DV to Divx (ac3 or mp3 sound) in Win XP:How? Virtualdub?

[Man_or_Monkey]

Hi!

How do i convert DV to Divx in Windows XP?
I have tried Virtualdub - No problems with the video encoding, but i cant install lame mp3 or any other ac3 or mp3 codec in Windows Xp.
Suggestions?

If I cant use Virtualdub -What is the best method to do the sound compression part then? Can I do it in Premiere?


I want a small file with good quality. To Play on computers.

Please help me if You can!

Thank You

[DJRumpy]

Why can't you install any codecs? They all work with XP. Use VirtualDub to create the video stream. Encode your audio, and use NANDUB to multiplex them together.

[Man_or_Monkey]

Thanks it works now.

I foun out there are a dos version and a 'codec' version of lame mp3.
i tried to run the dos version. I also had to uninstall some other mp3 codec. But then i could install Lame mp3 in Win Xp and use it in virtual dub.

[DJRumpy]

Lame is what I use as well. I've got the professional version somewhere on my archive, but I never bother encoding in MP3 anymore. Create your DivX with VirtualDub. I'd suggest you use 2-Pass. The output will look much better. The bitrate kinda depends on your resolution, but as a rule of thumb, anything above 700kb/s will look good. Create your audio with BeSweet, or TooLame, and then use NANDub to select both your Audio, and Video sources, then select FILE | SAVE AVI. Takes a few minutes, and your done.