XSVCD

[jgeng03]

hey on vcdhelp.com theres a section for divx to svcd and xsvcd but it only shows how to convert to svcd. can anyone tell me how to make a xsvcd from divx. thanx

[mh2360]

I imagine the procedure would be the same, but with different settings for Tmpgenc, look for some sxvcd templates for Tmpgenc...

[fantomlord]

hey on vcdhelp.com theres a section for divx to svcd and xsvcd but it only shows how to convert to svcd. can anyone tell me how to make a xsvcd from divx. thanx

encoding to XSVCD is exactly the same as encoding to SVCD. The only difference is that you need to make sure to load the unlock template under extras so that you are free to change whatever settings you want to change to make the disc non standard (XSVCD)
I would close that wizard that pops up(if you have it set to come up), and then load first the appropriate SVCD template, and then the unlock template, and then change your settings to whatever you need, and encode. it's that easy!

[Akai Rounin]

Easy As Pie R Squared...

The only real differences between XVCD and SVCD are: 1) dimensions in pixels; 2) maximum encoding rates and 3) MPEG codec used.

XVCD can use abnormal sizes in pixels, but are generally left at PAL 352x288 or NTSC 352x240. Most recommend 480x480 for SVCD, though other options are available. If your original source is videotape or broadcast television, there is no real reason to go with SVCD as XVCD will suffice. If your original source is DVD, DV camera or digital television, then you will be most happy using SVCD, though XVCD would look pretty good.

XVCD is best for encoding video at rates less than 2500 kilobits per second. SVCD is best for encoding video at rates of 3000-5000 kilobits per second. Again, you make this decision based upon the quality of your source and the medium you will use to present it. SVCD is great if you don't mind using multiple discs or if you have a DVD burner. XVCD is better if you have no intention of ever burning to DVD or more than two CD-Rs.

XVCD is basically a modified or "non-standard" version of VCD. So, XVCD uses MPEG-1 video, just like VCDs do. SVCD uses MPEG-2 video, just like DVD. So when you look at the conversion guides, just make sure to take note of the Setting | System | Stream type tab in TMPGEnc, because that is where you decide if you will make output for VCD, non-standard VCD (ie XVCD) or SVCD.

Toyoniya Hiyaku, Noromuoy!

Akai Rounin, The Cyber Sage

[fantomlord]

Easy As Pie R Squared...

The only real differences between XVCD and SVCD are: 1) dimensions in pixels; 2) maximum encoding rates and 3) MPEG codec used.

pay more attention
if you read the original post, the question was about XSVCD, not XVCD

[Akai Rounin]

Paying Attention as Due...

As I understand the notation used on this website, there are three basic designations: VCD (Video Compact Disc), XVCD (eXtended Video Compact Disc) and SVCD (Super Video Compact Disc). However, as a means of shorthand to avoid writing all three as I just did, they are jointly referred to as X(S)VCD. That is to say "eXtended (and/or Super) Video Compact Disc". I responded to explain the differences between the formats to the original poster, as he had listed XSVCD without the parentheses. To the best of my knowledge none of the guides on this site refer to a singular format defined as XSVCD*.

HUN-YA!

Red Ronin

*Of course, I could be wrong...