Where do i start..please help

[dimka15]

HI...I keep downloading DIVX files on my 56k modem..its about time i started Burning DVDs myself..but i dont understand where to start...I rented Proof of Life..and my friend burned it into a bunch of Vob files which r like 6 GB...now what do i do??? how do i convert these things to DIVX files?? please help..all suggestions welcomed!

thanks a lot

[Vejita-sama]

No insult, but PLEASE read the faqs to the left If you look under 'Convert' there are a few faqs on making DivX files. Other guides can be found at http://www.doom9.org and http://www.flexion.org/vcd

[dimka15]

No offense taken...
however the reason im posting is cause all FAQ jargon is mad confusing....ive spent hours doing this stuff..and nothing is working....but thanks for the other sites...

[z68h]

" HI...I keep downloading DIVX files on my 56k modem "

holy crap... that must take days! i wouldn't have the patience for that.

i think it takes too long on my DSL

-mark

[Vejita-sama]

Well the there's a faq that lists all/most of the vocab that people use too Take a look at:

http://www.vcdhelp.com/avi2divx.htm

it'll walk you through everything. Here's the outline:

1) Rip DVD
2) Run DVD2AVI - this is produce two files a D2V video file and a wav audio file.
3) If necessary run convert the D2V -> AVI with the VPAFI codec.
4) Follow directions from above link

DO NOT delete the VOB files, the D2V file is linked to them. Links to d/load all the program can be found at this site (look at the top each faq/guide or just look under the 'Tools' link to the left).

You'll need (IIRC):
Smartripper - a DVD ripper, there are others
DVD2AVI - to convert VOB to D2V & wav
VPAFI codec - to convert D2V -> AVI
DivX codec - to play/create DivX files
Virtual Dub - to encode DivX files (lots of fuctions)

EXTRA NOTE - I'm not sure what you are trying to do, but as a complete newbie might I suggest that instead of making DivX files you try to make a SVCD (so you can watch your DVD rips on your standalone DVD player). There's a fairly simple program 'DVD2SVCD' that will automatically run several programs for you.
Go to http://www.doom9.org and look under 'the guides' and you'll find a link to DVD2SVCD. You'll also need to d/load CCE 2.5SP (there's a link for it right below DVD2SVCD), this is the demo of CCE so there'll be a watermark/logo in the bottom right of the screen, I've heard there's a crack that will remove this logo
DVD2SVCD will run:

vStrip -> DVD2AVI -> azith -> tooLame -> CCE -> pulldown -> bbMPEG -> VCDImager

do a forumn search for DVD2SVCD and read the doom9.org guide for more info. Luck


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