Resizing 640x272 (2.35:1) XVID to dvd

[HDDVD]

i have a movie i downloaded in xvid format. the resolution is 640x272 (2.35:1) as reported by Gspot. i want to convert the video to dvd. what would be the best resolution to make it without any clipping of the video (cropping)? thats for all of your help.

[steve2713]

If you're converting to 'DVD', you have 3 choices: 720x480, 352x480, and 352x240. 720x480 would be the best choice unless it's 3+ hours long, then consider a lower resolution because of the lower bitrate.

[johns0]

Next time just say "i have a movie in xvid format."Doesnt sound as warez.As to the ratio just encode as 720x480/576 anamorphic and it will be resized properly if you encode it right.

[junkmalle]

720x272 letterboxed in a 720x480 frame.

[guns1inger]

720 x 278 if you want letterbox (NTSC)
720 x 371 if you want anamorphic (again, NTSC)

[Abond]

Use FitCD.

[mikesal57]

correct to use fitcd....

after numerous attempts to convert xvid ( 560x 374) and getting stretched out dvd's, i've found the best way to do it.

programs..

avisynth
fitcd
tmpgenc

install each of above

open fitcd and load source xvid movie

i chose 704x480..closest to 560x374
save avi synth script( at bottom)

open tmpenc
choose ntsc
load the avisynth script by selecting browse and using all files

this made a excellent dvd and it was also very fast, under 2 hours...

dont ask me how i did this.... cause i dont know.lol

let me know how this works for all u guys

mike

p.s.- this should work with all avi's...i guess