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mp4 Video Editing Software

Discussion in 'Video - Software discussion' started by cleary71, Mar 31, 2008.

  1. cleary71

    cleary71 Member

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    Does anyone know any good mp4 video editing software. I am looking for just the capability to cut off frames from an existing mp4 file. Both free software or paid software suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks!
     
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    Try Avidemux.
     
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    I downloaded Avidemux and when I edit the file and save it in mp4 format I don't get a picture. Everything is black with the appropriate sound. Any help would be great.
     
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    What settings did you use for Avidemux, what codec did you encode with?

    Try playing the video with VLC player,see if it is a codec problem.
     
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    I have tried it with MPEG-4 ASP, MPEG-4 AVC and MPEG-4 ASP and audio AAC. Strange thing is I just opened the newly edited file (the one without the picture using quicktime) and the video is there in Avidemux. So it seems to be a quicktime issue (I think). I will try VLC player and let you know. Thanks
     
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    Everything looked good using the LVC player. So it seems to be a disconnect between Avidemux and Quicktime.
     
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    That's what I was thinking, when you re-encoded with Avidemux, the codec wasn't supported by your player anymore.
    So, you got it all figured out?
     
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    Use Fairuse Wizard 2...

    If you have the file stored as an iso, that would be great... after the program reads the file, the next screen shows the video in a player. Trim it from there and re-rip to an avi file. That's what I would do. If you're looking to already trim an avi, then I know that I personally wouldn't know. I just checked CNET and VirtualDub got some really good reviews and SolveigMM Avi Trimmer got 3 stars...

    Just my .02 :)
     
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    FairUse Wizard will only do a DVD, not a mp4 file. FairUse will crop the video, not edit as in remove frames...VirtualDub is similar to Avidemux, it just accepts less file types(plug-ins are available for some) inputs and outputs.

    EDIT: I also tried SolveigMM Avi Trimmer. It works great, and pretty fast. What I liked about it, even though it could not decode the video(H.264), so there was no preview available, it still trimmed the file with no problems.
     
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    Cyrusrom,
    I guess I figured out what was wrong, but it still doesn't play in quicktime and I am assuming it won't play on my ipod, though I haven't tried that yet.
     
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    Then try the one suggested by Gruven, SolveigMM Avi Trimmer. it does not re-encode the video. I just did a clip to try it out, and is very fast.
    Edit:
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    Thanks for the tip on the trimmer. Also, I use FU W2 myself, excellent quality output(x.264)!
     
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    Does SolveigMM Avi Trimmer work with mp4's or just AVI's?
     
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    I have a couple of TV episodes I've ripped to Itunes in MPEG-4 format

    Instead of having separate episodes, I'd like just one file

    What's the best way to do this?

    I've tried using Avidemux,but it doesn't seem to put a file ext on the finished project

    HELP!!!
     
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    Well, rename the file and add the extension yourself.
     
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    That worked but I can't see any video

    Audio only

    How do you know what codex to use?
     
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    Install K-lite codec pack, you must not have the codec installed.
     
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    I seem to be having the same problem as cleary71 did

    Is there a better way around?
     
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