Introduction: How to Resize a Video on Android

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Android, a leading operating system, has revamped its entire product range to include an additionally feature of the Android video. The new version dubbed Android video has been described as being 30% smaller, 25% much lighter and 2 times more powerful compared to the previous models. Additionally, this model is water proof and can be gear mounted. It is also wearable. Additionally, this hybrid camera-camcorder can capture ultra-wide sizes of 1440p and 48fps, 1080p and 60 fps as well as 720p and 120 fps videos. Its photo ability is 12MP at an astonishing rate of 30 photos every second. And if this is not yet impressive, the camera is as well, Wi-Fi enabled.

Android has in the recent past hit the headlines by its announcement that the new camera was not just capable just a 2.7K but rather a surprising. This mode is extremely useful as an under-crank for speedy motion. Nonetheless, many users have probably encountered problems in trying to load MP4 (H.264) from the latest Android for purposes of editing. As a matter of fact, many will admit to having found video difficult to import into many editors for purposes of editing.

Why this happens is something many people are yet to comprehend. However, I will briefly explain before proceeding to provide a step by step guideline of how to edit Android video. The reason many editors do not allow importation of video for editing is that they do not support video file format for import by time-line oriented video editing software. Consequently, for native importation of video, it is highly advisable to first convert Android video format to PC or Mac with appropriate codec for editing application.

The question then is, “which application can assist with workflow for editing of Android video on PC without rendering it first.” In this case, the top converters are Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate or iMedia Converter that are able to transpose Android recordings to suitable format for conventional editing applications such as Sony Vegas, Avid, Cyberlink, Windows Movie Maker, Pinnacle, Premiere when using windows and iMovie, FCP X, , Avid, and Final Cut Express when using Mac.

In order to convert Android videos on PC/Mac for purposes of editing, you may want to follow these steps.

Step 1: Install Android Hero 3 Converter for Win/Mac

The first step will be to install Android Hero 3 Converter for Win/Mac. Logically, nothing can be done without the software. A copy of the software can be obtained online.

Step 2: Load the Go Pro Files Obtained Form Go Pro Camera Onto the Converter

This can be done by either navigating using the file icon to the file location or by simply dragging the file directly to the program. It is important to note that multiple files can be added and listed to the application in readiness for action. This can be done either by dragging navigating to their location and selecting all the files targeted by holding down the control button.

Step 3: Selecting the Appropriate Output Format

There is the format box with a drop down menu. For Mac users that are using Final Cut Pro for instance, they can choose Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)” for editing using FCP 6/7/X. If editing in iMovie select Apple Inter-Mediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov) while in Avid MC, it is recommended that users select Avid DNxHD (*.mov). On the other hand, windows users should select AVI/WMV/MPEG-2as the preferred output format for editing is Sony Vegas, Pinnacle, Premiere, Avid, Cyber-link or Windows Movie Maker.

Step 4: Choose the Desired Settings

Using the setting icons, it is advisable to choose the desired output resolution and bitrates. As a matter of fact, the settings icon allows users to choose the desired settings for the output file.

Step 5: Transpose Android Videos to Compatible Editing Format

Once the settings are done, the videos are ready to be converted into an appropriate format for editing. The next is therefore to click the “convert” icon to begin transcoding the Go Pro video to a friendly format for editing. It is important to note that converter wills transpose the Android video file formats into formats that can be edited by other editing software. The software will allow for perfect audio and video synchronization. So, what's the other option?

Step 6: Transfer the Video Into an Appropriate Editing Application

Take for instance,Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate. Assuming the software is already open and the default interface shown in the screenshot above is open, the first step is to add the H.264 files to be compressed. There are two ways through which the files can be added. In the first option, a user can click the software’s "Add Files" button. This will open a dialogue box that will then be used to locate the H.264 source videos as shown above.

Alternatively, users can simply drag and drop their H.264 files directly to the application’s primary window. By simply dragging and dropping the files, users can import various files by simply selecting the files, holding down the control key and dragging them to the application’s user interface.

Step 7: Choosing the Desired Output Format and Device

The output format determines the new size of the file. There are multiple formats from which users can select as shown above.

Other than the format, users can also select the device for which the compressed files are intended. The devices supported are listed with all leading brands taken into consideration. Gaming devices are also included and depending on the device you choose, the software will corresponding recommend an appropriate format for conversion and compression to match the device parameters and compatibility.

Step 8: Choose the Settings

Once the format or target device has been set, users can then select the appropriate setting for the movie. Settings directly impact on the end product after compression. There are multiple format options that a user can opt for. Users can manually personalize various parameters including bit rate, frame rate, or resolution, among others.

Step 9: Choose Out File Location

By now you are probably ready to start compression. Nonetheless, take a moment and think, where would you want the output file to be located. Users can easily select the desired output folder from the bottom bar.

Step 10: Start Conversion

Once you are accomplished all the previous steps, then you are ready to go. You can now click the convert button and patiently wait as your movie is converted and in the process, compressed to a smaller size.