I have tried to get an answer from this before, but still do not know how to do it.
I would like to start with a simple file of type AVI (.avi), MOV (.mov) or MPEG2 (.mpg), which are video files with sound included. I want to use Cinelerra to edit the file and produce a full resolution (720X480) NTSC video file (no compression) with the sound included so that it can be played with most LINUX or MS Windows players, and will be recognized as a standard video file with audio. I can load the above input files with Cinelerra OK, but I am confused by the output options. Some simply do not work (e.g. .dv), and others, while they can be opened with some players, they are mostly not recognized by many players nor can they be opened with other video editors, especially in Windows. I have looked at several tutorials, but they seem to be geared to producing videos for viewing on the web (unless I am completely missing something). I know that Cinelerra has been used to create some great videos, and the power seems to be there. I can do some of the simple editing, but I am stymied at creating a useable file. I am willing to use ffmpeg or something to modify an output from Cinelerra to get a suitable format if it cannot be created directly, but I would appreciate someone telling me exactly HOW to do it. Thanks for any help.
