Converting mpeg2 files to single VIDEO_TS

[xavier86]

I have three mpeg2 files (all with the .mpeg extension) that I'd wish to burn to a single DVD. All three files are 1GB in size, so it will fit on a DVD-R.

How can I make ffmpegX convert rather than encode the three files into a single VIDEO_TS folder? Can they be merged so that each file is a chapter or something like that?

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[major]

If they are already DVD-compliant, you can use Sizzle to author them to a single VIDEO_TS folder.

[xavier86]

If they are already DVD-compliant, you can use Sizzle to author them to a single VIDEO_TS folder.

Stream: chapter1.mpeg
Type: MPEG program stream

Duration: 0:59:13
Data Size: 1.17 GB
Bit Rate: 2.84 Mbps

Video Tracks:
224 MPEG-2, 352 × 480, 4:3, 29.97 fps, 9.59 Mbps, upper field first

Audio Tracks:
192 MP2 stereo, 48 kHz, 256 kbps

Stream Files:
chapter1.mpeg (1.17 GB)

Is that DVD compliant?

[major]

Yes.

[xavier86]

I thought video size is supposed to be 720x480 ntsc?

[Case]

720x480, 704x480, 352×480, 352x240 are valid DVD resolutions.

[xavier86]

When I author it in Sizzle, Apple DVD player plays it back on one half of the screen stretched, so it looks weird. Alright well this isn't a Sizzle forum I think I'll head over there, thanks guys.

[Case]

Sizzle has fields to set Aspect Ratio (4:3), Video Format (352x480) and Video System (NTSC). You're sure you've set the format right? 'Cause on my test Apple DVD Player played back as intended.