VOB files to something that can easily play in Media Player

[jstijerina]

Hi guys,

I have some of my daughter's dances in VOB files. I want to convert them to something that can easily be played in most computers that have windows such as Media Player. Should that be MPEG files? What programs should I use?

Thanks

[Tommyknocker]

Yes, if you have no worries about space, use mpeg-2. Mpeg-1 is lesser quality, but uses less space. The best programs, in my opinion, is to use Virtual Dub mod and frameserve to TMPGEnc Plus. You may want to add subtitles here, making up a sub saying her full name, i.e. "Miss Angelique Sarah Jerina, Prima Ballerina, Jerina Dance Company". Then a little later on into her recital, post another subtitle with your review: "A flash of light, the grace of a butterfly, the toast of Jerinaville -- Jerina Sun Times, January, 2005." Just my two cents. Hope this helps.

[daamon]

Very creative and poetic Tommyknocker - Take a bow as you take the deserved applause...

@ jstijerina - You could also use something like DVD2AVI and aim for a Divx or Xvid AVI (they are different) as an end product. I'm not sure if DVD2AVI can be set to use the Divx / Xvid codecs though. Some research for you...

I believe that Divx / Xvid is even more compression that MPEG2 and still maintains reasonable quality - subjective, I know...

Good luck.

[winifreid]

Actually, vobs will play in WMP. vobs are just mpeg2 with some extra stuff so no real need to convert.

[tug_hill2]

"I have some of my daughter's dances in VOB files. I want to convert them to something that can easily be played in most computers that have windows such as Media Player. Should that be MPEG files? What programs should I use?"

Hello, There is a much easier way to do what you want. Change the .vob extension to .mpg and the vob files should play in Win Media Player.

You may need to go to www.elecard.com and install the free mpeg-2 codecs. If you can't find the free codecs look for the free mpeg-2 player - download & install it... this will install the mpeg-2 codecs which can also be used on Win Media Player.

Doc_B

[MOVIEGEEK]

The problem with MPEG-2 is not every PC has the codec installed,I would convert it to MPEG-1 or include the codec on the DVD.If you are going to e-mail or post on your website I would convert to:MPEG-1/352x240/2000kbps.

[canadateck]

I saw a file, It was on here But not sure if it was Mpeg , but He used Winrar "I think" and made an .EXE file out of it,so no need for Codecs. maybe look into somthing like that.

[daamon]

That'll be a self extracting zip file. And, coz MPEG is already compressed, you won't get much compression - if any...

[canadateck]

That'll be a self extracting zip file. And, coz MPEG is already compressed, you won't get much compression - if any...

No it was an .EXE file.
Your right..

[daamon]

Yes, self-extracting zip files are .exe's - It's the normal zip file bundled in with a little .exe to extract the zip file - giving an all-in-one .exe.