TMPGE problem

[Hanknyc63]

I ripped a dvd using smartripper used dvd2avi and when I tried to bring up the .d2v file dvd2avi created Tempe wont reconize it.
When I click on the video browse it doesnt file doesn;t come up.
I swicthed to all files and then it sees it but it wont load it. It says it doesnt support .d2v Can anyone help? Im new to this and would love some help. Should I be using a different method?
Any help would be appreciated.


Hank

[Batman]

I donot believe TMPGEnc accepts d2v files. Read tutorials on how to rip, or search this forum, you should ultimately create a divx avi or mpeg file.

[Hanknyc63]

Thanks!! I got a tutorial that instructed me to try it that way. should i not be using dvd2avi? Are there other options in dvd2avi?
thanks for your help..



Hank

[Batman]

There are many different methods for ripping, the best method is what works for you ----if you have the time you may want to experiment.

Nandub+SBC control seems popular, check numerous posts on ripping and doom9.org as well divx-digest.com For divx movies I'd recommend the divx 3.11 alpha codec and 2 pass.

[Hanknyc63]

Thanks Batman
Your doing a great job fighting the crime known as ignorance!



I feel enlightened and especially grateful
thank you Hank

[Batman]

You're welcome

[Hanknyc63]

fyi for batman

dvd2avi will work with tmpg .
Heres how
In Order for TMPGEnc to recognise D2V files, you MUST have the VFAPI and the DVD2AVI.VFP file located where the TMPGEnc.EXE file is! it will NOT work any other way! It is also sometimes helps to use the Forced Film option in DVD2AVI, but only if you are still unable to open the D2V files with TMPGEnc. (suggsted by msfox)
It works now I just have to figure out my vsd problem. Maybe you can help. I cant get it to import the chapter files from chapter x. I right click in the apropriate box but nothings happens. If your not familiar i'll post to hopefully get some help.
Thanks for all of your other help and I hope that tmpg info is useful. Hank

[Batman]

Thanks for passing on the info, Hank