AVI to bitstream

[ImJustHere]

What is the easiest way to convert an avi to a yuv bitstream. I need a yuv bitstream to run thorugh a h.264 encoder for testing purposes. Keep in mind that I'm completely new to this. I'm an animator and completely out of my element here.

Thank you,

Chris

[Guest]

Which H.264 encoder are you talking about?

[ImJustHere]

I think it's compiled from the most recent h.264 source code. All I know is it only takes yuv video. I know there is probably an easier way to go about this but for now I can't change the compiler so I have to make yuv source bitstreams. How do I make these out of avi's? Or is there another format that is easier to create them from?

Chris