Converting MPEG to AVI - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

krazykemist · 01-13-2004, 02:11 PM

I just installed a TV Tuner card (WinFast TV 2000XP Deluxe).
The main reason I bought this card was the ability to record documentaries in better than VHS quality. The software allows recording in MPEG1 and MPEG2.
Is there a program that will allow me to convert the MPEG file into an AVI or DivX like most all other video files I have downloaded are?
I am looking to have a file size around 600-700MB per 60 mins of video.

The_Dude · 01-13-2004, 02:22 PM

http://www.dvdrhelp.com/tools?tool=2#comments

check out 'virtualdub'

it's free and it can convert for you.

Scorpion23 · 01-13-2004, 05:08 PM

Virtualdub is a nice program, but you can also just record in the highest quality setting for mpeg1. This would give you a 700MB file for a 70min file, with the added bonus of being in the correct format to burn a VCD with it.

krazykemist · 01-14-2004, 12:46 AM

Thanks Virtualdub worked well.
The other thing I need to know is whether it is best to edit (ie removing comercials etc.) then convert or convert then edit?
I was able to use Virtualdub to edit the mpeg2 and then convert it to avi. I do not see an option however to save the edited version over the original mpeg in case I want to burn one to DVD. Any recommended programs?

Blistex · 01-15-2004, 04:09 AM

virtualdub doesn't really care either way, just set it to direct stream, cout out the commersials, then save as avi!

Easily the greatest video program ever made!

01-13-2004, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
krazykemist Psycho Location: New Orleans	Converting MPEG to AVI I just installed a TV Tuner card (WinFast TV 2000XP Deluxe). The main reason I bought this card was the ability to record documentaries in better than VHS quality. The software allows recording in MPEG1 and MPEG2. Is there a program that will allow me to convert the MPEG file into an AVI or DivX like most all other video files I have downloaded are? I am looking to have a file size around 600-700MB per 60 mins of video. __________________ "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." -- Tolstoy

01-13-2004, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	http://www.dvdrhelp.com/tools?tool=2#comments check out 'virtualdub' it's free and it can convert for you. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

01-13-2004, 05:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scorpion23 Psycho	Virtualdub is a nice program, but you can also just record in the highest quality setting for mpeg1. This would give you a 700MB file for a 70min file, with the added bonus of being in the correct format to burn a VCD with it. __________________ "Empirically observed covariation is a necessary but not sufficient condition for causality" - Edward Tufte

01-14-2004, 12:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
krazykemist Psycho Location: New Orleans	Thanks Virtualdub worked well. The other thing I need to know is whether it is best to edit (ie removing comercials etc.) then convert or convert then edit? I was able to use Virtualdub to edit the mpeg2 and then convert it to avi. I do not see an option however to save the edited version over the original mpeg in case I want to burn one to DVD. Any recommended programs? __________________ "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." -- Tolstoy Last edited by krazykemist; 01-14-2004 at 02:43 AM..

01-15-2004, 04:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Blistex Psycho Location: Tiger I Turret	virtualdub doesn't really care either way, just set it to direct stream, cout out the commersials, then save as avi! Easily the greatest video program ever made!