Hi folks, I'm buying a Sanyo high def camcorder (see link below for specs), it is capiable of 1920x1080@60p I understand the video files will be huge and would prefer to convert the original files to a new codec to compress the files without loss of video detail. Do you know which codecs I could download (or program) to do this? I currently have divx mpeg4 avi with a free converter program, again unless you know of a better conversion program. Thanks in advance Camera Details: Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2000 Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2000 Review - Camcorder Reviews - TrustedReviews
Where are you more than likely to play the movies? DVD player? Media centre (PC)? Your PC? Would you want the files to be fully portable, i.e. playable on other standard players (whatever they may be? Are you using Windows or Linux?
On my PC HDD, just standard playback with Media Player (classic) and the like, I have Divx G-Spot so I can identify codecs and download them if needed for other players (NOT NECESSARY MEDIA CENTRE) Generally just for use on the PC but I have programs to convert from to different types, like MP4, 3GP, etc. I'm aware of bitrate compression, aspect ratio's, etc, I will be using a free converter which seems to like 60fps and HD-ready videos MS Vista x64 Cheers pal
Divx are Xvid are good codecs but as with all conversions you need to consider quality Vs size. I convereted to AVI using these codecs before with various degrees of success. The better the quality the larger the file. AT introduced me to MKV container (Matroska) which uses the H264 codec. Results are pretty amazing again if you are willing to put up with a large file (For example 2+ hours of video into 1.3GB file - more than likely to be of high quality). There is a tool for windows - HandBrake which is free. You will need to make sure that the input file is recognised (What is the file format when dumped from the camcorder?) If you want to find more about video conversion, check my signature for a link. It is a good place to start.
Not bothered about Size Vs Quality, I'm a greedy person who wants to have a video with no limitations, so as far as space goes I'm not bothered, which is why I need a very good compressor codec, also hence the reason I bought a 1080@60p - its not for me, I've mainly bought it for my dog for archive videos I've learnt the camera uses H.264 AVC codec, 32GB card = aprox 3hrs @ 720@30p rec time, or 1080@60p 1hr 30s (if i remember rightly). It looks good, I will check it out, will I need to encode the originals from H.264 AVC to just H.264 (as you say above) Choices: Code: H.264 (x264) MPEG-4 (FFmpeg) MPEG-4 (XviD) VP3 (Theora) there are many to choose from I will have to do some trial-error's Thanks!!
