Article summarizing the process of merging and compressing video files for uploading to countCLOUD
Merging Files From a countCAM3+
There are multiple processes for creating a merged video file. When processing videos from a countCAM3+ the videos are already compressed. Videos will only need to be joined if the count bridges two-days. The fastest way to do this is through the Video Joiner/Cutter Tool.
Merging countCAM2 or .MP4 Video Files
If processing videos from a countCAM2 or any device that outputs non-compressed .MP4 files, the countCAM2 Toolbox should be used. This tool also creates a count sheet, which is no longer needed for countCLOUD. However, it does allow for a clean way to provide a labelled screenshot instead of the process described earlier.
countCAM2 or .MP4 Files Process
- Download the countCAM2 Toolbox from the Help Center. Be sure a 32-Bit version of VLC is also installed on your computer. If any other versions of VLC are currently installed on your computer uninstall them before installing the 32-Bit version.
- Follow the steps in the countCAM2 Toolbox to create a labelled screenshot. You can screenshot this image using the Snipping Tool, and save the file for your labelled screenshot, if desired.
- Continue through the Toolbox process to compress and join your video files. Our Toolbox How To Video is a great resource for those new to the toolbox, and provides a step-by-step review of using the Toolbox.
- If you have a computer with an NVIDIA Graphics card try toggling on "Use Hardware Acceleration When Compressing Videos" in the Preferences tab of the program's main screen as this may result in a significant increase in processing speed.
Merging Other Video Formats
For all other file formats the countCAM3+ process can be followed. If video files are larger than 5GB please compress using a video compression tool, or reach out to help@spacksolutions.com for additional support.