ffmpegX
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| Size: | 32.2 MB |
| Last Update: | 2008-01-28 04:32:14 |
| Version: | 0.0.9y |
| OS Support: | Mac OS X/Mac Universal Binary |
| License/Program Type: | Shareware; $15.00 |
| Publisher: | Major |
| Price: | $0.00 |
Description:
ffmpegXis a tool that allows you to trans-code your video
files.
The interface of this application looks simple, but in fact it
provides you a lot of advanced functionalities. Basically,
'ffmpegX' is a well designed front end for several video tools.
The processing is done by another application, 'ffmpegX
Progress', that is opened only when you press the 'Encode'
button. I still can't figure out why these applications don't
have a 'close' button, which is grayed out.
Besides the distribution package, you may need to download some
extra packages in order to use the full power of 'ffmpegX' .
These packages can be distributed with 'ffmpegX' because of their
Open Source licensing, but the application provides you the
required steps so you can easily install those add-ons.
The list of input/ouput formats is decent. It can read video
formats like: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, or MPEG-4, DivX, XviD, VOB
(unencrypted), VIDEO_TS, MOV, DV, Real Video files, Flash video
files, and even some audio formats. The list of supported input is
not complete. The output list looks like this: DivX, XviD, MP4,
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DV, MOV, 3GP, etc. Besides the decent support, the
video and the audio configurations allow you to fine tune the
parameters of the encoding quality.
The conversion works quite smooth. Usually the whole conversion
process outputs the right thing. In some weird cases the whole
process fails, but it reports it as a success. If you study the
process information, then you may find out that went wrong.
'ffmpegX' also provides you a 'Options' area where you can
change the behavior of this program. Unfortunately I couldn't find
the option that should turn off the annoying sound which announces
that the trans-coding is finished. It sounds like an annoying cash
register.
The 'Tools' section provides you various functions. These
features allow you to do some extra things besides the
trans-coding, such as: dvd4 which re-compresses a VOB file within
4GB, some DVD authoring support, multiplex or demultiplex, join,
fix a broken file, build a disk image with the VIDEO_TS and
AUDIO_TS folders, add pulldown flags to a 3:2 aspect ratio of a
NTSC film format, or convert a SVCD to DVD.
The application comes as a non-time limited trial, which has
several features disabled. It doesn't have any other restrictions
such as a nice and fluffy watermark. Registering the application,
besides the support to the producer, also unlocks the full
functionality, and it removes any registration prompt.
Pluses: it has a great support for various file types, it is
quite easy to use while it manages to provide advanced
functionality, it includes a set of tools that extends the
trans-coding functionality.
Drawbacks / flaws: the lack of the 'close' button for the
used applications; annoying sound that can't be turned off.
In conclusion: this is one of the best video encoders for
Mac OS X. The producer offers the trial without any time and video
alteration limitations, so you can enjoy this application with
minimal restrictions. Anyway, you can support the producer at any
time.
version reviewed: 0.0.9x r2
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