Converting DivX to MPEG-2

[tyanni]

I own the latest version of TMPGENC-Plus, and want to use it to convert a VERY good quality divx to SVCD. I understand the basics of converting to VCD, and I attempted to convert. However, I ended up with a file that was like 3 GB in size, and that was less than a third of the movie.

So my question is - what is the lowest bitrate you can use and still get very good quality? Should I invest in a DVD burner so I can copy files like this and still keep them looking good?

Thanks.
Tim

[Lextorite]

What template did you use ?

Personally, myself, I would not invest in a dvd burner RIGHT NOW.
The reason being is that to get the same dvd quality, you need a dvd-r above 4.6 gigs. And these are not available YET.

I'm gonna waiting till the duel layer DVD-R burners/disk come out before I invest in a dvd burner. these will have double the capacity then the ones out now.

Just hold tight till then..bro

[incognito]

try the SVCD ntscFilm template.

you can set the audio bitrate lower--- 192 or even 128 works ok

use a maximum bitrate of 1900-2100 to get 45-55 min on a CD.

I tend to use vbd_cq quality 77 bitrate 1950-- but I usually work with
DVD rips.

ymmv