cutting an avi in two

[m@tch]

This is my first post here so 'hello' everyone.

I have a complete newbie question,
I've downloaded a divx avi movie and i'm using Nero5 to
burn it as a VCD for playback on my TV so my Luddite g/f
can watch it.(now cutting to the chase)

I need to cut the file in half as the resulting mpeg is to big
for a CD. I havent found any facility to split the output into two files in Nero so i guess i need somthing else.

I'm interested in ways to either split the avi or the
resultant mpeg.
Thanks for your help.

[Enchanter]

You can cut the AVI file into 2 parts, each which can be separately sent into Nero for conversion:
1. Open file in Virtual/nandub
2. Set both Video and Audio tabs to Direct Stream Copy
3. Use the Mark In/Out buttons to specify the start and end of the first segment
4. Go to File -> Save as AVI and give a name to the new file
5. Repeat steps (1) - (4) for the second segment

[m@tch]

Thanks

[Enchanter]

You're welcome.

[m@tch]

Hello,
I'm still trying to split this file to no avail.
"Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'XVID' (unknown)

VirtualDub requires a Video for Windows (VFW) compatible codec to decompress video. DirectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows Media Player, are not suitable.

Thanks for your tolerance

[setarip]

Download and install the XviD codec - then follow the previously detailed procedure...