DV-AVI conversion to mpeg2 or DVD

[obadvw]

Just got a JVC miniDV camera with DV output,after i capture the video (DV-AVI) to my pc i cant convert it to mpeg2 in 16:9, only in MP4 i can do this, even that the video is shoot in 16:9 from the camera itself

i use AVS video converter

any recommendations or is there anything i do wrong?

regards

[Baldrick]

Use a better mpeg2/dvd converter like for example the free hcenc or an all-in-one solution for it like FAVC or AVStoDVD.

Or use other good mpeg2 encoders like tmpgenc xpress, tmpgenc plus, mainconcept reference, cinemacraft encoder basic.

[obadvw]

i'll try and feed back

thanks

[obadvw]

it works, yes it's far better

but i feel like the DV AVI have better frame rate or quality

[filmboss80]

Check your encoding settings. The bitrate and motion compensation settings on your MPEG-2 encoder might not be set correctly. For whatever tool you are using, check for online guides and forums for optimal settings.

[obadvw]

what is the best free software to capture DV i from the camera?

[gadgetguy]

Best is subjective, but WinDV is very good and what I use.
DVIO is also good but doesn't have a preview window. It can sometimes work better on older machines.
Scenalyzer is another free option (older version).