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converting flv files using VLC app?

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mdwsta4

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I have a number of flv files that I'd like to convert to mp4. I believe this can be used through ATV, correct? Reading this tutorial, it seems as though I should be able to do the conversion through VLC itself and not have to worry about handbrake or isquint.
http://www.edsupport.cc/mguhlin/share/index.php?n=Work.VideoGrabVLCflv2mov

however, whenever I attempt to do this, it restarts the conversion after 10-15 seconds.
In handbrake, whenever I try to convert to a mp4 (vs mpv), the application quits. I don't want to add all these videos to itunes, I just want them converted into a quicktime friendly format that could also be used on ATV. Any help?
thanks!
 
CWallace

CWallace

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Aug 17, 2007
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I have found one or two FLV files that Handbrake barfs on, but in general, it's been pretty reliable converting to both AppleTV and iPhone using the built-in presets for both devices.

Note I use the "nightly build" version, not the official 0.9.4 release.
 
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mdwsta4

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i've been able to get around handbrake crashing by converting flv to m4v and simply renaming the file mp4.

still doesn't answer the conversion process directly from VLC though.
 
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EvilC5

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speaking of FLV's, has anyone found a product that will download the 1080P videos on youtube?

I have taken allot of my favorite flv formatted youtube videos and transcoded them to mp4 so i can watch them on my touch or iphone at will. the 1080P ones would be really nice to have as well.
 
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