Convert GotoWebinar wmv videos to Flash swf

Chris Freville · 04-08-2009, 06:57 AM

Hi,

GotoWebinar records video in a non-standard wmv format.

When you try and use Camtasia to render it as Flash swf it fails - this is a known bug with Camtasia.

I tried to outsource this to video experts on Rentacoder but they failed too.

I have tried various other conversion programs to get the Gotowebinar wmv into a clean wmv version before rendering to Flash but they have not worked either.

The problem is a 4 hour video is very long, and creates a wmv file of over 200Mb. I could simply give my customers the download link, but I would prefer to show it online using Flash.

One alternative is to record my Webinar using Camtasia, but then it only picks up my voice (and screen) but it does not pick up the voices of the Webinar attendees.

Anyone any experience in Gotowebinar videos?

Thanks

Kenton Newby · 04-11-2009, 11:28 AM

Here's what I would do...

Get a copy of Sony Movie Studio. It's allow you to edit the WMV. There may be other software options out there, but this is what I use and it's pretty inexpensive.

Since it's a long video, you'll want to break it up into segments, which you can do in Sony Movie Studio.

Then, you can use YouConvertIt.com to convert each clip from WMV to SWF.

Granted, I haven't done this yet, but do a good bit of work with video and it seems like this would work just fine. The big part is breaking up that 4 hour video clip.

Hope that helps,

~Kenton

avenuegirl · 04-11-2009, 12:08 PM

Hmm, you can't import vids into Camtasia that are audio and video?

Can you transfer it first into another format? and then try using what you have?

There are a lot of converters out there on the market.

I currently am having to import an avi to screenflow - yes, I know it's not windows but it's the principle here - and I can not export to swf but I can save as a .mov and then convert to .swf with different converters. Actually, I'm toying right now with putting it into flv and then will do the swf again using a different software than I used the first time.

I agree that you really should hack that down a bit - into 4 parts if it is 2 hours, and provide an outline of what is discussed in each segment so people don't get lost. Otherwise, if they are short on time they need to stop the video and then come back and figure out where they are again.

Troy McDonald · 04-11-2009, 03:16 PM

Hey Chris,

I just sent you a Skype message, maybe you'll see this first...

Are you still having problems with this?

A friend of mine had the same issue, he said this worked for him and there is a demo:

AVS Video Converter - a universal AVI to MPEG Converter, AVI to DVD Converter.

Loren Woirhaye · 04-11-2009, 03:22 PM

Here's my secret weapon for video conversion - free, open
source I think. Handles certain problems very well and
renders quickly.
XviD4PSP - Download

It's a little quirky. It doesn't do editing. It will take .WMV
and convert to .FLV and many other formats - not the best
codec because the best codecs for .FLV are proprietary -
by Xvid does good work anyway.

I use it for for cropping and rendering to .AVI mostly - then
I render to .FLV with a proprietary converter - gives me
what I want with a smaller file size.

BlueSquares · 04-24-2009, 02:35 PM

I'm experiencing problems also converting GoToWebinar WMV recordings and wanted to provide some addl links and info.

This guy found a way to convert them, but only if they're properly encoded from the beginning.

Basically, when recording, you need to enable the image below:

If you didn't properly encode, it appears the only way to get it into a compatible file is by rerecording the entire realtime session using Camtasia Studio.

I may have to do this to get an AVI so I can run it through On2Flix for FLV output.

Hope this helps someone.

VideoCreator · 07-06-2009, 07:53 AM

I know this post is a bit old, but I figured I'd throw my solution up here for future reference.

I brought the GoToMeeting WMV into Sony Vegas Pro 9 (did a bit of editing) and simply rendered it as an MOV. The MOV works fine in Camtasia Studio 6.

It's a multi-render process (which I don't like) but I haven't found a better solution yet.

I can't post links because I'm a newbie, but the video converter I use (has a bazillion formats and batch mode) is over at marketingtoolsiuse . com, just click the video link at top and look for the article on conversion.

JaniG · 07-06-2009, 08:06 AM

i had this problem and was unable to send my webinar recording to my list!

thanks for the tips on this post,..

wish i saw it last week!

Jani

ubrgse · 07-08-2009, 04:21 AM

Good, you can try xlinksoft video converter!

DrDivina · 01-19-2010, 05:45 AM

I record 2 - 3 GoToWebinar's 1.5 hour videos a week and have gotowebinar set to record wmv. I want to post my gotowebinar to vimeo and then take the embed code and post on my blog.

However, Vimeo does not like the wmv format used by gotowebinar and I get error messages (it worked for the first couple, but now after many failed attempts it appears as an error).

How can I convert this gotowebinar wmv - that is really a G2M2 (?) I'm told - so I can upload to vimeo? This should be easy but I'm not finding a solution.

04-08-2009, 06:57 AM	#1
Chris Freville Internet Marketer War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Contact Info	Convert GotoWebinar wmv videos to Flash swf Hi, GotoWebinar records video in a non-standard wmv format. When you try and use Camtasia to render it as Flash swf it fails - this is a known bug with Camtasia. I tried to outsource this to video experts on Rentacoder but they failed too. I have tried various other conversion programs to get the Gotowebinar wmv into a clean wmv version before rendering to Flash but they have not worked either. The problem is a 4 hour video is very long, and creates a wmv file of over 200Mb. I could simply give my customers the download link, but I would prefer to show it online using Flash. One alternative is to record my Webinar using Camtasia, but then it only picks up my voice (and screen) but it does not pick up the voices of the Webinar attendees. Anyone any experience in Gotowebinar videos? Thanks

04-11-2009, 11:28 AM	#2
Kenton Newby HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 289 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Convert GotoWebinar wmv videos to Flash swf Here's what I would do... Get a copy of Sony Movie Studio. It's allow you to edit the WMV. There may be other software options out there, but this is what I use and it's pretty inexpensive. Since it's a long video, you'll want to break it up into segments, which you can do in Sony Movie Studio. Then, you can use YouConvertIt.com to convert each clip from WMV to SWF. Granted, I haven't done this yet, but do a good bit of work with video and it seems like this would work just fine. The big part is breaking up that 4 hour video clip. Hope that helps, ~Kenton
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04-11-2009, 12:08 PM	#3
avenuegirl Jill Carpenter War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Right where I want to be... Posts: 2,338 Blog Entries: 22 Thanks: 469 Thanked 569 Times in 326 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Convert GotoWebinar wmv videos to Flash swf Hmm, you can't import vids into Camtasia that are audio and video? Can you transfer it first into another format? and then try using what you have? There are a lot of converters out there on the market. I currently am having to import an avi to screenflow - yes, I know it's not windows but it's the principle here - and I can not export to swf but I can save as a .mov and then convert to .swf with different converters. Actually, I'm toying right now with putting it into flv and then will do the swf again using a different software than I used the first time. I agree that you really should hack that down a bit - into 4 parts if it is 2 hours, and provide an outline of what is discussed in each segment so people don't get lost. Otherwise, if they are short on time they need to stop the video and then come back and figure out where they are again.
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04-11-2009, 03:22 PM	#5
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04-24-2009, 02:35 PM	#6
BlueSquares Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,995 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 131 Thanked 453 Times in 207 Posts	Re: Convert GotoWebinar wmv videos to Flash swf I'm experiencing problems also converting GoToWebinar WMV recordings and wanted to provide some addl links and info. This guy found a way to convert them, but only if they're properly encoded from the beginning. Basically, when recording, you need to enable the image below: If you didn't properly encode, it appears the only way to get it into a compatible file is by rerecording the entire realtime session using Camtasia Studio. I may have to do this to get an AVI so I can run it through On2Flix for FLV output. Hope this helps someone.
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07-06-2009, 07:53 AM	#7
VideoCreator I make videos War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Re: Convert GotoWebinar wmv videos to Flash swf I know this post is a bit old, but I figured I'd throw my solution up here for future reference. I brought the GoToMeeting WMV into Sony Vegas Pro 9 (did a bit of editing) and simply rendered it as an MOV. The MOV works fine in Camtasia Studio 6. It's a multi-render process (which I don't like) but I haven't found a better solution yet. I can't post links because I'm a newbie, but the video converter I use (has a bazillion formats and batch mode) is over at marketingtoolsiuse . com, just click the video link at top and look for the article on conversion.
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01-19-2010, 05:45 AM	#10
DrDivina Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Convert GotoWebinar wmv videos to Flash swf I record 2 - 3 GoToWebinar's 1.5 hour videos a week and have gotowebinar set to record wmv. I want to post my gotowebinar to vimeo and then take the embed code and post on my blog. However, Vimeo does not like the wmv format used by gotowebinar and I get error messages (it worked for the first couple, but now after many failed attempts it appears as an error). How can I convert this gotowebinar wmv - that is really a G2M2 (?) I'm told - so I can upload to vimeo? This should be easy but I'm not finding a solution.