Tool for converting to DNxHD?

[SJX]

Is there any free converter to convert MP4, MXF etc to DNxHD? I used AWPro. But that is no more.

Also is it possible to have custom resolutions? Some action cameras have non standard resolutions. Thanks.

[ph2003]

I used ffmpeg

[Publimix]

1. ffmpeg is the tool.
2. yes you can.

cost a bit of time to manage the software but it works well.

[SJX]

Thanks. I have heard of it. But I thought it was some sort of engine or something. Difficult to use or like a command line. Something like that. Didn't even know it was an end user product.

[Paul F]

I use a gui interface to ffmpeg which eliminates the command line interface. I don't recall the name of the one I use, but you can search for them. The one I use isn't very friendly, but it's better than the ffmpeg interface unless you enjoy that sort of thing.

[SJX]

This is what I had thought. With a GUI would be easier.

[morgan_moore]

Resolve?

[Publimix]

Resolve?

Morgan is right, I used ffmpeg to convert to ProRes, Davinci can't do that. But Davinci Can output DNxHD.

[SJX]

Morgan is right, I used ffmpeg to convert to ProRes, Davinci can't do that. But Davinci Can output DNxHD.

Tried resolve already. The free version didn't want to do it. Anybody can recommend a ffmpeg GUI which is easy? Thanks.

[Publimix]

I used myFFmpeg the trial period was long enough for my needs.

[SJX]

I used myFFmpeg the trial period was long enough for my needs.

So no limitations, watermarks etc in the trial?

Edit: I just looked at their website and it says this: Important : myFFmpeg does NOT include a compiled FFmpeg file! You have to compile or download this yourself.

What's that?

[Publimix]

It is a while. I think you have to download myffmpg and ffmpeg seperately.

myffmpeg is the shell and ffmpeg is the real thing.

I used it to convert XAVC to Prores

[Paul F]

That's correct. You need both the GUI shell and ffmpeg. No big deal. Just download both and it works.

[Vik Kamenicky]

FFworks is ffmpeg app with a proper GUI, it’s not for free though and can be a bit confusing with all the spec menus.

[Cary Knoop]

FFMpeg is your friend!

And what's so difficult using a command line tool?