MKV to DVD

[gilbates]

is there a way to convert Matroska files to a format that can be put onto DVD

i have tried hero and eo video with no luck , the sound is out of sync sometimes and even when there is sound i only get half a film converted , even though the programe says the whole film is converted, its driving me mad

i have got all the Matroska stuff insatlled as far as i know and can play the film in media player as well as a variety of other players , its just getting the damn thing onto dvd thats annoying the hell out of me

any thoughts guys

[gilbates]

also tried vdub mod but that dosent open the mkv at all and avi audio decompressor 1.4 but that just hangs

head scratching

[gilbates]

gspot returns this info if it helps anyone

vid src type 4cc: RV40
vid path (s) matroska splitter real video decoder
audio path (s) matroska splitter core vorbis audio decoder morgan stream switcher winamp dsp to direct show and matrix mixer

[gilbates]

got the vdub version that came with gordian knott to see the file followed the demux walkthrough but when i originaly opened the file it said this

[!] MKV: The video may have a variable framerate. If so we strongly advise you
to use another tool to safely process your file.

[!] Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'ÿÿÿÿ' (unknown).
VirtualDub requires a Video for Windows (VFW) compatible codec to
decompress video. DirectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows Media
Player, are not suitable. Only 'Direct stream copy' is available for this
video.

but when i tried to delete the orinal soundtrack and replace it with an mp3 and then save as an avi it says direct stream not available

go figure , i`m stuck , anybody else got more thoughts than just me ?

[gilbates]

also forgot to mention that i couldnt delete the original soundtrack , the delete just would not become available when i selected the original track

[gastorgrab]

TMPGEnc will read Matroska through DirectShow by choosing "Open / All files".
(Thats assuming you have the proper Matroska Splitter filter installed, as well as codecs supporting the Audio and Video Streams)

RV40 sounds like RealMedia, do you have RealPlayer or RealAlternative installed?

To playback through DirectShow you'll need either "Gabest RealMedia Splitter" filter; http://www.inmatrix.com/zplayer/formats/realmedia.shtml

or

Gabest's "Media Player Classic", which has the filter built-in.

To convert, you'll need something that accesses DirectShow (like TMPGEnc) or AviSynth (DirectShowSource("example.mkv") ).

VirtualDub Mod understands MKV but it doesn't know what to do with RealMedia.

of course, you could always make a new template....

something like;
------------------------
#ASYNTHER RealMedia 30fps
[DirectShowSource("%f",30)]
------------------------

just change the "30" for whatever framerate your source is.

(This template does open RealMedia (*.rm) files in VirtualDub Mod through AviSynth. It requires that AviSynth, and RealAlternative (or RealPlayer + RealMedia splitter) be installed.

[gilbates]

thanks gastorgrab

i have read your reply and am now going to re-read it slowly so i can get my head round it properly

LOL , more things to add by the looks of it

haha at this rate i`m gone use all my free space with codecs, converters and players

i`m kinda nearly at the scream point , like i said another read of your post and i`l try and soak it up

thanks for your reply

[gilbates]

well what do ya know

a converted mkv onto dvd in good quality and great sound , a little jiggly pokery with the dvd settings on my dvd player and darn if it dont work

all done eventually with tmpgenc plus

2 hr 15 min footage took approx 3 and a bit hrs to convert

YES

Mr happy over and out