Rich
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posted on 6-11-2003 at 01:48 AM
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AVI - MPEG File Splitter
I post this question here for two reasons:
1. I feel like I almost know some of you through your posts, and I trust your opinions.
2. There's really no Off Topic forum here (unless General Discussion was inteded for non Audiosoft posts too).
I just purchased a new digital camcorder, and I'm looking for a program that will split my 5GB and larger video files into smaller, if not equal
sizes. I have some editing programs, but they don't do this easily, so a specialized program would be preferred.
A Freeware program would be great, or one that I can purchase if it comes recommended.
Suggestions anyone?
Thanks,
Rich
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Audiosoft
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posted on 6-11-2003 at 01:56 AM
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Found one for you using google.com that looks good. Not free though.... $19.95
AVI & MPEG Splitter v1.48
http://www.boilsoft.com/videosplitter/
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Rich
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posted on 6-11-2003 at 02:02 AM
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Yea... Not "free" is fine, but I tried this one already, and it has trouble opening the files even though I've installed the MS codec
packs and the newest DivX.
I'm hoping someone has some experience with a particular program, and can recommend one.
Thanks for taking the time to look around and reply though!
-Rich
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Demnos
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posted on 6-11-2003 at 11:41 AM
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Personally, I use Scenalyzer for this, but it will only work with DV files. But since you mentioned Camcorder, this may be the right tool for you.
Other than that, the Freeware VirtualDub will also do this, works on all AVI formats and quite easily IMHO. Similarly, you could use TMPGEnc for your
MPEGs...
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Rich
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posted on 6-12-2003 at 03:17 PM
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Demnos,
Thanks for the suggestions! I've downloaded Scenalyzer and VirtualDub, but havn't tried them yet, I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks again,
Rich
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posted on 6-12-2003 at 05:16 PM
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Here´s some links
For mpegs, use TMPGEnc, wich is freeware and can be downloaded here and here´s a
guide
For avi, use virtual, as you already have downloaded it, here's a guide for it.
Good luck...though you shouldn´t need it, they are both very easy to use
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Rich
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posted on 6-13-2003 at 04:49 AM
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Thanks for the guides Blaze. I still can't get a splitter program to work for me because of the attached error. I can open the .avi files in my
editing programs (such as a demo of Ulead Video Studio, and Broderbund's Movie Shop) though...
Thanks,
Rich
Rich has attached this image:
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Demnos
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posted on 6-13-2003 at 10:07 AM
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Ok, we are getting way off topic here, but the easiest way to resolve this would be to get a Video-For-Windows compatible DV codec. Some/most editing
programs will install one for you, but apparently the programs you have do not, or rely on the Microsoft codec, which unfortunately is pure
DirectShow architecture.
Your best choice is the PANASONIC DV-Codec. It's free and its output is 100% pixel-identical with the Microsoft. The only downside is that it is
no longer officially supported, but it works perfectly and just as well or even better than the many commercial codecs that cost $$$.
Look here for a copy (click on
10. DV Codecs)
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