Mobile video conversion [resolution is not preserved]

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The discussion centers on video conversion issues faced by a user with a Sony Ericsson w810i phone, specifically regarding the preservation of aspect ratios during conversion. The user utilized Virtual Dub to resize videos to 220x123 pixels with DivX 6 codec but encountered problems with the Xilisoft 3GP Converter (X3C), which distorts the video by not maintaining the aspect ratio. The user seeks alternative software solutions that respect aspect ratios and allow resolution control for effective mobile video conversion.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of video resolution and aspect ratios
  • Familiarity with video editing software, specifically Virtual Dub
  • Knowledge of video codecs, particularly DivX 6
  • Experience with video conversion tools, such as Xilisoft 3GP Converter
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  • Research alternative video conversion software that maintains aspect ratios, such as HandBrake
  • Learn about video encoding settings in Virtual Dub for better output quality
  • Explore the use of FFmpeg for advanced video conversion and resolution control
  • Investigate mobile video converters that support customizable resolution settings
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This discussion is beneficial for mobile video editors, content creators, and anyone involved in video conversion who seeks to maintain video quality and aspect ratios when converting files for mobile devices.

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I have a Sony Ericsson w810i phone. The screen dimensions are 220x176 px. So.. there are two ways i can view a video clip with 16:9 aspect ratio:

either vertically:
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7227/cellvideo2og3.jpg
videoRes: 176x99

or horizontally:
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/4123/cellvideo1xj1.jpg
videoRes: 220x123

When I view it horizontally.. i get 55.3% more viewarea as compared to vertical viewing.

So.. i used Virtual Dub and resized the video to 220x123 and saved it in .avi [codec: DivX 6].

Now.. the problem is that I use the Xilisoft 3GP converter [X3C] to convert the clips into 3gp. And X3C is such an idiot piece of software.. it converts my video to something like this:

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8761/cellvideo3tp8.jpg

yup.. it completely skews my video with no respect to aspect ratio. It scales it both horizontally and vertically.. and there is no way to control the resolution in X3C.
so.. i need suggestions frm ur side as to how i can overcome this problem. Is there any other software that actually respects aspect ratios and/or allows me to control the res?

thanks,
rohan
 
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