Converting Mpeg-1 Into Various Bitrates Help!

[CaliDreamer]

I am looking at taking an Mpeg-1 and breaking it down into the following (or close) bitrates:

56kb, 156kb (or 128kb), 384kb, 512kb, 700kb

I have tried several programs, but without converting to Mpeg-2 or higher, I haven't found any that co-operate. I NEED to stay at Mpeg-1. Please post if you can help.


California Dreamer

[Tommyknocker]

What programs have you tried?

[SaSi]

You obviously need an MPEG-1 encoder for that. One that accepts MPEG-1 as imput would be your best choice.

Mainconcept and Tmpgenc both accept MPEG-1 as input. Tmpgenc is free for MPEG-1 encoding.

Have you tried these?

[CaliDreamer]

I have used Tmpeg, but that doesn't do different bitrates. I have tried a slew of programs, mainly shots in the dark....most of which are avi to mpeg converters. I am looking for a program to simply take an mpeg-1 and convert it into the listed bitrates. I'm getting kinda frustrated, but that's expected I guess. Anyhow, I'll try the Mainconcept and let you know how it goes. Thanks fer the help so far.


California Dreamer

[CaliDreamer]

Okay, tried Mainconcept was a no go. Thanks fer the suggestion tho. I am welcome to all suggestions and very thankful for all.

I wonder if there is a company that will do this for me for a price? lol. Prolly no such luck there either. Besides, I would like to try myself...but would be nice to have as a last resort.

Thanks again all for the help so far.


California Dreamer

[Tommyknocker]

I really do believe TMPGEnc can and does adjust bitrates. Load the video, select Load-->Extra--Unlock.vcf.-->Open. Then Setting-->Video.

[jimmalenko]

I really do believe TMPGEnc can and does adjust bitrates. Load the video, select Load-->Extra--Unlock.vcf.-->Open. Then Setting-->Video.

You believe. I know !

What template are you using ?

[Tommyknocker]

I really do believe TMPGEnc can and does adjust bitrates. Load the video, select Load-->Extra--Unlock.vcf.-->Open. Then Setting-->Video.

You believe. I know !

What template are you using ?

I think I see your problem. Templates are standard configurations. Since you want an MPEG-1 at unusual settings, templates are of no use to you, until you create your own and save them under names that mean the most to you. So use the paths I mentioned and set the encoder manually to encode at the rates you mentioned.

[CaliDreamer]

Problem Solved

Okay, then I'll use Tmpeg to do it from here. Thanks fer the info guyz. I had no idea that Tmpeg would do bitrates. Thanks!


California Dreamer

[CaliDreamer]

I must say tho, I still wonder if there are any companies or web sites I could visit that would do this conversion for me (for a fee of course) to save me LOTS of time? Would be nice....but wouldn't know what to look fer to find them.


California Dreamer

[jimmalenko]

If time is an issue then yes, you should get someone else to do it for you. I'm sure a few people here could help you out for a fee. You will not learn anything from contracting out though.