Need Help With Video Conversion!

[woaface]

Can't convert an MPEG to AVI without loosing quality like mad. Already spent $30 on a program that either I can't figure out or doesn't work. Can anyone help me out? I can't burn the videos I have from the dance showcase this weekend to DVD in MPEG format. Crazy huh?!

[BruteForce]

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[woaface]

Thanks! Found out what's wrong, it needs to be 740x480 not what I have which is 640x480:rolleyes:

Now I found a program called TMPG which will change it over...but after downloading and using it...it opens up photoshop instead....

whudaa buncha junk....

[Patrick]

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Great link. Thanks!!!!

[martyo]

James offer up videos of Elaine. We will be running to convert the stuff for you.

[MarauderMark]

Great link. Thanks!!!!

Yes great link!!!!

[QWK SVT]

Thanks! Found out what's wrong, it needs to be 740x480 not what I have which is 640x480:rolleyes:

Now I found a program called TMPG which will change it over...but after downloading and using it...it opens up photoshop instead....

whudaa buncha junk....
James - How'd you end up with 640x480? If you convert to 720x480, you'll end up with black bars.

TMPG is relatively easy to use, but is ridiculously slow, unless you've got a monster box for a computer. Start the process, then go take a break... If you really want to use it, I have a version that can convert to MPEG2 (DVD format). It's a small program (about 2megs)...

BTW - What software are you using to edit video? I've gone through most offerings (Ulead, Adobe Premiere, etc.). My preference is Sony's Vegas Video 4.0. It's still far more advanced that I am - I'm still playing with AC3 audio - It's unreal on a good HT, to feel the rumble of the truck fly from right to left, along with the image :burnout:

[woaface]

It worked! Each video took about 10 minutes to process, and no black bars, went straight to 4:3, although I had the option for 16:9.

Now all I have to do is contact Charter Communications and get those videos up for you guys!

[Patrick]

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How about CODECS?? And DIVX is still a mystery. Any help thanks.

[QWK SVT]

How about CODECS?? And DIVX is still a mystery. Any help thanks.
What do you need to know? Here's the quick answers, to you questions. Ask for more, if you want...

Codec is shortform, for compressor/decompressor... Basically, codecs refer to a compressed multimedia file and are usually implemented via software. This way, files are substancially smaller than the original source file. The specific codec will determine how compressed, and how much quality is lost.

Basically, you must have the right codec, to decompress a file and "use" it. If you didn't have the MP3 codec, you wouldn't be able to listen to all those songs you download off the 'net.

DivX - This is just another codec. Think of it as the MP3 of video (in fact, some versions actually use MP3 encoding for the audio componant). Highly compressed files, that end up about 1/7th of the original source, and retains a fair amount of the original quality. To learn more, why not visit http://www.divx.com/

[Patrick]

What do you need to know? Here's the quick answers, to you questions. Ask for more, if you want...

Codec is shortform, for compressor/decompressor... Basically, codecs refer to a compressed multimedia file and are usually implemented via software. This way, files are substancially smaller than the original source file. The specific codec will determine how compressed, and how much quality is lost.

Basically, you must have the right codec, to decompress a file and "use" it. If you didn't have the MP3 codec, you wouldn't be able to listen to all those songs you download off the 'net.

DivX - This is just another codec. Think of it as the MP3 of video (in fact, some versions actually use MP3 encoding for the audio componant). Highly compressed files, that end up about 1/7th of the original source, and retains a fair amount of the original quality. To learn more, why not visit http://www.divx.com/

Thanks, but how do you determine what codec to use? I window Media player. I did a web search but it gave me a whole lot of options. Any Info. Thanks for your time.

[Dr Caleb]

Thanks, but how do you determine what codec to use? I window Media player. I did a web search but it gave me a whole lot of options. Any Info. Thanks for your time.

http://www.free-codecs.com/

Your choice of codec really isn't something that can be determined in a post such as this.

Using mpeg-4 (DivX) for video results in the best compression without sacrificing much, but using Ac-3 for audio instead of MP-3 gives faster playback, but you sacrifice audio volume . . . .

There are wayyyy too many variables. Any of these Codecs simply give your system, and all playback devices, the same advantages. Windows Media player uses the same compression/decompression codecs as a DivX player, or ATI Video player . . . what you use to record or playback your video has less bearing that what codec you use to compress or decompress it in the first place . . .

For the most part, if you use MPEG format for the files, MPEG-4 or DivX for the video codec, and MP3/AC3 for the audio, you will get good results, with maximum compatability.

[Patrick]

http://www.free-codecs.com/

Your choice of codec really isn't something that can be determined in a post such as this.

Using mpeg-4 (DivX) for video results in the best compression without sacrificing much, but using Ac-3 for audio instead of MP-3 gives faster playback, but you sacrifice audio volume . . . .

There are wayyyy too many variables. Any of these Codecs simply give your system, and all playback devices, the same advantages. Windows Media player uses the same compression/decompression codecs as a DivX player, or ATI Video player . . . what you use to record or playback your video has less bearing that what codec you use to compress or decompress it in the first place . . .

For the most part, if you use MPEG format for the files, MPEG-4 or DivX for the video codec, and MP3/AC3 for the audio, you will get good results, with maximum compatability.

The codec thing is still trouble some. Some will play with audio only, then viseo no sound. You got me the right links just need to tinker. Thank you.