Chickenman Question

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Pulse

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Hi to all,

Is it possible to create one large Mpeg2/Svcd file so i can split it at any point i like, just like in the dvd2avi-TMPGEnc method with vcd ? I'm using DVD2SVCD to create SVCD and realy like the results but would like to split it myself, is this possible and if, how ?
Thanx................
 
daveml

daveml

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at bitrate choose 1 cd and put the size as 1600meg.
This will give u one big mpeg file (if u choose not to make bin cue).
If u are not cutting it in the exact middle, u will have to choose a smaller file size or it will not fit on 2 800meg cdrs.
 
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Pulse

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Thanx Daveml,

What program can i use to split the mpeg2-file ?
For vcd i use TMPGEnc, if i try it with mpeg2 TMPGEnc crashes.
Am i doing something wrong with TMPGEnc or should i use another program for this ??

Pulse.
 
daveml

daveml

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I use tmpgenc. with no probs.
Although i normally just let dvd2svcd cut the film.
If u leave say 10 seconds of overlap its not normally a problem.
 
stimpleton

stimpleton

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Pulse, in TMPGenc when you load the mpg2 dont forget to select mpg2 stream from the top drop down box, maybe this is why it crashes?
 
ChickenMan

ChickenMan

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Pulse, the problem or feature of DVD2SVCD is that it adjusts the bitrate of the SVCD to exactly fill up the 2 CD's (most fit to 2 80min CD's) so unless you cut it exactly in the middle it would not fit to 2 CD's. VCD's have lots of room lect on a CD (a 90min movie as VCD would put 2x 450meg files on 2 CD's if cut in the middle leaving 800-450=350meg or 35min free space.)

DVD2SVCD uses bbMPEG to mux and cut at the same time, so check in the folder where all the files went and you will see a long Encoded_Video_CCE.mpv file (the Video) and an Encoded_Audio_1.mp2 (the Audio) file. You can use TMPGEnc to mux these together and then use its Merg&Cut section to cut it at where ever you like or use bbMPEG to mux and cut where ever you like. Even MPEG2VCR can do all that as well.
 
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Pulse

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Thanx Chickenman,

I'll try that, i realy like the results that DVD2SVCD produces but what i don't like is that it cuts the movie exactly in the middle.
In lots of cases it cuts in the middle of an action-scene and i find that realy annoying.
So what i would like to do is create one large mpeg2 that would normaly fit on 3 cd's (let's say about 2 gyg) and split that file in three parts. Hope you understand what i mean.
Sorry for the bad english.......
Thanx again,

Pulse.
 
ChickenMan

ChickenMan

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Yep, I undersatnd what your trying to do. Another suggestion is to increase the 2 sec overlap (default) to say 5 or 10 sec overlap. You dont miss any action then and get a good intro of the end of D1 as your start playing D2.

Personly, I apply no overlap so that if I ever want them on a DVD (they are getting cheaper every day), I can join them easily & without any hassles.
 
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Pulse

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Yes, that's a good idea too.
By the way, do you know if there is a prog that can copy complete dvd's ? (unless they are bigger than 4,7 gyg)
I hope there will be bigger dvd-r's soon, then the whole issue of converting to svcd is over.
Thanx for the reply......

Pulse.
 
ChickenMan

ChickenMan

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Have a read in the DVD Burning section, but I find DVD2SVCD so easy to down-size a dual-layer >4.7gig DVD, then author with SpruceUp and burn with Nero.

I dont have a DVD burner myself (well not yet!) but have been making a few from those excellent 2x700meg AVI's with AC3 you can download. Expect a Tutorial for that sometime in the future.
 
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