AVI to DVD fourCC xvid question

[rockonvidtrade]

Got sent an AVI file from a mate , using avi2dvd to change the file to dvd. Coming up with a error message
"couldn't locate a decompressor for fourcc xvid" WHAT DOES THIS MEAN ??

[guns1inger]

It means you don't have the Xvid codec installed, or another codec that can display Xvid files. Simplest is to install the Xvid codec and try again.

[rockonvidtrade]

I downloaded xvid codec 1.2.1 and tried again but still the same error message , any ideas ?

[rockonvidtrade]

OK here we go , i have downloaded sucessfully the xvid codec, it has now convertered the .avi file to a .m2v file but nero will still not burn this file as it has no vob files etc , ANY IDEAS ?

[guns1inger]

.m2v file is a video stream. It has no audio.

Try again with AVStoDVD. Set it to output either an ISO file, or better, a Video_TS folder. When it is finished, test play the DVD structure with Media Player Classic by opening the IFO file in the folder. When happy, burn with Imgburn.

[rockonvidtrade]

OK thanks again !! Now.... i have downloaded AVStoDVD , set the output to ISO , but it still seems to be making a .m2v file !! Is this correct ???

[guns1inger]

It will create them as part of the process, but at the end of the day you should have an ISO file ready to burn.

Personally, I output to a video_ts folder so I can test play it first, then burn if it is good. There is no speed advantage to burning from an ISO.

[rockonvidtrade]

THANK YOU !! All is working great , you were are great help !!