On Sat, 2 Jul 2016 17:39:58 +0100, Brian <a...@cityscape.co.uk> wrote:
>On Sat 02 Jul 2016 at 10:33:32 -0400, brian wrote: > >> There seem to be a number of video editing programs available, at >> least according to Synaptic's lists. >> >> I have a very simple need - I've got a LOT of VHS tapes to convert >> before my last VCR dies. I have it all sorted except for one thing - I >> have to play the tapes real time, so I leave them running. This means >> the resulting files will have a chunk of 'dead space' at the end of >> them if I'm not there when the video content finishes. >> >> I just need to remove that dead space - doesn't matter to me whether I >> do that on the MPG or after conversion to the MP4. I don't need all >> the bells and whistles that most video programs are likely to have, I >> just need to be able to see the video and then mark a point after >> which everything will be deleted - in other words, a very SIMPLE video >> editor. >> >> Amy recommendations, please? 64-bit Debian testing, XFCE desktop, >> plenty of CPU and RAM available. > >If the command line puts you off you wouldn't want to use > > ffmpeg -ss 00:00:00 -t 00:50:00 -i input.mp4 -acodec copy -vcodec copy > output.mp4 I did my first programming course back in 1978 on ICL kit - I have a passing familiarity with CLIs. :) I admit that it hadn't occurred to me, I think this will be first on the list to try... Thanks for the hints, Brian and everyone else. Brian.
