need help converting to and from asf

[homerjay]

hi there

couldnt see a forum specifically suited so here goes

i had a vivitar eek minidv camera given to me for christmas and want to know

1 what software will convert asf files either to avi or straight to dvd ready mpg

2 what software will convert from dvd or avi to asf format so that i can rip and convert down onto a 1gig sd card

thanks and sorry if this is in the wrong place

hj

[setarip_old]

Hi!

VirtualDub v.1.3c (or older) will accept .ASF files for input and conversion to .AVI...

[Matthew]

I don't know about creating asf (urrrg, unless you run a porn site why would you want to), but another option for converting from asf is avisynth e.g.

DirectShowSource("H:\test.asf",fps=14,seek=false)

in an avs script, which can be loaded into a range of encoders.

The problem is when the asf framerate varies, in which case another solution is likely preferable.

[homerjay]

thanks for the answers

conversion to from avi to asf is my real need so i can watch tv eps etc on the screen of the minidv unit.

[setarip_old]

Do a search at the Microsoft website for the older (2001 or earlier) "Windows Media Tools", including such files as "ASFChop", ASF Indexer", "WMENC", etc...

or

A simple Googlesearch discloses loads of choices. Click on the following:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22AVI+to+ASF%22

[homerjay]

thanks for the link - i have searched myself and found several that claim to convert to asf but it always ends up being wmv.

eg first in the search winavi claims to but doesnt

what i was hoping for was a recomendation

i will look into the windows media tools though

[setarip_old]

what i was hoping for was a recomendationWhat I said previously was a specific recommendation, to wit:

"Do a search at the Microsoft website for the older (2001 or earlier) "Windows Media Tools", including such files as "ASFChop", ASF Indexer", "WMENC", etc..."

[homerjay]

in that case thankyou ;)

[setarip_old]

in that case thankyouIn that case, you're welcome ;>}