Convert AVI, Xvid, DivX to DVD

I've got TMPGEnc Plus 2.5. Is Xpress a water-downed version or something?

The problem I'm having is that TMPGEnc keeps saying "File 'so and so.avi' can not open, or unsupported."

I've been guessing that it's because my file is an Xvid file. I might have to check to see if TMPGEnc supports the DivX/Xvid codec or not.

fantazar, are the avi files GOING to be on 2 separate DVDs, or are they ALREADY on 2 CDs? If it's the former, then I'm pretty sure you can use one of the guides around here to split the avi into two different parts. I'm not sure about the subtitles, but I'm guessing that you'd have to split the subtitle file, too.

If it's the former, then you shouldn't have a problem. Just convert each file separately.

As for the subtitles, there are many options. You can get selectable subtitles using TMPGEnc. If you just want subtitles with the video, you can use DivXtoDVD.

Sorry if that doesn't help much.

 

Okay, hyperthetically speaking, let's say I TORRENTize a movie (for example) and it's in 2 parts (ie: cd1.avi & cd2.avi).
Of course, I want to make them into .vob file and burn these to a single DVD disc.

I load both .avi files into my converter (WinAvi), wham the lefty and and presto!!! .vob's galore complete with .ifo's.

Provided I have the .srt files, I can use Nero Recode 2 to add the subs and make menus if I wish, no problemo.

I was just wondering how it all works with writing subs to avi files and whether the subs were then hardcoded into the movie or not. For sure, there's nothing worse than having subs on screen throughout the entire movie when you don't want them :|

Thanks anyway

 

...I know I've read 'bout this somewhere before, but I just can't remember what it said. I'm sure it had something to do with SubRip or VopSub.

Maybe you should post your questions in the Subtitles section.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/158

There's the link, for easy navigation.

 

Hey everyone,

Well i downloaded Winavi but when i use it slides the gya pay 29.00 for the software tag in the center of my movie. Any suggestions.

Oh and i got Final Fantasy VII Advent Children With english subs i am the happiest guy ever lol.

Ok i used divxtodvd and it worked perfect well, it didnt put my sub titles with it though , confuesd on why it didnt.

Ok seriously that crap is making me mad, i dont understand why it wants to put the gay tag into the converted movie its dumb, and to top it off i cant add the subtitles in DivxToDvd i dont know why it just doesnt work lol. Please anyhelp is need and very much appreciated if you know of any way to fix my problem please please let me know.


Thanks all

 

PM me (if possible) and I'll tell you how to get rid of the tag in your converted movies.

 

thugan, you might've wanted to read this:

...but... then there's also this:

What is it? The forum rules. Just giving you a heads-up so you don't accidentally do something that'll ban you.

Since we can offer you sites, I'd say go to http://www.torrentreactor.net (or any other BitTorrent site) and search for whatever you need there. You'll need some sort of BitTorrent program (like BitLord) to download the torrents. (But I'm guessing you've already got that covered...)

As for DivXtoDVD, if you open up the movie tree, you should see a branch that says "Subtitle". Right-click on it, click on "Add subtitle stream" or something like that, and then put your subtitle file in. (But make sure it's in .srt format.)

 

Hello,

Bck to me not understanding, im using winavi converter and when i use it the porgram says error 82, so i unistalled reinstalled but this time i didnt get the trail ersion and it did let me re register so im stuck with the error 82.

And it seems that god hates me because when ever i try and use the free divxtodvd it still throw the tag in there and still cannot get my subtitle's to work.

Ohh and how in the hell do i use gspot lol its so wierd

thanks

 

Wow, you're just having some bad luck, aren't you? ^_^

Alrighty...

WinAVI converter should be freeware, no? It shouldn't be difficult to simply uninstall it and reinstall it again. Even if it isn't the free version, uninstalling and reinstalling it should work fine. Did you uninstall it properly? (ie Control Panel--->Add/Remove Programs--->WinAVI Converter--->Uninstall)

And I don't understand what you mean by "this time I didn't get the trial version and it did let me re-register". Do you mean that you had the trial version before, and when you reinstalled, it became a full version?

Your version of DivXtoDVD is free. Were you really expecting it to NOT advertise itself in your videos? If every program out there was willing to give out free versions of all its merchandise without ANY sort of catch or limitation, would any of the companies make money? I doubt it.

But anyway, about your problem. Like I said in the post before, go to http://www.torrentreactor.net or some other site like that, and do a search for whatever it is you need.

For GSpot -

Either go to File--->Open--->yourfilename(i'mguessingit'sffviiadventchildren).avi, and it'll load things up and you'll see the various stats and codecs that it uses.

OR

Click on the little box in the upper-left-hand corner (the one with "..." in it), and go to <wherever your file is>.avi. It'll load up the avi and you'll see the stats, codecs, yadda yadda yadda.

It's actually pretty simple; I'm surprised you're having such a hard time with it.

 

fantazar, If you follow the instructions to the videoHelp link i provided then it will be permanent subs.

 

KajNrig, TMPGEnc Xpress offers the same functionality but the emphasis is more on the Graphical User Interface, its much, much more user friendly.

I am almost certain that TMPGEnc is not the cause of the problem you are having with the "unsupported file". I got that a few times when i tried to open a downloaded movie that hadnt completed to its entirety, with DivX. Right click on the xVid and open it up with DivX, if you get the same message then the problem isnt with TMPGEnc but your movie. Also, make sure you have the latest version of DivX, if that doesnt work then try downloading K-lite codec pack at http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm, its free so you might want to give that a go.

TMPGEnc does support DivX and Xvid - it converts, in general, .avi's, check the contents or website for confirmation of this.

 

fantazar, if you want subs that can be set to on/off then im not sure, and its been written before, you should go over to subtitles with this question.

 

Ok, thanks, nikkibilly.

...but the help isn't necessary, anymore. I've just recently discovered DVD-lab, and that's pretty much solved all my issues. Used DivXtoDVD to change the avi to vob, then used DVD-lab, Mpeg-VCR, and FFMpeg GUI to make the DVD and other stuff I needed.

For selectable subs, the only thing I can suggest to you is that you use DVD-lab. That's the only process I've tried. But you should really go take a look through the Subtitles section.

 

KajNrig, im glad you managed to solve the problem, good on you!

 

Goodevening,
I ve just downloaded avi2dvd programme and i have some questions:
First plz explaine what deinterlace is.I live in greece so we have pal system,so which must i choose?pal to ntsc or ntsc to pal?I have some divx and i dont know the quality of the sound,which choise i have to take in audio bitrate?
Tnx for all

 

Hey

Well my Winavi works and i did convert it but am i suppose to see anything else in the floder besides the audieo and video folders

and how will i add subtitles to the newlt converted file

thanks all

 

Hey

Pkay i finally got it all done, WinAvi rocks, i got it burned to a dvd. It plays and has subtitles, but it seems as if its a lil laggy, or choppy. I dont know why, i guess im just haveing horrible luck. But i am trying to burn it again and hopin that it was my disc that i burned it on.

Crossin my fingers yet again

Shitty luck thats what i have, its got to be my conveter, i mean i dont understand why it makes the dvd choppy and lag a lil bit. Please help.

thanks guys

 

Hi ,

I am using Super DVD Creator 8.50 http://www.alldj.com ,it works well ,good picture and excellent sound.

Just add all the video files in the convertion list and insert a blank dvd-r disc .then click run button .after an houre I get a dvd disc and plays very well on my LG home dvd player .

and just now I do a test ,if I put the subtitle file in the source clip avi or divx folder then run the software I can auto add the subtitle files to the dvd . anyone has tried this ?

the company master software have released a software very like the super dvd creator (named FTDVD Author )but can do the chaper menu ,only one step ,add all the video clips to the convertion list and then the software will auto add a chapter menu .

anyone used the FTDVD Author (http://www.dvds-author.com )? and how to do the motion menu with FTDVD Author ? and how to add the background music into the menu segment ?

 

I have tried using WinAvi and DivxtoDVD to make XVID files into DVD's.
Both programs worked, but WinAvi plays back almost to choppy to tolerate. DivxtoDVD worked much better, but there are still some studdering issues present, but not too bad. Can this be attributed to a lack of CPU horsepower during the transcoding? I am using a P4 2.4Ghz.

 

Hi..!!!
I have try encode .avi .mpeg files to dvd files using nero vision express2 and then burn it to dvd using nero express. But the video quality is not good enough for DVD standard, it is because the source is not at a good quality. Does it mean we can't do anything about DVD R quality? If so, what is the differences between VCD writer and DVD writer? What can we do to get DVD quality ?


Thanks

 

I'm not sure; I used it on a 2.66 GHz P4 (I'm guessing that's Pentium 4?), and it turned out fine. It might be the quality of your video... or something like that. I'm new to this, too, so I can't offer too much advice.

If the source isn't good, then the converted file isn't going to be any better. I haven't used Nero, but the general rule among video conversion is that you shouldn't expect your output to be better than your input. In fact, often times you should expect it to be a bit worse.

I don't have any answers to your VCD/DVD question; sorry.