DivX to VCD/SVCD

[JAG609]

How can I convert a DivX movie to a VCD or SVCD. Dont have original rip or anything. All I have is the DivX file. Thanx in advance.

-JAG609

[Batman]

Do a simple search on this forum, it will yield numerous results on the conversion procedure, pay a visit to divx-digest.com guides and vcdhelp.com

The software that will be required, is TMPGEnc.

[setarip]

This is what I do 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"


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!)

[JAG609]

when i do that, all i get is a black screen with no audio. possible problems?

[setarip]

A) What is the running time of the .AVI?

B) How long did it take TMPGEnc to create your "black screen with no audio" file?

C) Did TMPGEnc generate any error messages?

D) Do the following to provide more information regarding the original .AVI file:

1) Load the file into VirtualDub

2) From the "File" dropdown menu, select "File Information"

3) Post (here) EVERYTHING you see (both video and audio information), or post a screen capture .jpg of the information box

If you are unable to do the above then, from within Explorer, rightclick on the file and click on "Properties". Select the "Details" tab. Although it won't provide as much information, post (here) EVERYTHING you see (both video and audio information), or post a screen capture .jpg of the information box.

[Helampaga]

One ( Maybe stupid )question to Setarip: Do i have to load the avi in Vidoeo AND audio or only in video in TMPGenc, to use your little guide ???

[setarip]

To Helampaga

As long as both the videostream and audiostream are in formats acceptable to TMPGEnc, it will automatically use both streams.

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[Helampaga]

Re: To Helampaga

[QUOTE]Originally posted by setarip
[B]As long as both the videostream and audiostream are in formats acceptable to TMPGEnc, it will automatically use both streams.

I'm a little slow , but do i have to select the same avi in Video and audio source or it is enought to select only in video

[setarip]

If you drag and drop the .AVI file (which includes both video and audio streams acceptable to TMPGEnc) onto TMPGEnc's main screen, it will enter the .AVI filename in both "Video source" and "Audio source" boxes. You can also, if you prefer, enter the .AVI filename separately in each box...

[Helampaga]

Thanks SetaRip

Now i got it , thanks a lot i will try it now, because it seens a lot easier, than first do the audio with VirtualDub and after use TMPGenc.

I will try with an avi with ac3, it hope for a good result.

Thanks, it is nice that there are persons like you, that want to help newbies and other with problems.

[setarip]

To Helampaga

"I will try with an avi with ac3, it hope for a good result."


As I said earlier: "As long as both the videostream and audiostream are in formats acceptable to TMPGEnc, it will automatically use both streams."

I don't believe TMPGEnc will be able to properly extract an AC3 audiostream from an AVI file...

[Helampaga]

Re: To Helampaga

I don't believe TMPGEnc will be able to properly extract an AC3

Correct, it don't accept it.

It didn't work with another file, the picture was good, but there was no sound ???

Don't need to do more, i do it the way i know with VirtualDub, it works fine .