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Convert file to .flv -help
Hi
I am doing some work as a video editor, I am new to it (using FCP).
I’ve been asked to deliver a video in a .flv format. However i can’t see any export options in FCP, Compressor or Quicktime that will get me a final .flv at the end of it, whether it be encoded or transcoded.I know you can buy Adobe Flash and do it that way, but the budget of the company i am working for does now allow. Does any one have any ideas of how I can get this done?
Many thanks
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[Ben Lithman] “the budget of the company i am working for does now allow.”
If you’re really strapped for cash Visualhub does a pretty good job. It only encodes to flash 7 though, if you want more you’ll struggle to do it without spending a bit of money.
https://www.techspansion.com/visualhub/
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Thanks for that.
can you recommend a bit of software that will produce up to date flash files for the lowest price?
many thanks.
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Yes, buy Flash or CS3.
You can research Flash encoders with a click on google or versiontracker.com. There are many cheap software offerings. They all have limitations.
You should not have accepted this job knowing you did not have the resources to complete it. Find a local video shop that will do the conversion for you. You may lose money on the deal but your client will be happy.
bogiesan
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I appreciate the help but not the public chastising.
FYI it is for a startup company who themselves did not know the final file format requirements until now.
They will be paying for any software that is required to complete the job and i am trying to find the cheapest option for them. -
There is a plugin or codec made by On2 Technologies call Filx exporter.
You can export to FLV directly from FCP or QT.There are several versions, but we have the exporter and it does a really good job and it is pretty fast also about 2 min for each min of video depending on your settings.
It only costs $199.
Steve Cohen
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On2 makes the best .flv encoder hands down.
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A super cheap method would be to upload the file to youtube for free, then rip it back down using a site like this:
https://www.ripzor.com/youtuberipper.htmlThat will provide you with a link to an flv file of the video.
You’d have to test this -the quality might not work for what your client needs. Also, Youtube is a public forum and you’d want to take the video down after putting it up -or not do this at all if the idea of having it up even briefly would freak your client out.
Good luck.“Without lamps, there’d be no light.”
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Thats actually a really good idea, however it is for a company so 1- it would have a you tube logo on it and 2-i don’t think they would appreciate such a illegal method.
thanks though
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Ben,
Joining this group puts everyone up for chastising, especially when you get answered by Bogie, you got off easy. Wait till Bob Zelin gets a hold of you.
BTW if your client can use an SWF file there’s a great little app called Video2SWF which is 45 dollars. Perfect? No, but it works quite well when you get the settings right.
Have a wonderful day.
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[Chris Borjis] “On2 makes the best .flv encoder hands down.”
Agreed except their tech support is not that great.
it seems that when installed on an Octocore Leopard system, it does not work with Cleaner 6 and I can’t get any help from On2 to resolve this issue.
Steve Cohen
Editor
O2 Media Inc.
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