DVD->SVCD problems

[ffooky]

I've been trying to convert several DVDs to SVCD but have encountered the same problem with all attempts, namely that the last 5-10 minutes of video go missing. The audio is fine but the picture just freezes.

My method is to extract the film as a single VOB using 0SEx and then to use the SVCD ffmpeg preset with the settings as standard apart from unchecking Author as SVCD (XA.img) and selecting 5:1 for the audio channels (which doesn't work but I'm not particularly bothered).

The problem occurs whether I divide the film into 2 or 3 discs.

I'm running OS X 10.3.9.

Any advice as to what the solution might be ?

[major]

Are you using "Decode with Quicktime" with the "SVCD ffmpeg" preset?
Please also note that SVCD must use mp2 audio, stereo only.

[ffooky]

Yes, I am. I'll use stereo from now on but do you think taht could cause this problem ?

Cheers.

[major]

The problem is caused by the "4GB Quicktime bug" (also occurring with Quicktime Player). Disable "Decode with Quicktime" or, if you need it, extract the movie in two segments and encode each one separately.

[ffooky]

I see, thanks very much.