Help with conversion for " How to reconvert an AVI

[snedman]

Iam currently using the guide " How to reconvert an AVI with AutoGK, remove QPEL, GMC etc"

I just upgraded from 2.12b to 2.20.

However, since the upgrade films that are 700MB+ after the conversion are only about 350-380mb. I did not change any of the setting during the upgrade nor after the upgrade. Does anyone have any ideas what could be causing this. I have tried about 10 film conversions since the upgrade with the same results of being half the original size when its complete.

Thanks,
Snedman

[jimmalenko]

What setting have you used ?

Predefined size ?

Custom size ?

Target Quality ?


More info required.

[snedman]

Used the exact setting that were shown in the guide.

I have tried setting it at a predefined size, custom size, (700 MB)
and target quality 100%.

I enabled ESS as in the guide. etc. Everything is exactly as it is in the AutoGK conversion guide on how to reconvert and AVI.

The only thing that I did was install the upgrade from 2.12b to 2.20. Since that point it cuts the size in half. I know the Divx 6 codec is pretty good, but it isn't that good. to take it from 700 MB to 380MB and maintain same quality.

[KiwiKid]

Have you tried AVI ReComp listed in the tools. It is designed specifically for making standalone compliant AVIs. A lot easier than using AutoGk (been there, done that) and works brilliantly. I just remembered having the same problem as you. Using Divx came out the right size but Xvid didn't. Uninstall Xvid then reinstall - do not install newer versions over top. It seems to mess up something. But after sorting out the problem I discovered AVI ReComp and haven't looked back. Good luck.

[snedman]

I will try your suggestion Kiwi.

I have been ("upgrading") the xvid codec when I put newer versions on instead of removing and installing froms scratch. The XVID have been coming out fine in size, it seems to be the Divx 6 codec. I uninstalled it and went back to 5.11 and they are normal size again. Not sure what the issue is, but I have been converting them to XVID and they are playing fine as avi in my Phillips 642. I will certainly try your suggestion as well. Thanks for your response.

Snedman