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Converting AVI to WMV

Steps:

1. To launch the program
    Start >Sorenson >Sorenson >Sorenson Squeeze >Sorenson Squeeze

2. To open an AVI file
    File > Open >My Computer > D:\ drive>Your folder >Your AVI file

3. To select settings
    Click on the WMV icon > New Custom setting > A compression Settings box appears >
    Click on the Windows Media Tab

     Recommended settings:

    Video Output: WM video v9
    Data Rate: 576
    Frame Rate: 1:1
    Method: Two pass
    Frame Size: 640 W 480H

    (Note: 640x480 for use with PowerPoint or for classroom presentations; 320x240 for web videos)

    Maintain Aspect Ratio: Checked
    Keyframe Every: 60
    Total Data Rate: 704
    Audio Output: WMV 9 Audio
    Data Rate: 128
    Sample Rate: 44,100 kHz
    Channel: Stereo

    When done, click OK to accept the new settings

 4. After that, press the New Setting Icon (the one on the far right). A short version of setting profile should appear beneath the icon. (Notes: If multiple setting profiles appear, you need to delete the unwanted ones).

 5. Press the Squeeze It button to start converting.

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