How do I convert 320x240 mpeg2 to 480x480 mpeg2 ?

[linuxking]

I have some home videos I put to 320x240 mpeg2. I would like to put them on SVCDs, but they need to be in 480x480 resolution for me to do this.

If I can get a tip on how to do this conversion, I'd greatly appreciate it.

[Treebeard]

You will have to re-encode your film using an mpeg2 encoder software like TMPGEnc or CCE

[tonyp12]

Resizeing up is probably not a good idea as "what is lost is lost"

If you can recap the VHS tapes again, this time at 480x480

If not just burn the File in Nero as it is, turn "complaint cd" off.

Should work, My DVD player can play VCDs encoded in mpeg2

[linuxking]

Thanks for the replies.

I just tried a forced burn with Nero - video was jerky/skippy. I really think I need to put in proper format.

I don't have the originals anymore for these few videos I have - wish I did, then I wouldn't be posting this.

I do have TMPGEnc installed - but I couldn't figure out how to load this MPEG2 into it so I could re-encode. I started the wizard, and on step 2 of the wizard it said the format wasn't recognized (?!?). I can play these clips with the Elecard MPEG2 player I have - so I'm sure the video isn't bad.

[linuxking]

Post what I've learned - I see about 300 people have looked at this post - thread - wow.

I used DVD2AVI on my mpeg2 captures. That made a 'raw' AVI file - HUGE. So huge that my original 180K file, after conversion, made over a 3GB file. It also split the video and audio.

So, I still need to read and experiment from here. I'm using TMPGEnc to remake the video in a more standard format (I've found the MPEG2 to DivX page in the Convert section at the left of this forum very helpful). Looks great, but I have a fraction of a second lag between voice and picture. DVD2AVI made the audio file name 'something -723ms lag', so there's a clue. It's in an mpa (?!?) format, so I have to figure out what that is - and when I do, I can use my audio program (Goldwave from goldwave.com) to add or delete time as I need.

[dryduck]

You may be able to save yourself some time on the audio synchronization. In TMPGenc if you choose the source range option (In the wizard, it's on the screen right after you pick your input files), you can use the "audio gap correct" box to adjust the synchronization.

Sometimes there are enough clues to get it right in here, sometimes it's easier to do what you talk about and adjust the audio elsewhere.

[linuxking]

Thanks! I really appreciate you telling me where I can find that adjustment.