Almost/About as good as V-Cast...
So I got a Moto e815 back in July, right. I knew that v-cast was just around the corner for Colorado. I got the phone, got the trans-flash card (256mb) and decided to have some fun with it. The phone has a v-cast demo file on it already, plus I took a few junk vids for the sake of having some good samples.
So what the 'ell am I getting at?
MeCast!
I was able to find out the codec-type(s), file format, screen size and GOP size (no clue what that means though) to encode just about anything (AMV's, music videos, TV shows, even MeCast movies to a degree) into an MP4 that'll play back on my phone. Damn I love this thing now.
For anyone who has a v-cast phone, the following bit of info may be useful to get the most out of your phone.
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So what the 'ell am I getting at?
MeCast!
I was able to find out the codec-type(s), file format, screen size and GOP size (no clue what that means though) to encode just about anything (AMV's, music videos, TV shows, even MeCast movies to a degree) into an MP4 that'll play back on my phone. Damn I love this thing now.
For anyone who has a v-cast phone, the following bit of info may be useful to get the most out of your phone.
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But we have been doing this since the V710 came out. This is old but thanks for posting it for those who are also not aware of this as I see you ddi not know as well.
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Quick question then......
If the E815 can only do 30 minutes of video, can the 8100 handle more?
Between the two of them, I want to be able to put a movie on the card and watch it on a plane or whatever.....
If the E815 can only do 30 minutes of video, can the 8100 handle more?
Between the two of them, I want to be able to put a movie on the card and watch it on a plane or whatever.....
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rsnath said:
Quick question then......
If the E815 can only do 30 minutes of video, can the 8100 handle more?
Between the two of them, I want to be able to put a movie on the card and watch it on a plane or whatever.....
OK, Buy a PSP. There are tons of movies available for that.
You will not be allowed to watch a movie on your phone while on a plane.
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Pretend I won't be on a plane, which one can handle video longer than 30 minutes?
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i tried Ninja Scroll as a complete file on both 815 and 8100, neither will play it. methinks the phones lack the memory needed for that.
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I have the 8100. You have to use the file type ".3gp" (I use the ImToo converter) I have a 1 gig card. Currently I have:
6-45 min episodes of Third Watch
15-22 min episodes of Chappelle Show
6- 22 min episodes of Family Guy
126-mp3s
And I have 103 MB left on my card.
By converting them to ".3gp" it reduces the size tremendously
Each of the Chappelle and Family Guy episodes are around 8-9 MB but the Third Watch are about 35 MB because I converted them at a higher quality. I haven't tried a whole movie yet...but I know it can be done.
Hope that helps.
6-45 min episodes of Third Watch
15-22 min episodes of Chappelle Show
6- 22 min episodes of Family Guy
126-mp3s
And I have 103 MB left on my card.
By converting them to ".3gp" it reduces the size tremendously
Each of the Chappelle and Family Guy episodes are around 8-9 MB but the Third Watch are about 35 MB because I converted them at a higher quality. I haven't tried a whole movie yet...but I know it can be done.
Hope that helps.
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so do i just change the file extenton from mp4 to 3gp? or do i need a new codec pack or something?
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the best way i found to encode a movie is to chop it up into 1/2hr bits (as close as you can get merging chapters). program recomondations: ImTOO DVD Ripper (will let you encode several chapters at a time) or MPEG4 Direct Maker. Both are available from c-net. I encoded my copy of GITS like this. took 4 files/ 230mb.
I assumed this has been done since the 710/smart phone days, but I noticed the 710 needed a smaller frame rate (6-😎 to be viable.
I assumed this has been done since the 710/smart phone days, but I noticed the 710 needed a smaller frame rate (6-😎 to be viable.
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