Converting .mpg's to .wmv

Licker4U · 2007-01-11, 09:51 AM

I heard that .wmv files are smaller in size than .mpg's. If this is true, is there a way to convert .mpg's to .wmv?

j3sUS183 · 2007-01-11, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Licker4U

Is there a way to convert .mpg's to .wmv?

Of course it is

Fonz · 2007-01-11, 11:49 AM

Or just use windows media encoder, comes standard with every windows install

Licker4U · 2007-01-11, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by j3sUS183

Of course it is

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Originally Posted by Fonz

Or just use windows media encoder, comes standard with every windows install

That was too easy. Thanks!

Well, the first was easy. I can't find the media encoder and I've done a search on my 'puter. I have Microsoft Movie Maker. Is it in there somewhere?

Licker4U · 2007-01-11, 12:06 PM

I found MicrosoftPlus! Digital Media, but you have to buy it. Not ready for that yet.

zack2004 · 2007-01-11, 12:59 PM

This might help http://labnol.blogspot.com/2006/02/h...encoder-9.html |goodidea

Fonz · 2007-01-11, 01:19 PM

DOH!!! Windows Movie Maker is what I meant

Licker4U · 2007-01-11, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fonz

DOH!!! Windows Movie Maker is what I meant

Movie Maker can make the conversion? Kewl, I'll dig into it some more.

I did find a free converter at Google. Downloaded it and so far it's easy to use. A 20 sec .mpg that is 1.44MB got changed to .wmv with a file size of 1.04 MB. Not a big savings but for 6 clips that saves 2.4MB. Not bad.

oast · 2007-01-11, 06:53 PM

Anyone know if there is a similar *free* .mpg or .wmv to .swf converter?

j3sUS183 · 2007-01-12, 01:17 AM

I don't think you will find free converter.. check out this one http://www.geovid.com/Video_to_Flash_Converter - it cost 60$ but it's really cool. You can download 10day trial version for testing

Let us know if you find smt free

Licker4U · 2007-01-12, 10:25 AM

Damn, I played around with the .mpg to .wmv converter I downloaded yesterday and there is a place to select more compression, or whatever it's called. I got a 20 sec. clip down from 1.44 MB to 585 KB! Now that's a savings! And the quality looks the same as the original .mpg. Kewl!

Useless · 2007-01-12, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Licker4U

Damn, I played around with the .mpg to .wmv converter I downloaded yesterday and there is a place to select more compression, or whatever it's called. I got a 20 sec. clip down from 1.44 MB to 585 KB! Now that's a savings! And the quality looks the same as the original .mpg. Kewl!

Nice. But how much savings will there be when your wmvs get hotlinked?

Cleo · 2007-01-12, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Useless Warrior

Nice. But how much savings will there be when your wmvs get hotlinked? :

This is what I keep on thinking while watching this thread.

Licker4U · 2007-01-12, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Useless Warrior

Nice. But how much savings will there be when your wmvs get hotlinked?

Isn't that what .htaccess is for?

Cleo · 2007-01-12, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Licker4U

Isn't that what .htaccess is for?

Doesn't work with wmv files.

j3sUS183 · 2007-01-12, 03:25 PM

WMP doesn't send referrer right?

Cleo · 2007-01-12, 03:27 PM

That is correct.

To protect wmv files you have to go with some kind of script.

Useless · 2007-01-12, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Licker4U

Isn't that what .htaccess is for?

Did you learn nothing from your htaccess thread?

.htaccess will typically protect .mpg files, but NOT .wmv files.

Licker4U · 2007-01-12, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Useless Warrior

Did you learn nothing from your htaccess thread?

.htaccess will typically protect .mpg files, but NOT .wmv files.

Duh, that's why I was hiding behind the couch

KG Gary · 2007-01-12, 06:32 PM

With Windows Movie Maker you can specify the maximum file size that you want the converted file to be.
When you are saving the file check the button marked "to fit file size" and then adjust the number.
I'm not sure if it's the best software for compressing the files with nice looking results, but it's simple, free, and works nicely for me.
Just wanted to throw that bit of info in there.

Licker4U · 2007-01-12, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KG Gary

With Windows Movie Maker you can specify the maximum file size that you want the converted file to be.
When you are saving the file check the button marked "to fit file size" and then adjust the number.
I'm not sure if it's the best software for compressing the files with nice looking results, but it's simple, free, and works nicely for me.
Just wanted to throw that bit of info in there.

Thanks, I've been using Movie Maker today but didn't know you could adjust the file size. That's good to know. Thanks.

Cleo · 2007-01-12, 08:01 PM

You could always just mail 8mm movies to your surfers.

Licker4U · 2007-01-12, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cleo

You could always just mail 8mm movies to your surfers.

Your point? Give them for free what they should pay for?

Useless · 2007-01-12, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Licker4U

Your point? Give them for free what they should pay for?

She was being facetious. Avoid hotlinking by snail-mailing an antiquated film format to your surfers. I got a giggle out of it anyway.

Cleo · 2007-01-13, 12:10 AM

And use an Apple computer too…

2007-01-11, 09:51 AM	#1
Licker4U Mean people suck, nice people swallow, are you mean or nice? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lower Alabama-The Redneck Riviera Posts: 2,377	Converting .mpg's to .wmv I heard that .wmv files are smaller in size than .mpg's. If this is true, is there a way to convert .mpg's to .wmv?

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2007-01-11, 01:19 PM	#7
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2007-01-11, 06:53 PM	#9
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2007-01-11, 12:06 PM	#5
Licker4U Mean people suck, nice people swallow, are you mean or nice? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lower Alabama-The Redneck Riviera Posts: 2,377	I found MicrosoftPlus! Digital Media, but you have to buy it. Not ready for that yet.

2007-01-12, 01:17 AM	#10
j3sUS183 They have the Internet on computers, now? Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 142	I don't think you will find free converter.. check out this one http://www.geovid.com/Video_to_Flash_Converter - it cost 60$ but it's really cool. You can download 10day trial version for testing Let us know if you find smt free

2007-01-12, 10:25 AM	#11
Licker4U Mean people suck, nice people swallow, are you mean or nice? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lower Alabama-The Redneck Riviera Posts: 2,377	Damn, I played around with the .mpg to .wmv converter I downloaded yesterday and there is a place to select more compression, or whatever it's called. I got a 20 sec. clip down from 1.44 MB to 585 KB! Now that's a savings! And the quality looks the same as the original .mpg. Kewl!

2007-01-12, 03:25 PM	#16
j3sUS183 They have the Internet on computers, now? Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 142	WMP doesn't send referrer right?

2007-01-12, 03:27 PM	#17
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2007-01-12, 08:01 PM	#22
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2007-01-13, 12:10 AM	#25
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