I know this may be a stupid question to ask but here goes.
I noticed that when i used Mainconcept MPEG encoder, an svcd is lesser in size than a regular mpeg2 file. i was wondering if it is possible to make a whole bunch of SVCD files and use them on DVD. If it is possible, what do you think the compatibility rate of dvd players world wide would be?
If there is any information on the mentioned topic, please inform me with some links. Thanks!
Yes it's possible. The easiest way is to use DVD-Lab because it's designed to do this. Otherwise you can use a program like ReStream to change the MPEG headers (they need to report the resolution as a DVD compliant one). I can't give you a realistic figure on the percentage of DVD players that these discs will work correctly on but based on anecdotal evidence it's very high. Every DVD player has the correct hardware - it's just a question of whether the firmware supports it. If you have a "cheap" player the odds are probably even better. If it plays SVCD's it's almost guaranteed. The best way to find out is try it, but you can also check Videohelp.com's database to see what features other people have reported your player supporting:
http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers
hmm, i believe this is what i've also been wondering as well.
lets say i have alot of AVI files.
could i make like a season dvd with menus or not, doesnt matter.
if you can, would dvd limit you in space taken by the AVI files or the duration of the videos?
Thank you for your replies, this has been much useful. I didnt know if it would work properly or not but yeah im going to give it a shot and will let you all know if it works out or not.
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hmm, i believe this is what i've also been wondering as well.
lets say i have alot of AVI files......
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Would you be open to converting the avi's to XviD or DivX? You'd be able to get more onto one disc without losing quality, however, yourself and whomever else receives these discs would need the codecs and or players in order to view them. Just a thought.
ok. i think what you guys are talking about is completely different than what i was asking.
from what i know, if you want to put a whole bunch of avis that are DivX or XviD on a DVD-R or +r and play them on your tv, your going to need a player that supports DivX or XviD. i doubt you can make menus. im sure if you have a player that it supports it, it will show the directorys and you can choose which episode you want to play.
