Compress video without encoding again?

[1zacster]

I record xbox gameplay and px gameplay with different applications. On pc I use fraps and I have an hd pvr for xbox gameplay, the only problem is that they both output massive files that vegas refuses to work with unless I convert it to another format. Is there any software that can easily compress them (preferably loss less) and doesnt take hours on end? Currently I have a i5 650 (I know, pathetic for video editing) and don't want to drop the money on new parts right now.

 

[calmstateofmind]

When you compress a video, each frame of the video is analyzed and whichever compression algorithm you've selected is then applied to each frame. So no, to compress a video it has to play through the entire video and that generally takes a lengthy amount of time.

The best way to speed up video compression is to run the compression software off a SSD, and to also have your GPU do the processing, as GPUs perform parallel processing much better than CPUs do.

 

[1zacster]

When you compress a video, each frame of the video is analyzed and whichever compression algorithm you've selected is then applied to each frame. So no, to compress a video it has to play through the entire video and that generally takes a lengthy amount of time.

The best way to speed up video compression is to run the compression software off a SSD, and to also have your GPU do the processing, as GPUs perform parallel processing much better than CPUs do.

Right now I use wondershare video converter and it is pretty slow. My gpu us a 560ti at 950mhz 1gb at 2153mhz.

 

[kenrivers]

You might want to consider giving MPEG Streamclip ( http/www.squared5.com/ ) or Handbrake ( http/handbrake.fr/downloads.php ) a try. Handbrake has 32 and 64 bits versions available. Both are free programs.

 

[1zacster]

Hi, compressing videos is a time and recource-consuming process, it's never going to be easy on your computer. I suggest you also try Reincubate Video Converter, it converts anything into just about any format (avi, dvd, mkv, wmv, etc) and outputs files for most devices (iPhone, iPad, PSP or Kindle). Also the customizable profiles option means you can change bitrate, framerate and size of your video to make the video compress with whatever specs you want. I'm with the Reincubate Video Converter project, so I can help out if you have other questions about it.

VERY useful program. There are only 2 things that would make it PERFECT. 1. an optional right click dialog. right click on a video file and there is an option of "covert with reincubate" 2. able to drag and drop video right into the program.