I post this question here for two reasons:

1. I feel like I almost know some of you through your posts, and I trust your opinions.

2. There's really no Off Topic forum here (unless General Discussion was inteded for non Audiosoft posts too).

I just purchased a new digital camcorder, and I'm looking for a program that will split my 5GB and larger video files into smaller, if not equal sizes. I have some editing programs, but they don't do this easily, so a specialized program would be preferred.

A Freeware program would be great, or one that I can purchase if it comes recommended.

Suggestions anyone?

Thanks,
Rich

Found one for you using google.com that looks good. Not free though.... $19.95

AVI & MPEG Splitter v1.48
http://www.boilsoft.com/videosplitter/

Yea... Not "free" is fine, but I tried this one already, and it has trouble opening the files even though I've installed the MS codec packs and the newest DivX.

I'm hoping someone has some experience with a particular program, and can recommend one.

Thanks for taking the time to look around and reply though!

-Rich

Personally, I use Scenalyzer for this, but it will only work with DV files. But since you mentioned Camcorder, this may be the right tool for you.

Other than that, the Freeware VirtualDub will also do this, works on all AVI formats and quite easily IMHO. Similarly, you could use TMPGEnc for your MPEGs...

Demnos,

Thanks for the suggestions! I've downloaded Scenalyzer and VirtualDub, but havn't tried them yet, I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks again,
Rich

Here´s some links

For mpegs, use TMPGEnc, wich is freeware and can be downloaded here and here´s a
guide

For avi, use virtual, as you already have downloaded it, here's a guide for it.

Good luck...though you shouldn´t need it, they are both very easy to use

Thanks for the guides Blaze. I still can't get a splitter program to work for me because of the attached error. I can open the .avi files in my editing programs (such as a demo of Ulead Video Studio, and Broderbund's Movie Shop) though...

Thanks,
Rich

Ok, we are getting way off topic here, but the easiest way to resolve this would be to get a Video-For-Windows compatible DV codec. Some/most editing programs will install one for you, but apparently the programs you have do not, or rely on the Microsoft codec, which unfortunately is pure DirectShow architecture.

Your best choice is the PANASONIC DV-Codec. It's free and its output is 100% pixel-identical with the Microsoft. The only downside is that it is no longer officially supported, but it works perfectly and just as well or even better than the many commercial codecs that cost $$$.

Look here for a copy (click on 10. DV Codecs)