Why does encoding take so darn long?

[spummerr]

Using MS Movie maker, trying to transfer a few minutes of dv to a cd. Experimenting, trying to figure out how to work everything.
When it says it's encoding, it takes forever for a few minutes of video.
I can't imagine how long it would take for a hour or two of video.
Is this normal??
Any tricks to speed it up?

[MrMungus]

Is this normal??

How long is the file? How long is "forever"?

[Moloko_Plus]

My suggestion is to stop using MS's products. You're just plain asking for trouble there. Use tmpgenc, use virtualdub, but for god's sake dont use microsoft...

It is odd that it would take "Foreeever" to encode a few minutes though. Im sure finding someone here whos familiar with MS's video converting software would be harder then finding the goose that lays golden eggs. :P
How good is your computer, what are the specs?

[spummerr]

Everytime I try to download that tmpgenc program it says file not found. I'll try virtualdub.
My computer has a 1200 Athlon chip, 512 megs ddr memory and a 74 gig hard drive.

My suggestion is to stop using MS's products. You're just plain asking for trouble there. Use tmpgenc, use virtualdub, but for god's sake dont use microsoft...

It is odd that it would take "Foreeever" to encode a few minutes though. Im sure finding someone here whos familiar with MS's video converting software would be harder then finding the goose that lays golden eggs. :P
How good is your computer, what are the specs?