I.T software advice Pls (NLC)

MRpunchinella · Post by **MRpunchinella** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:39 am

Can anyone please suggest any reliable (free? shareware?) programmes for converting avi files to wmv?

I am developing materials for work and im using embedded clips (with permission

) but they are avi and we would like wmv.

Ive been using freeware from EZ AVI to WMV Converter 3 (which was very good) but the 'free 12 conversions' offer has elapsed and i cant run the programme. Can i change the IP address from an office terminal? totally self taught IT skillzzzz on teh tinternet and pretty lame at that so - instructions for the hard of thinking appreciated.

yawn i know but any help mucho appraciatio.......less time at work more time driving

Punch

robin · Post by **robin** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:29 pm

If you're doing it for work, and you like the functionality of EZ AVI to WMV converter then you could always take the radical step of paying for it!!

I used to use virtual dub for everything, but the guy that wrote it doesn't touch WMV for legal reasons.

Doesn't windows movie maker contain an import/export function?

Cheers,
Robin

MRpunchinella · Post by **MRpunchinella** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:14 pm

I see your point with regards to paying for it, problem is, I have to account for it in my expenditure within the department and the cash handlers are a nightmare not to mention our IT guru.....much use as a bicycle for a fish. Its pennies but they are happy to spend alot on a big projects but im doing this for delivery for my clients Professional Development Awards, they believe that its 'niche' and 'subject specific'.

Just wondered, thanks for the suggestion though.

MRpunchinella · Post by **MRpunchinella** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:00 pm

Just goes to show - the Windows movie maker has helped enormously. I didnt even know it was there (ignorance is bliss) and did I.T point my way in the dark - nope; so thanks for the reply.

Mr Momo · Post by **Mr Momo** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:28 pm

so how do you export to 'wmv' ?

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:43 pm

robin wrote: Doesn't windows movie maker contain an import/export function?

Cheers,
Robin

Dependson codec used, it no likey divx which is a pain.

Looking for a good vid app now I have a PC to run it on.

Post by **campbell** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:48 pm

Windows Movie Maker, free, does this. Just look on the file menu.

Campbell