mpg dvd file?

[just]

i have encoded an .avi to .mpg which i want to author in tmpgenc dvd author 3 but the file size is to big and wont let me encode?

how do i make the mpg file size smaller to fit an dual layer dvd?

DETAILS: size (14.4 mpg) encoded with procoder 3..

can i shrink the mpg to a smaller size without any errors?

[Noahtuck]

How many times are you going to ask this same question ??


https://forum.videohelp.com/topic359782.html

Which you never seemed to bother answering any of the Q's asked in order to help you better, on top of being given the answer!!

Encode it with the correct bitrate or to the correct target size the first time then it will fit!!
Use a bitrate calculator, which you can find in the tools section.

Also, TDA should accept it, you just need to set it to transcode it to fit, but you should make it the correct size the first time when encoding it.

[just]

[quoteNoahtuck
Posted: Nov 20, 2008 18:13
How many times are you going to ask this same question ??


https://forum.videohelp.com/topic359782.html

Which you never seemed to bother answering any of the Q's asked in order to help you better, on top of being given the answer!!

Encode it with the correct bitrate or to the correct target size the first time then it will fit!!
Use a bitrate calculator, which you can find in the tools section.

Also, TDA should accept it, you just need to set it to transcode it to fit, but you should make it the correct size the first time when encoding it.[/quote]


sorry but procoder 3 doesnt have an exact setting for the video outcome size!

[guns1inger]

ProCoder allows you to set a bitrate. if you use a bitrate calculator you will find out what the right bitrate is for the running time of your video. If you don't know where to enter this information in ProCoder you should consult your manual or call your reseller for support.

[just]

guns1inger
Posted: Nov 20, 2008 18:47
ProCoder allows you to set a bitrate. if you use a bitrate calculator you will find out what the right bitrate is for the running time of your video. If you don't know where to enter this information in ProCoder you should consult your manual or call your reseller for support.

yes i did actually notice that but what would be the best bitrater type to set for best outcome?

VBR (VARIABLE BITRATE)
CBR (CONSTANT BITRATE)

by the sound of those two i think i would go with CBR??

[Noahtuck]

Encode it with the correct bitrate

sorry but ProCoder 3 doesnt have an exact setting for the video outcome size!

ProCoder allows you to set a bitrate.

yes i did actually notice that

[guns1inger]

You should start by learning about encoding, about the differences between Variable BitRate and Constant BitRate encoding. As a general rule, CBR should be used if your required bitrate is around 7600 kbps or higher, and VBR should be used if the required bitrate is 7000 or lower. In between is discretionary. However none of this is fixed, and you may find you can get away with CBR at lower bitrates for some footage, or VBR at higher bitrates for some footage. Understanding what works best when comes from trying it out and learning how it works.

[just]

guns1inger
Posted: Nov 20, 2008 19:18
You should start by learning about encoding, about the differences between Variable BitRate and Constant BitRate encoding. As a general rule, CBR should be used if your required bitrate is around 7600 kbps or higher, and VBR should be used if the required bitrate is 7000 or lower. In between is discretionary. However none of this is fixed, and you may find you can get away with CBR at lower bitrates for some footage, or VBR at higher bitrates for some footage. Understanding what works best when comes from trying it out and learning how it works.

thank you so much for your help!
i will go on and try the BitRate calculator
will come back if i get any errors thanks again!