2GB mpg limit

[ram16]

Is there any way around the 2GB limit on mpg files being burned to DVD? What I'm trying to do is capture a VHS to HDD using a device with a USB 2.0 output. It works fine for getting the file created on the HDD but it's an mpg file and bigger than 2GB. Compression options are very limited on the bundled software. Is there a better program for capturing video from a USB port or is there another step before burning to DVD?

[setarip]

What makes you believe there is a 2Gb single file size limit?

If you're running Win98, with FAT32 hard drive, the limit should be 4Gb.

If you're running XP, filesize is virtually unlimited...

[ram16]

Obviously I haven't made my situation clear. I have captured a VHS movie from a VCR to my HDD using an adapter via a USB 2.0 port. The software bundled with the adapter created a XXX.mpg file. When I use Nero to burn this file to DVD the only format that can be selected is ISO or UDF. UDF won't play in my DVD player so my only option is ISO format. When I drag and drop the XXX.mpg file to the new compilation window a message window opens telling me that "Since the XXX.mpg file is bigger than 2GB it cannot me stored in an ISO file system." It further suggests using UDF which is not an option. So, what am I doing wrong?

[nwg]

You you selecting DVD ROM instead of DVD Video? DVD Video needs VOB/IFO and BUP files.

You can try software like TMPGEnc DVD Author. This can make DVD's from mpegs. It comes in a trial version.

[ram16]

I selected "data DVD" which resulted in an ISO format. it was the only chouce I had since I have an XXX.mpg file and "video DVD" wants VOB/IFO files as you point out. So the answer to my original question is that I need another step using TMPGEnc before burning. Any suggestions where to get it?

[nwg]

Is the mpeg already mpeg2 compliant?

DVD Author

http://www.pegasys-inc.com/en/download/tda.html

DVD Source Creator (can create mpeg2 files from mpegs that can be then put into DVD Author) -

http://www.pegasys-inc.com/en/download/tds.html

[ram16]

I just installed and tried to use the free version of TMPGEnc. It appears to me that the program is intended to creare .mpg files rather than convert them to a usable format for burning to DVD. I believe tha files I have are already mpeg2 compliant.

[nwg]

Did you follow my link for DVD Author?

If the files are already mpeg2 then you just need DVD Author. This will create the DVD files and burn them to DVD.

[ram16]

I'm really confused. I installed DVD Author and tried to convert my XXX.mpg file for burning to DVD. I got a fatal error saying the "video sequence header is not correct." I infer from this that the XXX.mpg file is NOT mpeg2 compliant. I thought it was because Windows Media Player has no problem playing it. I also tried to run my XXX.mpg through TMPGEnc to make it compliant and that failed also. The only thing that makes any sense to me is that the software bundled with my USB capture device does something to the XXX.mpg file to ensure other software can't use it. I just tried running Source Creator on my XXX.mpg file and after an hour it was 1% encoded. I'm beginning to think this is more trouble than it's worth. Any suggestions/encouragements?

[ormonde]

"I also tried to run my XXX.mpg through TMPGEnc to make it compliant and that failed also."

Did you use the "Project Wizard" template in TMPGEnc ("File" > "Project Wizard") for DVD (NTSC or PAL)?

[ram16]

Did you use the "Project Wizard" template in TMPGEnc ("File" > "Project Wizard") for DVD (NTSC or PAL)?

Yes, that's exactly what I did. When I select my XXX.mpg file as a video source I get a dialog box saying the file cannot open or is unsupported.

[ormonde]

"Yes, that's exactly what I did. When I select my XXX.mpg file as a video source I get a dialog box saying the file cannot open or is unsupported."

Load the mpeg file into VirtualDubMod. Go to "File" > "File Information" and post the information listed in both the video and audio track sections of the dialog box, or post a screen capture. Alternatively, you could use GSpot also.

[ram16]

Load the mpeg file into VirtualDubMod. Go to "File" > "File Information" and post the information listed in both the video and audio track sections of the dialog box, or post a screen capture. Alternatively, you could use GSpot also.



Hmmm. There are a LOT of releases on the VirtualDubMod website. Does it matter which release I use?

I picked the latest release and have my XXX.mpg file open. I don't see any wizards or find any directions on what to do next.

[ormonde]

"I picked the latest release and have my XXX.mpg file open. I don't see any wizards or find any directions on what to do next."

Re-read my post "Carefully" regarding obtaining "File Information" using VDM.

[guilhas]

DVD Lab. Can convert your files and don't seems to have limits. Save the files from DVDLab to your Hard Drive, they could even be bigger than 4,7Gb, after save the files in your HD, use Shrink to fit in a single DVD and burn.

works well for me in a similar case hat Nero didn't do the job.