Divx to DVD format ??

[tatayet]

OK ... simple question for you, guys !!!

I have a few Dvix I want to convert in DVD format.
What is the best simple tool to do that ?

P.S. : The only thing I would need to the ability to add chapters; but no need for menus, etc etc ...

Thanks !!

[setarip]

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

1) Use "TMPGEnc" (or "TMPGEncPlus") to convert the .AVI (DivX-compressed or otherwise) to compliant MPEG2-for-DVD format - Use "TMPGEnc's" DVD wizard/template to accomplish this

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 understand I have to use TMPGEnc to convert first my Divx to MPEG2 format ... but is TMPGEnc directly able to work with Divx as input file ?

Other simple question : Some of my movies are Divx and some oth MPEG (I think). I understand MPEG can directly be burned with NERO, for example, without concerting them.
... but How can I bu sure my Video is Divx or MPEG ?

Many Thanks !

[ormonde]

" is TMPGEnc directly able to work with Divx as input file ?"

Yes

[devabob]

Old "circuit city" divx movies

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

1) Use "TMPGEnc" (or "TMPGEncPlus") to convert the .AVI (DivX-compressed or otherwise) to compliant MPEG2-for-DVD format - Use "TMPGEnc's" DVD wizard/template to accomplish this

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 ;>}

[devabob]

I have about 100 old circuit city type divx movies. Can I use DVD Shrink to get them ready for burning? Any tips?

[setarip]

"I have about 100 old circuit city type divx movies."

1) That is an entirely different "divx" than is referred to in these forums.

2) Those Circuit City "divx" DVDs can best be used as doorstops...

[devabob]

Thanks Setarip. So there is no way that you could think of or recommend so that I might be able to watch these movies?

[setarip]

"So there is no way that you could think of or recommend so that I might be able to watch these movies?"

If they haven't EXPIRED (based on the number of times they were viewed - which is what those "special" Circuit City DVDs were all about [limited use]) and you can find an ANCIENT RCA divx DVD player (NOT to be confused with current DivX DVD players, that play an ENTIRELY DIFFERENT file format called "DivX"), you should be able to play them...

[devabob]

Thanks setarip. Anyone want to buy about 100 brand new, still in the wrapper, movies? Real cheap!

[setarip]

"Thanks setarip."

My pleasure ;>}