Foo.mp2 + Bar.wav = FoBar.mpg ?

[PeterMac]

Would someone please enlighten me?

If I have an *.mp2 file (mpeg2 minus the sound) and a *.wav file, how can I combine them to make a usable *.mpg (mpeg2)

The two files are output by the DV500. The *.mp2 file is a standard PAL mpeg2 without the sound. The *.wav file is a *.wav file (!) sampled at 48KHz.

All I want is for them to get married... Please?

-Pete

[kitty]

TMPGENC

See tools to the left

[PeterMac]

Thanks for your reply, of course, but it's a bit too cryptic for me.

If I attempt to load Foo.mp2 as the video source, it tells me that the file 'cannot be opened or is unsupported' This file will play (quietly!) in Windows Media Player?

I can't get any further.

Has no one else got a DV500 and met with this problem?

-Pete

[kinneera]

First, are you attempting to author to DVD or SVCD?

If DVD, I think you are ready to simply load your separate files into one of the authoring tools, as you have a video stream and PCM audio file that conform to DVD specs.

If SVCD, you first need to downsample that WAV from 48Khz to 44.1Khz. TMPGEnc can do this, though SSRC or CoolEdit is recommended. Then you need to convert it to MPEG audio layer II (the file that should have the extension .mp2). Rename your video stream with the extension .m2v. Then have bbMPEG multiplex the two using SVCD settings (TMPGEnc will cause headaches if used to multiplex SVCDs).

[PeterMac]

Thank you very much for those tips. I shall certainly try them.

I think perhaps that I have been deluding myself. I wanted DVD quality without the expense of buying a DVD burner (and its media). Since my only requirement is for shortish movies that I have made, the lack of space on an ordinary CD is not so onerous. Frankly though, the quality I have achieved in the SVCD format has fallen short of what I want. It seems that I am going to have to grit my teeth and go for a DVD burner - certainly if I'm going to reach my goal.

The SVCD format is (I think) sporadically supported by arcane bits of home brewed software that remind me strongly of my early computing days - before they put carpets in the shops

Thanks again

-Pete