AVI Divx - please explain

synchron · 30 Nov 2001, 02:15 AM

Hi. When using VirtualDub to split a large Divx file (typically 700 Megs or so) why is it that on some files the audio goes with the 1st half and everything is out of synch and no audio goes into the second half, yet the original file plays fine? On other occasions, splitting the AVI into 2 has no problems.

In the first case, I save the audio stream byitself (it's in MP3 format so I rename it, then get the RAW WAV data which can total more then a GIG, then encode with that for VCD output. Am I doing it right, resulting Video playback on my DVD player still has synch problems but is "watchable." Playing on a fast PC, the video/audio is in synch and plays fine. Do I need a better player, one with progressive scan maybe??

TIA, synchron.

Tom9 · 30 Nov 2001, 06:56 AM

dont use virtualdub to split AVI files, use a program called AVIChop, www.vcdhelp.com under the tools section
hope this helps

synchron · 2 Dec 2001, 01:07 AM

OK, I tried that - AVIChop crashes in Win2K after attempting to create the 2nd AVI. The first AVI that is created also crashes and is unplayable. Any other ideas?

Tom9 · 2 Dec 2001, 04:17 AM

hmmm, not that i know of, look through www.vcdhelp.com under the tools section, they might have something other than avichop... also try the software section at www.divx-digest.com if you haven't already..... On the other hand, is there not any way to run AVIChop in Win2k using a compatibility wizard or something like that? i have winxp and it allows you to set any program to run using past operating system compatibilites, under the program's properties...........

30 Nov 2001, 02:15 AM	#1
synchron Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 28	AVI Divx - please explain Hi. When using VirtualDub to split a large Divx file (typically 700 Megs or so) why is it that on some files the audio goes with the 1st half and everything is out of synch and no audio goes into the second half, yet the original file plays fine? On other occasions, splitting the AVI into 2 has no problems. In the first case, I save the audio stream byitself (it's in MP3 format so I rename it, then get the RAW WAV data which can total more then a GIG, then encode with that for VCD output. Am I doing it right, resulting Video playback on my DVD player still has synch problems but is "watchable." Playing on a fast PC, the video/audio is in synch and plays fine. Do I need a better player, one with progressive scan maybe?? TIA, synchron.

2 Dec 2001, 04:17 AM	#4
Tom9 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 31	hmmm, not that i know of, look through www.vcdhelp.com under the tools section, they might have something other than avichop... also try the software section at www.divx-digest.com if you haven't already..... On the other hand, is there not any way to run AVIChop in Win2k using a compatibility wizard or something like that? i have winxp and it allows you to set any program to run using past operating system compatibilites, under the program's properties........... __________________ "Death is short, Honor is eternal" - dont know

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30 Nov 2001, 06:56 AM	#2
Tom9 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 31	dont use virtualdub to split AVI files, use a program called AVIChop, www.vcdhelp.com under the tools section hope this helps

2 Dec 2001, 01:07 AM	#3
synchron Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 28	OK, I tried that - AVIChop crashes in Win2K after attempting to create the 2nd AVI. The first AVI that is created also crashes and is unplayable. Any other ideas?

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