Video Convertionj by command line on dedicated server

Hey Guys,

Im not sure if anyone can or would be willing to help with this.

I have a dedicated server and want to provide the ability to a client to upload and convert there video to flash FLV.

I’ve found loads of apps, even tried a couple but to use command line protocols with them seems to cost $$$ …and until im sure about what and how Im doing Im reluctant to part with the cash.

Does anyone here at kirupa have experience with this and could recommend some apps and or tutorials for doing things like this via command line?

Thanks in advance,
Zaid