AVI 2 MPG READ

[weeblur]

I'm download fast and the furious right now. But I didn't know that it was an .avi file. So, since I'm almost done, i want to know how to convert it to a .mpg file. I don't want to use VirtualDub. Is there an easier way?

[aldus4]

In the "how to" Guide on this website you'll find quite a few ways to convert your avi to mpg. Just choose before if you are making an mpeg1 or mpeg2.

[weeblur]

I'm sorta a newbie. I don't know what's the difference with mpeg1 or mpeg2. Tell me what you prefer for a VCD.

[aldus4]

For a standard VCD you will always need mpeg1. SVCD use the mpeg2 format.

[weeblur]

Okay, I want to make a standard VCD mpeg1. But will you tell me where in the "how-to" section I can find the help? Or can you give me the URL to the page?

[tvman]

Click on VCD
Video CD

at top left in blue.

[aldus4]

You will need this Guide:

http://www.vcdhelp.com/convert.htm

most software is downloadable from the tools section of the same website.

[weeblur]

okay..i'm still confused. can you get me straight to the program to do this converting. I don't know which link to go to.

[Truman]

http://www.vcdhelp.com/vcdtools.htm
Look for ENCODER, one of the best is TMPGEnc, it is free and most peoples of the forum use it, so you'll ever find one, when you have a question.
I suggest that you read the guide carefully. Don't expect that you can figure out that stuff in few minutes. Feel free to ask again.

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[aldus4]

I think the easiest will be to use TMPGEnc. Download the program TMPGEnc and the VFAPI plugin - install both and start.

You will be using a template called VCD Template - if you're in the US (VCD NTSC template should be used).

Better still print the guide out and do it step for step.

[Truman]

@ aldus4

SNAP!

[aldus4]

@TRUMAN

We must stop meeting like this...people will start talking <grin>

[weeblur]

where do i get the VFAPI plug-in. i allready have TMPEnc. I know how to rip dvd.

[aldus4]

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where do i get the VFAPI plug-in. i allready have TMPEnc. I know how to rip dvd.
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You'll get the VFAPI plugin at the same site where you got the TMPGEnc program. I thought you were going to convert an avi to mpg? What has ripping a DVD got to do with this now? Can't quite follow you.

[weeblur]

my bad, that was a mistake. i'm done downloading it :VFAPI. what site give be directions and where?

[aldus4]

Could you repeat what you would like? What site?

[Torker]

Well, nowon is replying to my post, so I'll write here. I have the same problem weelblur(I wonder where you got yours ). If your read in my post, I can't get a VCD to work, I am using EZ CD Creator 5 Platinum. It says the System Clock Reference won't work with a VCD player. The System Clock Reference is 1230, but I have no idea how to change it. I burnt it anyway and it didn't work with my Standalone DVD. I really want to watch it in my living room, not my cheap computer chair that is as comfortable as looking at a VW Bug(not good)

Please help!

[weeblur]

where do i get the directions after i have downloaded the 2 programs?

and torker, i don't use ez cd creator. i only use that to duplicate my CDs. use nero

[Torker]

So that's my only problem?

I sure hope it is!

[aldus4]

@weeblur

Go to
http://www.vcdhelp.com/tmpgenc.htm
print out the page and follow it step by step

[aldus4]

@Torker

Where does it say "system clock ..." on your PC? If yes using which program?

[weeblur]

i'm gonna go try it laterz, when i'm done downloading it. my computer is so slow so it's gonna have ta wait. 56K .

I'm going to come back here when i first test it out.

thanks guys

[Torker]

EZ CD Creator 5, it says it won't play. I'm pretty sure I did everything right. It's a DIVX avi. What quality should I use, and should I put it in VCD(NTSC)?


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[Torker]

How should I output the file, in .dat? I was reading about a VCD, and it said it was in .dat format.

[aldus4]

@TORKER

As I don't have EZ CD Creator I have no idea how the software works. Am I right in thinking that yuo want to make something play on your standalone DVD player and you have a DIVX avi file?

[aldus4]

OK have found your original posting and I think its better if we "move" there

[weeblur]

Umm, thank for answering this problem of mine. But can you go here : http://www.vcdhelp.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=50067&forum=3&0

and answer that question? I'm really confused of why it don't work.

[weeblur]

Continue this topic here: http://www.vcdhelp.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=50117&forum=3&0