Error with VirtualDubMod

[dingdongbubble]

Hi

I wanted to rip a DVD onto my computer and compress so that it has a samll size and very good quality. I found this website: http://www.geocities.com/goodsharer/

So I followed it but I get an error when using Virtual Dub Mod.

The picture attached has a screen shot. I am a total newbie so I dont understand much. Can you please help. I tried to search for a Vdeo codec for Windows but I couldnt figure it out.

Tanks in Advance

[hotwings]

you sure your source is a dvd? usually get those errors with windows media files (wmv, asf etc). however assuming virtualdub mod is somehow having trouble opening vobs i would have to assume that you don't have an mpeg-2 decoder installed. These are usually installed when you have programs like powerdvd etc. Since mpeg-2 is proprietary you usually have to buy software that contains it.

[jagabo]

I believe there's a batch file in VFAPI that needs to be run before it will work. VFIPSET.BAT, I think:

http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/mpg/vfp-faq.htm

[dingdongbubble]

Yes I used VFAPI and then tried opening the dummy AVI as instructed on the guide.

Thanks for the feedback. I will post back if I cant get it to work.

[dingdongbubble]

It gives me another error after I correctly 'installed' VFAPI. I think I will start from scratch with a new movie. I will come back over ehrer oif I need help. Thank You very much for the feedback!

[celtic_druid]

I wouldn't follow any guide that recommends using VFAPI. You will get better quality with the likes of AutoGK, Fair Use Wizard, etc.