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Caphreak · 08-01-2003, 06:45 PM

I have an mpeg that i want to turn into an svcd so i can play it in a dvd player. I have no idea how to do this. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I would prefer it if i wouldnt have to buy any software. Thanks in advance.

The_Dude · 08-01-2003, 06:56 PM

www.vcdhelp.com

all the info you need.

here's my info:

you will need to make sure that it is in mpeg 1 format. if not, u will need to convert. use a program like TMPGenc (i think that's what it's called. u can download it from vcdhelp.com for free). after that, u will need a cd burning program that is capable of burning vcd's (it should ask u what kinda cd u need to make (like audio or data) and it should list vcd as an option). i had winoncd and now nero and both are capable of burning vcd's.

anyway, www.vcdhelp.com for all your needs.

Flippy · 08-01-2003, 08:04 PM

Yeah, I agree with The_Dude ... www.vcdhelp.com is a great resource for learning everything about video codecs and editing. Another thing you could possibly do is use Nero - just drag and drop the mpeg into the SVCD window (after creating a new SVCD) and it should create the SVCD for you on the fly.

tronims · 08-01-2003, 10:23 PM

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Originally posted by Flippy
Yeah, I agree with The_Dude ... www.vcdhelp.com is a great resource for learning everything about video codecs and editing. Another thing you could possibly do is use Nero - just drag and drop the mpeg into the SVCD window (after creating a new SVCD) and it should create the SVCD for you on the fly.

that is only if you purchased the upgrade thing that allows MPEG-2 support. Easier to do it with TMPEG-Enc but there is a trial period for their MPEG-2 support as well.

LNCPapa · 08-01-2003, 11:45 PM

If you're wanting an SVCD you'll want mpeg 2 - not mpeg 1. If you start from an mpeg 1 source you may as well make a VCD.

Flippy · 08-02-2003, 05:26 AM

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Originally posted by tronims
that is only if you purchased the upgrade thing that allows MPEG-2 support. Easier to do it with TMPEG-Enc but there is a trial period for their MPEG-2 support as well.

You're right I think. Sorry about that! I probably got that so long ago I forgot about it.

bogosj13 · 08-02-2003, 08:23 AM

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Originally posted by LNCPapa
If you're wanting an SVCD you'll want mpeg 2 - not mpeg 1. If you start from an mpeg 1 source you may as well make a VCD.

It probably depends on the bitrate of the original mpeg as well. A CBR mpeg1 at 3000kb/s deserves an SVCD, < 1500, most likely you wont find much benefit over SVCD.

CaptainFluffer · 08-02-2003, 09:31 AM

So far I've not used anything besides Nero

redrover · 08-03-2003, 07:17 AM

I have alot of Divx movies, and TMPEG will not open them to convert... Can anyone help me?

08-01-2003, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Caphreak Insane Location: Ames, IA	Converting movies to SVCD's I have an mpeg that i want to turn into an svcd so i can play it in a dvd player. I have no idea how to do this. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I would prefer it if i wouldnt have to buy any software. Thanks in advance.

08-01-2003, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	www.vcdhelp.com all the info you need. here's my info: you will need to make sure that it is in mpeg 1 format. if not, u will need to convert. use a program like TMPGenc (i think that's what it's called. u can download it from vcdhelp.com for free). after that, u will need a cd burning program that is capable of burning vcd's (it should ask u what kinda cd u need to make (like audio or data) and it should list vcd as an option). i had winoncd and now nero and both are capable of burning vcd's. anyway, www.vcdhelp.com for all your needs. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

08-01-2003, 11:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
LNCPapa Crazy Location: Notre Dame	If you're wanting an SVCD you'll want mpeg 2 - not mpeg 1. If you start from an mpeg 1 source you may as well make a VCD. __________________ No mercy for the bandwidth impaired

08-01-2003, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Flippy Banned Location: Greater Vancouver	Yeah, I agree with The_Dude ... www.vcdhelp.com is a great resource for learning everything about video codecs and editing. Another thing you could possibly do is use Nero - just drag and drop the mpeg into the SVCD window (after creating a new SVCD) and it should create the SVCD for you on the fly.

08-02-2003, 09:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
CaptainFluffer Banned Location: Pussy awp camping	So far I've not used anything besides Nero

08-03-2003, 07:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
redrover Upright	I have alot of Divx movies, and TMPEG will not open them to convert... Can anyone help me?