GoToWebinar WMV Format to FLV

by E. Brian Rose

Posted: 13 years ago 20 replies

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I know that a lot of people have difficulty with the codex that GoToWebinar uses in the WMV files that it creates. What products are you finding work best for converting the fastest?

We are currently using our non-linear editor and rendering a new version of the video, but this is very time consuming. I am wondering if any of you know of a new whiz bang piece of software that would convert this non-standard codex.

#flv #format #gotowebinar #wmv

lifeonfire

13 years ago

Easy..

Video Converter, DVD Ripper - Any Video converter - The versatile video converter for iPod, iPhone, PSP, Zune, cell phones and more

I use it weekly and it's free.

LIfe

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E. Brian Rose

13 years ago

Originally Posted by lifeonfire

Easy..

Video Converter, DVD Ripper - Any Video converter - The versatile video converter for iPod, iPhone, PSP, Zune, cell phones and more

I use it weekly and it's free.

LIfe

Thanks. Do you use it to convert the GoTo files? If so, regular version or Pro?

Thanks

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Zeus66 13 years ago

EBR, I run into the same issue with the converter I use (Prism Video File Converter). It renders other video source files much faster than GTW video files. Very frustrating.
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lifeonfire 13 years ago

regular or pro? You mean AVC? I use the free version.

LIfe
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Zeus66 13 years ago

I just tried AVC (free version) on a GTW file and it failed trying to convert to .flv.

The reason was an error related to the GTW codec. No joy.
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- lifeonfire 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Zeus66
  
  I just tried AVC (free version) on a GTW file and it failed trying to convert to .flv.
  
  The reason was an error related to the GTW codec. No joy.
  
  Here's the reason...
  
  You must FIRST let GTW convert the file to WMV. It's not the same as the WMV is records the file. You must let GTW convert the video after you finish the webinar. Then use AVC to convert it to FLV.
  
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lifeonfire 13 years ago

Yes, I convert GotoWebinar VIDEOs after they are converted by GTW to WMV.

Then I use the WMV files and convert them to FLV in AVC.

LIfe
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- Zeus66 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by lifeonfire
  
  Yes, I convert GotoWebinar VIDEOs after they are converted by GTW to WMV.
  
  Then I use the WMV files and convert them to FLV in AVC.
  
  LIfe
  
  That would work if you choose within GTW the option to have them convert it before they send to you. It takes longer and I notice that the quality is lower, but at least you get around the codec thing. That would work.
  
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lifeonfire 13 years ago

I never experienced any degrading in quality.
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lifeonfire 13 years ago

Here's how to convert previously recorded files in GTW to WMV codec..

From: GotoMeeting / GotoWebinar Mac Support

In the comments you'll find...

In the Program Files --> Citrix --> GoToMeeting folder (there may be another folder with numbers, whihc is the version of GTM you have installed) there will be a file called "g2mtranscoder.exe". This is the utility that GoToMeeting uses to convert the file to a generic WMV file after recording - but of course we all know that nobody changes that setting in GTM before the recording takes place. NO worries, you CAN fix it. Now the directions:

1. copy g2mtranscoder.exe AND g2m.dll files and paste them onto the ROOT C: drive (ie not in a folder).
2. place the gotomeeting recorded file on the root C: drive as well
3. launch the command prompt (start -> run -> cmd)
4. if the command prompt launches and shows a file/folder path (ie C:\Documents and Setting\etc) then type "cd.." (without the quotes) until you are seeing just the root C: in the command prompt line (will look like C:\>)
5. now, type the following at the prompt: "c:\g2mtranscoder.exe source=c:\videofilenamehere". (of course put the name of your video file instead of those words, and dont forget the .wmv)
6. this should have kicked off the conversion, but there is no visual indication of this. you can make sure its working though - open Task Manager and click on Processes. then sort by CPU usage. you should see the g2mtranscoder hogging all your CPU cycles. its working!
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Caleb Spilchen 13 years ago

Even after the conversion, I've found issues with what it renders... Keith Dougherty sent me a link to an awesome program by Microsoft a while back...

I've got the link at home... Will post it.
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Kim Roach 13 years ago

I convert the file to a .Mov file first using AVS Video Converter. Because .mov is a universal file format it allows you to change over into other formats much easier.

Then, I'm able to pull it into Camtasia, edit, and render into FLV.

Cheers,

Kim
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GlennDCitrix 13 years ago

Hi,

Here is a guide to GoToMeeting recordings, you can have GoToMeeting remove the codec automatically at the end of the meeting/webinar or remove it using a free tool called Windows Expression Encoder 4 glenndcitrix.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/the-ultimate-gotomeeting-recording-guide/

We plan to over haul our recording feature and will be making it much easier and simpler to share recordings.

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- Scott Million 13 years ago
  
  You can always upload it to YouTube and then download the .flv version after it converts... AVS4U Video Converter works fine as well... Adobe Media Encoder will do very will if you have the funds.
  
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E. Brian Rose 13 years ago

Thanks for all of the responses, everybody.
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- PhillTurner 13 years ago
  
  Freemake - Best Freeware Alternatives To Paid Video Software
  
  This worked for me!
  
  and its free!
  
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  Yadira Barbosa 13 years ago
  
  I always record my webinars with Camtasia too using the "audio system" feature, then I edit it to make a close up of the webinar screen, and produce as a webiste.
  
  The file its more compact and I can share it easily.
  
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  hhitch 11 years ago
  
  I got stuck with a G2M4 wmv file after my last webinar, one which I really wanted to archive. I was able to convert it using the g2mtranscoder but after that it was impossible to export a good mp4. Adobe Premiere was taking like 14 hours to transcode one hour and then failing on a an invalid frame error. I tried using Camtasia studio, AnyConverter, Adobe Media, Microsoft Expression Engine, no joy.
  
  Then I downloaded FreeMake and it encoded the wmv file in about 5 minutes perfect - job done.
  
  thanks for this Phil!
  
  Originally Posted by PhillTurner
  
  Freemake - Best Freeware Alternatives To Paid Video Software
  
  This worked for me!
  
  and its free!
  
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draede 11 years ago

Miro Video Converter

You drag in the video file into the Miro box. You choose what type of file you want it to be converted to. You click "convert". It spits out the converted video in the same folder as the original file. Its free.
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JoeBuildaBrand 11 years ago

Use Handbrake converter. It's free, no spamware.
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GoToWebinar WMV Format to FLV

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