Convert AVI/DivX to VCD problems

[Rockinronstar]

Hey, I got hold of the Harry potter DVD rip from sharereactor and am trying to convert it to a VCD. I can't figure out what is wrong. I used VirtualDub and tried save wav but the wav is alot bigger than expected(220MB), and it also is very choppy - seems like it has sound--pause--sound--pause, etc. So it fluctuates. :o

I have a feeling it might have to do with the audio being interleaved in with the video. I tried using Full processing Mode and saving it that way, but wont work - complains about input / output formats not being compatible??

If the audio is interleaved in with the video, how do I extract the audio properly. I wouldn't even bother if TmpGEnc could handle it, but it can't - i set the source to the AVI, but it wont acknowledge that there is audio in the file?? Completely lost on this one

Also, new at this stuff.

thanx

[wee haggis]

First of all its not unusual for the extracted WAV to be over 1 gb in a regular length movie.If for example,you were making a VCD,then it would convert back to a Mp2 during the encoding.
Use this guide for extraction.
www.vcdhelp.com/virtualdubaudio.htm

[Smudge249]

The Harry Potter Divx is a sod to convert to VCD. I gave up in the end and downloaded the SVCD rip which is on Sharereactor. Quality and Sound is perfect.

[fantomlord]

it sounds like you have ac3 sound in your source. search for "wav from divx"--that should give you an idea how to do your sound

[Smudge249]

Tried lots of programmes with this HP Version and none of them worked properly, seems to be a tough one.