how do I convert rm files to mpeg2 for DVD?

[ibzomie]

How do I convert rm files to mpeg2 for DVD?

I saw one guide here that said it can be done with the latest version of TMPGenc Video Encoder Xpress, if the Direct Show codec is installed on your system.

I have Video Encoder Xpress Easy Edition (Version 3.1.5.81). This is the one that is sold boxed as Tsunami DVD Easy Pack Suite and is accompanied by DVD Author Easy Edition and Media Editor Easy Edition.

If I install the Direct Show codec, will this version convert RM files to MPEG2 for DVD?

If not, what then?

[Soopafresh]

Install Real Alternative, that should do it (I think)

[Alex_ander]

Real Alternative + AviSynth + CCE or TMPGEnc Xpress

[ibzomie]

Alex_ander

OK, I understand from reading the comments at the link to Real Alternative that it will allow me to play RM files without using RealPlayer.

But do I correctly understand your very concise reply - are you saying that the combination of Real Alternative, AviSynth, and TMPGEnc Xpress will allow me to convert RM files to MPEG2 to make a DVD? And is there a tutorial/guide on this site to do that?

And does it matter which version of Encoder Xpress? I have V. 3.1.5.81.

[Alex_ander]

Real Alternative (it is incompatible with RealPlayer installation on the system) is a set of Direct Show filters for RM video/audio. If your RM file has proper constant framerate and seekability flags you will be able to open it directly in TMPGEnc Xpress (it tries to open anything via DirectShow) and to do basic resizing/filtering before encoding. If if fails to import a file, you can use Avisynth 2.57 for opening it as a DirecShowSource with pointing at actual framerate, e.g. with the line:
DirectShowSource("path/yourfile.rm", fps=29.97, convertfps=true)
TMPGEnc Xpress 3 (not sure about Light Edition) opens .avs scripts without a problem.
There was a guide on the site for opening RMs in AviSynth followed by a long thread.