converting mpg to small size avi

[mk15]

i have a 500 mb mpg file which i want to share over the net. How can I reduce the filesize to around 200-250 mb without too muh quality loss in avi format.

[bunyip]

You can use either DVD2AVI or VirtualDub to convert an MPEG to AVI.

I would suggest you use DIVX codec for the conversion - you can experiment with the DIVX settings to get the size/quality that you want.

[KingJohn]

i have a 500 mb mpg file which i want to share over the net. How can I reduce the filesize to around 200-250 mb without too muh quality loss in avi format.

Vdub
Video > full processing mode
Video > compression > codec > DivX low motion > 500 bitrate

Audio > full processing mode
Audio > compression > codec > MP3/DivX > 128 ? bitrate

SAVE AVI

Try other lower values

[jenkins]

I am attempting to do the same thing, but when I try to use VirtualDub, nothing happens.

I hit F7 to save avi, and it look like it is trying. The status window's time elapsed field is counting, but noting else changes. It is just sitting there.

Any ideas?

rod.

[KingJohn]

I am attempting to do the same thing, but when I try to use VirtualDub, nothing happens.

I hit F7 to save avi, and it look like it is trying. The status window's time elapsed field is counting, but noting else changes. It is just sitting there.

Any ideas?

rod.

On all codecs ? or just some ?
Is the origial AVI tested for junk frames ?