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Best Mp4 video conversion software for K850i |
hansisland
Joined: Dec 13, 2007
Posts: 7
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Hi all,
Can anyone out there recommend software to convert from various formats FLV, AVI etc to MP4.
I was using M3 which by far gave the best picture quality , but have now moved to Windows Vista and am having problems running it (even in Xp compatibility mode).
Have tried the Xillsoft convertor which I found wasn't as sharp a picture as M3.
Any recommendations...either freeware or one I have to pay for.
Thanks in advance. |
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catalinux
Joined: Oct 17, 2006
Posts: 108
From: Romania
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Try Super©, it's free, quite easy to use and it is able to convert to and from a HUGE number of formats (all codecs included, no need to download and install anything else). You will find it good enough to convert video or audio files for the PC too, not just for your mobile. What's a bit tricky is to actually download it, as it will take you trough a few clicks on different pages before you get to the real download page. If you use a referrer blocker for your browser, disable it while browsing this site.
Once you installed it, my recommendations are:
[1. Output Container]: 3gp (Sony Ericsson)
[2. Output Video Codec]: MPEG-4
[3. Output Audio Codec]: AAC
Video:
Video Scale Size: 320x240, obviously
Aspect: will default to 4:3 when you choose the Video Scale Size
Frame/Sec: 15 (feel free to experiment with higher values)
Bitrate kbps: 336 for best quality/size ratio (my personal opinion)
Options: have "Hi Quality" and "3gp v5" checkboxes enabled
Other options, like trimming (selecting only a part of) the clips or adjusting the volume are available under "Other opts" button.
Audio:
Sampling Frequency: 44100
Channels: 2
Bitrate kbps: 64 for movies/speech, 96 or higher for music videos
Also, check "DirectShow Decode" option for faster decoding of the file you are converting. If this fails, uncheck it. The decoding part will take longer, but will eventually succeed.
Every option in the main screen is explained trough tooltips (hover your mouse over the setting).
As a last note: do not alarm over the 3gp extension you will get, the file has MP4 quality!
K850i was the SE's most superb phone. And failure.
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LucianTheone
Joined: Mar 24, 2008
Posts: 20
From: Romania
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Thank you Catalinux for your advice. This is a very good program. |
wayne_rooney
Joined: Nov 30, 2006
Posts: 100
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nero recode at its best... |
SE-Naz
Joined: Dec 23, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: LONDON
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Nero needs a dvd though... wot if you have a AVI file and want to convert???
Cheers
 ENJOY
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catalinux
Joined: Oct 17, 2006
Posts: 108
From: Romania
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Lucian, you are welcome.
wayne, Nero Recode is better in terms of speed and quality, I've been using it for 2 years to encode videos for my K750i. Unfortunately, it's not free and, most of all, for some strange reason the .mp4 files created with the last version (8.3.2.1) can't be played with the phone or QuickTime. But that could be just something related to my WinXP, not a general issue. Anyway, I discovered Super while searching for a free encoder to make videos for my other phone, an ultimate piece of ... called Nokia 6233 which didn't cope at all with the clips made by Nero (jerky playback and de-synchronization of audio and video). Super proved to be good enough for the K750i too, so I've been recommending it ever since.
K850i was the SE's most superb phone. And failure.
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vladn02
Joined: Sep 17, 2007
Posts: 259
From: Ukraine
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get a nokia n82 where you dont need to convert to 240x320 and 24.9 fps 330kb/s bit rate LOL, stupid sony! |
norbi_nw
Joined: Nov 27, 2006
Posts: > 500
From: Romania, Timisoara
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don't know what you talking about. i like sony, and i use 400kbps with 96/128bit AAC sound (stereo) 25-30fps and 2 passes. Videos look good. u can also try 460video and 128/196 AAC audio 25-30FPS, for music videos. using M3 (when u start it, have the NET disabled!!!, and install net framework 1 and 2). when u watch a regular movie u normally get 23.9-25FPS, so 25 is enough (DVDs have 60 or more, but u can't really tell the difference)
[ This Message was edited by: norbi_nw on 2008-04-19 00:51 ] |
chombos1
Joined: Jun 06, 2007
Posts: > 500
From: IRAN.
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i use MPEG4 DIRECT MAKER
it is the best (i mean the BEST) i have ever used.... (a little complicated but professional program....)
M3 ruin long movies by putting the sound out of sync with the video
it is not a freeware.... but the crack is everywhere with the help of google... |
norbi_nw
Joined: Nov 27, 2006
Posts: > 500
From: Romania, Timisoara
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well i watched a 2h movie, and it didnt desync. Maybe u did something wrong :/ most of the time leave the FPS as same as source. |
ofiaich
Joined: Nov 12, 2001
Posts: > 500
From: East Yorkshire, England
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Hi,
I don't think you should post this kind of comment at Esato.
it is not a freeware.... but the crack is everywhere with the help of google...
Yes, everyone knows about this, but it is not good to encourage people to steal software from the author(s) who spent so much time in programming.
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wayne_rooney
Joined: Nov 30, 2006
Posts: 100
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On 2008-04-18 21:12:44, SE-Naz wrote:
Nero needs a dvd though... wot if you have a AVI file and want to convert???
Cheers
ENJOY
lol... nero recode.. converts .avi files... too.. u dnt know or wat?
i use it from past 2 yers for k750 nd now for k800... and it is also best for my ipod video... which tv out quality from nero is awesome..
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naveensiva
Joined: May 21, 2006
Posts: 441
From: (((INDIA)))
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guys wht happened to M3 ?>??
are they still developing it or have they abondoned it ??
please anyone give its latest release if its there ...
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SE-Naz
Joined: Dec 23, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: LONDON
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@wayne_rooney
Have never used it...???
Advice pls...
Also want to get rid of the black borders and make it full screen please...
Cheers
ENJOY
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wayne_rooney
Joined: Nov 30, 2006
Posts: 100
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yaa
full screen also done in nero recode.. in trimming...
follow this tutorial for k750.. http://spawnweb.dk/recode/k750.htm
but just change as u want in k800... 320*240 nd stuff.. |
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Posted: 2008-04-16 21:21
