FLV file converter in Linux

Using "mencoder" to create "flv" from "3gp" video format files

Many website nowdays are using swf and flv file formats to play videos hosted on there site or sites, it's advantage is clear in that the file itself is often in comparison to regular video format files smaller and easier ti upload so the the site is able to hold and run more video content with much less bandwidth than would normally be required.

># mencoder inputfile.3gp -of lavf -ovc lavc -lavcopts vcodec=flv:vbitrate=150 -ofps 15 -oac mp3lame -lameopts abr:br=32 -srate 22050 -vf scale=320:-3 -o outputfile.flv