avi files

[JBgirl]

Ok, I'm VERY new to dvd burning/pirating/ripping or whatever you want to call it. Here's the deal. I just recently downloaded 2 movie files in .avi fashion. The problem is that they don't have the right requirements to be converted, at least I don't think they do. The files are 12 f/s, 44kbps, MS-MPEG4 V3, 24 bit, and 352 X 288. My questions are how do I convert them so they'll play on my DVD player, which plays most anything, and what programs will I need to do so? Thanks ever so much in advance! JBgirl

[setarip]

To create a VCD:

1) Load .AVI file into TMPGEnc
2) Set to "System Video and Audio" (lower right side)
3) Click on "Setting" radio button
4) Click on "System" tab, change mode to "MPEG1-VideoCD" (from default of "MPEG1")
5) Click on "Advanced" tab, change "Video arrange method" to "Center (Custom Size"), change dimensions to 352x288 or 352x240
6) Change "Source aspect ratio" to either "4:3 525 line (NTSC 704x480)", "4:3 525 line (NTSC)", or "16:9 525 line (NTSC)" - If you're in the PAL world choose either of the two similar PAL settings instead
7) Under the "Video" tab, change the dimensions to 352x288 or 352x240 (Note: "Video" tab mode of "MPEG1" is okay) - for highest quality set "Motion Search Precision" to "Highest Quality". Change the "Aspect Ratio" to match, as closely as possible, the "Source Aspect Ratio" you set under the "Advanced" tab.
8) Change "Rate Control Mode" to "Automatic VBR (CQ_VBR)
9) Under the "Audio" tab, set to 44,100 224Kbps
10) Press "Start"

Note that if your video runs longer than 60 minutes, you'll have to subsequently split your VCD-MPG file in two. This too can be easily and precisely accomplished using TMPGEnc. Under the "Files" dropdown menu, click on "MPEG Tools" and select the "Merge & Cut" tab. Once again, make sure to change the mode to "MPEG1-Video CD". Load your file and enter a new (.MPG) name in the "Output file" box. Then doubleclick on the ORIGINAL file's name in the window, which will bring you to the cutting area. Select your desired start and end points for the first half, click on "Okay" which will bring you back to the first window and generate (in a sequence of three automated steps) the first new file. To create the second new file, repeat the steps starting with "Then doubleclick on the ORIGINAL..." (be extra patient with the second half, as the program has to do more seeking to establish the beginning of the new file).

Use a burning program, such as NERO to burn your CD-R or R/W CD as a VCD (DON'T ask NERO to format the file as a VCD, since you've already accomplished this!)

[JBgirl]

Thanks a ton!

[setarip]

My pleasure ;>}

[MatrixKid]

Hmm....

I followed those guide lines...

but when i got to the "video" tab..everything was disabled....so i couldnt change a thing...

Could you tell me why that is?

thanks

[setarip]

To MatrixKid

Press the "Settings" radio button and run "Unlock.mcf"

[MatrixKid]

Alright..

i ran unlock.mcf....and it asks me which program to open it with...

.......how do i open this file? and in whcih program?

[MatrixKid]

hehe.....never mind about me....was using a very outdate version...lol

thanks setarip...

[setarip]

I'm sorry, I shouldn't trust my memory. Press the "Load" radio button and then just doubleclick on "Unlock.mcf"...

[MatrixKid]

wow....this method takes longer than i thought (10 hrs)

but luckily i have school....or i would die! waiting