10 movies in 1 DVD..how..

[RichieF]

I want to create 10 movies (.mpg/.avi) in 1 DVD.
1 mov about 1 hour..is it possible..?
What is the software....?
Thanx...

[Baldrick]

10 hours/dvd will look like crap but it is possible, convert to low resolutions 352x240/288 using a low bitrate around 800kbit/s using for example tmpgenc.

Read http://members.dodo.net.au/~jimmalenko/AVI2DVD.htm

[RichieF]

Thanx Baldrick..
Can TMPGEnc encode .mpg/.avi to .VOB File and change video resolution..?

[mats.hogberg]

TMPGEnc encodes to mpg. It's then the task for the authoring app (like TMPGEnc DVD AUthor) to remultiplex it to VOB as part of the authoring process.

/Mats

[handyguy]

Maybe you could use a dual layer dvd?

[p_l]

It probably won't look too hot, but you could try using TMPGEnc XPress's XDVD option.

[Prot]

The prices on single layer blank dvd-+r's have come down considerably lately. Why do you need to put them all on 1 dvd? The sacrifice in quality, which will be considerable, is not worth the convenience of having them all on 1 disc.

[trhouse]

It would look better on a dual/double layer dvd disk with 8.5 GB instead of 4.7 GB space available. Prices have become reasonable.

[RichieF]

Thanx for all..
DVD dual layer disc..too expensive..and i want to do this for my kid..

[ROF]

At 2-3 dollars a disc you'll save your kid the expense of needing glasses or stronger prescription glasses in a few years from watching a horribly compressed film over and over again.

My suggestion is to put 2 movies per SL disc or buy a 3 pack of DL discs and consider that an investment savings in your poor childs eyesight.

[US Guy]

At 2-3 dollars a disc you'll save your kid the expense of needing glasses or stronger prescription glasses in a few years from watching a horribly compressed film over and over again.

My suggestion is to put 2 movies per SL disc or buy a 3 pack of DL discs and consider that an investment savings in your poor childs eyesight.

Agree !

[gadgetguy]

It'll be fine. Just only let the little tyke watch it on the 5" screen in the back of the minivan.

[RichieF]

At 2-3 dollars a disc you'll save your kid the expense of needing glasses or stronger prescription glasses in a few years from watching a horribly compressed film over and over again.

My suggestion is to put 2 movies per SL disc or buy a 3 pack of DL discs and consider that an investment savings in your poor childs eyesight.

Agree !

Agree too..!!
How about my topic..to compress 10 movies in 1 DVD..?

[guns1inger]

You have your answer if you read through the posts above.

1. Use a low resolution - VCD resolution is allowable on DVD.

2. Use a low bitrate. How low depends on how long the totla running time is. Use a bitrate calculator to work this out.

3. Be prepared for the image quality to be toilet level or worse.

[greymalkin]

we are on topic..we are trying to help you see what a terrible decision trying to squeeze 10 hours onto a single layer dvd is.

[bits]

Its all in the bitrate, heck if you set it low enough you could get 20-30hrs per DVD, maybe more! Of course you'll need a good imagination!

[Raen]

Get a dvd player that can play avi/xvid/divx files and you'll be able to put 10+ hours of near dvd quality on a single disk.

The Philip642 was only 59 bucks at Walmart when I got it.

[garman]

How about using the kvcd template and change the audio from 44 to 48khz. -gaman

[kschang]

Tried KVCD Template, encoded some anime (Initial D in case you're wondering), horrible quality, I can see the pixellations and such, edges are fuzzy, and so on. Not worth the trouble as media's so cheap nowadays.

[pchan]

Putting 6.5hrs of VCD quality video onto a 4.5Gb DVD is the max. Beyond that, the video quality is unwatchable.

[guns1inger]

You find VCD quality watchable ? Interesting . . . .

[RichieF]

I use TMPGEnc XPress to convert and decrease video bitrate.
Resolution..352x288..like VCD..
Then use TMPGEnc DVD Author to build DVD Movie (about 4,6..GB)..to hard disk.

And use:
1.DVD Shrink to compress, but not all player can play this resolution with fine.
2.Nero Recode2..
Working fine for all players, but not all track can played..

Does anyone know whats software like..DVD Shrink and Nero Recode2 for compress my DVD movie clips..?

[FulciLives]

I use TMPGEnc XPress to convert and decrease video bitrate.
Resolution..352x288..like VCD..
Then use TMPGEnc DVD Author to build DVD Movie (about 4,6..GB)..to hard disk.

And use:
1.DVD Shrink to compress, but not all player can play this resolution with fine.
2.Nero Recode2..
Working fine for all players, but not all track can played..

Does anyone know whats software like..DVD Shrink and Nero Recode2 for compress my DVD movie clips..?

Programs like TMPGEnc Plus, TMPGEnc XPress, CCE, Mainconcept MPEG encoder etc. are all "true" MPEG encoders.

Programs like DVD Shrink and Nero Recode are not "true" MPEG encoders but are what we call TRANSCODERS. They "cheat" and do not do as good a job as a "true" encoder.

The reason to use a transcoder is when you don't want to use a "true" encoder because a transcoder is much faster and in the case of backing up a DVD disc they can do the job without having to "tear apart" the DVD and then "put it back together". This way you can keep the menu design and the "extras" etc.

However if you are using an encoder (a true encoder) then there is no need afterwards to use a transcoder.

In other words just use the correct bitrate for video and audio to begin with so that the output from the encoder is already at the size you want.

This will give best quality for your target size.

If you use an encoder then use a transcoder to make it even smaller that will decrease quality ... this also is a clue that you used too high of a bitrate during the encoder step than you should have for your target size.

So the trick you see is using the correct bitrate to begin with (during the encoder stage) so that the final size is the size you want so that the use of a transcoder is not needed.

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[RichieF]

Thanx FulciLives..good idea..
I'll correct my movie bitrate again and i think..transcoder (DVD Shrink/Nero Recode)..is not needed.

[FulciLives]

Thanx FulciLives..good idea..
I'll correct my movie bitrate again and i think..transcoder (DVD Shrink/Nero Recode)..is not needed.

There is a nice bitrate calculator here ---> CLICK HERE

It is simple to use.

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

P.S.
The bitrate calculator only gives you a default overhead of 25MB when using the DVD "template". I would make it more like 200MB to 250MB to ensure that you really do have enough overhead for the authoring stage. Other than that the bitrate calculator works well.

[RichieF]

Hey..thanx for this Bitrate Calculator..
This is nice tool..
I need this software for Windows Installer, not HTML Page..
Do you have..?

[FulciLives]

Hey..thanx for this Bitrate Calculator..
This is nice tool..
I need this software for Windows Installer, not HTML Page..
Do you have..?

You didn't look very close at that page did you

It is a JAVA APPLET meaning you can use it on that website. Just fill in the figures you want etc.

You can also download it and use it on your computer for when you are not connected to the internet. There is a link there on that page for the download.

Just look closer and read more carefully 8)

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[mikesbytes]

Is your child going to simply watch them sequentially? If so, then you would probably get better quality out of a 5 hour VHS tape in LP mode to provide 10 Hours. Also, VHS is more child resiliant.

BTW what is the content? High motion video/Low motion video/Annimation ?