File too large to fit on one disk

[afss]

I have a file thats too big for one disk. I used nero to try to burn it but it doesn't seem to have an option to burn it to two disks. Any ideas what software to use, or how to do it using NERO

[Tommyknocker]

What kind of file is it?

[afss]

trying to use nero to convert avi to mpeg2 and burn, so i guess it would be an mpeg2 file.. I am kinda new to this.

[Tommyknocker]

Have you tried this?

[Heavensent]

why not cut the avi BEFORE you encode it using nero?
virtualdub should do the trick.
just cut it where you want and then feed the avi's to nero.

here is a guide how to use virtualdub :
https://www.videohelp.com/virtualdubedit.htm

[ZippyP.]

Nero is a lousy encoder, if you use TMPGEnc instead, then you can use the source range wihthin it to choose which part to encode, and then use the batch encode function to make as many mpeg's as you require. After encoding you can then burn to disk with Nero. There is a guide for TMPGEnc in the convert section.

[afss]

when burning to svcd, what is zn acceptable file size to maintain a decent quality. What do adjust and to what levels to maintain acceptable quality? I tried tmpge, but it says that the file is going to need 4 disks.. that seems a bit excessive.

Scott

[ZippyP.]

when burning to svcd, what is zn acceptable file size to maintain a decent quality. What do adjust and to what levels to maintain acceptable quality? I tried tmpge, but it says that the file is going to need 4 disks..

Well, you can lower the bitrate to squeeze more video minutes per disk. Lowering the bitrate will lessen quality, and how much quality you are willing to give up is a personal choice. It's adjustable in the bitrate setting window of the TMPGEnc wizard, or in the "other settings" under the video tab. If you're using CBR (constant bitrate) mode then I wouldn't go below 2100 Kb/s, which is about 40-45 minutes per disk.

If you use 2-pass VBR (variable bitrate) then you can lower the average bitrate more while preserving quality, the downside is that it takes double the amount of time to encode. Using VBR, the average I will go to is about 1600 Kb/s or 60 min per disk. I use VBR exclusively and do my encodes over-night so time is not an issue.

Another tip is to use what is called CVD resolution (352x480) instead of full SVCD (480x480). Many people say that it is as good as SVCD, and it doesn't require as high a bitrate for a good picture. Basically, it is an SVCD with a little lower resolution, it is a valid DVD resolution and will play on many DVD players but not all. If you're using the wizard then you will need to create CVD template or look in the Tools section of this site for one.

As you are just starting out with TMPGEnc, I recommend you do a few 3-disk CBR encodes to start. You can try other modes and resolutions later. Good luck!