JerryandLois Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hi all,I'm creating an extremely simple slideshow via PicturesToExe 7.0, running on Win7/64.The slideshow portion is easy and complete, and I'm generating an MP4 file that works great.My question: Is there a way to create a video that will loop and play continuously? I'm just not finding that option (I'm sure it's somewhere obvious).I'm up against a deadline (later tonight), hoping for a fast reply...Many thanks!Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Cox Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I THINK that option is available in video builderken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegee Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 The slideshow option to play continuously is in project options - Main?DG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fh1805 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I THINK that option is available in video builderKen,It is when publishing a DVD-Video disc (see Project Options within Video-Builder) but not, as far as I can see, when publishing a HD Video for PC and Mac.regards,Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegee Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 The option is for the Slideshow only.DG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yachtsman1 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hi all,I'm creating an extremely simple slideshow via PicturesToExe 7.0, running on Win7/64.The slideshow portion is easy and complete, and I'm generating an MP4 file that works great.My question: Is there a way to create a video that will loop and play continuously? I'm just not finding that option (I'm sure it's somewhere obvious).I'm up against a deadline (later tonight), hoping for a fast reply...Many thanks!JerryHi JerryAs Ken said If you create a DVD of your show, you can tick the repeat box on the Video Builder options page. See attached screen shot.Yachtsman1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegee Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Jerry,What are you going to use to play the MPEG4?If TV Media Player, for instance, there is usually a means of repeating the play of the file there?DG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegee Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I can confirm that a current model SONY TV can Repeat Play an MPEG4 file via its USB input.I can confirm that a current model SONY BluRay DVD can Repeat Play an MPEG4 file via its USB input.I can confirm that a Sony BR DVD Player can Repeat Play an MPEG4 file via its USB input when connected to an Epson 1920x1080 Projector via HDMI.DG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryandLois Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Hi folks, Thanks for weighing in. My deadline for solving this was the other night, so I suggested the client enable the looping option on whatever video player they were using. That seemed sufficient for what they were looking for.A side question that has come up. I need to convert the MP4 file into something that's compatible with the client's website, YouTube, PowerPoint, FB, etc.1. Is there such a format? (I'm a photographer, and don't speak much video).2. If so, I again haven't been able to find the option in P2E. Under the Publish menu, there's "Publish on YouTube", but I actually want the resulting file to be created locally (on my own computer), that can then be incorporated into various media as I mentioned, shared by email if possible, and so on.Thanks again for your help!Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yachtsman1 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Hi folks, Thanks for weighing in. My deadline for solving this was the other night, so I suggested the client enable the looping option on whatever video player they were using. That seemed sufficient for what they were looking for.A side question that has come up. I need to convert the MP4 file into something that's compatible with the client's website, YouTube, PowerPoint, FB, etc.1. Is there such a format? (I'm a photographer, and don't speak much video).2. If so, I again haven't been able to find the option in P2E. Under the Publish menu, there's "Publish on YouTube", but I actually want the resulting file to be created locally (on my own computer), that can then be incorporated into various media as I mentioned, shared by email if possible, and so on.Thanks again for your help!JerryMP4 is a common format & can be uploaded to Youtube.Yachtsman1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Cox Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 "MP4 is a common format & can be uploaded to "FACEBOOKALSO SEEhttp://www.picturestoexe.com/forums/index.php?/topic/15322-mary-jeffs-russian-cruise-part-3/page__view__findpost__p__101298KEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryandLois Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 MP4 is a common format & can be uploaded to Youtube.Yachtsman1.Thanks Yachtsman1...The file I have is about 35 mb or so, for a 1 minute, 15 second play time. If I want this embedded in the client's website, that seems like a mighty big file - I was under the impression I need to create a smaller sized version for website, FB, etc. Am I wrong?Thanks,j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yachtsman1 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Depends how much capacity your clients web site has. As an alternative you could upload your MP4 to Mediafire or Dropbox & post a link on the web site. 35MB is very small for a Youtube upload. I think Flickr will take a file that size.Yachtsman1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryandLois Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I guess what I'm really asking is how to create the file that my client can use in multiple applications, not just YouTube.If I understand correctly, when I upload a MP4 file to YouTube, YouTube does some kind of conversion on it, whatever that is. How can I do that myself.In the publish menu, there's an option to "publish to YouTube". I want to "publish to my local hard disk", so that I have a file I can then upload to any number of locations, embed in a website, etc.Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yachtsman1 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi JerryI'm afraid you need to explain in a little more detail what you are trying to acheive. From my understanding you have an MP4 video, what is the source? The conversion that Youtube does reduces your file size so that it takes up the minimum space on their server. This invariably reduces the quality, particularly with a PTE show where the transitions do not come over as the original. Maybe if you upload your MP4 to Mediafire & send me the link via a PM if you don't want it in the general domain. It will upload & download to & from Mediafire in its original size & quality, it isn't messed around with. It's just like a fileing cabinet where it's free (up to 50GB) to store your files. PTE will "convert/edit" your clip, however this doesn't guarantee to reduce the size, it converts it to what the software believes is the best format for it's use. Example, my MP4's from my camera, PTE usually reduces their size when I allow it to convert/edit them. However, I have been downloading footage from Youtube for use in my Russian Cruise series of shows & when I put them through the PTE conversion/edit system their size shoots up as much as 300% , in this case I use the Youtube original.Yachtsman1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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