Posted by Tim Hunt on 08/08/06 02:37

> > Hi,
> > I want to write an avi to flv converter in php but i am a complete
> > newbie to it.
> >
> > I would like to know the process of how a converter code is written
> > (ie. the basic algorithm ) .
> >
> > Any good tutorials or resources where i can learn the basics.
> >
> > Thank You,
> > Raja.

lorento wrote:
> I think its difficult to develop converter with php. Converting movie
> on the fly need a big resources, PHP can't handle it.
>
> My idea, use C/C++ language instead of PHP. Compile the c/c++ program
> as cgi program. So it can be call like:
> http://host/converter.cgi?movie=movie.avi like that.
>

Try
http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu

To convert to and from avi/flv and many many more
http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu/ffmpeg-doc.html#SEC16

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