Convert *.MOV to *.AVI or *.MPEG :

1. SUPER
- Freeware
- Quality based on trial & error.Sometime cannot play, sometime play with error.
- http://fever.link.free.fr/SUPER.html
2. ImToo MPEG Encoder
- Shareware (need to pay to get registration key)
- Good quality.Playable.
- http://www.imtoo.com/mpeg-encoder.html

You used trial version.IMHO, the full version will not produce any nag screen.BTW, if you noticed from previous post, other tool also being able to convert from *.RM to MPEG.Just have a look on it.

This post has been edited by keyz: Aug 15 2005, 09:25 PM

dBpowerAMp (shareware) is capable to do the conversion.Remember to download the appropriate codecs in order to do conversion.

http://www.dbpoweramp.com/

This post has been edited by keyz: Aug 16 2005, 01:34 PM

Already post in the previous link.Check these links :
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...dpost&p=1157431

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...dpost&p=1157493

This post has been edited by keyz: Aug 30 2005, 07:00 PM

You can either use Nokia Multimedia Converter 2.0 or SUPER© Simplified Universal Player Encoder & Renderer

Links :

1. Nokia Multimedia Converter 2.0
2. SUPER© Simplified Universal Player Encoder & Renderer

I prefer Nokia Multimedia Converter 2.0.It just easy.Only few setup needed.SUPER sometime have problem if you not configure it properly.

This post has been edited by keyz: Aug 31 2005, 03:35 PM

SUPER© can convert most of the media file to *.RM (*.RMVB not *yet* supported).If you configure it properly, you'll get decent result.Check in the previous post :

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...dpost&p=4422549

Demux those file using OGMDemuxer :

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...dpost&p=4258465

Then convert the *.AVI movie into VCD format using TMPGEnc or suitable tool.

This post has been edited by keyz: Sep 2 2005, 10:10 PM

I don't know about the different in term of size & quality.Only explaination from Wikipedia.Just have a look at Wikipedia.

Do you capture any screenshot of error ?My PC also have a file that give an error even I have the codec pack.My housemate uploaded it into my PC.

Not clear what you mean 'rip' actually :
1. Movie 'ripped' from DVD & size is around DVD size (4.7Gb or so).File in DVD format or ISO format.
2. Movie 'ripped' from DVD as *.AVI

For type 1, you need to have blank DVD to burn the data.For type 2, you can burn as data & ensure you have proper codec (either DivX or XviD) in order to view the movie.

For both situation, you need to convert into VCD format.Check in the previous post on how to do that.

This is my favourite place :

1. http://www.videohelp.com/
Check under guides.

2. http://www.doom9.org/
This one check under guides also.

Another link to check :

http://www.afterdawn.com/

This post has been edited by keyz: Sep 8 2005, 11:08 AM

For technical detail maybe can check at their official website....The rest, I don't know & would like to know also ..

You need to select compression method in order to bring down the size [video >> compression].Those compression came from codecs which you've installed in your PC.This is mine :



The common one is DivX and XviD.Both have capability to 'calculate' bitrate based on the selected file size, overall video duration, subtitle, video framerate & audio bitrate.Example from DivX :



You also need to select audio bitrate [Audio >> Compression].Check 'Full Processing Mode' in order to do that.This will reduce overall file size significantly in most case if the audio in wave or PCM.Most regular audio compression is LAME mp3.Most common bitrate is CBR 128kbps 44.1kHz or 48.0kHz :



I'm using VirtualDub 1.6 to get those print screen.Hopefully you'll get some idea on how to do that.Other idea/tips/suggestion welcomed ...

Please explain more on how you do the setting which consequently get the error.I know a few thing like compress audio in 44.1kHz while the original audio is 48.0kHz.

Use VDub/VDubMod to merge the subtitle.Ensure you download the subtitle plugin first and & extract into the plugin folder of VDub/VDubMod.Load it under "filter" menu.

Later, convert using TMPGEnc into MPEG1 (VCD compliant file).Remember, you need to adjust the font/size/colour so the movie will be displayed properly on the TV screen.What you see on the PC screen is not necessary same on TV screen.I've used CD-RW to conduct quality test.If not ok, erase & burn those files again.

Edit:Typo

This post has been edited by keyz: Sep 22 2005, 04:18 PM

You need to select the "video compression".Check my previous post about compression below :

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...dpost&p=4809398

You can either use DivX or Xvid to compress the video.It work proportionally.Higher bitrate >> good video >> larger file.

This post has been edited by keyz: Sep 22 2005, 04:27 PM

I notice something with your link you include there (here).Based on the screenshot by GSpot, your video framerate is 25fps, so you need to select PAL instead of NTSC film.I hope you aware this as per quote :



Can you try convert again but using PAL ?Burn that file and try play in your VCD player.If not ok try with NTSC but no NTSC film.My DVD player didn't recognized NTSC Film but fine with NTSC and PAL.

This post has been edited by keyz: Sep 27 2005, 03:47 AM

Good luck!Hopefully it's will come with the good result.

Yes, if you manage to convert into VCD compliant, there should be no problem when burning into VCD.Just make sure you convert according to VCD specification.

I checked the URL you posted earlier :

http://www.winavi.com/download/

I notice there is at least 2 files there :

1. HelixSDK.zip - 3.4M
2. HelixSDK0715.exe - 3.7M

Try download those files & see if those files suits your need.

D.I.K.O = DivX/DVD In KSVCD/KDVD Out).



Note: Image from videohelp.com

Main tool and download site

This post has been edited by keyz: Nov 1 2005, 11:39 PM

Well, for summary I can say MPEG 1 for VCD & MPEG 2 for DVD.

Which one is better ?MPEG 2 for sure.Bitrate can go max 9800kbps (normal around 5000kbps) while most VCD only around 1150kbps

I think VirtualDubMod can handle both MKV & OGM file.Subtitle will be retained.

The other method for MKV is extract it using MKVExtract (from here) & later merge into AVI using VirtualDubMod (like suggested before).

For OGM, try demux it using OGMDemuxer (get it here).Dub to AVI using VirtualDubMod

I don't understand when you said outdated.I'm using VDubMod 1.5.10.2

Care to eleborate more ?You mean, VDM cannot import MKV & OGM file anymore ?I don't have those type of file so I cannot verify your statement.