Problem taking AVI and burning to VCD

[NBAJ2K]

I currently have an AVI file that I wanted to put on multiple cds in VideoCD format so that I could watch it on my TV. The problem is that it is too big, the file is nearly 800mb. I know to be able to do this it has to be cut. I used VirtuaDub to Cut the file into 2 and save it as 2 separate AVIs. When playing back those files, the sound is way off compared to the video so i hear voices when it doesn't show anyone talking!

Does anyone know a good decent way of taking an AVI file thats nearly 800 mb, be able to convert it to VCD format and put it on multiple CDs, without having the sound get messed up? Is it complicated? What programs would I use. I tried to do the whole thing of decompressing the sound and adding it back in but it wouldn't work. I really need some help with this.

Can anyone help?

~J:

[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) - set "Motion Search Precision" to "Normal 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)" and "Bitrate" to "1,150"
9) Under the "Audio" tab, set to "MPEG-1 Layer II", 44,100 224Kbps
10) Press "Start"

(Or, instead of the steps 1)-10) above, you could attempt to use TMPGEnc's VCD "wizard"/template)

Note that if your video runs longer than 70-80 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!)

Let us know of your success ;>}

[tomlim]

like u setarip!!!!!
u r superb.......it was successful!!!

[setarip]

"like u setarip!!!!!
u r superb.......it was successful!!!"

My pleasure ;>}

I hope it worked for NBAJ2K, who's thread this is...

[tomlim]

hi setarip......
i'm sorry to write u again........

I don't understand why when i play the burnt VCD using window media player, i could read and see the subtitles very clearly....however when i played it using my dvd player.....i could hardly read the subtitles as they are too low........everything is perfect (the sounds and picture etc...)

I only can read the subtitles after I clicked the 16:9 button using my TV remote control........... however, i prefer full screen....hahaha ....i know i'm a very troublesome, sorry

i followed what u wrote down exactly:
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) - set "Motion Search Precision" to "Normal 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)" and "Bitrate" to "1,150"
9) Under the "Audio" tab, set to "MPEG-1 Layer II", 44,100 224Kbps
10) Press "Start"

Does it mean that i need to change something on the 'aspect ratio' in TMPGenc?

i hope u can help me, please

thks a lot!!!

PS: i have read the post by johnbmx4christ but I don't understand


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