How do I create a Flash video like Vimeo..?? at DVinfo.net

Eddie Coates · January 1st, 2009, 05:03 PM

I am the proud owner of a SONY EX1 :) !!

I am wondering how to create a flash video exactly in the same format as Vimeo ??

What software should I use to create the type of flash video that is on Vimeo for my very own website...??

I am running on a new i7 Core 2.6 with 12 gigs of DDR3 1333 RAM and i edit in Premiere Pro CS4

Any Help would be so appreciated..!!

Chris Hurd · January 1st, 2009, 05:10 PM

Originally posted to our XDCAM EX forum, although I have no idea why, since the topic has absolutely nothing to do with the Sony EX1. Moved to Web Video Delivery where it belongs...

Wes Coughlin · January 1st, 2009, 05:41 PM

Vimeo encodes its HD videos at 1280x720 in an FLV format at around 1.5-3 mbps variable bit rate (VBR).

You can use numerous free video encoders to encode to an flv format such as winff - Google Code for windows or Download ffmpegX for Mac - DivX/MPEG-1/MPEG-2 encoder and more. MacUpdate Mac Video Software Downloads for mac

Eddie Coates · January 1st, 2009, 06:09 PM

Ok.. I must admit I am very new at all this... Thanks for the encoder info I am going to try it.

Another question...

I use CS4 Prem Pro, what file type should I render or save to import to the winff encoder..??

What file type should I use that does compress or degrade the quality of the video before I import to the WinFF encoder..??

Wes Coughlin · January 1st, 2009, 11:38 PM

If you are using Premiere pro cs4, you can just go to file->export->media encoder and export your video as an FLV format.

Andrew Stone · January 2nd, 2009, 12:14 AM

Eddie,

If you want to host the video on your own website you will have to not only generate the flash video the ".flv" file but you will have to also have the ability to generate the "wrapper" code for your html file, a javascript file and the image files for your "scrub bar". I am not sure if Premiere generates these for you, if not you will need to use either Flash or Dreamweaver to generate all these extra bits.

Maybe someone can chime in about what Premiere does and doesn't do in terms of generating the necessary files to get Flash video web ready.

Eddie Coates · January 2nd, 2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Stone

Eddie,

If you want to host the video on your own website you will have to not only generate the flash video the ".flv" file but you will have to also have the ability to generate the "wrapper" code for your html file, a javascript file and the image files for your "scrub bar". I am not sure if Premiere generates these for you, if not you will need to use either Flash or Dreamweaver to generate all these extra bits.

Maybe someone can chime in about what Premiere does and doesn't do in terms of generating the necessary files to get Flash video web ready.

I use Dreamweaver to insert .flv files That i can do, i was just wonder if there was a great
quality flash video creator that was smaller in files size as well.

Floris de Rijke · January 2nd, 2009, 10:11 AM

If you wan't to post a Vimeo style video on our site, why not just upload it to Vimeo and then embed it on your website? This also saves you from taking up to much online storage and bandwith since the video's are being hosted by Vimeo. Just my 2 cents.

Ken Campbell · January 3rd, 2009, 12:46 AM

Floris has a great point. If you use Vimeo or YouTube to host your video you don't have to worry about converting to FLV and can render to MP4 before uploading. If you don't want to use Vimeo or YouTube you can still render to MP4 and just change the extension to .flv and the Flash Player will play it just fine.

Wes Coughlin · January 3rd, 2009, 12:36 PM

Should not change mp4 extension to flv. Ever since flash player 9 (we are currently on 10), flash can playback h.264 video in a .mp4 wrapper. This is how YouTube is playing back their HD videos. If you want to read about the differences of Vimeo's and Youtube's HD playback check out YouTube Is The New Vimeo | Vidlivery

Mike Brice · January 4th, 2009, 11:32 AM

I use this program:

DV Kitchen at DVcreators.net

It works well and it's pretty cheap as far as software goes.

There are some more expensive programs, but for a beginner like me, this works well.

Mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie Coates

I am the proud owner of a SONY EX1 :) !!

I am wondering how to create a flash video exactly in the same format as Vimeo ??

What software should I use to create the type of flash video that is on Vimeo for my very own website...??

I am running on a new i7 Core 2.6 with 12 gigs of DDR3 1333 RAM and i edit in Premiere Pro CS4

Any Help would be so appreciated..!!

Alison Parker · January 4th, 2009, 05:08 PM

I use Adobe Flash CS3 Video Encoder to turn my .mov's into .flv's.

then it's just a matter of making the player to put on your website..

check out longtailvideo.com for an easy way to do this. in fact, here's the link to their set up wizard which will process the code you need to put on your site, to make it look vimeo style.

Setup Wizard | LongTail Video | Home of the JW Player

hope that helps!

Alison

Ervin Farkas · January 5th, 2009, 07:42 AM

As of January 2009 there is nothing better than playing mpeg4/H264 using the Flash player. Trust me, I spent the last two years of my life testing.

Take a look at I reached the top! Video quality on YouTube - The Digital Video Information Network

I hope this helps,

Gints Klimanis · January 7th, 2009, 05:25 PM

Vimeo says they use ffmpeg. If you comb their Help forum, you'll find the scripts they use for encoding.

January 1st, 2009, 05:03 PM	#1
Eddie Coates Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 58	How do I create a Flash video like Vimeo..?? I am the proud owner of a SONY EX1 :) !! I am wondering how to create a flash video exactly in the same format as Vimeo ?? What software should I use to create the type of flash video that is on Vimeo for my very own website...?? I am running on a new i7 Core 2.6 with 12 gigs of DDR3 1333 RAM and i edit in Premiere Pro CS4 Any Help would be so appreciated..!!

January 1st, 2009, 05:10 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Originally posted to our XDCAM EX forum, although I have no idea why, since the topic has absolutely nothing to do with the Sony EX1. Moved to Web Video Delivery where it belongs... __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 1st, 2009, 05:41 PM	#3
Wes Coughlin Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 206	Vimeo encodes its HD videos at 1280x720 in an FLV format at around 1.5-3 mbps variable bit rate (VBR). You can use numerous free video encoders to encode to an flv format such as winff - Google Code for windows or Download ffmpegX for Mac - DivX/MPEG-1/MPEG-2 encoder and more. MacUpdate Mac Video Software Downloads for mac __________________ http://wildlookout.com

January 1st, 2009, 11:38 PM	#5
Wes Coughlin Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 206	If you are using Premiere pro cs4, you can just go to file->export->media encoder and export your video as an FLV format. __________________ http://wildlookout.com

January 2nd, 2009, 10:11 AM	#8
Floris de Rijke New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 24	If you wan't to post a Vimeo style video on our site, why not just upload it to Vimeo and then embed it on your website? This also saves you from taking up to much online storage and bandwith since the video's are being hosted by Vimeo. Just my 2 cents. __________________ Sony PMW-EX1, Manfrotto 503HDV & 525 MVB, Canon 7D, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS, Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, Canon 50mm f/1.4, FCP 6 on MacBook Pro 2,4 Ghz, 4GB RAM, 4TB Raid

January 1st, 2009, 06:09 PM	#4
Eddie Coates Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 58	Ok.. I must admit I am very new at all this... Thanks for the encoder info I am going to try it. Another question... I use CS4 Prem Pro, what file type should I render or save to import to the winff encoder..?? What file type should I use that does compress or degrade the quality of the video before I import to the WinFF encoder..??

January 2nd, 2009, 12:14 AM	#6
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Eddie, If you want to host the video on your own website you will have to not only generate the flash video the ".flv" file but you will have to also have the ability to generate the "wrapper" code for your html file, a javascript file and the image files for your "scrub bar". I am not sure if Premiere generates these for you, if not you will need to use either Flash or Dreamweaver to generate all these extra bits. Maybe someone can chime in about what Premiere does and doesn't do in terms of generating the necessary files to get Flash video web ready.

January 3rd, 2009, 12:46 AM	#9
Ken Campbell Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 140	Floris has a great point. If you use Vimeo or YouTube to host your video you don't have to worry about converting to FLV and can render to MP4 before uploading. If you don't want to use Vimeo or YouTube you can still render to MP4 and just change the extension to .flv and the Flash Player will play it just fine.

January 3rd, 2009, 12:36 PM	#10
Wes Coughlin Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 206	Should not change mp4 extension to flv. Ever since flash player 9 (we are currently on 10), flash can playback h.264 video in a .mp4 wrapper. This is how YouTube is playing back their HD videos. If you want to read about the differences of Vimeo's and Youtube's HD playback check out YouTube Is The New Vimeo \| Vidlivery __________________ http://wildlookout.com

January 4th, 2009, 05:08 PM	#12
Alison Parker Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 29	I use Adobe Flash CS3 Video Encoder to turn my .mov's into .flv's. then it's just a matter of making the player to put on your website.. check out longtailvideo.com for an easy way to do this. in fact, here's the link to their set up wizard which will process the code you need to put on your site, to make it look vimeo style. Setup Wizard \| LongTail Video \| Home of the JW Player hope that helps! Alison __________________ Alison Parker (<----add me on Facebook!) Get Famous Productions - http://www.getfamousproductions.com

January 5th, 2009, 07:42 AM	#13
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	As of January 2009 there is nothing better than playing mpeg4/H264 using the Flash player. Trust me, I spent the last two years of my life testing. Take a look at I reached the top! Video quality on YouTube - The Digital Video Information Network I hope this helps, __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

January 7th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#14
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	Vimeo says they use ffmpeg. If you comb their Help forum, you'll find the scripts they use for encoding.