Converting videos for use in Lt

The quickest and easiest way to convert your existing videos so that they work in Lt (especially if they are in a format other than H.264) is to use the popular and free HandBrake application. To do this:

1. First, download and install HandBrake.

2. Next, create an Lt video preset. To do this:

  • Drag the video you want to convert into the HandBrake window.
  • Follow the Guides below for your operating system


Video Upload Size Limit

Video uploads are limited to 2GB per file. This limit supports several hours of video content in most standard formats and resolutions.

 
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  • Always ensure the checkbox for Web Optimized is selected.
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  • In the Dimensions tab, set the resolution limit to 720p HD. Lt supports maximum video dimensions of 1280 pixels (horizontal) by 720 pixels (vertical). Select Optimal Size to preserve the original video's correct aspect ratio.
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  • In the Video tab, set video codec to H.264 and the encoder level to be 3.1. All other default settings are fine.
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  • In the Audio tab, select Stereo from the Mixdown dropdown menu.
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  • To save the preset in HandBrake, select Save New Preset. Enter a Preset name, and select Add.
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  • At this point, it works best to quit and restart HandBrake. Drag a video that you wish to convert onto the HandBrake window.
    • To encode a video using your new preset, ensure the your new preset is selected.
    • Ensure the checkbox for Web Optimized is selected. This will configure your H.264 videos for "streaming".
    • Then you can Add to Queue, or select Start Encode.

  • In the Video tab, select the H.264 Level to be 3.1. All other default settings are fine.

  • In the Dimensions tab, set the dimensions of your output video. Lt supports maximum video dimensions of 1280 pixels (horizontal) by 720 pixels (vertical); if your video source is greater than this, set width to 1280 or lower in the Size field. Select Anamorphic: Loose and Modulus: 2 to preserve the original video's correct aspect ratio. However, if your source video has dimensions less than 1280, select Anamorphic: Strict to keep the video's original size.

  • To save the preset in HandBrake, select Save New Preset. Enter a Preset name, and select Add.

  • At this point, it works best to quit and restart HandBrake. Drag a video that you wish to convert onto the HandBrake window.
    • To encode a video using your new preset, ensure the your new preset is selected.
    • Ensure the checkbox for Web Optimized is selected. This will configure your H.264 videos for "streaming".
    • Then you can Add to Queue, or select Start Encode.

HandBrake will proceed to convert your video into a stream-compliant H.264 video. Once this process is completed, you can import the new video into Lt. Learn how to add videos to your Lt lesson.