compressing .mpg using virtualdub

[al3x]

hi im trying to compress a .mpg file so that i can put it on a cd but its a bit too big to fit on a 700mb cdr. the mpg file is about 766mb. so what i plan to do is maybe use virtualdub to compress it down a bit. but everytime i do so i get a sync error. anything i can do to fix this or any suggestions on compressing .mpg?

[Nelson37]

Well, first, a 700 MB CD will hold 800 MB burned as VCD or SVCD.

Second, Vdub does not do MPG compression.

Third, I would suggest reading some more.

[Treebeard]

if your trying to burn your mpeg file as a vcd or svcd to watch on your dvd player just read here . you can burn 800mb to a vcd or svcd.


http://www.vcdhelp.com/author

[al3x]

yeah i meant compressing it to .avi to try and lower the size.
anyways thanks for the suggestions, ill try burning it as a vcd/svcd.