Convertine Mov or FCP timeline to WMV at DVinfo.net

Annen James · August 29th, 2010, 12:55 AM

Is there an easy way to convert a timeline in FCP to .wmv? I also need to resize the video, from 720p to 600x324 (wmv format) for a client. Is there hope?

Dave Partington · August 29th, 2010, 01:36 AM

Use Flip4Mac.

R Geoff Baker · August 29th, 2010, 09:03 AM

Dave is entirely correct, but just to address the phraseology of the original question:

You aren't going to 'convert a timeline', or at least I wouldn't describe it that way -- you are going to 'export' a timeline. File>Export>Quicktime Conversion>Windows Media ... if you've installed Flip4Mac your options will include a wmv option that offers resizing, bit rate, et cetera.

Cheers,
GB

Annen James · August 29th, 2010, 09:16 AM

I've installed the free version of Flip4Mac and have done that process. I don't see anywhere to resize the video though.

R Geoff Baker · August 29th, 2010, 10:56 AM

I may be working with a paid version of Flip4Mac, but for me the option for resizing appears in the first dialogue box that appears after I've selected Windows Media in the Export>Format choice, choose 'options' and review the 'video' tab -- the frame size and rate choices are towards the bottom of the dialogue. It defaults to 'current' (same as timeline) and offers many drop-down presets including a 'custom' that lets you make your own choice. The size you are after is a bit odd-ball, but you can make choices and decide whether to preserve aspect ratio, generate an anamorphic file, crop, mask et cetera.

GB

August 29th, 2010, 12:55 AM	#1
Annen James Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ogden Posts: 161	Convertine Mov or FCP timeline to WMV Is there an easy way to convert a timeline in FCP to .wmv? I also need to resize the video, from 720p to 600x324 (wmv format) for a client. Is there hope?

August 29th, 2010, 01:36 AM	#2
Dave Partington Trustee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: York, England Posts: 1,323	Use Flip4Mac. __________________ Qualified UAV Pilot with CAA PFAW Aerial Photo / Aerial Video \| Corporate Video Production

August 29th, 2010, 09:03 AM	#3
R Geoff Baker Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 471	Dave is entirely correct, but just to address the phraseology of the original question: You aren't going to 'convert a timeline', or at least I wouldn't describe it that way -- you are going to 'export' a timeline. File>Export>Quicktime Conversion>Windows Media ... if you've installed Flip4Mac your options will include a wmv option that offers resizing, bit rate, et cetera. Cheers, GB

August 29th, 2010, 09:16 AM	#4
Annen James Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ogden Posts: 161	I've installed the free version of Flip4Mac and have done that process. I don't see anywhere to resize the video though.

August 29th, 2010, 10:56 AM	#5
R Geoff Baker Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 471	I may be working with a paid version of Flip4Mac, but for me the option for resizing appears in the first dialogue box that appears after I've selected Windows Media in the Export>Format choice, choose 'options' and review the 'video' tab -- the frame size and rate choices are towards the bottom of the dialogue. It defaults to 'current' (same as timeline) and offers many drop-down presets including a 'custom' that lets you make your own choice. The size you are after is a bit odd-ball, but you can make choices and decide whether to preserve aspect ratio, generate an anamorphic file, crop, mask et cetera. GB