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To be specific... VSODivXToDVD only knows how to throw in extra frames (duplicated frames) in order to convert frame rates. As a result, the audio remains just fine, but the video looks very jerky due to all the duplicated frames added.
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I see.
Does this mean if I download an AVI file which originates as NTSC, then rather than set ConvertXtoDVD to PAL video standard (I live in UK) I should leave it as AUTOMATIC (meaning the burnt disc will be NTSC format)?
Will this result in a better quality end product since there has been no adjustment of frame rate from NTSC > PAL? -
DivxtoDVD was a simple beast. ConvertXtoDVD is somewhat smarter. Whereas DivxtoDVD added duplicate frames to encode 23.976 to 29.970 (causing jerky output), ConvertXtoDVD encodes this material correctly at 23.976 fps, then applies 2:3 pulldown for playback at 29.970. I believe, although this is untested by me, that it now does the same for NTSC -> PAL conversion. I don't convert formats if it can be avoided, and as I can play DVDs back in their native format, I just leave it as auto.
Read my blog here.
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Originally Posted by foxbox
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But essentially if I want the best possible quality from a downloaded AVI file when I convert with ConvertXtoDVD and put it on my player, I should leave the TV Format as 'automatic' - since while I might achieve varying results through different DVD players this way, once the file is instead burned with the framerate converted the end result will never be able to change...?
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Hi guys,
First of all great board with lot's of info, respect.
Now I've been encoding mostly Xvids (23FPS) to DVD (PAL 25FPS) with VSO's ConvertXtoDVD and was pleased with the Image Quality and sound but I always had a stutter every few seconds. I thaught this was due to the encoding/conversion so it could not get any better untill...
I started to gather info on the frame conversion (pulldown) and noticed this is not the best you can get. The stutter is due to the NTSC=>PAL conversion.
I had my setting to PAL which I thaught was necessary cause my TV/DVD is EURO. Afterwards I found out my TV/DVD can do NTSC so I changed the setting to AUTO.
Now, the image quality is still good, no more stutter, sound is good but I do have a slight tearing which shows as a horizontal line above the center of the screen.
It only happens when there is fast movement going on like head movement or action scenes.
Since I like the IQ, sound and encoding time which is faster then realtime (about an hour for a 2 hour vid) is there anything I can do about this?
Could this have something to do with the 50hz/60hz?
And if it's ConvertXtoDVD could you recommend me another app which will give me the same results except without the stuttering or tearing and about the same encoding time?
I know it's a lot to read but I wanted to be clear on every aspect.
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Converting 23.97 to 25 fps is not a big deal. Just speed up your source and no statering at all.
The problem is how to convert 29.97 interlace to 25 fps without issues. -
Alright m8, thx for the speedy reply but since I'm pretty new at this can you tell me how and with what app I can speed up my source?
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Virtualdub (or a variant) can easily change the framerate of the video. Audacity or Goldwave (or similar) is needed to change the audio to keep sync.
Open the video in virtualdubmpeg2 (for example) and click on Video -> Framerate, then click on Change to [ ] frames per second and enter 25. Save the new avi.
However, before doing this, I suggest you save the audio out as uncompressed PCM first, so you can alter it's length as needed.Read my blog here.
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Hmm seems like alot more work. My subs will probably be out of sync too right?
I'll try that method m8 ,thx. -
Subtitle Workshop should be able to re-time them for you.
And yes, it is a lot of work to get right, and very easy to get wrong. Which is why the opening post in this thread says
Buy a TV that supports both TV Systems(NTSC and PAL). Or buy a cheap DVD Player that can convert to your TV System.
Read my blog here.
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I can do PAL/NTSC but I get the small band tearing (bout an inch and on the same position) which seems to be the same as vsync off while playing a game.
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Originally Posted by Vidvd
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I have just found the problem. It's my Panasonic TV.
It has this setting which makes the image flicker free and cleaner, it's called "trillingsvrij" in dutch and the translation would be something like "vibration free".
When I turn it off all is good. A pitty though since the setting does improve the image quality and flickering a lot.
So I will still check for a method to convert it to PAL. I dont have the tearing with the PAL vids, only slight stutter but anoying.
I just read that TheFilmMachine is better at it (no stutter) so might look into that app.
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I have googled some more and found an example of the stuttereing although I dont have it this bad. So this is from Xvid (23FPS) to PAL (25FPS) with ConvertXtoDVD (latest version)
http://media.putfile.com/Sample-ntsc2pal -
When converting from PAL to NTSC or vice versa, it is virtually impossible to avoid some flicker or jerkiness of the video. Depending on which way you are converting, one out of six frames is added or removed. This causes motion or pans to show a jerky effect. Sometimes there is no choice but to convert because there is no other source for the video. But it is best if possible to record PAL from a PAL source and NTSC from an NTSC source.
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What if you live in a NTSC region. Is a PAL source burned onto DVD likely to show properly on the Television or even work in the DVD Player?
I'm new at this.
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Originally Posted by 1980sumthin
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Originally Posted by jagabo
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Originally Posted by jagaboOriginally Posted by JoeBolden
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Originally Posted by jagabo
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There are several DVD players that can play PAL dvds on NTSC machines. I would like to buy a DVR that accepts input signal, so I can input a PAL signal (from example from a VCR) and output that to NTSC. Basically, I would get a PAL-NTSC converter on top of my DVD recorder. I have seen a few DVRs that do that, like the LiteOn 5005, but they all seem now to have been disconnected. The DVR would also need to be easily modifiable to remove macrovision protection. Does anybody have any experience with this problem and can suggest a cheap DVR machine? (I don't want to spend $3-400 on multisystem machines). I am interested in a standalone hardware solution like a DVR, not in using a computer with a videocapture card to do the conversion.
I also tried a small portable DVD player that has input and output, but unfortunately it looks like the manufactured disabled the ability to throughput the signal (I can only input or output, with conversion, but cannot do both).
Any help? Thank you all.
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