problem converting avi to mpeg

[namek0]

I'm trying to convert all of my episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark in avi form to mpeg so I can burn them to a dvd.

My first problem is that it won't open in tmpeg until I first do a direct stream copy of it in virtual dub then reopen it in tmpeg. When I try and encode, it encodes fine as far as size goes and everything, it's just that after I save it in virtual dub it gives random frames for a few seconds at a time a nasty pink hue. It doesn't have the hue when I play the original in media player or what not, it's just after it goes through virtual dub (all variants I've tried on my computer at least) it give it the pink hue

I've included a couple examples of what I'm talking about. It will keep the hue for a few seconds, then out of nowhere just shut off completely and it'll look perfect

[setarip]

A) Why don't you simply copy your ORIGINAL, COMMERCIAL DVDs, with DVD Shrink or similar?
What's the point of going from ORIGINAL, COMMERCIAL DVD to .AVI to burned DVD?
What video codec did you use to convert the ORIGINAL, COMMERCIAL DVD to .AVI? (Your unclear reference to "a nasty pink hue" makes me believe you've used the VERY poor performing "Angel Potion" codec hack...)

B)

1) Load the ORIGINAL .AVI video file into VirtualDub (or one of its many variants) or NanDub

2) From the "File" dropdown menu, select "File Information"

3) Post (here) EVERYTHING you see (BOTH video and audio information), or post a screen capture .jpg of the information box

[namek0]

Ok, here's the deal. I do not have the originals because they never came to dvd. I must use these avi files becaue none other I have found have been near has high as quality as these. I did not encode these personally, but I believe it's done with simple divx or that's what gspot says anyway. For the record, I'm a big xvid fan myself.

[thanks for quick response btw]
Here's the info I got from virtual dub:

btw, I included screenshots of the "pink hue" stuff I was talkign about in my first post, tried to be as clear as possible

[setarip]

"I believe it's done with simple divx or that's what gspot says anyway."

NO - It was created using the original Microsoft MPEG4 version 3 codec.

Download and install "MPG4C32.DLL" (Place in "Windows" folder).

If you're successful at doing this, TMPGEnc should accept the ORIGINAL .AVI, without you trying to "fix it" in VirtualDub...

[namek0]

thanks again for such a quick response

my bad on the divx, gspot led me in the wrong direction (see attached)

I'll try to d/l that file and let you knwo what happens, thanks again

[setarip]

"thanks again"

My pleasure ;>}

Just in case (since GSpot has indicated this), if you haven't already done so, also download and install the DivX v.3.11alpha codec...

Also, I've done a little research and it appears that athough Paramount owns the DVD rights to this 1992 Nickelodeon series, they have never seen fit to publish it on DVDs - despite petitions "begging" them to do so...

[namek0]

I downloaded that file you mentioned and placed in in my windows folder. I then restarted and I keep getting the same message when I try to open the original file:

File:"path where file is" can not open, or unsupported.

[namek0]

nevermind, stupid mistake

[setarip]

1) My (tiny) apology. The file should be placed in your "Windows\System" folder/directory.

2) To INSTALL, from within DOS, or a DOS box, (or possibly, "Start">>"Run", type the following (WITHOUT the quotation marks):

c:\windows\system\regsvr32 MPG4C32.DLL

Then reboot your system...

[namek0]

working like a charm

can you recommend any good tools (free or not) for creating dvd menus? The only programs I've used are pretty basic and keep me wanting more of a customizable interface

[setarip]

"working like a charm"

My pleasure ;>}


"can you recommend any good tools (free or not) for creating dvd menus?"

"TMPGEnc DVD Author", hands down...

Get it at:

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

[reboot]

Tmpgenc is GOOD!
DVDLab is better.
DVDLab Pro is even better.

[namek0]

I'm already using the TMPGEnc DVD Author and it is very good

I'm going to give dvdlab a try tonight, so I'll be reading up on it at work

thanks again guys, I really appreciate it

[setarip]

"thanks again guys, I really appreciate it"

Always a pleasure to help ;>}