After SmartRip, what is the best setting for DVD2AVI when

[jeremymiller]

I want to convert to VCDs? Don't know for sure whether to use Forced Film, 64-bit Float, PC/TV, etc. Thanks.

Jeremy

[NeWcS]

Here's the rule of thumb I use:

The next step is finding out what kind of movie we're dealing with. First of all select Video - Field Operation and set it to None. Then F5 to start the preview. Let it run for a bit and watch the status window.

Frame Rate = 29.970 fps: Let the preview run for a couple of minutes, then take a look at the Video Type: If it's FILM at a percentage higher or equal to 95% you can activate Forced FILM as shown below.

As far as sound goes I pick......Track number/NONE.

I then rip the audio from the VOBs using Microsoft Graph Editor.

I got this info from a guide @ the Doom9 site. http://www.doom9.org/mpg/tmpg-main.htm

Hope this helps

[tom28]

Is there a reason why you let the Microsoft Graphedit do the audio ripping rather than letting DVD2AVI do it by selecting Track 1?

[DVantrease]

Personally I always let DVD2AVI grab track 1 audio, and never had a problem.

[NeWcS]

I do it that way do to the fact that the guide I use says that dvd2avi doesnt handle audio very well and i tend to agree. When I use Graphedit the audio sounds alot better and the volume is ALOT higher(Dont have to turn my TV up as loud)

Thats why!!!!!

[w00kiee]

yeah... its like lame and tmpgenc.. if your an extreme audiopile you may notice the difference. i run my sound at 96 kbps so i try not to involve extra apps... i cant tell the difference even at 224 kbps. go ahead and use dvd2avi's audio decoder.