DVDx pops/clicks

[cyrilsmith]

I used smart ripper to rip dvd into four new equal VOBs for convenience. Then I converted to SVCD.The out put mpeg was very good with no problems.When I try to convert the VOBs to VCD the out put is littered with pops and clicks and also large pixels in the video at the same time.The 321 web site recommended updating to latest DVDx which I did but the problem remains when converting to VCD.Is there a fix for DVDx or perhaps a programme that will take the VCD mpeg ( pops 'n' all) and cure the problem?

[setarip]

In light of the fact that you have a "very good" SVCD, I'd suggest you use TMPGEnc to convert the SVCD to VCD.

A) If you want to retain the SVCD quality (it will require the same number of disks as the SVCD), use the following "down and dirty" conversion method:

Use TMPGEnc as follows:
File>>MPEGTools>>Simple Multiplex
Load your SVCD file
Change mode to "MPEG1-VideoCD"
Enter a new filename in the "Output" box
Press the "Run" radio button
(Do not be concerned about any "Buffer underflow" messages you may see)
Burn (DO NOT ask burning software, such as NERO to CONVERT to VCD, rather merely BURN as a VCD)


B) If you prefer to occupy fewer disks and have a lower (but acceptable for display) resolution, use the following "legitimate" conversion method:

SVCD to VCD

Run TMPGEnc as follows:

File>>MPEGTools>>Simple DeMultiplex

Load your SVCD file. Press the "Run" radio button to automatically save your video and audio streams as separate video (.M2V) and audio files (either .MP2 or .MPA).

Close TMPGEnc (as a precautionary measure).

Start TMPGEnc.

On the main screen, press the "Settings" radio button (If it is 'greyed out", press the "Load" radio button and select "Unlock.mcf").

Select the "System" tab and select "MPEG1-VideoCD"

Select the "Advanced" tab. Set the resolution to "4:3 525 line (NTSC)" (or the PAL equivalent, if appropriate for your locale)

Set "Video Arrange method" to "Center (Custom size)" and enter the resolution of the original MPEG2

Select the "Video" tab. Set the "Size" to the same figures you entered under the "Advanced" tab.

Set the "Aspect ratio" to "4:3 525 line (NTSC)" (or the PAL equivalent, if appropriate for your locale)

Set the framerate to 23.976,24,25 (PAL), or 29.970 fps

Click on OK to get back to the main screen

Enter a new filename in the "Output" box

Click on the "Start" radio button


Since this will be the first attempt at this conversion, I STRONGLY suggest that after 3-5 minutes, you click on the "Stop" radio button and then answer "Yes" to "Abort now?". Minimize (DON'T exit) TMPGEnc. Doubleclick on the newly created short MPEG1-VCD version of your video. It should automatically start running under the Windows Media Player. If you notice a plethora of horizontal lines "jutting out" to the left and/or right (that weren't in your original video, do as follows:

Maximize TMPGEnc, click on the "Settings" radio button, and select the "Advanced" tab.

Put a checkmark in the box to the left of "Deinterlace"

Doubleclick on the word "Deinterlace".

Click on the down arrow to the right of the "Method" box and select the deinterlacing method you wish to apply (I prefer "Double (field adaptation)).

Make certain that there is a checkmark in the box to the left of "Enable filter". Click on OK (This will return you to the "Advanced" tab). Click on OK (This will return you to the main screen).

Click on the "Start" radio button and save the entire file. Likewise, if you didn't observe the horizontal lines in your 3-5 minute test, then simply click on the "Start" radio button and save the entire file.


Let us know of your success ;>}