Problems with DIVX converting

[metalfreak]

hi there.......
I'm facing this weird problem

I'm using VirtualDub 1_4_12

I have DIVX 5.02, AC3 and some other codecs installed.

Everytime I convert a .mpeg file into avi.....I can't play that file
a 46MB mpeg file...after converting it into avi is 5MB......and I can't play it(of course.....its impossible to go THAT low)

Any idea on this? thanks.

ps: I was converting my music videos(all in mpeg)

[secretagent]

why are you converting mpeg to avi?

[metalfreak]

I'll be able to save some space while still having the "same" quality in video

anyone here can help? this problem is kinda weird.....i was able to convert without problems.....but now.........*sigh*

[metalfreak]

Anyone facing the same problem?

[crahak]

Well, we need more details and settings on how you proceeded... then we can help, otherwise it's like saying "something is wrong" anyone having same probs?

[metalfreak]

oh.....whopps........
sorry about that...my mistake

well...
1. Opened Blink 182 - Stay Together For The Kids.mpeg
2. Audio>Full Processing Mode
3. I choose 160kBits mp3 format
4. Video Compression --->>>>>>DivX 5.0.2
Settings
2-Pass, Second Pass(900kbps)

Save File as AVI(ADDED TO JOB CONTROL)

Went back to Video Compression
Settings
2-Pass, First Pass(900kbps)

Save file as AVI(ADDED TO JOB CONTROL)


Pressed F4 and so I start the job control thingy


output:

Blink 182 - Stay Together For The Kids.mpeg <----43MB
Blink 182 - Stay Together For The Kids.avi <-----5.3MB++???????

[fingernailX]

Just as a troubleshooting idea you might try using VDub to do a one pass conversion and displaying the output. If you can see the output in VDub then chances are you'll be able to play it in media player, divx player, BS player etc.... If not, then you probably have a codec install problem. If the one pass works and the two does not then you have a problem with your two pass settings.

IMHO - Xmpeg or the various yuv mode flask versions are superior for converting mpeg to divx as you can keep everything in the yuv colorspace and achieve greater speed.

Anyway good luck

[crahak]

You did your passes backwards.

[metalfreak]

oh....ok
thanks crahak......I'll try afterthis
I'm downloading some animes now......speed is pretty good...so...I'll do the reencoding later
thanks guys...
will update you guys later...

[metalfreak]

@crahak

hey....it worked
haha.silly me for getting the passes wrongly

ahaha......thats all.......take care everyone!
=)