MKV conversion problem

[Shadowofthedark]

I have an mkv file and I want to convert it to avi format. I used mkvextractgui to extract the files on my mkv file. So far, I have extracted 1 avi file, 1 vfr file (?), 2 ac3 file (?), and 2 subtitle file. How do I convert the ac3 files into lame mp3 in order to merge it at virtualdub? Any steps in doing this? Thanks!

[Shadowofthedark]

Also, I forgot to ask, the 2 srt files, I can't seem to add them to the avi using virtual dub, I followed the videohelp guide, by opening the video, choosing textsub at the filter but it can't open the srt files. Help!

[blutach]

AC3 to mp3 is not difficult with BeSweet (see my sig). Use the BeLight GUI.

As for the subbies - use Subtitle Creator by Paddington.



Regards

[Shadowofthedark]

I can't seem to understand this besweet, I've loaded the besweet gui in the command line so as the ac3 and chose the lame mp3 output, but every time I execute the command, the command just says pops up the be sweet gui again. This is one confusing tool, any other tool there? Thanks!

[Shadowofthedark]

Scratch that, already got the audio into my video. My problem now is the srt file , can't seem to load it to virtual dub. Thanks for the besweet!

[Shadowofthedark]

The Subtitle creator isn't working for me. I want to merge the extracted srt file to the avi that I have, but my problem is I can't seem to load it correctly. What should I do? Thanks!

[ChristianHJW]

If this is a VFR MKV file, just forget trying to convert it into an AVI file. Its too difficult and complicated, only Pro's can do that, using AVIsynth scripts. Doom9.org could be a source to search.

What you are trying to do is comparable to trying to fit a modern 6 cylinder PORSCHE boxer engine into a VW beetle. It works somehow, but you need to invest a LOT of time, and its complete anachonism.

Don't forget, MKV was made to overcome some severe limitations of AVI ....

Christian
matroska project admin

http://www.matroska.org

[nubanks]

If this is a VFR MKV file, just forget trying to convert it into an AVI file. Its too difficult and complicated, only Pro's can do that, using AVIsynth scripts. Doom9.org could be a source to search.

What you are trying to do is comparable to trying to fit a modern 6 cylinder PORSCHE boxer engine into a VW beetle. It works somehow, but you need to invest a LOT of time, and its complete anachonism.

Remember, people who make MKVs are smarter than you, and know better than you, so don't try to second-guess them and decide for yourself that an AVI is more practical.

I Don't forget, MKV was made to overcome some severe limitations of AVI ....

Christian
matroska project admin
http://www.matroska.org

Yes, like working on all sorts of different devices.

[LT. Columbo]

Remember, people who make MKVs are smarter than you, and know better than you, so don't try to second-guess them and decide for yourself that an AVI is more practical.

please don't be rude to other members.

[blutach]

It is totally bizarre nubanks that:

1. You would reply to Christian - who is so involved in the Matroska project - that way; and

2. You'd bother to revive a thread that is 1 year old just to be rude.

Regards

[LT. Columbo]

not to mention his first comment doesn't make much sense (unless he meant "isn't")

[blutach]

And that he'd wait 3 months after joining just to do this.

Regards

[anonymez]

one of those folks who refuse to let AVI & VFW R.I.P

people who make MKVs are smarter than you, and know better than you

christian's a matroska dev