Fixing Aspect Ratio and converting MPEG to DVD...

[hiimbored]

Hi, I have three MPEG files that I want to convert to MPEG2 and then author a DVD with. But I have a couple problems. First, the aspect ratio of the MPEG files is really weird. It is stretched horizontally, but I don't think it is 16:9. Anyway, I want to get them to 4:3, so how should I do that? Also, what is the best way to convert MPEG1 to MPEG2? Will TMPGenc work fine for this? Thanks!

[FulciLives]

Load your MPEG file into VirtualDubMod and then use the option called, "Snapshot source frame" to save an image from a frame to a graphic file. You can save as a PNG file then load the image here. Make sure you pick a good clear frame that isn't overly dark nor overly bright.

Also load the MPEG file into GSpot and then take a snapshot of that and load it here.

For more information on how to do this read this link: CLICK HERE

That link will explain how to make a screenshot from GSpot and how to load that into a post along with your image saved out of VirtualDubMod of the actual video.

I or anyone else will need this information in order to give you any proper advice.

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

P.S.
If you need a good freeware image editing program may I suggest PhotoPlus 6