Converting VOB to DIVX with VirtualDub, help!

[sashamazur]

Hello,

I am trying to convert VOB files to DIVX using VirtualDub for MPEG2. Everytime I convert a clip, the *.avi clip gets stretched vertically. For some reason it does not keep the aspect ratio I guess. How do I keep the program from doing this? Or what am I doing wrong?

Thanks for the help,
Alex

[wee haggis]

https://www.videohelp.com/avi2divx.htm

[sashamazur]

Yea, I have been following that guide already. It has nothing about my problem.

[wee haggis]

You can manipulate the aspect in TMPGEnc by going to Settings>Advanced>Video Arrange Method>Custom.
Then check out the results in File> Preview before commiting to encode.

[sashamazur]

But how do I do it in VirtualDub?

Thanks,
Alex

[wee haggis]

Sorry Alex...I did'nt read your post properly .
I do use Vdub...but unfortunately I'm not familiar enough to know how to adjust aspect ratio (if it can be done)

[sashamazur]

Thanks for the help anyway, I think there is another way to do it. It involves using temgenc to convert to mpeg2 then converting that divx, but I bet that looses some quality.

If anyone else knows how to do it with one step, that would be great.

Thanks,
Alex

[mgh]

When you open a vob, vdubmpg2 opens a dialogue box- adjust the video aspect in the box to your video. It is as simple as that!! See dialog box screen cap

[sashamazur]

Hmm, I never get such a dialog box. I also use Virtual Dub for Mpeg2, is that maybe a newer version? Where do I get this one?

Thanks,
Alex

[sashamazur]

Wow thanks, just found the .31 version and it has that pop up window. I'll try it now to see if it works.

Thanks again,
Alex