TMPG SVCD conversion

[jim2386]

Hey you guys are smart so maybe you can help me. I recently formatted and cleaned off my hard drive before I go back to school, I've used Tmpgenc before to encode from VCD to SVCD and visa versa. However, when I reinstall tmpgenc now and try to open an SVCD to encode to mpeg 1, it won't open the mpeg 2 and says "File D:\filename.mpg can not open, or unsupported" I've tried many different SVCD files and none work. I have the mpeg 2 codec so I can play teh videos on a dvd player like winDVD......do I still need a seperate mpeg2 codec installed in windows or something? if so, where can i get it? PLEASE HELP!!! AHHHHHHH!

-Jim

[Batman]

You can search online for mpeg-2 codecs. Players such as Windvd and Powerdvd also incude mpeg-2 codecs.

[setarip]

Are you using a purchased version of TMPGEnc, or a trial version (for which the 30 day limitation regarding MPEG-2 processing may have expired), or, perhaps an "otherwise acquired" version?

[The Edge]

However, when I reinstall tmpgenc now and try to open an SVCD to encode to mpeg 1, it won't open the mpeg 2 and says "File D:\filename.mpg can not open, or unsupported"

Batman is correct. Go here and download VOB Filters 1.04 and try again.

Edge

[jim2386]

Hey guys,

I tried the VOB files and it didn't work. I know I need a mpeg2 codec, which I had since I can watch SVCD's flawlessly in winDVD. However....when I open a mpeg2 file in WMP the picture is smooshed in the sides, like it's visably skinnier with black bars on the side. Before I formatted my computer it didn't do this however I know of other friends computers who did....is this a sign of a bad codec?

#2. TMPGenc still doesn't like the SVCD file, it's a trial version but it says I have 30 days left and I had used the program before I formatted fine. An interesting note: I went into TMGenc and used mpeg tools:merge and cut and tried opening the svcd file in there....AND it opened....albeit it was squished as mentioned above. I will be including pictures of my screen in the next two posts. Thanks in advance! I really appreciate it if we can get this working again.....I miss it! *tear**

-Jim
This first picture is what I get when I try to open the MPEG 2 file in the main screen.

[jim2386]

This next picture is of the cut and join screen, I had to put in the red lines to show where the picture border is since you can't screen capture an mpeg2 file with the printscreen command. Normally the video would fill the whole black box. I'm sure people have seen this before....what should I do besides curl up in a corner and cry lol. Thanks guys!

[The Edge]

However....when I open a mpeg2 file in WMP the picture is smoosh

This is normal. Most media players will not read the header within the mpg file so the aspect ratio is not adhered to.
Unlike WinDVD, etc.

It's really weird that TmpgEnc will open the svcd in the tools submenu and not on the main screen.

Try this:
Goto tools and use "Simple de-multiplex" and enter your mpg as the source. hit run. You hopefully will end up with a *.mpv and a *.mpa files......video and audio split.

Now, back to main screen and use the new files as the source. See if will accept both.

Failing that, download Recode 9.0 and open the mpg.
you should see info on the mpg file and be able to confirm that it is indeed a valid mpeg-2 stream.
Good luck squire!

Edge

PS
the reason you were able to use the merge fuction is that TmpgEnc reads the file via DirectShow (eg like media player)
The reason you got a black screen on the second screen shot is that on playback the overlay from your video card cannot be captured via print screen.

[setarip]

1) Since you indicate that you have WinDVD installed on your system, download DVDGenie and use it to register WinDVD's filters with Windows (DVDGenie>>WinDVD tab>>"More" radiobutton>>select "Register filters with Windows")

2) This is the "quick and dirty" way to alter the header of an SVCD so that your standalone DVD player will "think" it's a VCD - but you'll retain the SVCD quality- 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)

[jim2386]

Where can I find DVDGenie?

[The Edge]

http://www.digital-digest.com/dvd/downloads/dvdgenie.html

Edge