more info on avi to mpeg2 conversion

[tetch]

hi,

i have been using a program called media wizard to create the final mpeg2.
it doesnt give me much options except for a choice of standard mpeg2 (m2v), with super videocd extensions and dvd extensions.

the program i have been using to convert between flash and avi is called magic swf2avi. here i have selected the cinepak codek by radius.

i got some feedback from a colleague who said:

it's that the AVI is most likely already compressed when output from Flash.

You need to export the AVI as FULL FRAMES UNCOMPRESSED.

It's a big file, but lossless.

Then you must make sure that the mp2 compression settings are tweaked properly - you are probably overcompressing.
it's that the AVI is most likely already compressed when output from Flash.

any other light you can shed would be really appreciated!!!!!

[setarip]

What is your question/problem?

[tetch]

my problem is that my flash video loses too much quality on the transfer to mpeg2.
the avi conversion seems ok, but after converting from avi-mpeg2, the video is somewhat pixelated and jagged.

do recommed using a specific conversion utility or codec?

i am trying to get my flash animation to look the same aftwer conversion to mpeg2

[setarip]

For conversion from .AVI to MPEG-2, try using TMPGEnc, or the CinemaCraftEncoder, or MainConcept...