Need Help Cutting a MPG File, then burning it without errors

[Naseer]

Hey guys.. I'm having a little trouble with cutting a mpg file, then making it into a VCD. This is my problem:

-I have a MPG (DVD RIP) file, which I did not make, that is 1hr 22min long.
-The MPG file, seems to be VCD compatible, because when I use Roxio Easy CD Creator, it adds the file perfectly, without any errors (gives a green check mark). (Same goes for Nero, yet will not burn because it's over 80minutes).
-Thus I need to fix the MPG file, to fit it onto a 80min CD-R.
-I have tmpegec and cut the file perfectly into 1hr:18min. But when i try to make it into a VCD, it gives a Big red X next to System Clock Refrence (on the original it was 1200, now it says 1058), and some yellow ! marks.
-I've also tried to merge two working MPG files with tmpegec and get the same red X error.
-I tried some other programs like Honestech MPEG Editor 1.0/2.0, they work, but since it's a DEMO it only works for 5min.
-I'm unable to find any FREEWARE MPG cutting/merging program that will leave the file the way it was.. perfect.

Can someone please help me fix the errors I get, because I would really love to be able to cut/merge MPG files and burn them into a VCD. Maybe there is another Freeware program like tmpegec, yet doesn't make the close refrence errors, etc.

Also, I used Nero. And it too gave me errors after I added the file. Then when i pressed Write CD, it jammed my computer up.

Thanks for your support

[Aznboi62188]

i downloaded the demo for tmpgenc and i don't know how to edit

[oldfart13]

You might look under Mpeg-2 editing at this url:

http://pub9.ezboard.com/fpyro1394frm8

It's for the ADS Instant DVD Solution but the editing tips using Visual Studio 5 and other programs might still be relevant to your situation...

[phhoth]

use Mpewgtool. it is freeware, faster than TmpGenc and works great with VCD's. Svcd's is another story.

[phhoth]

Sorry, MPEGTOOL It will help if it is VCD

[Bondiablo]

have you tried just over burning the disc? if it's only 2 minutes over it might still fit on an 80min disc.

[Naseer]

Over burning? You mean regularily just pressing WRITE CD and it might fit onto the CD?
I tried to find MPEGTOOL but was unable to locate it anywhere.
Is Virtual 5 a Mpeg Cutting/Merging program? Is it Free or a demo?

[oldfart13]

Visual Studio is a capture, editor and conversion program. Try Ulead and see if there is a demo. Mine (VS5) came with the ADS Instant DVD (IDVD) and has a plug in for that capture device. You can try My Flix XE for editing Mpeg-2 without losing the A/V sync. My Flix is for Mpeg-1 only. URL is:

http://www.mediawaresolutions.com