Divx to DVD

[tatayet]

Hi there !

Very simple question ...

Why should I use TmpgEnc in the process of converting my Divx (AVI) to DVD fromat ?

thanks !

[setarip]

"Why should I use TmpgEnc in the process of converting my Divx (AVI) to DVD fromat ?"

It's a necessary step in one set of suggested procedures. Other suggested procedures may/will require using different programs...

[tatayet]

I agree most of the procedures are suggesting TMpgEnc, and that I could use other programs ...

But what is the goal of that step ?
Create an MPEG1, or 2, or 3, that is "workable" for other programs like DVDshrinj or Nero ?

[setarip]

"But what is the goal of that step ?"

To convert the .AVI (DivX-compressed or otherwise) to compliant MPEG2-for-DVD format

[tatayet]

OK ... Is that because the Nero, or DVDshrink are only accepting MPEG-2 format, correct ?

[tatayet]

OK ...

Passed my avi movie through TmpgEnc; and asked to produce a DVD format (PAL).

I know have a m2v (video) and wav (audio) file.
So, now, do I need to merge both files to create a VIDEO_TS structure ?

Do I do that using DVDShrink ? TmpgEnc Authoring ?

What do I do with those 2 files ?

Thanks for your help ...

[setarip]

Here's the full shot:

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

1) If not already DVD-compliant, use "TMPGEnc" (or "TMPGEncPlus") to convert the MPEG to compliant MPEG2-for-DVD format - Use "TMPGEnc's" DVD wizard/template to accomplish this (This step may not be necessary, if your MPEG-2 filies are already in DVD compliant format)

2) Use "TMPGEnc DVD Author" (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")


Let us know of your success ;>}

[tatayet]

OK ... so I need to load both m2v and wav files in "TMPGEnc DVD Author", which will create my DVD structure, correct ?

[setarip]

YES...

[tatayet]

ok ... becomes clear ...

Also, With my original movie, is there a way I can rapidly check if it is directly DVD compliant or not (MPEG2) ?

[setarip]

If TMPGEnc DVD Author accepts it for input, it's DVD compliant...

[tatayet]

Thanks for quick reply !

[setarip]

As always, my pleasure ;>}