i just downloaded a video using the realplayer recorder thing the outcome of the file is an flv file when i put the cd in .. which i burnt the video to and go into xbmc to play it theres a message opening file libavformat file format detected ----------------------- after that the xbox just freezes.. and i have to reboot is there a way to fix this ... or xbmc just cant play flv
It doesn't like the format at all.. trouble is that realplayer thing. It tends to pack the files full of drm so you can only play them on the device you made them on. I suppose you could try converting it to a proper avi format because what it likely is isn't actually flv but rmvb in a wrapper... and I know xbmc has trouble with that.
I just happen to have a linux script that converts flv files to avi (eldest has an ipod so i had been hunting around for a conversion program, wasn't willing to use the many spam-ridden programs that are aplenty on google and everywhere else. If you have access to a linux machine i'll post the info for you..
http://wiki.videolan.org/Fixing_.flv_to_.avi_with_Ffmpeg simple really XD but.. I was looking at that realplayer drm filled recorder and I don't think these files are real .flv ... t@bencode would sort out the men from the boys tho eh? Best way to find out what they are is to let them play then have a root around in firefox cache directory and see what vlc makes of them.
Good grief, i didn't realise it was that easy -> i don't think i'll post the script after all, it's got way more code in it that that LOL *cringes, then goes to try it on a linux box*
you can run ffmpeg from a dos window too.. it's easier to work in the same directory .. saves a load of typing.. It's one of my party tricks in the shop with odd camcorder captures
Nice one, i didn't notice that you could do it in windows too, showing eldest now, she'll be able to convert them for herself. Cheers ears I usually just save videos off youtube via www.keepvid.com and play them via MPC you see.
