Thursday, April 27, 2017

How to convert 4K video to 1080p

It's incredible to live in the make-believe world where everything looks beyond imagination, especially for the video creators and movies buffs looking to make the move to ultra pixel-heavy content, then Mac computer including MacBook Pro 2016 and iMac Retina pairs an illustrious 4K display with a heaping deal of screen real estate to boot. To watch 4K UHD movies on MacBook(Pro/Air, iMac 4K etc.), you need: 4K movie player for Mac, 4K movie resources, and maybe a 4K video converter for Mac(OS Sierra supported).



1. Top 4K movie player for Mac 

a. VLC Player

VLC gets a got a boost and updated its support to cover 4K videos playback, as well as 8K video playback. Besides, this 4k video player software runs on both Mac and Windows for free.

b. DivX Player

The HD and UHD playback capabilities amaze you with the superb quality of the videos, make DivX player a popular 4k player for Windows & Mac.

c. Dimo Player for Mac/8K Player for Mac

Dimo Player for Mac is a free 4K video player to play 4K/8K/1080p/720p HD videos, 3D Blu Ray videos and play 360 degree virtual reality videos, MKV, MTS, M2TS, AVCHD, MP4 MOV, AVI videos, DVD on iMac 4K/5K Retina and Windows (10) smoothly & clearly!

d. 8K Player for Mac

Here 8K Player for Mac or 8K Player (Blu-ray Power version) is a piece of professional free 4K player softwareto read 4K information and support 4K playback on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. It can also play URL=http://iskyshare.com/backup-blu-ray-on-mac/]Blu-ray discs, DVD, DVD ISO files and other HD/SD video or audio formats. 

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2. Best 4K video converter for Mac

Since not all high quality 4K movies can be accepted by 4K video players above, a one-stop solution is to transcode 4K videos first to let them compatible with Mac video playback requirements. Any Tool to Convert/Compress 4K Ultra HD Videos? 

Thankfully, there are plenty of great 4K transcoding utilities on Mac designed to make the process easy and give you files that are playable on any device you choose, whenever you choose to watch them. According to the feedbacks of dozens of users, they unanimously recommend the award-winning Mac 4K video compressor - Dimo Video Converter Ultimate for Mac (or Windows version). 

Why this video converter for 4K wins so many users' favor? That's because: 

a. Convert & compress 4K UHD to 1080P 720P HD SD videos without quality loss.
b. Encode and share 4K videos to iPhone 7/7 Plus, Galaxy S7 Edge, iPad Pro/Mini 4 etc.
c. Transcode 4K to Apple Prores for FCP, DNxHD for Avid MC, MPEG-2/MOV for Premiere Pro, etc.
d. Make ISO from downloaded 4K UHD videos from YouTube or shot by Canon/Panasonic/Sony cameras in one click.
e. Take snapshot on-screen 4K movies, videos.
f. Edit 4K videos: trim/crop videos, add effect/watermark, create 3D
g. This Ultra HD Video Converter is also available to customize the output resolutions to any size the users want.  

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How to convert or compress 4K UHD on macOS Sierra

STEP 1. Load the 4K videos to the program

Install and run the best 4K Video Converter for Mac, and then import the source 4K videos to it. To do so, you can directly drag & drop the files onto the main interface, or you can click the "Add File" icon on the upper left to locate the videos from your local disk. 



STEP 2. Set output video format

4K movie converter supports a wide range of output video formats optimized for all popular mobile devices, applications and more. To convert 4K video, just choose a proper output format in the "Select Format" profile list according to your need. For example:

a. To import 4K camcorder footages like XAVC/XAVC S to FCP for post production, choose "Format" >"Editor" > "Final Cut Pro 7" or "Final Cut Pro X".

b. To enjoy 4K videos/4K YouTube on portable devices like iPhone/iPad/iPod, choose "Device" > "Apple", from where you can find a proper video format for your iOS devices.

c. To transfer 4K video to 4K TVs, choose the output format that your TV supports from the "Device" > "TVS" tab.



STEP 3. 4K Video Settings

Click "Settings" button if you'd like to customize advanced audio and video parameters like Video Codec, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, Audio codec, sample rate, audio channels. Note: If you want to get original 4K resolution, just keep the video size as original.



STEP 4. Begin to convert 4K videos

When you finish the settings, you can press the big "Start" button to kick off the conversion. By using future-proof technology, the conversion will be finished with ultrafast speed and the best video quality kept. After the conversion, you can then play, edit, share the 4K videos anywhere you prefer from Mac (MacBook Pro/Air/iMac).

3. Where to Get 4K Video Content?

a. 4K camcorders

With the number of 4K-capable cinemas already high and growing fast, more and more new films are either being converted into 4K Ultra HD digital masters from 35mm celluloid, or filmed directly in the 4K digital format using a new generation of 4K-capable digital cameras or camcorders.

Which camcorders can produce "4K videos"?

Sony: FS700, CineAlta F5, CineAlta F55, CineAlta F65
Canon: EOS C500, EOS-1D C DSLR
Astrondesign AH-4413, Point Grey Flea3 8.8 MP, GoPro HERO3 Black, Nvidia GTX Titan, AMD Radeon HD 7970

a. 4K Online Provides

Netflix became the first to deliver 4K video samples since April 2014. When you open the Netflix app on a 4K TV, 4K content will stream automatically where it's available. Started with House of Cards Season 2, a lot more content like documentaries are rolling out. Second comes YouTube. As the biggest video sharing site, rich 4K videos and movies are offered on YouTube. And also a nascent 4K channel has been established.  

Free Download or Purchase Dimo Video Converter Ultimate for Mac/Win:

          

Need the lifetime version to work on 2-4 Macs so that your friends and family can instantly broaden their entertainment options? Please refer to the family license here



Kindly Note:

The price of Dimo Video Converter Ultimate for Mac is divided into 1 Year Subscription, Lifetime/Family/Business License: $43.95/Year; $45.95/lifetime license; $95.95/family license(2-4 Macs); $189.95/business pack(5-8 Macs). Get your needed one at purchase page.

Related Software:

BDmate (Mac/Win)

Lossless backup Blu-ray to MKV with all audio and subtitle tracks; Rip Blu-ray to multi-track MP4; Convert Blu-ray to almost all popular video/audio formats and devices; Copy Blu-ray to ISO/M2TS; Share digitized Blu-ray wirelessly.

DVDmate (Mac/Win)

A professional DVD ripping and editing tool with strong ability to remove DVD protection, transcode DVD to any video and audio format, and edit DVD to create personal movie.

Videomate (Mac/Win)

An all-around video converter software program that enables you to convert various video and audio files to formats that are supported by most multimedia devices.

8K Player (Mac/Win)

A mixture of free HD/4K video player, music player, Blu-ray/DVD player, video recorder and gif maker. 

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Monday, April 24, 2017

How to Play AVI on LG TV Through USB Drive

A smart LG TV is a big entertainment in our daily life. Nowadays it is convenient to put movies on USB flash drive and play on a LG LED, LCD, 3D or Ultra HD 4K TV via USB port. If you have lots of 3D AVI files and a LG TV, chances are you want to watch the 3D AVI files on LG TV. 



When you try to do this, you'll find it's very difficult to do the job. Well, can LG TV play 3D AVI files with 3D effect? Here is my answer. AVI is not one of the LG TV supported formats. Luckily, this problem is easy to solve: all you have to do is convert the AVI videos to LG TV compatible MP4 files using a third-party program. Once yo have, you can add them to your USB flash drive and use them like any other file LG TV supports.

There are many programs out there that allow us to transcode 3D AVI files to LG TV friendly formats. If you are seeking for the best video output quality, fastest video conversion speed, and the most formats supported, Dimo Video Converter Ultimate will be your best choice. It's a professional yet easy-to-use app which can help us convert AVI to LG TV accepted MP4 videos without any quality loss. 

In addition, it not only supports AVI videos, but also handles various common video formats, like MXF, MTS, MKV, MP4, VOB, M0V, FLV, MPG, WMV .etc. Besides, it offers different 3D mode like Red-Blue, Left-Right, Top-Bottom for 3D players, 3D TVs, VR headsets,etc. 

What's more, it offers kinds of preset profiles for LG/Samsung/Panasonic/Sony TV, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, VR, Xbox, Playstation, Samsung tablet/phone, etc to meet your different needs. If you're using a Mac, simply turn to the Mac version, which has the same function with the Windows version. Here is how to do it.

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Steps to convert 3D AVI to LG TV compatible format

Step 1: Start the 3D AVI to LG TV converter and drag .avi files to the software interface to import the file.  



Step 2: Set output video format as H.264 MP4 under Select Format > TV. It offers kinds of preset profiles for LG TV and other TV models like SUMSUNG, BRAVIA and Panasonic TV.

Tip: Before start the 3D AVI conversion for LG Smart TV, you can click the Settings icon and adjust the video bitrate, codec, frame rate, audio sample rate, etc parameters.



Step 3: Set 3D effect retained in output

If you wanna get 3D effect with the output videos, click "Edit". In the editor opened, turn to "3D" tab and choose 3D effect (Red-Blue, Left-Right, Top-Bottom three modes) from the option. The supported editing functions also include cropping frame size, trimming the length, adding watermark, adding special effect and so on. 



Step 4: Hit the Start; this video converter will start to convert 3D AVI to mp4 for playback on LG TV through USB drive in no time.

After the conversion is over, connect the USB drive with computer and head to the destination folder where the converted files are stored, transfer the files to the USB drive then plug the drive in the LG TV. Or use Dimo's free media server to share converted files to LG TV for watching. Enjoy.

Free Download or Purchase Dimo Video Converter Ultimate:

          

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Kindly Note:

The price of Dimo Video Converter Ultimate for Windows is divided into 1 Year Subscription, Lifetime/Family/Business License: $43.95/Year; $45.95/lifetime license; $95.95/family license(2-4 PCs); $189.95/business pack(5-8 PCs). Get your needed one at purchase page.

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BDmate (Win/Mac)

Lossless backup Blu-ray to MKV with all audio and subtitle tracks; Rip Blu-ray to multi-track MP4; ConvertBlu-ray to almost all popular video/audio formats and devices; Copy Blu-ray to ISO/M2TS; Share digitized Blu-ray wirelessly.

DVDmate (Win/Mac)

A professional DVD ripping and editing tool with strong ability to remove DVD protection, transcode DVD to any video and audio format, and edit DVD to create personal movie.

Videomate (Win/Mac)

An all-around video converter software program that enables you to convert various video and audio files to formats that are supported by most multimedia devices.

8K Player (Win/Mac)

A mixture of free HD/4K video player, music player, Blu-ray/DVD player, video recorder and gif maker. 

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Friday, April 21, 2017

How to Make 3D Videos for HTC Vive Watching

Of the various virtual reality headsets that have emerged this year, HTC Vive is the one that's most delivered on the lofty promises of VR. It's designed to put your entire body into a digital realm. Once you find some good sources of VR videos, or have regular 3D movies like Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, Zootopia, Captain America: Civil War, X-Men: Apocalypse, Star Trek Beyond, Ice Age: Collision Course, or stuff like that, you can start watching these 3D movies on HTC Vive and putting yourself into a virtual world.



Full HTC Vive 3D Movie HOWTO Guide

Preparation:

1. Best HTC Vive Video Converter- Watch 3D videos on HTC Vive

Watching VR video on HTC Vive is a good taster of Virtual Reality within budget. Can any 3D video be viewed on HTC Vive? No. But with HTC Vive Video Converter -Dimo Video Converter Ultimate, you can watch any 3D movies on HTC Vive without error.

With it, you are able convert unsupported 3D movies including 3D Blu-ray to SBS 3D MP4 files for playback on your HTC Vive in just few clicks. It has the most amazingly easy to operate interface. Even freshers, who have no information on how to convert 3D movies, can quickly finish the 3D video conversion by following the guide. It supports not only HTC Vive, but also all VR headsets like Gear VRVR One, Rift DK2, Google Cardboard, etc. and mainstream 3D TV, 3D media players! By the way, thanks to its advanced NVIDIA CUDA technology, you'll going to process your conversion at 6X faster speed while retaining excellent output quality.

If you are a Mac user, you can turn to Dimo Video Converter Ultimate for Mac (OS Sierra, El Capitan included), which has the same function as the Windows version.

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2. Buy/Download a 3D movie that is in these formats:

.mp4 .m4v .3gp .3g2 .ts .webm .mkv .wmv .asf .avi .flv. In my opinion, .mp4 is best, while audio is aac.

3. A VR player app

a. Whirligig 

To watch a video, click the Browse button in the top left-hand corner of the menu. You'll be able to browse your hard drive to choose a video file. (Whirligig also claims to support YouTube links in its Settings, but I couldn't get that to work at the time of this writing.)



As the video starts to play, you'll probably want to adjust some settings using Whirligig's heads-up controls. Here's what we recommend for each type of video: 
  • Regular 2D video: Set Projector to Cinema or Cinema Curved.   
  • 3D video: 3D video comes in a few different forms, so check the video you downloaded–or the settings you used when you ripped it–to see whether it's Half Side-By-Side, Full Side-By-Side, Half Over-Under, or Full Over-Under. Set the Projector to either Cinema or Cinema Curved, then select SBS or OU instead of Mono. If the video is Half SBS, set Stretch to "100" so it displays in the proper aspect ratio.   
  • 180 or 360 degree video: The video will usually tell you whether it's 180 degrees or 360 degrees on the site you download it from. If it's 180 degrees, set Projector to "Fisheye" and set FOV to 180. If it's 360, set Projector to "Barrel" and FOV to 360. You may also have to tweak "Tilt" for 180 videos or "Rotation" for 360 videos so that the video is facing the right direction.   
  • Full VR video: Combine the correct settings from "3D video" and "180 or 360 degree video" sections of this list. You can also adjust the Scale and Distance settings to fit your tastes, or click the Settings cog in the lower right-hand corner for even more options. Whirligig also has some other cool features like saving different presets, but these basics should get you up and running pretty quickly. For now, sit back and enjoy the movie!  
b. Virtual Desktop

Whirligig isn't the only way to watch videos on your VR headset, but it was the best cost-to-performance ratio in our tests. If you're willing to pay a little more, Virtual Desktop ($15) is also pretty good, and can do a lot more than play videos–it is, as the name implies, a full version of your PC's desktop in virtual reality. Just play a video in your favorite desktop player (like VLC), set it to full-screen, and go. 

Download and Install Virtual Desktop

First, download and install the Virtual Desktop from Steam. The cost is $14.99, but well worth it. If your target price is, well, free, then you can download the free GoPro VR player from Kolor. However, you need to start and stop the videos on your desktop monitor and is not entirely VR integrated.

Setup Virtual Desktop

The first thing to do is determine how BIG you want your desktop. The app lets you fully customize the size of the desktop. You can even specify with a simple slider control all the way up to 360 degrees which wrap the entire desktop around you. Although neat, 360 degrees is not too practical. Personally, I like 180 degrees with a screen distance around 3 meters.

Playing 360/SBS Videos

Now you have the virtual desktop installed and setup, playing 360 videos is easy!  Just click the 360 Videos option (top right), then browse to your video. Depending on the video format, you will need to change the Video mode. If you see the image duplicated on the left and the right, then select Side By Side (SBS). If you're unsure which format you need, then just click the option until the video looks good. Very few videos these days are 180 degrees, most are 360 degrees in the video projection option.

Steps to convert unsupported 3D videos to play on HTC Vive

Step 1. Load your 3D movies 

Launch the video converter for HTC Vive, and click "Add file" button to import your source 3D materials. Or insert the Blu-ray disc to the Blu-ray Disc drive and click the "Add Blu-ray" button to have movies uploaded to the Blu-ray Ripper. 



Step 2. Select output format 

Click "Format" and select "MP4" from "Format > Video" category as the output format. It works on HTC Vive perfectly. 

Tip: Click Settings to adjust the parameters like video codec, video bitrate, video frame rate, audio sample rate, audio channel. 1920x1080 compressed side-by-side 3D should be resampled to 1920x540 resolution full side-by-side resolution. And keep audio in AAC or MP3. 

Step 3. Select 3D mode 

Once you have gained proper information about video types then it is time to set a mode as per your video type so that it can work perfectly on your VR headset. The selection can be done as below:

To get a SBS (Side-by-side) video, click "Edit", turn to "3D" and choose "Left/Right" mode. Finally hit OK button.



Step 4. Start conversion 

Click the "Start" button to start and finish the 3D video to HTC Vive conversion.  After the conversion, click "Open" button to quickly locate the generated media file. Now you can transfer the converted 3D videos to play with HTC Vive using the above methods easily. 

Free Download or Purchase Dimo Video Converter Ultimate:

          

Need the lifetime version to work on 2-4 PCs so that your friends and family can instantly broaden their entertainment options? Please refer to the family license here



Kindly Note:

The price of Dimo Video Converter Ultimate for Windows is divided into 1 Year Subscription, Lifetime/Family/Business License: $43.95/Year; $45.95/lifetime license; $95.95/family license(2-4 PCs); $189.95/business pack(5-8 PCs). Get your needed one at purchase page.

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