub and HandBrake but to no luck. Any suggestions on how I can do a conversion, or what settings I need in these programs, or some other program to use?
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