.AVI to mpeg =\

[knockdownshawn]

Okay, I've been trying this for a while. I don't know if I'm doing something silly wrong, but this is bugging me. I want to get this .avi onto a dvd. I try extracting the audio with VirtualDub but when I go to sav wav, it say
"No audio decompressor could be found to decompress the source audio format. (source format tag: 0050)"
I've convereted many .avi to mpegs and I've never had this problem. Anyone know what to do?

[cynthia]

You could try this program: http://www.winavi.com/video-converter.htm

[knockdownshawn]

Thanks, I'll try that out.
But I want to know why this is happening with VirtualDub. Does anyone know why?
Alsoi, if it's not too much to ask, how do you change the resolution of a .avi =\
Thanks guys (and girls!)

[tigerman8u]

it's likely that the avi has ac-3 audio. use avicodec or Gspot to verify the specs for the file. Either one will also tell you if the necessary codec/s are installed on your pc

[knockdownshawn]

Okay, I'll check those out. Thanks.
EDIT: I downloaded avicoded and opened the file:
V.Codec Name:XVID Mpeg 4
A.1 codec name: Mpegg-1 audio layer 1
File : 1.41 GB (1.41 GB), duration: 1:52:13, type: AVI, 1 audio stream(s), quality: 81 %
Video : 1.24 GB, 1586 Kbps, 25.0 fps, 688*512 (4:3), XVID = XVID Mpeg-4, Supported
Audio : 168 MB, 224 Kbps, 44100 Hz, 2 channels, 0x50 = Mpeg-1 audio Layer 1, Supported

[setarip]

(I presume you have an XviD video codec installed. You should also install the FFDShow filter. By the way, the use of an MPEG1 Layer 1 audiostream for ANYTHING other than an MPEG1 video is VERY unusual)

One set of procedures (other posters may/probably will suggest alternative methods) would be:

1) Use "TMPGEnc" (or "TMPGEncPlus") to convert the .AVI (XviD-compressed or otherwise) to compliant MPEG2-for-DVD format - Use "TMPGEnc's" DVD wizard/template to accomplish this

2) Use "TMPGEnc DVD Author" (a different program than "TMPGEnc") to easily create the required additional DVD files and structure (and chapters and a menu, if you wish)


**If the combined filesize of the DVD "package" written to your hard drive is greater than 4.37Gb, use DVD Shrink (or similar) to compress


If your O/S is either Win2000 or WinXP, TMPGEnc DVD Author can also burn your DVD. Otherwise, use NERO to burn in "DVD-Video" mode
(As an alternative to "TMPGEnc DVD Author", you could use "DVDLab")


Let us know of your success ;>}


If you have more questions, always feel free to ask them...

Some people can't see the forest for the trees. Most times, simple is better;>}

[knockdownshawn]

How can I tell if I have an XviD video codec installed? When I click it, it plays in Windows Media Player. Does that mean I do? Does an XviD video codec have something to do with DivX player? Because I have that installed...
EDIT: Okay, I installed FFDShow and VirtualDub stillsays the no decompressor was found =\

[setarip]

"VirtualDub stillsays the no decompressor was found"

VirtualDub cannot process MPEG 1-Layer 1 audio.

If you use the procedures I've suggested, there's no need to use VirtualDub...

[ger@co]

Originally posted by knockdownshawn
How can I tell if I have an XviD video codec installed?

Look in "System Information" under "Components/Multimedia/Video Codecs."

Later.

[knockdownshawn]

When I follow your steps, setarip, there is no audio.

[knockdownshawn]

Sorry for the double post, but does anyone know =\

[setarip]

Have you successfully PLAYED the .AVI - and heard the audio?

[knockdownshawn]

Yes, I have. It works in any video player (Windows Media Player, DivX, etc.)

[knockdownshawn]

Nobody...? =\

[knockdownshawn]

I guess I should call out defeat now.