[gentoo-user] Re: "flip video" on gentoo

[7v5w7go9ub0o <7v5w7go9ub0o@gmail.com>]

Allan Gottlieb wrote:
> I have received a "flip video, ultra series (records 60 minutes)" 
> digital camcorder for a present.
> 
> This works fine on windows, but I would naturally much prefer to use
>  gentoo.  The windows software can presumably do a bunch of stuff but
>  I would be very happy to simply
> 
> * Copy video from the camera to the computer. * Show, on the 
> computer, video that has been copied on to the computer. * Delete 
> video from the computer.
> 
> I am reasonably experienced with gentoo, quite experienced with 
> linux, but a complete novice with digital video.
> 
> A google search suggests strongly that there is support on gentoo, 
> but I have yet to find a HOWTO and would greatly appreciate a 
> pointer.
> 
> thanks, allan
> 
> 

"The Flip Video Ultra works great in linux. The device is mounted as a
USB mass storage device. The videos are avi files encoded in mpeg4. Just
drag and drop. Use Totem or mplayer to play. Very nice."

<http://jamesguske.blogspot.com/2007/10/flip-video-ultra-works-in-ubuntu.html>

Once you copy your files to HD, I'd guess that linux video editing
software will do anything windows can do. :-)

HTH