Video Conversion program?

[CmdrTostada]

Does anyone know of a video conversion program can convert an AVI file to mpeg? Also a windows media player file to mpeg?

 

[SteveUK]

It can be done but it aint easy. I have converted these files both ways but it is very difficult because each have different frame rates etc.
What exactly are you trying to do? If you explain to me in more detail what you need I might be able to help you more.

 

[CmdrTostada]

Im trying to do it so I can turn them into Mpeg files that can be burned and played in a DVD player or VCD player.

 

[NowInc]

Is it possible? yes..is it free? Sorta...

www.digital-digest.com (i think) will have all the tools you need...


There are EASY ways to do it..but those programs cost more than a few $$$...

 

[CmdrTostada]

Is there one that does it to burn to CD-R? thats free, or has a trial version?

Wait, I think I found one, Thanks Now.

 

[SteveUK]

Making a VCD isn't as simple as burning the mpegs to a cd-r. A VCD also needs quite a few other files and headers to play as a VCD. A VCD contains 4 folders, the mpegs are located in one of these. You can do this manually but its quite difficult, you should try to find a program to do this for you.
Also, I hate to sound negative but many stand-alone DVD players don't like cd-r's. Its worth making sure that the DVD players you intend to watch the discs on will not only play VCD's but also cd-r's as pre-recorded, bought VCD's are not the same as ones you have burned yourself using cd-r's.
I hope it works for you but you could save yourself a lot of time and effort if you find out first that your equipment isn't compatible.

 

[CmdrTostada]

Its not really time effort if Im not doing anything else, I only work on it during my spare time. But I thank you for the advice, I do have Roxio which has a VCD program.

 

[Fievel]

Why burn? just get a card with tv out....then plug into your VCR an viola!

That's what I do :lookaroun

 

[CmdrTostada]

My Video card has S-Video out but my the TV in my room doesnt have a S-Video in. But maybe Ill try it one day.

 

[NowInc]

Originally posted by Turbogames
My Video card has S-Video out but my the TV in my room doesnt have a S-Video in. But maybe Ill try it one day.

Not a problem..go to radioshack and get an S-video converter...its like 20 bucks (not even)...

 

[CmdrTostada]

Ok, thanks Dan.

 

[Fievel]

My vid card even came with a converter....it's just a few inches long...converts it from S-video into an RCA plug that you just plug into your VCR

 

[CmdrTostada]

Id have to get a converter and then get a converter to turn it into a cable line because that the only way to get anything into my TV. But the good thing is, is that I know someone who works at circuit city and he can get me stuff at cost.