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Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 2:37AM
Looking for some advice on video editing. Basically, all I'm looking to do is cut down the size of some of my HD downloads and maybe pull clips from a multiple files and stitch them together. I found a piece of software called Videopad that's reasonably simple to use, but when I choose the option to export to file, even with a small clip, it starts this 2+ hour process, which I guess means that it's re-encoding. So I think what I need is a video editor that will retain the existing encoding. Anyway, any advice would be appreciated.
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Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 6:41AM
That's impossible with any modern codec, they all need re-encoding.
Jacco
pringles All-Star Supporter
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Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 12:02PM
I'm so happy with Machete that I bought the full version for $19.95. The trial version works with AVI and WMV files. The full version adds FLV, MP4, and MKV. Most video codecs supported.
"None of the editing operations in Machete requires re-encoding of video or audio streams. This is why the editing process is very quick and does not lead to any loss of video quality. This puts Machete in the category of lossless video editors. Also, it means that you do not need a powerful and expensive computer to edit your video material. After a file is edited and saved, it retains its original format."
It is quick and easy to use.
BYOB_Kenobi
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Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 9:43PM
Welcome to the ass-eating process of not even video editing, but just transcoding. Hours and hours for 1 stupid clip.
Can't wait for 12 core CPUs.
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Posted - Jun 19 2013 : 12:21AM
Jacco, BYOB_Kenobi - Are either of you familiar with Machete, the product that pringles suggested?
Also, what are the best online forums and other sources for newbs like myself to learn about this stuff?
 
pringles All-Star Supporter
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Posted - Jun 19 2013 : 12:39AM
Jacco All-Star Supporter
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Posted - Jun 19 2013 : 5:12AM
If I tell my video-editor that you can edit video without re-encoding he starts laughing.
Jacco
ninja1
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Posted - Jun 19 2013 : 3:28PM
It's been a little while since I was into this stuff, but I seem to remember there are only a very very small few codecs which are editable without encoding. I think mp4 is one of them(??).
Jacco All-Star Supporter
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Posted - Jun 19 2013 : 5:14PM
No, you're thinking of the old MPEG1 mpg files, those you can just cut and join. You don't even need a videoeditor for that.
Jacco
Bill All-Star Supporter
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Posted - Jun 19 2013 : 11:10PM
You can cut & merge mp4 or mkv files using mkvmerge/mkvtoolnix.
In order to merge clips they both have to have identical codecs, resolution, etc...
The output of Mkvmerge will be .mkv files.
ninja1
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Posted - Jun 20 2013 : 7:03PM
I was remembering from my Linux days. MP4Box is what I used to cut/combine clips. There is no GUI, and everything has to be identical parameters (as Bill said), and it is very picky about correct syntax, but it is very fast because there is no encoding. Because of the restrictions, it'd be a stretch to call it an editor in the traditional sense of the word.
BYOB_Kenobi
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Posted - Jun 21 2013 : 1:28AM
Love *.mkv container format, but don't like the lack of support.
mkv are for 1337 while mp4 for noobz. Just shows to show you I use mp4.



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