Convert MPEG4 to SWF?

[Chipfryer]

Hi folks I've been trying to find a way to convert Mpeg files, namely 4 to SWF format for embedding online. I see that Package manager no longer carries FFMPEG, just documentation.

Where can I find it now please or is there another way to do this?
I did download the package in a 7zip file format and have unpacked it but I've no idea what to do next?
Any help please?

Thanks.

[markfiend]

I see that Package manager no longer carries FFMPEG, just documentation.

Does it not? That's a surprise!

[richyrich]

From a fresh install . .

ffmpeg.jpg

[Chipfryer]

Thanks Rich.
@ Mark. Very helpful

I don't see the version you have Rich. I'm running Mint 7.
3:0 svn20090303 is listed and apparently was installed though it didn't show up under 'Sound & Video'.
just reinstalled that version, still cannot see under the above.

Thanks anyway, no worries.
Cheers.

[richyrich]

Yea, mine's a fresh install of Helena . . didn't know your version, sorry!

[Chipfryer]

No that's ok Rich thank you, my fault, should have stated.
I'm just downloading Helena now.

Thanks for your help.

Yea, mine's a fresh install of Helena . . didn't know your version, sorry!

[markfiend]

@ Mark. Very helpful

Glad to be of service.

Try this in a terminal:

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sudo apt-get install ffmpeg

[Chipfryer]

Hi Mark yeah I tried that but it only updated what was there. How the heck do I launch it from Terminal anyone please?
Says its installed.....

@ Mark. Very helpful

Glad to be of service.

Try this in a terminal:

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sudo apt-get install ffmpeg

[richyrich]

This may help . .
http://www.catswhocode.com/blog/19-ffmp ... -all-needs
http://www.iepak.com/34/TopicDetail.aspx
http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8517

[Chipfryer]

Thanks Rich.
I may give this a go. I wonder if there is a different repository now since mine seems to be outdated?
Anyway......... Thanks again.

This may help . .
http://www.catswhocode.com/blog/19-ffmp ... -all-needs
http://www.iepak.com/34/TopicDetail.aspx
http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8517

[Chipfryer]

Folks.
On both Mint 7 & 8
I install FFMEG but it just doesn't show in sound & Video. Is there a way to add that to the list manually please?

Thank you.

[richyrich]

If you had read the links I provided to you, you would have noticed that ffmpeg is a command-line tool. Soooo, you run it from the terminal !

If you want a GUI, then install winff

[Chipfryer]

Sorry Rich.
What a screwball I am today many apologies. Yes this is the one. No idea where I got ffmpeg from now but thank you very much indeed.
Keep well.

If you had read the links I provided to you, you would have noticed that ffmpeg is a command-line tool. Soooo, you run it from the terminal !

If you want a GUI, then install winff