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Hi all,
I don't know if this is possible but if i d/load say an avi file would it be possible to change it to mpg as some of them seem to be smaller than avi ormp4 files????


thanks lammar1

I've found that .avi's tend to be smaller in filesize. If you want to convert a video or movie to a different format then you'll have to buy a video converter. You can download a trial version but it won't convert all of the movie/video.

There is a few freebies about.

Generally an AVI file will be smaller than a mpeg2 file, but may be larger than an Mpeg1 file (coz the mpeg 1 file is lower quality for the same size video) Traditionally most movie files you will come across will be around 700mb, a carry over from the DVD to CD storage days. For an AVI to approach DVD quality, it is normally about twice that size, so is rarely seen.

There are few converters around, one free one I use a lot is DivXtoDVD, because it handles the NTSC to PAL conversion quite well for me.

I them use VobTOMpg (also free) to convert the resulting DVD back to Mpeg2 format so I can then trim the black bars off top and bottom (for some reason the majority of people whom post videos dont like wide screen!:D ). I do that with any of several software packages, I generally use either TMPGenc or WInAVIvideoconverter, both of which you should pay for. (Note both of these can convert directly, but I like to do it the way I do as WInAVIvideoconverter is often jumpy when converting NTSC to PAL, and TMPGenc takes four times longer)

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Thanks Ferrel ,so were can I get my hands on a( FREE) converter then ?
and what is NSCT and PAL are these formats that different counries have? as I use Nero and it didn't let me burn some stuff but then when I try again it does but i have seen these before when using Nero, are there any free burners online that r any good?


Thanks again,

Lammar1

http://www.videohelp.com/
or
http://www.doom9.org/

will tell you everything you need to know about video conversions, and have the software you need. (on Videohelp click "tools" on the top bar to see the software, then pick out of the redish menu the type of software, make sure it is listed as freeware)

If you join either of their forums, dont mention piracy or anything to do with it, they are in denial about what they are doing, and will ban you.

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Thanks again Ferral,
ive just looked at www.Doom9.net but it all seems abit aurgh!!! which means i don't want to d/load somthing that wont help me.
All i need is somthing to change say avi,wmv etc so that i can play them on my DVD player which is not multi region (2-uk):confused:
would i need the AVI editing tool or the mpeg1/2 encoders?

please help as you may have guest i'm crap at this!!!!!

Cheers Lammar1 :D

DivXtoDVD is the way to go then - Looks like they have decided to ask for money these days, so here is a link to the last freeware version. of DivXtoDVD. It will take your DivX file and create a vobset for burning to DVD. It will work fine, but will not have a menu, it will just start playing when you insert into the DVD player.

http://www.aplusfreeware.com/categor...DivxToDVD.html

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:mad:
Hi Rerral, i got hold of DivxtoDVD but it just vanished when i tried to open it and when i came to play the DVD in my player the dubbing was well out (it played fine on my puter??) i think i'll just give up and get a multi DVD player or can you suggest anything else (sorry to be a pian in the ****!!!)

Also does using Nero realy slow the computer down if i want to d/load as well as burn or do i need a clearout of crap off this thing?


Sorry and thanks again
Lammar1:confused:

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Sorry Ferral Sorry Ferral i spelt ur name wrong!!??


Lammar1:rolleyes:

What Version Nero do you have ?
 

If you have the new version 7, and haven't updated for a while then it is time to update.

You can set priority on Nero to low. Then it Shouldn't interfere too much with downloading, but it's a good idea to use Nero during idle time to convert

Bad luck about the sound sync - happens on occassions, usually when the AVI has been badly encoded. It can be fixed, but usually not worth the trouble.

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Yeah abit crap, but i made sure that I d/loaded in mpg, I wonder if it was that program you told me about? (not your fault) i'm just crap at all of this all i want to do is d/load and play with no problems ,but it never goes that way.

:confused:
:eek:

I'll keep checking for updates on here hope to see you soon cheers Ferral.

Lammar1:D

Dvdsanta is an excellent converter and the trial version is free and has no time limits, you just have a demo message at the top of the screen, but if you zoom in it goes....
It is very user friendly as well and you can choose between PAL and NTSC as well, heres the link check it outhttp://www.dvdsanta.com

I've come across a few videos that had the audio track set a
bit ahead and timecoded to give the file a bit of a cushion for
slower computers to keep the sound in sync. Unfortunately,
some player software is unable to detect the timing tweak
and plays the audio as it is found instead of as it is timecoded.

Media Player Classic has the option to adjust the timing, so
try playing the files with that. VLC has similar capabilities too.

I have had sound sync issues with DVDsanta before, but only AVI to mpeg, not Mpg to Mpeg. Thats why I changed to DivXtoDVD. I have not used it for Mpg to Mpeg for a while, coz I prefer WinAVIvideoconverter, because of its trimming function.

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Hi Ferral,
when i use DVxtoDVD nothing comes up to say that it is running how do I know when it is running cos that maybe why the sync was out??
also dose the WinAVIvideoconverter work well for IDIOTS? and does it cost much?
sorry to keep asking the same questions but they realy help Cheers
Lammar1
:D

DivXtoDVD should have a green bar that moves across as it converts (it may appear not to move for a big file) but it should have a progressing frame count at the bottom.

I dunno how much WinAVIvideoconverter is (I would be breaching forum rules to tell you how I got my copy :D ), I vaguely remember it is worth around $60US, but that could be wrong.

It is very simple to use. Download it and try it, it has a demo version (puts a logo on your video from memory)

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Hey Ferral hope all is ok,
Just letting you know that i'll try DVDsanta and see how it goes,if there are any probs i'll post again and let you know maybe you could e-mail me and then tell me how you got your copy???:D

Thanx again

Lammar1

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Thanx for the link Wondering Why i'll give it a go and let you know how i get on:D

Cheers Lammar1

Thats cool, please do let us know, if you need any hints with dvdsanta dont hesitate to ask....;)

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Well i've tried DVD santa and the same thing happened like you mentioned Ferral the sync was out again (I'm going through DVD's like there going out of fashion i think i better get some re-writable ones next time!!!)

and i can't seem to get on with Divx player ?
do i need to copy it from l/w to My Docs then to DivX or is there an easier way to do it???
Cos there i was sitting waiting for the thing to finish with DVD santa "get in" it finished i ran down stairs put it in then it played for about 5mins then wooooosh no sound "OH BUGGER":mad:

so please give me a clue!! on how to do this !!!


All the Best
Lammar1

Hello, Are you sure the file your trying to burn is ok...I've been using Santa for months now and I've never had a problem...:confused:

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Hi Wondering Why Hope all is well down there!!:p

Yeah the file played fine on Media Player 10 the sound and picture was all ok, it was when i put it onto DVD-R that it didn't work ok????
I think it may be the crap DVD's i'm buying??


off the subject where in Oz ru??

Cheers Lammar1

It could also be your burner player etc.

Hey Lammar,
Try using Imation or Verbatim dvd rw, there very good brands...

But Grandpa could have hit the nail on the head it could be your burner as well....

Im in Brisbane QLD, and the weather is just starting to turn nice, no more scorchers lol...We've just started Autum, cant wait for winter lol.....

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Well this has nothing to do with video or Limewire !!!

I found out on friday that I was laid noff from work (Plumbing & Heating Engineer) so i've been trawling through the want adds to find that know one needs a Plumber,
which means i've got more time on my hands (in between finding a job!!!).
so i'm feeling like **** at the moment as i'm still training as well and my previous employer hadn't paid for the coures!! *uckers

I'll let you know how i get on in the next few days !!

Cheers for now
Lammar1