convert recording to avi for torrent

[damodags]

I want to convert my recordings to a decent size for torrents

I have had the luxury of enjoying many shows and I would like to return the favour

I have done much research and have searched this site and the internet but have yet to find a succinct guide

A 40 minute show usually ends up being about 350 mb

I can't get my recordings this small

I have various options of recording
dvd recoder
hd digital tv tuner card
topfield

I use VideoRedo often

I guess it's just the settings but I would love a succinct guide that explains how to get a 40 minute programme down to a 350mb avi file

any help would be appreciated

[redwudz]

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Moderator redwudz

Try WMV or MPEG 1 if you want a fairly universal format for web video.

[theewizard]

first you capture/record it 'the best you can do' file size will be BIG

then you use one of the available conversion/encoders to convert it to VBR Xvid or dviX at the appropriate reduce resolution

thats how you get it down to 350 meg

personally i prefer higher quality like 700 meg per 42 mintues of TV series

[Baldrick]

Use AutoGK and convert to avi xvid.