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9 Replies Last post: Jun 26, 2008 1:25 PM by mphenterprises

kerri54

5 posts since
Jun 16, 2008

Jun 16, 2008 1:32 PM

How to edit video clips in swf format?

Can someone please make this idiot proof for me? I downloaded the videos clips from www.beyondbiofeedback.com. They are in the swf. format. I then copied to a cd and also to dvd. To make them play though i have to go to my computer<my cd/dvd drive<rigth click a clip and select play. I have to repeat the process for all of the clips. Is there anyway to create a CD or DVD that can be inserted and the clips will begin playing without me having to start each one? Please Help!

Reply Tags: swf., flash, video, beyondbiofeedback

crazy4laptops

511 posts since
Nov 20, 2007

1. Jun 16, 2008 1:49 PM

in response to: kerri54

Re: How to edit video clips in swf format?

just merge the clips into one file, using an editor that can use swf files.

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kerri54

5 posts since
Jun 16, 2008

2. Jun 16, 2008 1:58 PM

in response to: crazy4laptops

Re: How to edit video clips in swf format?

What kind of a program do I need to use for this?

smax013

3,745 posts since
Jan 28, 2007

3. Jun 16, 2008 2:50 PM

in response to: kerri54

Re: How to edit video clips in swf format?

kerri54 wrote:What kind of a program do I need to use for this?

SWF is a Shockwave Flash format.

If you want to use those videos on a DVD player hooked to your TV, then they have to be converted to a video format that video DVD burning software can read and then encode in DVD video format. I don't know if DVD video burning software can handle SWF format or not.

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kerri54

5 posts since
Jun 16, 2008

4. Jun 16, 2008 3:06 PM

in response to: smax013

Re: How to edit video clips in swf format?

I simply want to create a DVD or cd, it doesnt matter which that I can play on my PC that plays all of the clips without me having to start each one. What kind of a program do I need for this and how do i do it?

smax013

3,745 posts since
Jan 28, 2007

5. Jun 16, 2008 5:10 PM

in response to: kerri54

Re: How to edit video clips in swf format?

kerri54 wrote:I simply want to create a DVD or cd, it doesnt matter which that I can play on my PC that plays all of the clips without me having to start each one. What kind of a program do I need for this and how do i do it?

Do you only want to play them on you computer? Or also on a standard DVD player hooked to a TV? It is not clear to me (probably me not understanding).

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kerri54

5 posts since
Jun 16, 2008

6. Jun 18, 2008 8:58 AM

in response to: smax013

Re: How to edit video clips in swf format?

I only want to play them on you computer, but if they play in a dvd player that would be fine!

smax013

3,745 posts since
Jan 28, 2007

7. Jun 18, 2008 9:26 AM

in response to: kerri54

Re: How to edit video clips in swf format?

kerri54 wrote:I only want to play them on you computer, but if they play in a dvd player that would be fine!

If you just want to edit them so that they are tied together for use on a computer, then "best" way is to get Flash. But, that is likely expensive. There are some cheaper alternatives. You might look at this: http://www.sothink.com/product/swfquicker/. Might do what you need...might not. Don't know. There is a free version to try.

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kerri54

5 posts since
Jun 16, 2008

8. Jun 26, 2008 1:17 PM

in response to: smax013

Re: How to edit video clips in swf format?

I got it figured out

I converted the flash files to avi using Prism video converter(free version) and them used dvd flick to create a DVD. It was a piece of cake!!!

mphenterprises

9,065 posts since
Feb 19, 2007

9. Jun 26, 2008 1:25 PM

in response to: kerri54

Re: How to edit video clips in swf format?

Hi Kerri. I am glad you were able to resolve your own issue. Since you have this Discussion marked as "Answered," please select the two (2) posts that you feel were "Helpful" and the post that you feel was "Correct."

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