XVid File: Nero InVision Exp 2 won't transcode, tmpeg won't open

[Akito]

The file is about 1 1/2 hours long..

The file plays, but I don't get any sound (it's only 4 seconds worth, so nothing is going on yet on the video)

Edit: Virtualdub (the org) worked just fine and copied audio and video. Any reason why I shouldn't just use those files?

[Akito]

Update:

By doing the process you recommended..

the video came out 16:9, but the format is 4:3.. so it's all squished and the audio is horribly out of sync, it gets worse as the video goes along.

GRR!

[setarip]

"By doing the process you recommended.."

What process are you talking about?

So far the only "process" I've provided to you is how to get TMPGEnc to accept your Xvid-compressed, VBR .MP3 video...

[Akito]

Ok, well, it accepts it now. What would you have me do now?

[setarip]

I'm sorry but you have succeeded in utterly and totally confusing me.

Have you or have you not already used TMPGEnc to convert your .AVI video to DVD-compatible MPEG-2 format?

[Akito]

I tried to. It kinda worked, but the audio is off sync later on in the movie, and the video was smooshed like I said.

I dragged both video and audio files into TMPGEnc - then hit "start". That's how I got the file. Sorry if I'm doing this wrong..

[setarip]

One set of procedures (other posters may/probably will suggest alternative methods) would be:

1) Use "TMPGEnc" to convert the MPEG to compliant MPEG2-for-DVD format - Use "TMPGEnc's" DVD wizard/template to accomplish this

2) Use "TMPGEnc DVD Author" v.1.5.11.37 (a different program than "TMPGEnc) to easily create the required additional DVD files and structure (and chapters and a menu, if you wish)


**If the combined filesize of the DVD "package" written to your hard drive is greater than 4.37Gb, use DVD Shrink (or similar) to compress


If your O/S is either Win2000 or WinXP, TMPGEnc DVD Author can also burn your DVD. Otherwise, use NERO to burn in "DVD-Video" mode
(As an alternative to "TMPGEnc DVD Author", you could use "DVDLab")

[Akito]

So you're saying just give up?

[setarip]

"So you're saying just give up?"

Huh???????

Did you read my last post? In it I've explained the remaining steps for your quest. If you're unable to understand it, perhaps another experienced poster will provide the information to you in a different manner...

[hacker_on_fire]

"Edit: Virtualdub (the org) worked just fine and copied audio and video."

so does the audio work after you saved it as uncompressed wav (pcm)? *i.e. have you got a ~900mb wav file thats play ok?

*edit

[Akito]

Yes - I get a full wav and avi file.