What is the best way to get avi files in flv format?

Question

I need to embed a video on a client's website and they gave the following guidelines:

should display as flash (FLV format)
if hosted by a third party (e.g. Youtube), the video cannot link to an external company website.
if it is hosted outside a company (for example, Youtube), the video cannot have ads for another company.

I'm assuming I'm looking for an AVI-FLV converter?

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Andrew G. Johnson 30 nov. '08 at 3:48

5 answers

Matt howell · Answer 1 · 2008-11-30T03:52:33+0000

Your customer requirements exclude the use of YouTube. You are probably better off posting them on a client site.

Flash imports your AVI movies and converts them to FLV. The video import tool can be found under File → Import → Import Video.

csexton · Answer 2 · 2008-11-30T03:55:30+0000

You can use Riva VX on windows or ffmpegX on Mac.

Paul gregoire · Answer 3 · 2010-09-07T19:38:14+0000

"The best way? FFmpeg is the answer to this, its cross platform and you can script it easily.

ffmpeg -i input.avi -acodec libmp3lame -vcodec flv output.flv

If you need a tool to do this (requires a human) I suggest Miro http://www.mirovideoconverter.com/

Scott evernden · Answer 4 · 2008-11-30T03:57:27+0000

Super & copy; transforms anything into anything .. can't live without it. Got a remote UI, but I'm ready to handle it.

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Scott evernden 30 nov. '08 at 3:57

Vinayak · Answer 5 · 2008-11-30T04:56:33+0000

Miksoft's Mobile Media Converter is the best. it allows you to batch convert files and also allows you to set the output quality. It's FREE too.