Problems creating VIDEO_TS -> DivX

[Someguyyyyyy]

I try to make a DivX file using the mencoder and all I get is a completely green video with audio playing(using VLC.) It doesn't work period on my DVD players/PS3. I've successfully created MPEG4 video to play on my PS3 but this file will not play on any of my other DivX compatibility players and I really want to get something compatible across the line. I am using passthrough audio to preserve 5.1 audio.

Any ideas? thanks in advance

[Case]

I don't get why you would want to convert DVD to DivX in order to play it on a DVD player, but that's your prerogative.

Is the VIDEO_TS correctly recognized? Does the Summary tab say something like: From VIDEO_TS; Video: mpeg-2, 720x480, 8000 kbps, 29.97 fps; Audio: ac3, 48000Hz, 448 kbps

Does the VIDEO_TS play in ffmpegX's mplayer? Either through the [Play] button in the top-right corner or the [Preview] button in the bottom-right corner of the Filters tab.

Is it a homemade DVD or commercial (because of possible copy protection issues)?
Did you rip the DVD yourself? With what tool/version?

[Someguyyyyyy]

Want to make DivX just for storage and so I can play on most of my machines, they are all DivX compatibale.

VIDEO_TS is recognized. Seems the other codecs work except this one. Right now I am using the Xvid codec. It seems to take quite a bit longer but seems to work with 5.1 audio passthrough in my PS3 and most of my DVD players. For whatever reason, I just can't get DivX to work.

I ripped myself with Mac The Ripper.

Thanks for the reply

[tomlee59]

If all you want to do is backup your DVDs in Divx format, the best tool for this on the mac is D-Vision3. I highly recommend giving it a try to see if it will work for your purposes. It's freeware, and unlike other free stuff, it is a very well-polished piece of software.