Flask Mpeg--need Help

[j.daleo]

The only conversion that works sucessfully for me is AVI.

But i'm not happy with the quality.

When I try all other formats (bbmpeg, svcd, mpeg1 etc.) the sound can never be heard.

Is there some plugin that would sort this out or am I doing something wrong.

If anyone has any sucessful methods of converting DVD to SVCD/VCD using FLASK MPEG 0594. please share them with me.

Or if you could recommend any other good conversion tools. (free)

Thanks

[bunkey77]

try using dvdx 2.2 the formats are vcd,svcd and avi (divx).
if u really like flask try using the hack version called xmpeg.
i dont use flask it has way to many bugs and problems.
mpeg mediator is good for vcds,svcds

[j.daleo]

Thanks bunkey77

I'll look into them.

I still would like to know how to work Flask.

I heard a lot of good things about it.

[chickeneater]

if there is any certain way that YOU want to use flask, then ignore this post.
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the BEST program that will do this operation with ease is DVD2SVCD. it automates most of the process, but still lets you have the flexibility of doing it on your own.

I highly suggest DVD2SVCD rather than Flask.

[setarip]

From Ripping through VCD (by me)

1) Rip DVD with DVDDecrypter

2) Convert to .AVI using Flask or MPEGMediator
A) Using DivX v.3.11 codec (Fast Motion 910kbps, keyframe every 10 seconds) or other DivX codec, or Xvid codec, or 3IVX codec
B) Using PCM (uncompressed) audio at 48,000Hz (Maintains synchronization of audio and video)

3) Load .AVI into VirtualDub
A) Set "Video" to "Direct Stream Copying"
B) Set "Audio" to "Full Processing Mode"
C) Under "Audio", click on "Conversion", select "44,100Hz" (or 48,000Hz, if this doesn't present a playback problem for you)
D) Under "Audio", click on "Compression" select "MP3", "44,100Hz" (or 48,000Hz), "96Kbps" (or higher)
E) Save revised .AVI with new filename

Then, 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) - for highest quality set "Motion Search Precision" to "Highest 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)"
9) Under the "Audio" tab, set to 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 60 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!)

[j.daleo]

Thanks all
i'll give your ideas a try

let you know how I get on

PS. could someone please explain what AVI is. Is it vcd, divx, mpeg1, etc.

I am new to this and would like to know the difference between the different formats.

[bunkey77]

I will try to explain the difference between AVI, divx, vcd, MPEG. Remember the key word is try.
AVI is a movie format that is very flexible to compress/decompress which uses codecs. Codecs tells the AVI how to be compress. Divx is a codec that uses MPEG4 ideals.

Big movie companies set the rules for MPEG. They don't want to have another beta Vs VHS war and lose lots of money. So they meet once a year to make to go over some ideals and to set some standard in the mpegs. Then they name the mpegs with numbers. like mpeg,mpeg2,mpeg4 and so on. MPEG is a vcd format which is used in Asia as a cheap movie format over VHS. In the USA the vcd is used for backing up your dvds. mpeg2 is used for dvds.
i hope this gives some light on your question

[j.daleo]

CONFUSED

Thanks for your help but i'm still confused.

What format does VCD use? (mpeg1/2/4, AVI)

What format is DIVX?, is it AVI or mpeg1/2/4

I finally did a successful conversion, (DVD-SVCD) with DVD2SVCD

Still unsure which format is which and what one to use

I could do with guide to explain all the different formats in detail.

If anyone has any links or info I would be very greatful.

Thanks to all who helped so far

PS. I would still like to know how to use FLASK MPEG 0594.

[Enchanter]

What format does VCD use? (mpeg1/2/4, AVI)

VCD uses MPEG-1. SVCD uses a variant of MPEG-2 compression.

What format is DIVX?, is it AVI or mpeg1/2/4

MPEG-4.

It can be used in a few known container format, AVI and OGM being the few examples.

[j.daleo]

Thanks guys and gals .

I think I know enough for now.

If I get lost again you guys will be the first to know.

Thanks again