2 VCDs into 1

[nbalive2005]

hi, I have 2 VCDs (Original) that I want to backup to a 700 MB cd-r as VCD format. (I don't want divx)

the first vcd is about 500 mb and the second about 400 mb.

that means I need to compress the files somehow, anyone knows how to work this out?

thanks alot!!!

[ZippyP.]

You need to re-encode your files at a lower bitrate using something like TMPGEnc. FYI, an 80 min CD will hold 800 MB as a VCD. I believe that a 99 min CD will hold 900 MB, you might want to try that instead.

[d_unbeliever]

maybe your next question is "what are the accepted lower bitrates?", its my questions too so i would ask it for you if you don't mind

[ZippyP.]

maybe your next question is "what are the accepted lower bitrates?"

Anything below 1150 kbps (the vcd max) is acceptable. Assuming the originals are standard 1150 kbps CD's (here comes the math)...

900 MB / 800 MB = 1.125

1150 / 1.125 = 1022

So about 1000 kbps should fit the originals on a CD. I've found down to 900 kbps to be acceptable, but YMMV.

[MOVIEGEEK]

Use IsoBuster to convert DAT to MPEG and TMPGEnc to merge and encode.
ISOBuster Guide

[nbalive2005]

for TMPGEnc, what should I do to lower the size of the file?

reduce the fps? or reduce the quality of the sound? or the bitrate?

thanks!!!

[d_unbeliever]

will lowering the bitrates. lower also the quality of the movies in the VCD considerably? will it be noticeable?

[jyn999]

for TMPGEnc, what should I do to lower the size of the file?

reduce the fps? or reduce the quality of the sound? or the bitrate?

thanks!!!

Lowering the video encoding bitrate will have the most effect while lowering the audio bitrate will have minimal effect. Changing the FPS is dicey and may produce an unwatchable VCD.

[jyn999]

will lowering the bitrates. lower also the quality of the movies in the VCD considerably? will it be noticeable?

Lowering the bitrate gives you fewer bits to store the video information. You'll see more "blockiness" and movement will seem "jerky" and not smooth.

[yoda313]

Hello,

Won't going lower than 1150 produce a noncompliant (ie xvcd) vcd??? Just be warned that all dvd players may not play them properly. If you do this you may want to use a cdrw to make sure you don't waste a disc (unless you use a 90 or 99 minute disc - I don't think those come in the rewritable format).

You could look HERE and enter your model number to see if it handles nonstandard vcds. PC's should play anything as long as you have the right codec installed. Good luck

Kevin

[ZippyP.]

Won't going lower than 1150 produce a noncompliant (ie xvcd) vcd???

Not from what I understand, 1150 is only the max.