AVI to DVD MPEG (CCE or TMPGenc encoders)

[DJRumpy]

jyn999, An encoder doesn't have to guess as to output size. The calculations are exact. X amount of bitrate per second will give a file of X size. There is no guessing. The only thing the encoder has to do is figure out where to put the bitrate it's given.

As to DVD Shrink, your reducing your quality even further, be re-encoding your MPEG once you've already encoded it. Yes, it will reduce the size of your mpeg, but each re-encode reduces your quailty. A better suggestion is to encode it properly the first time

If your bitrate calucations are correct (yours are), and your encoder settings are correct, your output will fit onto a DVD-R exactly.

dvd_jr, If you want to use TMPgenc Express, post in the main forum and explain your issue regarding the gop length. The settings for gop length are correct for FILM (23.976 fps) output, but others may have had a simular experience and know a quick solution.

As to your movie length question, remember that you slowed down your movie by a frame a second, which increases the length of your movie, hence the change in duration. You need to use AC3 Machine to change the length of your audio, to match the new length of your video. It comes with a simple checkbox to 'Change Frame Rate from 25000 to 23976'. As for the other settings, disable all of the Azid Downmix Levels options. Disable all of the SSRC options. Under the Overall Output Configuration, enable Channels mode and set it to 5.1. Enable Dynamic Compression, and set it to 'light'. Also enable 'Auto Find MAximum Gain'. Set your bitrate to match your original AC3's bitrate (I think you said yours was 448kbps). Disable everything else. It will output a new AC3 file that has been slowed down to match your video.

[dvd_jr]

i got stream writing error

encoded .m2v is working fine on WMP and VLC. could it be the audio? i fixed it wtih ac3machine already.

[DJRumpy]

A streaming error in what? CCE, TMPGenc, AC3Machine, or TMPGenc DVD Author?

[dvd_jr]

tmpgenc dvd author while creating the DVD folder

[DJRumpy]

And your sure you ran AC3Fix on the ac3 audio file per the guide?

[dvd_jr]

positive. ive done everything step by step

[DJRumpy]

Did AC3Fix report that it had repaired your ac3 file?

You should try posting your issue in the main forum for TMPGenc DVD Author. Sounds like that software is more trouble than it's worth.

[dvd_jr]

Did AC3Fix report that it had repaired your ac3 file?

You should try posting your issue in the main forum for TMPGenc DVD Author. Sounds like that software is more trouble than it's worth.

lol, what DVD author do you recommand?

[DJRumpy]

I use DVD Lab, and I also liked SpruceUp. Spruce is no longer sold, but you can find it on the net.

Does this streaming error happen right away, or does it take a while?

[dvd_jr]

i was at the process of making the "DVD Folder", at about 45% done, this error message pops up saying stream writing error.

[jyn999]

Sounds like you ran out of disk space on your hard drive.

[DJRumpy]

TMPGenc DVD Author doesn't check for free space? Seems like a rather large flaw. dvd_jr, you should have at least 9 GB free for your project. Even better to have 15 GB free for various temporary files that may be needed at any time.

[sugarshine]

Yea great guide but all i have to say is The Film Machince. It does everything for you. It supports CCE, Canopus Procoder & Quenc encoders. It's the best solution that've found for these types of conversions (avi to dvd or svcd). It's simple and easy to use. I use it with CCe & the results i get are outstanding. The sound & video quality are amazing. They look just like the original avi's. I highly recomend this tool.

[sugarshine]

You can download The Film Machince from this site. It is freeware so please donate if you like it. Use this link & enjoy : http://members.home.nl/thefilmmachine/download/The%20FilmMachine%201.3.exe

[dvd_jr]

TMPGenc DVD Author doesn't check for free space? Seems like a rather large flaw. dvd_jr, you should have at least 9 GB free for your project. Even better to have 15 GB free for various temporary files that may be needed at any time.

well i have 5GB of space left. but yea you were right, i did it again and saved it on a HDD that has 50GB left, and it worked.

but now, the video is all blind...dont know why. im gonna go encode again, might be some errors or mistakes i made during the process. thanks for helps.

[DJRumpy]

You lost me on that one. Blind?

sugarshine, please post only relevant questions here. It makes the guide discussion difficult to follow if their wading through product ads. You can always post your information out in the main forum.

[dvd_jr]

You lost me on that one. Blind?

oh oops, did i type blind? lol, i meant blank, typo, sry...i was soo sleepy last night when i replied that message :P

[DJRumpy]

LOL
You certainly are struggling this time around. Seems like most of these issues have been minor mistakes. I'd suggest a good nights sleep before attempting your next pass.

Blank video is usually a codec issue. I always reboot my pc between projects too, just before I setup the encoder to encode my AVS file. Make sure the .AVS will play in media player before you encode. You should also preview the output before encoding. You can do this with TMPGenc. With CCE, you just preview the AVS file in Windows Media Player.

[sugarshine]

Huh ? What add?

[DJRumpy]

For The Film Machine. Just post your info in the main forum, or better yet, write a quick guide on it's use, if they don't have one already. I'd like to keep the posts for this guide on topic if possible.

[KemoSabe]

Hi! there all

I've been wanting to try to convert an AVI to DVD for a while and I didn't know where to begin.

Thank you so much DJRumpy for writing this tutorial. I thought I was going to have problems with my film as its apect ratio is 800x336 (1:2.38 ) progressive. At first I tried to alter the AVISynth script to reflect the 2.38 ratio with the numbers:
LanczosResize(720,304)
AddBorders(0,88,0,88 )

However the image looked transversly elongated so the I just chose all the options as your guide stated for the 2.35 aspect ratio and that did the trick.
LanczosResize(720,360)
AddBorders(0,60,0,60)

I have to say the resultant DVD is pretty damn amazing. I used TmpegDVD Author for the animated menu and I am very pleased with my first attempt.

I just noticed that you also have an SVCD to DVD tutorial. I am going to have to give that a try as well since the DVDPatching method though it workable, seems to me to be a cheap method...Wish me luck!

[DJRumpy]

Easy enough. Good luck!

[flip82]

Hi there!
I'm glad to see that your guide's still going strong.
I've been using it for months now and I have'nt encountered any big issues yet!
I introduced the guide for a friend of mine, and he pointed out that the GSpot part should be after you've joined the AVI's. By doing that you'll get the correct duration.
It's pretty obvious for most people, but it might make the guide even more efficient for noobes.

Thanks again for a well written guide

[DJRumpy]

Both CCE, and TMPGenc report the duration of the video during the encoding process. However, it may not be clear to a newbie to calculate the total when there are multiple parts. I'll make a note of that in the guide.

[Roma81]

Hey

I'm having trouble with my sound. I followed the guide but after burning the sound and video arent in sync.
I've burned a movie before and that one worked just fine

??? Help.

[DJRumpy]

You'll have to give more information on your source, and your output. For example, was your source pal? Did you convert it to ntsc? What framerate was the source?

[Roma81]

The source was NTSC and I converted to PAL.
Source:
FPS 23,97
aspect ratio 624X352

Need to know more ??

[DJRumpy]

Post your AVISynth script, so I can take a look at it.

[Roma81]

clip=AVISource("movie.avi",False)
aud=WAVSource("audio.wav")
AudioDub(clip,aud)
ResampleAudio(48000)
LanczosResize(720,576)
AssumeFPS(25,True)
ConvertToYUY2()

Tried it again last night and had the same problem again.

EDIT: oh and I'm using TMPGenc as encoder.

[Roma81]

Just thought of something.
Could it have anything to with the fact that I'm trying to get 3 "movies" onto 1 DVD. So I use the duration of those 3 combined to calculate the bitrate ???