VideoCD chop with original quality

[kenno]

I have a VideoCD file on my computer.
I want to chop it up so that I only have a specific part of the movie as a new file.

How do I save a specific portion of the movie as a file with the original VideoCD quality?
I tired using VirtualDub 1.4, but because the input is a VideoCD file, I cannot use direct stream copy method (error message).

[cheftaz]

If it is already vcd format just use tmpgenc. either merge/cut or source range

[setarip]

If you use either of cheftaz' suggested methods with TMPGEnc, make certain to set the mode to "MPEG1-VideoCD"...

[cheftaz]

thanx Setarip - forgot to mention that

[setarip]

My pleasure ;>}

[kenno]

Thanx.

Should I use MPEG1-VideoCD or MPEG1-VideoCD (non standard) for the cut tool?

Also, when I play back the cut file using WinMediaPlayer, the picture looks brighter and not as good as when I play the file using VirtualDub.

Anyone know how to fix this?

[setarip]

If you use either of cheftaz' suggested methods with TMPGEnc, make certain to set the mode to "MPEG1-VideoCD"...

The only thing that counts is how it looks on your television, when you play it on your standalone DVD player...