flv conversion script

[jczorch]

Anyone have a script that converts wmv/mpg/avi to flv? Is this a pretty demanding task on the server?

[chonis]

Yes, this kinda task demand a huge server resource, I recommend you, that made the convertion on your desktop machine and then upload to your server

[jczorch]

Thats what I thought

[DomP_nl]

FFMPEG works like a charm for me

[jczorch]

Interesting Ill have to take a look! Thanks for the link.

[thehose]

there's a reason most online flash video hosting sites prefer short vids (couple of minutes) and compress to a constant bitrate (CBR)... flash encoding is demanding like there is no tomorrow.

Even encoding on your PC will take hours.. truly

[stfan]

A quality flv encoding for a full-length DVD movie @ 1 mbps bitrate and 640x480 resolution could take up to a day.

[divine116]

what is the best site to promote!

[noize]

Yep, encode locally, it'll put to much of a drain on your server.

Oh, and try my fetish/niche sites.

[thehose]

Constant bitrate is what you need for streaming FLVs. Leave the VBR for offline Flash video files.

[Subtle]

Informative thread!