distorted video encoding

[dynamix1]

when trying to encode a divx file to mpg, there is a diagonal jagged line between the video and looks as if there is half the video on either sie of the screen. I have the divx codec installed. could anyone help on this.

Thanx All.

[freebird73717]

You need to provide more details. What are the specs of the divx file (look it up in avicodec or gspot). What are your settings for encoding to mpeg. With what you have given so far it sounds like a pal to ntsc conversion problem.

[BJ_M]

this can sometimes happen if the source files are not a 'standard' size or dividable by 16 ..

like using 541x233 for example .. some resizing apps and encoders will produce this result , so does virtual dub with SOME file types (i have seen it a lot with targa files) ..

the solution is to somehow resize to a 'standard size' first ....

not saying this is your problem -- but i have seen the exact same thing ..

[dynamix1]

here are the specs if this helps any

File : 738 MB (738 MB), duration: 2:00:53, type: AVI, 1 audio stream(s), quality: 49 %

Video : 627 MB, 725 Kbps, 29.970 fps, 503*380 (4:3), DIVX = OpenDivx v4, Supported
Audio : 110 MB, 128 Kbps, 48000 Hz, 2 channels, 0x55 = MPEG Layer-3, Supported

[midnightsun]

that's some nasty resolution as BJ_M was guessing above. 503 is an odd number and rule no.1 is NEVER use odd numbers. Try resizing to 512x384 first, which is a nice mod-16 4:3 resolution.

[dynamix1]

is there a guide to resizing the video or how would be the best way to do it.