Cutting an AVI file

[krco]

i have two .avi files both 800mb each on my laptop. I wish to transfer them onto my pc to convert to dvd then rip. however as the files are too big to put onto a CDR and my DVD re-writer is internal so cant connect it to the laptop is there any software that can be used to make the file smaller a dvdshrink type software?

I have a netwrok card in both laptop and pc and as a last resort will use that method of data transfer.

Any information would be grateful (sorry if i have posted under the wrong section in the forum )

Krco

[tito13kfm]

I would actually use the network connection as my first choice.. It's fast, lossless (you aren't compressing more), and free (not wasting cd's). But that woudl be my choice.

[krco]

yeah i was going to but my sister has taken my laptop to university with her i will see her on wednesday when i visit but obviously wont have my pc. I dont get the laptop back until the end of january so was wondering if there was a different way so i could get the files on wednesday?

Thanks again

Krco

[ZippyP.]

You can cut the avi's, transfer via CD then rejoin, Virtualdub can do that and there's a guide in the "Edit" section over there <-<-<-.

Alternatively you can save the audio and video as separate parts and rejoin that, but your video might not be under 700 MB (it'll be close).

To save audio and video separate:
Audio>Direct Stream Copy and file>Save wav, then audio>no audio then video>Direct Stream Copy and finally file>save avi.

To rejoin:
Load you avi in Vdub, audio>wav audio and select your sound file, set audio and video both to direct stream copy then save avi.

As long as you use "direct stream copy" when saving then the above methods involve no re-encoding. This is much better than trying to "shrink" your file which means re-encoding at a lower bitrate, which means quality loss all around.

Good luck!

[krco]

cheers zippy i might give it a try, however i have found a special offer on a rather tasty looking 160GB external hard disc drive which i am considering purchasing

Thanks again

Krco