I have dl movies in avi format how can I convert it to a dvd file to burn it onto a dvd or cd? Thanks
what kind of .avi (ie: which codec is involved) ? there's a software app. called Gspot that will give you proper info on the file itself.. some .avi's will be converted to .mpeg (VCD/SVCD to fit a CD-R) using Nero for example using simple encoding converting mpeg to .VOB .BUP .IFO (DVD compliant files) is much easier ! hope i've helped some peace
I used G-Spot and the codecs are installed how can i put it on a dvd or cd? Can I convert the file to make it able to burn to a CD or dvd?
If you'd have told me --> which <-- codec was installed an answer might have been more forthcoming but as it is..just try encoding unless it's a XviD codec .avi that your trying.
MS MPEG4 VE (MP43)AUDIO MPEG LAYER 3 THEY ARE INSTALLED i HAVE THE CORRECT CODECS INSTALLED. I ALSO HAVE AN AVI WITH A DIVX CODEC INSTALLED.sorry about the caps.
Ok , then maybe try TMPGEnc application which is linked in Afterdawns Software section. You may have to decide if you want to split in two to create good quality VCD (CD-R) or perhaps to create a multi vob DVD-R. For DVD-R you can create .VOB .BUP .IFO (DVD Compliant files) straight from .avi using DVD Architect. _X_X_X_X_X_[small]I give you all these seed bearing plants & herbs to use...[/small]
I dl the Tm file that you said. I now need the plugin but I don't have quiktime does that mean that I should dl quicktime?
I normally author DVD movies rather than converting downloaded movies (although I have done quite a few VCD's). I would suggest asking questions now in VCD/SVCD Forum..they are well used to TMPGEnc and all of it's settings. I dont know what QT plug-in your reffering to , the only reason I can see for that is that you want to convert/encode a QuickTime file.
Herbs? Is a movie burned onto a CD-R or SVCD really that noticeable in difference in quality from say a vhs movie?
Indeed !! It will always depend on the originals , you cant hope to improve on source file.. I wouldn't burn SVCD to CD-R unless the whole file was to fit on one disc. I'd put all the mpg2 files I could find and stick them on DVD-R using DVD Architect
I was thinking since cd-rs are so much cheaper than dvd blanks, of transfering my dvds movies onto cd-rs instead of dvds. I guess now the question is, is it more difficult to put them onto cd-rs than dvds? Because frankly, after reading all about the dvd proceedures, I am hopeing it would be easier for a novice like myself. Also, if I remember correctly (I have read so much I am forgetting where I may have read this) but are cd-rs supposed to NOT play as satisfactorily in a home dvd player as a burned dvd? It seemed like there was a problem with movies burned on cd-rs not playing in store bought dvd players as well as burned dvds. Is that true? And as usual, thanks for all the help. You have been a Godsend for me thru all this.
Nearly all shop bought DVD Players will play VCD but usually not SVCD (sometimes you have to initiate a VCD hack via the remote) Not true about DVD Players not playing VCD , if this is what you mean by CD-R <--- CD-R just means the disc itself , not whats on it.
I guess I got confused. I meant vcd or svcd. I assumed that they were cd-r/ws or cd+r/ws with the files for vcd written on them. Is a vdc another type of disc like a dvd? by the way herbs, what is your personal opinion about the movie quality of a vcd? Is it comparable to a store bought vhs movie tape? I could live with that Is it more difficult to make a vcd as opposed to a dvd? And if a vcd is a different kind of disc, is it cheaper than a dvd? Sorry about all these questions, but you are one of only a handful of people in these forums who have the experience and thus can be trusted to give accurate information (drboss and moderator being 2 others also who I can trust what they say). If you were a beginner, would you recommend me trying to rip/burn vcds instead of dvds for ease of understanding? Of course if the picture is below the quality of a vhs store bought movie, then the vcd idea would not even be considered by me as an option. The movie has to be at least as clear as a vhs movie. Thanks again herbs.
My personal opinion is that SVCD comes to the standard your talking of (VHS) but if your trying to fit say a hollywood movie to CD-R/SVCD then it'll probably need splitting over 2 discs. That is never an option for me... CD-R = 16p per disc DVD-R = 88p per disc so it is cheaper , but I'd always go for quality : ) VCD/SVCD are CD-R but you can put say 3 mpegs of movie filesize onto DVD-R using various software If there's any other info I can give , just let me know
I'd load the(m) file(s) in Sonic Foundry's DVD Architect myself. Selcting chapter points maually or automatically. Choosing a menu from a selection and adding your own personal text. Anyway , what I'd do and what other people might do...could be two completely different things ! ; ) Hope I've given an alternative choice to other methods you may hear or take on peace
