Which compression codec in Virtualdub

[yadoc]

I have been unable to do the framesave while editing my clips. It may be because they are in mpeg on my hardrive (I use virtualdubmod)

Once I apply the filters, which compression codec do you recommend to end up with a file size that can be placed on a DVD without a drastic loss in quality. Is it Indea Video 5.1 ?

Thanks

[bugster]

I have been unable to do the framesave while editing my clips. It may be because they are in mpeg on my hardrive (I use virtualdubmod)

Thanks

Find out why frameserving isn't working?
Have you installed the handler? Run auxsetup from the virtualdub directory and select install client (or something similiar, cant remember the exact name )

[yadoc]

I have. I followed the exact steps that are in the link above. I noticed however that it seems this is refering to ?avi and not mpeg? I am not sure. Originally I extracted a VOB file, virtualdub changed it to mpeg, so when I tried to framsave it seemed I needed to call it "avi" . then opened nerovision and tried to obtain that file from its location so it gave me an error reading .

[bugster]

Originally I extracted a VOB file, virtualdub changed it to mpeg, so when I tried to framsave it seemed I needed to call it "avi" . then opened nerovision and tried to obtain that file from its location so it gave me an error reading .

So you are trying to frameserve to NeroVision? If so, I have never heard of anyone doing that. Try a proper mpeg encoder such as TmpGenc, CCE or Mainconcept (amonst others).

[yadoc]

Thank you Bugster. I downloaded TmpGenc and tried it. It worked and started converting. It will result in 2 files one for video one for audio.
When the time comes to burn on DVD with Nero, do I import both files and start burning ?

As you can see, though I am a physician with some interest in this stuff, I still am not clear on some concepts such as what is an encoder what is a burner, which can do both etc.....yet I have so far converted to DVDs all my home videos (but without editing quality such as with Virtualdub)

You help has been greatly appreciated

[bugster]

Thank you Bugster. I downloaded TmpGenc and tried it. It worked and started converting. It will result in 2 files one for video one for audio.
When the time comes to burn on DVD with Nero, do I import both files and start burning ?

You do need both files, but you need to think about one or two things 1st. If you want to keep the best quality (and TmpGenc will do that much better than Nero!) you need to determine the correct bitrate and other settings for video. Experiment with short clips till you find what you are happy with. As for audio, DVD supports PCM audio which is uncompressed and takes up loads of space. You can also use compressed audio, which is preferable. In NTSC land, you can use Ac3 or in PAL land you can also use mp2 audio. Compressed audio takes up much less space on the disk, allowing you to use more bitrate for the video and therefore allowing you to get higher quality.

Hope this helps.

[yadoc]

I am currently encoding a file from a 1.5 hour video tape that was converted to mpeg. I am using Virtualdub filters, then framsave and going straight into tmpgenc. I used no noise reduction in tmpgenc, and had set virtualdub to fast recompression.
The job in tmpgenc indicates it will take 17 hours. Is this about right or did I do something that resulted in this long time ?


Thanks again

[bugster]

I am currently encoding a file from a 1.5 hour video tape that was converted to mpeg. I am using Virtualdub filters, then framsave and going straight into tmpgenc. I used no noise reduction in tmpgenc, and had set virtualdub to fast recompression.
The job in tmpgenc indicates it will take 17 hours. Is this about right or did I do something that resulted in this long time ?


Thanks again

Well, it really depends on your PC, especially the CPU, and what filters you have used in virtualdub. Also TmpGenc is a pretty slow encoder, but does produce good wuality. 17 hours does seem pretty long, though I recently encoded a 100 min movie, frameserved from avisynth with several filters, to Tmpgenc. This took over 11 hours on a P4 3.2Ghz. And avisynth is generally more efficient than vitualdub! So it could be right, what are your PC specs and TmpGenc settings (2-pass VBr, CQ, bitrate etc)

BTW, I would reccomend encoding a small clip 1st to check you are happy with the results rather tan waiting 17 hours to be disappointed!

[yadoc]

Thank you bugster.
You are correct about trying small clips.

I just checked on the 17 hr long finished product and tried to import it in Nerovision Express to burn the DVD but it will not let me iport the audo file !!!!!!

I may be looking at needing it done all over again !!