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Burning an avi to DVD movie
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Tedronai
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5. December 2002 @ 15:03 |
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I have numerous .avi movies, all under 2 hours in length, and I want to burn them to DVD movie. How do I do this?
I have one move thats 90 minutes long, and neoDVD says its almost 5 gb! Could anyone recommend a better program?
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HomerJ
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6. December 2002 @ 02:55 |
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When you say "burn them to DVD movie", I'm assuming you mean a DVD disc (maybe DVD-R ?)
To do this, you will need to encode your *.AVI file to a *.mpeg2 format, then "Author" the *.mpeg2 file to a *.VOB set and finally burn to a DVD disc
Good Luck.
HomerJ
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soops
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3. January 2003 @ 13:11 |
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Hi All,
Please can anyone assist? I think this may be a tricky one as there doen't seem to be much clarity on doing this, although i'm sure the gurus out there are doing similar!
I have checked the threads and articles to no avail, but since this is on the same lines as the above, I haven't opened a new thread.
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I have created my MPEG2 file using TMPGEnc, the input file was an AVI, 25 frames with MP3 sound, so Pal. I had to create a wav file in VirtualDub 1st of all before i could create the MPEG2 file.
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Am i correct so far? is the sound then within the MPEG2 file? do i need to sync it later on?
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Next i plan to use IfoEdit to create the VOB's, assume that i dont need the original DVD, all i have is an AVI file? is this correct? and will it work?
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Finally, i plan to use the Instant CD by VOB software to burn the DVD-R format, has anyone else done this sucessfully? have i missed any critical steps?
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On the authoring side are there any gotchas?
Thanks in advance
Glen
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elljay55
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11. January 2003 @ 09:47 |
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if any1 has pls email me to thanks
if a cat has 9 lives why did mine die when i threw it out the window
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HomerJ
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12. January 2003 @ 05:50 |
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soops,
I'll stick with you, because it looks like Tedronai has disappeared.
First, very important question, what is the source of your *.AVI file.
I ask this because I'm used to files generated by DV camcorders, where the file has both video and audio.
This being the case, it's fairly staright forward to re encode to mpeg2 format (video & audio still together the use an "Authoring" application to create you VOB set then burn to DVD.
HOWEVER, there is a path whereby you can split you video and audio (usually to ensure that file sizes are small enough to fit to a DVD-R disc)
To achieve this you need to make sure you use the correct the applications that will accept the file formats that you are generating.
Give us a bit more background on where you are coming from, and where you want to end up, and we'll help you get there.
HomerJ
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soops
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12. January 2003 @ 06:14 |
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HomerJ
its a freind of mine, not sure of the source, i can ask him, divX and AVI movies, all approx 750 MB in size.
regards
soops
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Voyageur
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1. February 2003 @ 05:50 |
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What is the best sequence to convert avi files into a DVD movie ?
What I do is :
(a) with Adobe premiere 6.5 generate an series of AVI files. A have 9 separate avi files which make up the whole movie of 1h00.
(b) With TRex I convert each avi file into mpg file (TRex gives a choice between VCD, SVCD and MP4, so I choose SVCD)
(c) with neoDVD, I create the DVD.
But the problem is that 9 files take just 1.3Gb but when ready to burn the DVD this figures inflates to 3.7 Gb. This is intriguing..
So, is my approach correct or is there a better way ?
And why the file size jump from 1.3 to 3.7 Gb ?
Learning... always learning...
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Orionbelt
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2. February 2003 @ 07:29 |
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I'm using Premiere 6.5 and you have there the new exporter witch you can make MPEG.
film lover
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Voyageur
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2. February 2003 @ 08:00 |
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Yes, I just found the new MPEG Encoder from Adobe Premiere 6.5. Now I have another question : I also found in the net a product called LSX-MPEG for Adobe Premiere as a plug-in. It claims to be a better Encoder than the Adobe one.
Have you heard of this product. Is it really much better ?
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Pratticus
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2. February 2003 @ 17:31 |
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I started with 3 .avi files and ended up with a single DVD-R of them. The source .avi's were DivX AC-3 5.1.
1. Join .avi's using Virtual Dub.
2. Strip audio from resulting .avi using Virtual Dub. Remember to use AC3Fix on this .ac3 file.
3. Re-encode .avi as .mp2 using TMpgEnc.
4. Author DVD using DVD Maestro with the .mp2 and .ac3 as assets.
5. Burn with RecordNow Max as a data DVD.
Hope this helps!
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Orionbelt
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3. February 2003 @ 03:45 |
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LSX-MPEG for Adobe Premiere, seem to be nice plug. The price is not so bad. The SSE-2 architecture is good that they have cause then you will make faster the export.
I didn't know about this plug-in, I will take home the demo and trying it out.
I agree with Pratticus about the TMpgEnc. program. You can make in there the files smaller. Plus that you can from Premiere export as DVD and make the out put in TMpgEnc. Svcd as well for burn it on CD-R. I did some test with it, and it did better the picture then.
What I think you should test the different programs if you can get hand on them like demo or if someone has them. Try to do with the same avi. different burning, you will find out witch one is the best for YOU.
I think Sonic has nice encoder like ReelDVD and Minnetonka has like DVD-DTS.
Roxio Video Pack5.1 is nice.
film lover
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JIZNICE
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3. February 2003 @ 03:58 |
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is there a guide somewhere that can guide me through making a dvd-r out of a avi file.
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preynolds
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3. February 2003 @ 04:36 |
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I know this is off the subject... but.. does anyone know why my newly burned backup of a movie automaticall selects the commentary to start out with for the sound??? I have to switch to the regular english version to hear the sound. Anyway I can change this using ifoedit or something?? Other than having to change it manually everyttime I start the movie?
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Orionbelt
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3. February 2003 @ 09:18 |
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The TMpgEncoder you make the avi. to DVD format for burning. You save the file with the five step project wizard. And then burn DVD-R with your DVD-burning program.
film lover
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Orionbelt
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3. February 2003 @ 09:21 |
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With Roxio VideoPack5.1 and Sonic ReelDVD
You can convert the avi. to DVD-r format, and burn it with the program after when converted.
film lover
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Orionbelt
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3. February 2003 @ 10:32 |
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Tedronai
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5. February 2003 @ 04:14 |
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sorry for disappearing. I had a lot of stuff to do the last 2 months and didnt really have time to come here.
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menmaddi
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5. February 2003 @ 05:34 |
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HomerJ
What are your prefered applications for DVcamcorder to DVD-R process?
You are entering a world of pain Smokey.
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HomerJ
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5. February 2003 @ 05:47 |
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I use Adobe Premiere 6.02 for my capturing and general editing, the another "editing" programme called "Edit Studio" to create the mpeg2 files. The reason for this is it uses the Main Concept encoder, which is considered to be one of the better quality encoders (and it quite fast).
Then Ulead DVD Movie Factory to author and burn.
A bit long winded, but I've sort of "grown up" with the different applications over the years.
At the end of the day,it works for me, and that's what we're all looking for I suppose.
HomerJ
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menmaddi
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5. February 2003 @ 05:57 |
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Thanks, I'm trying to wade through the mire of software that came on my pc, as well as the numerous apps I've downloaded since I began backing up DVDs.
You are entering a world of pain Smokey.
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