I started out with an mpg file of 2.74 gig, approx 56 minutes.
First tried to burn this direct to a dvd with windows dvd maker. It didnt work.
Next I used Virtualdubmod to convert the mpg to an avi. It worked, but the resulting avi file is 52gb. And I used compression.
Im assuming this is way too large for me to burn to a dvd. Any suggestions?
Thank you
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Originally Posted by hygieneboy
This also has nothing at all to do with VCD/SVCD authoring, as AVI files do not fit into either format.Read my blog here.
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Many, many video types can be called "AVI," just like many, many models of automobiles can be called "car." The default AVI on most versions of VirtualDub is uncompressed RGB/YCbCr--which indeed creates a ginormous file. Obviously, if you are thinking of an AVI compression scheme that results in something smaller than mpg, you need to shoot for something like the Xvid codec (as mentioned by the wise guns1inger), which you can install on your PC for free. After you install it, you should see it listed in VirtualDub's Video > Compression pull-down. Select xvid before saving as AVI, and then you'll be pleased with the small file size.
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cool, I think I see what you are saying. Ill try that.
Will I lose much quality in the process? -
Do a quality based Xvid encode using a quant value of 2 or 3 and see if you like it. I would suggest testing a couple of values on a small section of the file - say 5 minutes worth - and look at quality and relative fie sizes, then do your final encode.
Read my blog here.
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Using a constant quantizer of 2 will get you a video that is nearly indistinguishable from the source. But it will be pretty big. A quantizer of 3 will give you a little visible macroblocking if you examine enlarged still frames. But you won't notice them at normal playback speeds. I find 3 to be the best compromise of quality and size.
You can use decimal values like 2.5 to get something in between (the encoder alternates internally between 2 and 3 to give an average of 2.5, or whatever value you specify). -
Originally Posted by hygieneboy
Say a little more about what it is that you want to accomplish ultimately, and also provide as much info as possible about the source movie, and someone here will probably be able to offer more useful suggestions.
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