Converting Video for York Streaming

The York Streaming tool available in the VLE requires that your video should be stored in specific range of formats.

We recommend using WinFF, a free video conversion program that can be installed on your PC or run from a memory stick. This guide covers running the application from a memory stick or local hard drive. Please note that running the programme from a networked location such as My Documents can cause problems.

Installing and using WinFF

• Download the WinFF tool here: http://www.winpenpack.com/main/request.php?1093
• Open the zipped folder and extract its contents to a memory stick, external hard drive or a location on your local hard drive (e.g. C:\User Files) - this may not work if you save the content to a network location
• Navigate to the location where you have stored your unzipped WinFF files
• Double click on X-WinFF.exe to start the programme
• From the Convert To... drop down list, select MPEG-4.
• Select the required size and quality option from the Device Preset drop down list. If your video is 4:3 dimensions, choose MP4 Fullscreen. MP4 Widescreen supports 16:9 Widescreen video with MPEG-4 720p & MPEG-4 1080p giving options for HD video.
• Click on the Add button to find the file(s) you want to convert
• Click on the thee dots to choose the location where your converted video will be saved
• Click Convert to begin the conversion process. The command prompt dialogue box will update you on progress and the converted files will be saved in the chosen location.

For more on WinFF please see http://winff.org/ or contact vle-support@york.ac.uk

For Mac users, you can use MacXDVD Video Converter Free Software.