Encode Any Video Format to Flash

Blue Pacific Support — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:18:00 GMT

Abstract:

Introduction

What extra software components should be installed in order to get the maximum video formats to encode to Flash (H.264, FLV or SWF)?

Solution

Our video to Flash encoding software uses several video frameworks as well third party codecs to be able to read a great deal of video formats. This feature makes the software able to deal with almost any video type and format.

We recommend the following software:

To convert Windows Media (AVI, WMV, ASF, WMA, WAV, using any AVI/WM codecs like DIVX, XDIV, etc), install the latest version of Microsoft Windows Media Player:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/
Note: For Windows 2003, please read the following KB article:
http://www.blue-pacific.com/support/kb/article.aspx?id=10926&cNode=3Q1G2S

To convert QuickTime Media (MOV, QT, DV, AAC, AIF/AIFF, etc), install the latest version of Apple QuickTime Player:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
QuickTime Player can not be installed in some Windows versions. If this is your case then i

Unable to Encode Certain Video Type

Blue Pacific Support — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:42:00 GMT

Abstract:

Symptoms

When trying to open a video by using any video product (TVE SDK, Web Video Machine, TVE or TVU), it refuses to open by giving an error message or it encodes the video but the encoding is not successful.

Cause

This happens because there might be missing a codec, or the codec is installed but it is missconfigured.

Solution

Codecs can be a problem as different systems have different codecs installed with different versions and therefore it is almost impossible to provide a sound solution.

However, most videos can encoded by installing the missing codec. Start by installing the recommended software listed in this KB article:
http://www.blue-pacific.com/support/kb/article.aspx?id=10413

Next, follow these simple steps to enable the proper codec:

Open the problematic video with GSpot - a free software tool which can be downloaded from http://www.headbands.com/gspot/.
GSpot will find what type of video and audio codec the problematic video is using.
Open "ffdshow video decoder configuration" - a configuration panel installed with Combined Community Codec Pack. Select "Codecs" and a list of all available codecs will show.

Locate the codec previously discovered

Video Codecs Used by TVE SDK

Blue Pacific Support — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:55:00 GMT

Abstract:

Introduction
	What codecs are used by TVE SDK to generate video?

Information
	Starting in version 4, TVE SDK outputs H.264 - the new high quality video format implemented in the latest update to Adobe Flash Player. TVE SDK also outputs FLV version 6/7 which is based on high quality open industry standards (h.263/h.263+). Starting in version 3, TVE SDK can also use a new lossless video codec to generate FLV. TVE SDK generates the exact same video format YouTube and Google Video use. Turbine Video Encoder, Turbine Video Uploader and Web Video Machine, all use TVE SDK as its encoding engine, and therefore, this information also applies to it.

The information in this article applies to:

TVE SDK
Turbine Video Encoder
Turbine Video Uploader
Web Video Machine

Install and Use Web Video Machine on Amazon EC2

Blue Pacific Support — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Abstract:

Introduction
	Using Amazon EC2 is the perfect method to try out Web Video Machine without going through the hassle of installing and configuring it yourself - just launch a virtual machine fully configured and ready to run!

Information
	We've prepared a guide that explains in detail how to use Web Video Machine with Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2): http://www.blue-pacific.com/products/robot/support/amazon_ec2.htm After you go through this guide you will be able to start using Web Video Machine in no time.

The information in this article applies to:

Web Video Machine

Correct Error setting Windows Service account

Blue Pacific Support — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:26:00 GMT

Abstract:

Introduction

When trying to set the user account in Web Video Machine Dashboard, it returns the following error message:

Error setting Windows Service account.
Please make sure your username and password are correct and that the user has been granted permissions to log on as a service in the Windows Local Security Settings.

Solution

If the username and password are correct then you need to grant permission for the user account to log on as a service in the Windows Local Security Settings.

If the right to log on as a service is revoked for the specified user account, restore that right on either a domain controller or a stand-alone member server, as appropriate to your circumstances.

Member Server

If the user is a member of a stand-alone member server, follow these steps:

Start the Local Security Settings MMC snap-in found under Administrative Tools, in the control panel.
Expand Local Policies, and then click User Rights Assignment.
In the right pane, right-click Log on as a service, and then click Add User or Group.
In the User and Group Names box, type the username that you want to add to the policy, and then click OK.
Quit the Local Security Settings MMC snap-in.

Domain Controller

If the user is in an Active Directory domain, follow these steps:

What are the Main Differences Between Web Video Machine and the Video Engine SDK?

Blue Pacific Support — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:36:00 GMT

Abstract:

Introduction
	Both products Web Video Machine (WVM) and Turbine Video Engine SDK (TVE SDK) encode video to Flash. However there are some significative differences between the two products.

Information
	TVE SDK is a SDK containing several programming components intended to be used by programmers developing a web site or desktop application for encoding video to Flash. Because of its versatility, the SDK can be used to develop any video application. A typical set of tasks to implement an online video conversion application: The developer learns the simple SDK API. He or she integrates the SDK with the online application in order to extend its functionality to convert video to Flash. On the other hand, WVM is a finished application that enables website users to convert video to Flash as soon as it is installed. WVM does not require any kind of programming skills to use it: After installed in a website, WVM is ready to start the encoding process. Website owner may adjust settings by using the WVM Dashboard.

The information in this article applies to:

Web Video Machine
TVE SDK

Error Setting Windows Service Account

Blue Pacific Support — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:05:00 GMT

Abstract:

Symptoms

When changing the Windows Service User Account in Web Video Machine Dashboard, it shows the following error message:

Error setting Windows Service account. Please make sure your username and password are correct and that the user has been granted permissions to log on as a service in the Windows Local Security Settings.

The username and password are correct, but the error message still shows.

Cause

This error happens because .

Workaround [or Solution]

This problem can be [***partially?***] solved by using the following workaround:

First Step
Second Step
Third Step

More Information

[Steps to reproduce the issue] To reproduce this issue, load a Flash (.swf) file that contains Flash Components. When outputting to PDF, only the component silhouettes appear.

First Step
Second Step
Third Step

A code example that accomplishes this task is:

Blue Pacific Software Releases Web Video Machine

Blue Pacific Support — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:53:00 GMT

Abstract:

Blue Pacific Software releases a new software for converting video in a website - Web Video Machine.

Web Video Machine is a powerful, robust and easy-to-use Internet video batch converter. When installed in a website, it converts virtually any video format to FLV and F4V (AVC/H.264) Flash video.

A free, fully-functional evaluation can be downloaded from the Product Download Area.

The information in this article applies to:

Web Video Machine

Web Video Machine release History

Blue Pacific Support — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:44:00 GMT

Abstract:

The following table lists the enhancements introduced on each build of Web Video Machine:

Build	Enhancements
1.0.3.0	- Initial full release.

The information in this article applies to:

Web Video Machine

Blue Pacific Knowledge Base : Web Video Machine

Encode Any Video Format to Flash

Unable to Encode Certain Video Type

Video Codecs Used by TVE SDK

Install and Use Web Video Machine on Amazon EC2

Correct Error setting Windows Service account

What are the Main Differences Between Web Video Machine and the Video Engine SDK?

Error Setting Windows Service Account

Blue Pacific Software Releases Web Video Machine

Web Video Machine release History