Avi to DVD conversion

[xtrak]

I have been using this program many times with no problems

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Encoders-Converter-DIVX-Related/Avi2Dvd.shtml

but now when I start encoding the following error occurs:"matrix.ini file is missing!" despite the fact that this file is located everywhere it needs to be.

What's the problem?

btw, for maximum quality I'm using the following:

encoder NuEnc
Trellis Quant
4 Pass Encoding

Do you think I can do better?

[benbryant]

There seemed to be the problem before when using this tool with NuEnc encoder. You can check it out from here for suggestion the work around

http://www.trustfm.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=250&view=previous&sid=205479afc6489991ea7d6ea63907ca4e

IMHO, please try different encoders such as HCEnc, QuEnc, or FreeEnc to see if the problem stops. I've never try NuEnc with 4 pass encoding before. I usually used HCEnc 0.18 and the the result is always great enough to me

Regards

[xtrak]

Yes, of course I tried with all available encoders, the message is always the same. Should I format the disc? I already tried reinstalling the program, using safe mode and everything else I could think of?

P.S.
Do you think there is a big difference between encoders that have the option of passes vs the ones who just have option of general profiles(best, fast, etc.)?

[anonymez]

4 Pass Encoding

overkill IMHO. any encoder that actually (visibly) benefits from doing more than 3 passes needs some work on its rate control, in most cases you should lower it to 2 or even 3 if you have patience.

as for the error message, found the fellow's new thread http://www.trustfm.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=231

Do you think there is a big difference between encoders that have the option of passes vs the ones who just have option of general profiles(best, fast, etc.)?

a few comparisons have been posted in the forum, try the search function. i rather like HCEnc