File conversion

[Patrick O'Callaghan]

On Sat, 2009-10-17 at 21:20 -0700, Craig White wrote:
> On Sat, 2009-10-17 at 22:09 -0600, Ashley M. Kirchner wrote:
> > I've been trying for a few hours now and not having much success.  
> > I'm looking for a way to convert .3gp video files (from cellphones) into 
> > something more useable, .flv, .mov, .avi?  I'm trying to use ffmpeg with 
> > no luck. Suggestions?
> ----
> yes, read the man page for ffmpeg
> 
> many examples given
> many, many, many options
> If 3gp files appear to be a problem, try playing with wmv or other files
> first.
> 
> If you're not really into the reading the man page for ffmpeg, then no,
> I wouldn't have other suggestions because ffmpeg is the killer tool.

Or transcode(1)

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