With all the talk of Video Converters/Transcoders, you prefer them to be:

***Zardon*** · Jun 11, 2009, 01:07 PM

Discuss !

procupine14 · Jun 11, 2009, 05:08 PM

I voted for free. I believe that 90% of converter software in general should be free. Either because most of it is subpar coding at best and I believe that I shouldn't have to pay for it and because I don't think that you should have to pay a large sum of money just to be able to convert file types.

Mac Daddy · Jun 11, 2009, 06:26 PM

I voted the second option even if it is offered as shareware the developers should get something back.

**temeteus82** · Jun 11, 2009, 07:09 PM

Mostly using VirtualDub and HandBrake... But if I would find some good shareware product that would work for my need and it would be cheap I would buy it.

procupine14 · Jun 12, 2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

I voted the second option even if it is offered as shareware the developers should get something back.

That is very true I agree with you there. The thing I don't understand about some of those developers is the amount of money that they end up making on the back end in site ad sales and they still have the nerve to charge a fortune.

Tril · Jun 14, 2009, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Zardon

With all the talk of Video Converters/Transcoders...

Did I miss a recent thread on this subject?

Zelig · Jun 14, 2009, 06:45 AM

Free.

I use free/open source formats and containers, and am happy doing my work at the command line, so I don't see much room for anyone to sell me anything there.

swimtech · Jul 6, 2009, 09:59 PM

Having immersed myself in A/V converter software the past month I have to mention that I am amazed. Four years ago, you couldn't hardly find a free DVD player - for Windows at least...

The amount and quality of free, open source, codecs and front ends for those codecs originating with the Linux community is awesome. The Windows apps developed using them is just outstanding and extremely practical. From Handbrake to Super, and many others with varying levels of complexity and user friendliness in between, I can't thank the makers of the software enough in helping to merge the worlds of AV and IT and allow millions of computer users much more usefulness - and fun!

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procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,207 Rep Power: 27 System Specs	Re: With all the talk of Video Converters/Transcoders, you prefer them to be: I voted for free. I believe that 90% of converter software in general should be free. Either because most of it is subpar coding at best and I believe that I shouldn't have to pay for it and because I don't think that you should have to pay a large sum of money just to be able to convert file types. __________________ Laptop: HP dv6000 - Vista Ultimate (32-bit) - AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60(2.0GHz) - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 256MB - 4GB Kingston DDR2 667 - 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive HTPC: Vista Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Athlon 5200+ x2 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 - 250GB Seagate Barracuda - Samsung EcoGreen 1TB - Hauppauge single tuner HD - ASUS Radeon HD4550 512MB - ECS RS485M-M mobo - Creative X-fi soundcard Other PC: Vista Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Athlon 4200+ X2 - 4GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 - 250GB Seagate Barracuda - XFX 8600GT XXX - DFI Infinity NF570 SLI-M2/G

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Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: With all the talk of Video Converters/Transcoders, you prefer them to be: I voted the second option even if it is offered as shareware the developers should get something back. __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

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Zelig DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,168 Rep Power: 53 System Specs	Re: With all the talk of Video Converters/Transcoders, you prefer them to be: Free. I use free/open source formats and containers, and am happy doing my work at the command line, so I don't see much room for anyone to sell me anything there. __________________ --

Jul 6, 2009, 09:59 PM	#8
swimtech At Your Service... Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,989 Rep Power: 100 System Specs	Re: With all the talk of Video Converters/Transcoders, you prefer them to be: Having immersed myself in A/V converter software the past month I have to mention that I am amazed. Four years ago, you couldn't hardly find a free DVD player - for Windows at least... The amount and quality of free, open source, codecs and front ends for those codecs originating with the Linux community is awesome. The Windows apps developed using them is just outstanding and extremely practical. From Handbrake to Super, and many others with varying levels of complexity and user friendliness in between, I can't thank the makers of the software enough in helping to merge the worlds of AV and IT and allow millions of computer users much more usefulness - and fun! __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.