AVI Recomp questions

[jahill17]

First is there a really easy and strait forwad totorial to using this program. I think Im using it right but not sure. I kind of would like to know what version of Divx my video is in before and then after the conversion. Also is it suposed to take that long? Changing the codec or Divx version is just as bad as converting the whole file?

If anyone had some advice or quick tips for this program it would be greatly apriciated.

Also all Im trying to do is make sure that my AVIs are GARENTEED to play on my player...rather than just guess.

[mats.hogberg]

Changing the codec or Divx version is just as bad as converting the whole file?

Changing the codec or Divx version is converting the whole file.
Best way to create standalone friendly AVIs (from DVD) is to use AutoGK or avi.net

/Mats

[jahill17]

Best way to create standalone friendly AVIs (from DVD) is to use AutoGK or avi.net

/Mats

See what im doing is taking an allready existing AVI...and making sure it plays in my dvd player, cause sometimes they work and sometimes they dont.

[mats.hogberg]

Still, AutoGK can take an AVI as source. Basically does the same as Avirecomp. And yes, it takes time. Depending on your computer anywhere from 1 hour to many hours. Reading your specs, I'd expect 2-3 hours.

/Mats

[jahill17]

So your saying throwing an AVI through AutoGK is the same as running it through AVIrecomp. Makes sence cause they all use virtualdub the same way.

So both programs, AutoGK and Avi recomp, spit out the same type of house hold DVD player complient AVI, or should I say, DIVX file???

[guns1inger]

Have you tested it with a CDRW ? Don't waste time and throw away what little quality it has needlessly re-encoding.

[jahill17]

Ok...here is the real question...whats the difference between an AVI file, and a Divx file. From what i gathered they are the same?? but different codecs?? What makes one file type NOT play on a DVD player that plays Divx.

Before messing around with AVIrecomp, I thought the prosses of converting formats such as AVI to a DVD complient AVI was fast and easy, but now after using the program, its as long as converting DVD to AVI.

But like I said earlier...Puting any AVI through autoGK or AVI recomp, will make a AVI file that is complient with most players that play Divx?

Have you tested it with a CDRW ? Don't waste time and throw away what little quality it has needlessly re-encoding.

And No, im still an idiot without a DVD+RW

[mats.hogberg]

AVI is a A/V container. It can contain video and audio encoded with different codecs, of which DivX is one video codec.
To complicate things, DivX has invented their own DivX container too, which builds on AVI, but adds things like chapters, menus and stuff, to get some of the functionality we've come to expect from Video DVD.
Basically, if you encounter a DivX (the container format) file, but don't have a DivX Ultra certified player, it should play (without menus, chapters & cetera) if you just rename it to .avi

/Mats

[mats.hogberg]

Puting any AVI through autoGK or AVI recomp, will make a AVI file that is complient with most players that play Divx?

Don't know about Avirecomp, but in AutoGK, there's a setting for making the output compatible with players with specific chip sets. IIRC, there's 2 chipsets to select between in this "standalone compatibility mode" - I have a Vibratto II chipset in my player, so that's what I use. avi.net is designed to create universally standalone friendly output - regardless of chipset.

/Mats

[jahill17]

Couple more questions...

Whats the deal with there being more than one version of Divx?

Also is there a way to see if a .AVI "IS" the type of Divx to play in my player by checking a version type or something on the actual file?

Don't know about Avirecomp, but in AutoGK, there's a setting for making the output compatible with players with specific chip sets.

How do you do this in AutoGK?

[guns1inger]

mpeg4modifier can tell you about the settings used when the video was encoded. As to how they will affect your player - you will have to consult your manual. The two main factors are Qpel and GMC. Some players will not play a file if either of these have been used. Others will, but only in certain combinations. G-Spot will also tell you ig Qpel or GMC have been used.

[jahill17]

"I bought the Toshiba SD-3990 today and I'm very impressed.
It plays back Xvid files with GMC and Qpel with no problem. It even works with ADPCM audio."

Found that on the net so I dont think thats a problem, but I will check out mpegmodifier. Other than that is there any other factors to consider?

[guns1inger]

Other factors :

Unless it is specifically HD capable, resolution can be a maximum of 720 pixels wide

File sizes need to be under 2GB

GMC is not an on or off thing. Some players wont play a file with GMC, some will play a file with GMC 1. Few will play files with GMC 2 or 3.

What specific problems are you having with these files ? I have yet to find a file I couldn't play.

[jahill17]

Honestly im really just curius and want to learn....but...I have had some problems with some files playing and some not on my DVD player, and I have yet to buy a DVD+RW disc for testing. So i was really just picking your guys' brain trying to figure out a way to make sure the file is complient before burning.

Like I said some played and some dont, but just yesturday I bought better quality disc by Verbatim and things are good. But today I buned a couple videos in .AVI format and the DVD player decides when it want to read the disc...and sometimes it just reads the disc half way...(show 4 files when there is about 7, also text will be kinda messed up)

[guns1inger]

Sounds more media/burn than file problems.

Also, you can't burn multi-session. All the files have to be burned together. Subsequent sessions won't be read.

[jahill17]

OK...so other than the media I use. What can inssure a succesfull good quality burn?