Sothink FLV (Flash Video) encoder for Adobe Flash is a great utility for converting large video files to the more manageable FLV(Flash Video) format and allows easier to manage files for websites and blogs. It works on Windows XP and Vista (32 or 64bit versions).
Sothink Video FLV encoder converts several video formats to Flash SWF and FLV with great performance. It supports almost all popular video formats including AVI, MPEG, MOV, WMV etc.
Installation
Sothink FLV encoder is easy to install by following the install wizard. Installation of the extra decoders for Real Media and Quick Time which you will need to encode those formats is optional according to your preferences.
Salient Features
Sothink FLV encoder allows customizing the videos into simple and effective formats. You can crop and trim a specific area of the video file by clicking on the Crop & Trim button which brings up an editor for the video.
You can also choose different skins and colors for the video player and download more from their website.
In addition it includes an FLV player for watching downloaded and created FLV files.
Note: You can use this flash video encoder software with Sothink DVD Ripper, then you can rip DVD and convert a whole movie DVD into a Flash video.
Easy Usage
Sothink FLV encoder has a simple user interface making navigation and use relatively easy. First launch the application and browse to the file you want to convert to FLV.
The next step allows you to control audio and video settings. There are several pre-defined settings or you can manually create your own custom ones.
Finally, you choose the output location of the converted video and can also tweak additional settings as well. Thus, while the video is encoding you will get a progress screen to your monitor.
On completion of the encoding process you will be supplied with links to the directories for the created files.
Performance
Sothink FLV encoder performed very well in quickly converting larger AVI files on a dual core processor with 4GB of RAM with little memory usage and the process was over in 10 minutes.
Product Support
Sothink FLV encoder offers immense product support including, personal help by submitting a ticket to customer self help with Support Forums, FAQs and a tutorial center. If you need help for your order, products or technical issues there are plenty of resources available.
