Trouble producing FLV and non-HD 16:9 MP4 files

[JoshT561]

I am trying to produce video files for a website video player that requires either FLV or MP4 videos in a non-HD resolution with a widescreen aspect ratio. I am using VisualStudio Pro X5, and the source video files were shot in 1280x720. The project files are in the VSP format (not HTML5).

I might be missing something, but I do not see any options to render any type of FLV file... is this correct?

Regarding MP4's, I only seen one option for a non-mobile MP4, and that is the MP4 HD which will not work as I need a lower resolution. All of the other MP4 options are various iPhone/iPad/mobile phone files and do not work with standard web browsers. I am looking to produce a non-mobile MP4 in soemthing like a 480x720 resolution, but that doesn't appear to be possible.

Any ideas or suggestions?

Thank you,
Josh

[Ken Berry]

X5 no longer uses flv, which has become a bit outmoded. Instead, it uses the WebM format which is coming to replace flv. So you could see if your web player will play webm clips.

As for other types of mpeg-4, you could either make a Custom template for what you are after using Settings > Make Movie Template Manager, or if it is a one-off, then go to Share > Create Video File > Custom. In the dialogue box which appears, choose "MPEG-4 Files (*.mp4, *.m4v)" as the output format. Then click the Options button to customise the new file with the Properties you are after. Give the file a name and click the Save button to close the dialogue box.

[JoshT561]

Just wanted to thank you Ken... while the WebM format did not work, customizing the MP4 did. It is amazing how many different scenarios there are, and how many are not compatible with various web players, especially when it comes to mobile applications. Thankfully, I did land on a few customized MP4 options that do work. I could not have done it without your helpful advice... thank you again!

Best,
Josh