SVCD Softwares
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DVD2SVCD is freeware and works fantastic. You can use with it either TMPGenc (free version) or CCE ( cost involved but excellent results). Get it from www.dvd2svcd.org then check out the Tutorial section on the DVD to SVCD Tute on how to use it.
TMPGEnc is only free for MPEG2 encoding for 30 days though.
QuEnc/ffMPEG/mencoder are free for MPEG2 encoding. Not sure if anyone has done a DVD2SVCD type GUI for them though.
QuEnc/ffMPEG/mencoder are free for MPEG2 encoding. Not sure if anyone has done a DVD2SVCD type GUI for them though.
That may be the situation for the latest versions, but I suggest you check out TMPGEnc version 12a.celtic_druid said:
Also, the next version DVD2SVCD will support QuEnc encoder.
How about DVD2SVCD as suggested?
Converting to XviD there is no authoring though, so it isn't exactly a fair comparison.
Converting to XviD there is no authoring though, so it isn't exactly a fair comparison.
rebootjim
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If you don't care about finished quality, nor audio sync, then Nerovision Express is a one click solution.
Personally, I use specific sofware, dedicated to the task, and suggest you do the same and take the time to learn a bit about the process. The end result justifies the means.
Personally, I use specific sofware, dedicated to the task, and suggest you do the same and take the time to learn a bit about the process. The end result justifies the means.
indeed
Once you have fiddled and installed DVD2SVCD after loading the XVID/AVI/DIVX into it its pretty much 1 click maby 2 or 3 at the most .. wouldnt you say POACHER/CHICKENMAN etc etc i cant say ive had to mess much with the settings once i've set them !?
I would go for quality over number of clicks/speed anytime ?! besides most of us here convert when we sleep and compile the day after
I would go for quality over number of clicks/speed anytime ?! besides most of us here convert when we sleep and compile the day after
Haha, I like itrebootjim said:
(I'm refering to the quote, not the product)
rebootjim
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Thanks Seems there is a quite large percentage of people looking for a one-click DVD. I get at least 3 questions like this a week. I give them all the same answer, "If you don't want to learn the software, I suggest you return your dvd burner and spend the money having someone else do it for you."
Until Nero wise up and get their encoder to work properly, Nerovision Express is going to be their Achillie's heel. Everyone I know that has tried it (me included) has ended up using other software, and being shoved into the learning curve, whether they like it or not.
DVD2SVCD does work, mostly. It's downfall (I haven't tried the new version yet) is that you manually have to input the path to avisynth and your encoder. It does not frameserve to Mainconcept (this REALLY peeves me off), the settings for bitrate are completely confusing for a beginner, it's log doesn't really give much information on the process (that a beginner would understand), or it gives info that may be misleading/misunderstood. I could go on, especially about the learning curve associated with avisynth's scripting, if you want an output setting tweaked...
With everyone getting used to junk like Sonic MyDVD, complicated programs with confusing GUI's are going to fall. Only the diehard's like us will bother to learn whatever it takes to get our video the way WE want it, and not the way some preprogrammed template shoves it in our face.
If it were an easy process to master, sites like this wouldn't exist
Seems there is a quite large percentage of people looking for a one-click DVD. I get at least 3 questions like this a week. I give them all the same answer, "If you don't want to learn the software, I suggest you return your dvd burner and spend the money having someone else do it for you."Until Nero wise up and get their encoder to work properly, Nerovision Express is going to be their Achillie's heel. Everyone I know that has tried it (me included) has ended up using other software, and being shoved into the learning curve, whether they like it or not.
DVD2SVCD does work, mostly. It's downfall (I haven't tried the new version yet) is that you manually have to input the path to avisynth and your encoder. It does not frameserve to Mainconcept (this REALLY peeves me off), the settings for bitrate are completely confusing for a beginner, it's log doesn't really give much information on the process (that a beginner would understand), or it gives info that may be misleading/misunderstood. I could go on, especially about the learning curve associated with avisynth's scripting, if you want an output setting tweaked...
With everyone getting used to junk like Sonic MyDVD, complicated programs with confusing GUI's are going to fall. Only the diehard's like us will bother to learn whatever it takes to get our video the way WE want it, and not the way some preprogrammed template shoves it in our face.
If it were an easy process to master, sites like this wouldn't exist
So true.rebootjim said:Thanks
Until Nero wise up and get their encoder to work properly, Nerovision Express is going to be their Achillie's heel. Everyone I know that has tried it (me included) has ended up using other software, and being shoved into the learning curve, whether they like it or not.
DVD2SVCD does work, mostly. It's downfall (I haven't tried the new version yet) is that you manually have to input the path to avisynth and your encoder. It does not frameserve to Mainconcept (this REALLY peeves me off), the settings for bitrate are completely confusing for a beginner, it's log doesn't really give much information on the process (that a beginner would understand), or it gives info that may be misleading/misunderstood. I could go on, especially about the learning curve associated with avisynth's scripting, if you want an output setting tweaked...
With everyone getting used to junk like Sonic MyDVD, complicated programs with confusing GUI's are going to fall. Only the diehard's like us will bother to learn whatever it takes to get our video the way WE want it, and not the way some preprogrammed template shoves it in our face.
If it were an easy process to master, sites like this wouldn't exist
Learning is half the fun.