[MacDV] any way to batch encode AVI files?

[Alex]

Hi Malcom

If you have Final Cut or DVD Studio Pro then Compressor is a good bet
I take it that you don't.
Cleaner from Discreet is also a good app also, however any of the above 
is going to set you back at least $500

So for what you need....

I would suggest a free alternative, use "QuickTime QuickBatch" for 
batch conversion of multiple media files using any of the export 
settings in QuickTime Player. Its is a script that automates the 
process. Basically if the Quicktime Player can do it, this app will 
automate the process for a batch of files.

you can get this script from Digitally Obsessed at:

http://www.digitallyobsessed.com/software.php3


for free is a great little utility to have about

Alex


On 17 Feb 2005, at 14:38, Malcolm Hamilton wrote:

> Hi there,
>
> I have hundreds of :30 AVI files (Canon dig. camera) that I want to 
> import into Avid.
> I know how to do this:
> 1. import AVI into QT using QuickTiime Pro
> 2. then export these files as QuickTime movies
> 3. then import into Avid.
>
> Step 3 is easy, because I can select all, and import these files into 
> Avid en masse.
> My problem is that in step 1 and 2 I have to import and export these 
> AVI files into QT one at a time.  It's incredibly slow and 
> time-consuming.
> On an Avid (Mac) forum, someone suggested I use a program called 
> ProCoder to batch encode these files, but it's $500.  ProCoder Express 
> is within my price range $50, but I asked at Canopus, and was told the 
> Express version won't batch encode.
>
> My question is - - does anyone know of another way to batch encode?  
> Some other software, that isn't so expensive?
>
> thanks for any advice,
> malcolm
> Dual 1.25 G4, 2GB RAM
>
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