Idiots guide to making vcd's
16 October 2003, 07:40 PM
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i've downloaded a film which is 680mb(divx) but when i go to record it on nero as a vcd the bar at the bottom of the screen says its over 750mb
, so my thinking is i need to make the file smaller. is there a program which can do this(which is simple to use and idiot proof)?
, so my thinking is i need to make the file smaller. is there a program which can do this(which is simple to use and idiot proof)?
16 October 2003, 09:13 PM
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You might need to split the file - I "think" VCD's are burned as MPEG, and maybe the file is bigger in MPEG as opposed to AVI.
Try finding an app to split the AVI first and record it across 2 disks as separate VCD's.
Try finding an app to split the AVI first and record it across 2 disks as separate VCD's.
16 October 2003, 09:44 PM
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so does that mean its not possable to save it onto just one cd? not realy bothered about quality loss so some degree(sp)
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16 October 2003, 10:05 PM
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Once recorded as a VCD file size doesn't seem to make much difference. It is actually the playing time that is most important. A CD-R 80 will make an 80 minute VCD even if the original file size is bigger than the 700Mb they would take for data.
www.dvdhelp.com
Plenty of info and software to download at this site.
www.dvdhelp.com
Plenty of info and software to download at this site.
17 October 2003, 12:20 PM
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No, because this might be legitimate. Unlikely, but as I ain't appointed Lord High Executioner (yet), consequently it stays until someone discusses something blatantly illegal.
Rest assured Hobo that as soon as it does go messy it will be locked. This isn't up for debate as well you know, and you know the reasons why.
This is a perfect example of how to discuss a subject whilst remaining 100% legal and giving scoobynet no problems whatsoever.
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Rest assured Hobo that as soon as it does go messy it will be locked. This isn't up for debate as well you know, and you know the reasons why.
This is a perfect example of how to discuss a subject whilst remaining 100% legal and giving scoobynet no problems whatsoever.
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17 October 2003, 12:49 PM
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RIGHT STOP IMMEDIATELY
if the film is divx then whatever you do wont make it a vcd
its divx and as such would need converting into a different format
simply use nero or any other burning suite and create a data disc, drag the file over and voila!!
burn and watch in your equipped xbox or view on a pc
if the film is divx then whatever you do wont make it a vcd
its divx and as such would need converting into a different format
simply use nero or any other burning suite and create a data disc, drag the file over and voila!!
burn and watch in your equipped xbox or view on a pc
17 October 2003, 05:13 PM
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TMPGEnc (trial version) gives you unlimited time for MPEG1 (vcd) encodng but limited MPEG2 (svcd and DVD) encoding.
There are pre-set templated to convert the files (vcd, svcd, dvd, PAL / NTSC), so just pick the right one and choose the input avi. It can be a bit slow, but quaility is very good.
There are pre-set templated to convert the files (vcd, svcd, dvd, PAL / NTSC), so just pick the right one and choose the input avi. It can be a bit slow, but quaility is very good.
18 October 2003, 06:13 PM
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will TMPGENC make it fit on a 80min/700mb cd? as andrew said before if the running time is over 80min it won't fit, even though the size of the file is less than 700mb but over 80mins. does that make sence?
cheers mike?
[Edited by FASTER MIKE!! - 10/18/2003 6:14:55 PM]
cheers mike?
[Edited by FASTER MIKE!! - 10/18/2003 6:14:55 PM]
20 October 2003, 12:32 PM
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You can get 90 and 99 minute discs, you would have to check that your drive can burn these times though.
Other than that you can split the avi file with virtualdub.
http://www.polarhome.com:793/~afonic/avichop.htm
http://www.dvdrhelp.com/ has links to guides and free software for everything you need to know.
Other than that you can split the avi file with virtualdub.
http://www.polarhome.com:793/~afonic/avichop.htm
http://www.dvdrhelp.com/ has links to guides and free software for everything you need to know.
20 October 2003, 01:56 PM
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I don't see how the running length of the movie can be more important the the file size...
If you use the wizard on TMPGEnc it will tell you the final movie size.
You can reduce the bit rate in TMPGEnc so that the final movie is smaller. It will reduce the quality, but you will have to see if it still looks OK. Instead of using the wizard, you can adjust the bitrate by clicking on the [settings] button on the main window.
Cheers
If you use the wizard on TMPGEnc it will tell you the final movie size.
You can reduce the bit rate in TMPGEnc so that the final movie is smaller. It will reduce the quality, but you will have to see if it still looks OK. Instead of using the wizard, you can adjust the bitrate by clicking on the [settings] button on the main window.
Cheers
20 October 2003, 02:31 PM
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Nimbus,
Perhaps what I said about file size wasn't too clear.
In this case the fact that the DIVX file is 680mb does not matter, it will be the playing time which is important.
However, open up the MPEGAV folder on a VCD and take a look at the size of the .dat file. I've just done this on one of mine. 789,974KB on an 80min/700MB cd-rw. So the file is bigger than the stated capacity for the disc. The movie lasts less than 80 minutes so it still fits. Don't ask me why because I don't know.
Andrew
[Edited by Andrew Timmins - 10/20/2003 2:31:43 PM]
Perhaps what I said about file size wasn't too clear.
In this case the fact that the DIVX file is 680mb does not matter, it will be the playing time which is important.
However, open up the MPEGAV folder on a VCD and take a look at the size of the .dat file. I've just done this on one of mine. 789,974KB on an 80min/700MB cd-rw. So the file is bigger than the stated capacity for the disc. The movie lasts less than 80 minutes so it still fits. Don't ask me why because I don't know.
Andrew
[Edited by Andrew Timmins - 10/20/2003 2:31:43 PM]
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