Help a girl out...please!

[corwin1]

I'm fairly new to this guys so I'll try to cover everything (hee hee). First let me say that I have a pretty good computer...3.2GHz, 512DDR Ram Hyperthreading, 128Mb nVidia card etc so there are no computing problems (WinXP SP2). I also have at least 16GB of free space on my PC

I have tried converting various downloaded movies(700Mb to 1400Mb in size) from AVI (divx or xvid) to DVD using DIKO, DVD Santa, the Film machine and svcs2dvd among others. I don't want to use several programs to convert files, just one so please don't ask me to run 3 programs to convert a file!

So far my results are poor. It seems DIKO and SVCD2DVD encode the file okay, but both programs seem to cut the film off near the end. Why?

DVD Santa appears to encode the whole file, but the second half (it was two avi files joined) has no audio, yet when I play the AVI file in WMP10 it works fine...audio and all.

The Film Machine just errors the file out for some reason and won't complete the encoding.

The AVI is from a good source (the DiAMOND group or the DoNE group) so I don't know why I am having all these problems.

I used to use DIKO v.076 quite a bit until it started cutting off the end of the movies, so I started trying other AVI to DVD programs.

The newer DIKO Free version 2 doesn't work at all and in fact crashes my computer everytime it is run. All the other freeware/trialware programs I have tried are the latest versions.

Can anyone help? At the very least tell me why DIKO and SVCD2DVD are cutting the file off?

[greymalkin]

the DiAMOND group or the DoNE group

and what types of groups are these???

[gadgetguy]

First - welcome to the forums
Second - If you change your subject heading to something that better describes the problem you're having, you are more likely to attract the more experienced people on the board. (Not to mention "Help a girl out- Please" violates the forum rules).
Third - While your computer appears powerful, 16 gig is not alot of space when working with video. If possible, I would suggest adding another large hard-drive.

Having said all that, I don't use any of the programs you've listed and really can't help you much, unless you are willing to give up on the all-in-ones.

[jtoolman2000]

Just drop then into VSO DivxToDVD ( Free ) and it will make a DVD, no menu for you. Also next please refrain from ever mentioning "downloaded movies" even if from a legal source, it still will sound as if it is Warez.

[jdizzy40]

The term "Downloaded Movie" makes me not want to answer. Secondly as already mentioned, using one hard drive (your primary drive and only drive) is not a good idea at all. Lastly there are no all in one solutions to working with video. Sometimes it takes 2 or more programs to get the end result. Reword yor post and provide more data concernin your videos source etc by running them through GSpot.

[Treebeard]

the DiAMOND group or the DoNE group

and what types of groups are these???

These sure sound like legit copies, lol.

[corwin1]

Sorry for my posting mistakes... here is some info on the movie from G-Spot:

Size:1396 mb
Open DML AVI
1 vid frame (42 ms) Split: Yes
file length correct
4CC: xVid 2 compatible Codecs installed:Xvid Mpeg4 codec and Xvid mpeg4 video decoder
Runtime:1:59:03
x:y - 652x272
bitrate:1185kb/s
FPS:23.97
Qf: 0.277 bits/pixel

audio: ac3 (0x2000) Dolby Laboratories, Inc, 4 compatible codecs installed
bitrate:448 kb/s (5 ch) CBR
fs: 48000 Hz

[trigger39]

Use winavi...version 6.3 works the best for me i find and then either use the same program to burn or Nero.

[promark]

I have used DIKO quite a bit and successfully, if you posted the log file from DIKO i maybe be able to spot something

[dutchdummy]

"Shut up Wesley!"
-- Captain Jean-Luc Picard

I'm sorry this is off topic, but I have to say that gadgetguy's signature is pretty damn funny!

[corwin1]

I have used DIKO quite a bit and successfully, if you posted the log file from DIKO i maybe be able to spot something

Sorry, no log files unfortunately. I gave up on DIKO when it started misbehaving! And the new version 2 (I was using 0.76) free trial was crashing my PC everytime.

I know I could keep trying to use other programs as some have already suggested, but as I said, I have already tried 3 or 4 with little or no success.

I'm confused as to why sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. specifically why SVCD2DVD and DIKO v.076 would convert the files just fine, but simply cut off the last part of the movie. Again Ive played the file through WMP10 with no problems as an AVI file, so I know the files contains the end of the movie(with credits etc.)

[tonydead]

When dealing with avi files I use Nero. If Nero fails, DVDSanta always works for me.

You have a decent CPU so go and get a larger hard drive and another stick of RAM. It will be worth it if you plan on working with a lot of video.

[lacywest]

I figured you would get your hand slapped for using the term "downloaded movies" ...

Anyways ... the programs I use are

VSO DivxToDVD ... no menu but will convert to a DVD format ... works well with avi videos with variable audio bitrates.

and Nero Vision Express 3... you create the menu and converts to a DVD format ... works well with avi videos with variable audio bitrates.

Nero Vision Express ... if you are using Nero to burn your DVDs ... you probably have it.

Nero updated their software and there is a Nero Vision Express 4 ... out but version 3 works just fine.

As for a larger or an extra harddrive ... you can use an USB harddrives. At work ... during my slack time ... I have my Dell 5150 Laptop out and a Panasonic DVD Burner and four harddrives [mounted in USB external enclosures] ... the size of my HDs are 250 gb ... 250 gb ... 200 gb and a 80 gb ... all this stuff is sitting out on a desk in the staff lounge.

The USB external enclosures I use ... are at CompUSA ... $40 bucks and support up to 400 gb HDs ... on sale quite often for $30 bucks. I use BYTEEC external enclosures for my Panasonic and my Pioneer DVD burners.

My job ?? .... I am a Resident Client Supervisor ... ??? huh ??? ... I am a counselor/security monitor for a bunch of drug addicts on State Parole and they are staying at our facility to find work and learn to live without using drugs.

http://www.fresnobee.com/local/sv/story/11432639p-12175984c.html

http://www.fresnobee.com/local/story/11563100p-12297267c.html

I really cant say anymore ... Send me a PM message if you have any more questions.

[Cobra]

corwin1,

You'd do a lot better with a good thread title. Many people just pass over threads entitled "help" or "question", so you won't stand as much chance as you normally would of getting an answer. Also, it helps users who have a similar problem to search for and find their solution. To edit your title, go to your first post in this thread (making sure you are logged in) and press "Edit" - it's a button above the text. You can then change the title.

As far as those "downloaded movies" go, I hope they aren't copyrighted.

Regards,

Cobra
Forum Moderator

[guns1inger]

Get your hands dirty and leave these one-click wonders and super shell programs behind. If you wan't to get the best quality (aside from skipping downloaded material altogether, as it is always over-compressed), learn virtualdub, avisynth and an encoder of your choice.

Avisynth and/or virtualdub will allow you to apply filters that will smooth out artifacts, sharpen images etc. You can then frameserve these to a decent encoder where you can set the correct bitrate and you won't bet compounding the artifacts. Yes, it is more complex, takes longer to set up and longer to encode, but I would put my output up against anything DVD Santa or it's ilk can produce, confident that mine will be substantially better.

If, however, you need a quick and dirty solution, VSO's DivxtoDVD would be my choice.

[tonydead]

My job ?? .... I am a Resident Client Supervisor ... ??? huh ??? ... I am a counselor/security monitor for a bunch of drug addicts on State Parole and they are staying at our facility to find work and learn to live without using drugs.

http://www.fresnobee.com/local/sv/story/11432639p-12175984c.html

http://www.fresnobee.com/local/story/11563100p-12297267c.html

I really cant say anymore ... Send me a PM message if you have any more questions.

Huh? I didn't know that videohelp was a dating service. What does this have to do with video copy edit....uh, anything to do with video??

I realy can't say anymore but, seriously I like getting high, without the use of chemicals.

LOL

[lacywest]

I realy can't say anymore but, seriously I like getting high, without the use of chemicals.

LOL

That's good ... then you wont have to worry about the Mickey Mouse games that we put the people through ... when they end up at our facilities. Of course everybody has a choice ... they can always go back to Prison and play soldier on the yards ... protecting their homeys.

Oh ... and I just got married Oct 15th ... and she is a librarian on Delta yard ... at Corcoran State Prison #2 ... I'm not looking for a date ... ... I'm happily married