Vidcast # 329 - Summer '11 films

Dangelus · May 03, 2011, 09:56:12 AM

.mov is basically .mp4 with a couple of tweaks and content of the container can easily be switched to an .mp4

For example I think Quicktime has an export feature that will pass thru the content for you and there are plenty of open source programs that will do the same.

moyer777 · May 03, 2011, 11:27:33 AM

I need to figure that out Dan. Please help me! :)

Dangelus · May 03, 2011, 01:31:59 PM

Quote from: moyer777 on May 03, 2011, 11:27:33 AM
I need to figure that out Dan. Please help me! :)

You'd need the pro version of QuickTime to do the export but there are plenty of free solutions. Xvid4PSP is a good all round converter / remuxer and for re-encoding to can't beat Handbrake.

If you need specific help you know how to reach me. ;)

Rico · May 03, 2011, 02:32:54 PM

Quote from: Dangelus on May 03, 2011, 09:56:12 AM
.mov is basically .mp4 with a couple of tweaks and content of the container can easily be switched to an .mp4

For example I think Quicktime has an export feature that will pass thru the content for you and there are plenty of open source programs that will do the same.

They are more different than you might think Dan. It also depends on the bit rate of the encoding and so forth. I actually used Quicktime to export the .mov files sent to me and convert them to .mp4. But it still ended up with sync issues. One of the troubles is when I put all the clips into Pinnacle Studio they are in various size formats, bit rates, etc. Then I encode all that to an iPod compatible file for the vidcast. Most of the times it's worked pretty well. But for some reason this time there were some sync issues.

Dangelus · May 03, 2011, 02:46:18 PM

Yeah when you have to reencode various clips to the same format, bitrate etc then you can get these issues.

I was just commenting that it's possible to remux the contents of one .mov file directly into an mp4 as they usually are just h264 codec these days. Sometimes the audio needs converting especially if it's 5.1 AC3, to AAC. It's pretty straight forward when dealing with just one video file.

ElfManDan · May 03, 2011, 03:09:40 PM

If you have a Mac and Final Cut it actually really easy to use any Mov file, but I sent you Rico MP4 for the coding reason and for the size/quality issues with rendering MOV files in Final Cut. But I had trouble the other day with YouTube because my Mov file was encoded differently. It needs to be H264 for YouTube and probably whenever using it in Windows.

KingIsaacLinksr · May 03, 2011, 03:19:48 PM

Quote from: Sheppard on May 03, 2011, 03:09:40 PM
If you have a Mac and Final Cut it actually really easy to use any Mov file, but I sent you Rico MP4 for the coding reason and for the size/quality issues with rendering MOV files in Final Cut. But I had trouble the other day with YouTube because my Mov file was encoded differently. It needs to be H264 for YouTube and probably whenever using it in Windows.

Both of which many of us don't have, Final Cut is slightly spendy isn't it?

King

WillEagle · May 03, 2011, 03:22:25 PM

Going to download tonight. Looking foward to seeing it. Just wish I hadn't forgotten to send in a clip. Oh, well maybe next time.

stonut · May 03, 2011, 03:45:00 PM

Well this got way to much tech for my little head lol, but i did enjoy the episode i think i will be going to the pictures al lot this year, i have seen Thor, and most of the others i want to see but i am guessing Pirates will be next for me, the wife loves em. The only one i def will not see is Green Lantern that will be a stream or dvd for me. One i can take or leave.
Thanks for another awesome episode Rico.

ElfManDan · May 03, 2011, 03:47:25 PM

Quote from: Kingisaaclinksr on May 03, 2011, 03:19:48 PM
Quote from: Sheppard on May 03, 2011, 03:09:40 PM
If you have a Mac and Final Cut it actually really easy to use any Mov file, but I sent you Rico MP4 for the coding reason and for the size/quality issues with rendering MOV files in Final Cut. But I had trouble the other day with YouTube because my Mov file was encoded differently. It needs to be H264 for YouTube and probably whenever using it in Windows.

Both of which many of us don't have, Final Cut is slightly spendy isn't it?

King

I got it with my MacBook for a special deal so it wasn't too bad, but the MacBooks are expensive enough on their own.

WillEagle · May 09, 2011, 04:16:08 PM

Just finished this today. I really enjoyed another great podcast and it was cool to see everybody. And I'm glad to know that Kenny is looking so foward to the Pirates movie! ;D Just kidding Kenny. I never really got into the Harry Potter movies but I hope you enjoy it.
The 3 movies I'm looking foward to the most are #1 Captain America! I cant wait for that one!! #2 Is Green Lantern I just think that it looks like it was well done. And tied for #3 is the Pirates 4 and Cowboys and Aliens. Pirates just looks its going to be fun! And how can you not like Harrison Ford in a sci-fi movie.
Lots of good movies coming our way!

stonut · May 10, 2011, 12:42:33 PM

Going to be an expensive summer, having ticked Thir off, pirates opens on the 18th. Mind you the wife loves Mr Depp so I can say we are going for her lol.

WillEagle · May 13, 2011, 06:28:34 PM

Yeah, I'm going to Pirates 4 for the wife too. ;)

Zarabeth32 · May 15, 2011, 12:14:39 PM

Hey Rico!

As I was watching, I noticed that your clock kept changing times. What's the story with your digital clock?

Very curious.

Rico · May 15, 2011, 12:54:27 PM

Quote from: Zarabeth32 on May 15, 2011, 12:14:39 PM
Hey Rico!

As I was watching, I noticed that your clock kept changing times. What's the story with your digital clock?

Very curious.

If you mean the red one behind me at my desk, it's just a normal digital clock. Probably the time changes are due to pauses in the recording I was doing.