Tmpgenc and a SVCD question

31st Jan 2002 02:22 #1

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I have TMPGenc and used it for about a week and now I cant use anything because it says my trail period has ended I downloaded an older version just in case it was because you have to buy the latest one out, but I got the same message. Is there a place I d/l it from for free (isnt it freeware n e way)? - I also made a copy of a R1 fast and furious DVD into SVCD there are 3 files of 700MB each is this normally this big and will i need to use about 5 700MB cds to fit it on?

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31st Jan 2002 02:58 #2

Jestorius

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SVCD is Mpeg2 and the mpeg2 encoder isn't free. It has a 30(14) days trial period.

Tmpgenc 12a hasn't any time limitation.

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31st Jan 2002 03:22 #3

sue denim

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Hi!
WOW ..... one question at a time guy!!

TMPGenc didn't used to have any time limitation on the MPEG2 encoding function (hence Jestorious' tip about v.12a)
However, the technology behind the MPEG2 compression format is patented and therefore needs a licence if software developers want to use it. Therefore, there were a few strong words aimed in the direction of the group that makes TMPGenc a few months ago.
So now, MPEG2 encoding is limited to a quick trial so as to keep the licence holders happy!

The good news is that it's not very well protected and is very easy to get around (done on purpose I think!).
All you have to do is put your system clock back, say, a year. Then you will have 30 days left for ages!!

You can now buy TMPGenc PLUS. You should consider doing this if you're going to be using it a lot. You'll get support, upgrades etc for a very small amount of dosh!
Soon to come is TMPGenc SERVER which will probably cost more but has some great functions (like 20pass VBR encoding !!!!)

As for your multiple disk thang ....... it all depends on what bitrates you used to encode the SVCD. The higher the bitrate, the better quality of picture BUT the bigger the final MPEG file !!
General opinion is that you can encode an MPEG2 file for SVCD with a pretty good picture and sound, and get around 60 minutes per 80min(700mb) CDR.
(BTW - you can now buy 99min CDRs. Not all burner's can use them fully so check for compatibility!)

Hope this helps .....

Sue xxx