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Subject pretty much says it all. I downloaded something the other day in Xvid format. I would like to burn this to a DVD. (And no, buying a new DVD player that supports Xvid isn't an option. ) I've tried this in the past without any luck. Any hints on the best way to do this?
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Originally posted by: trip42
Subject pretty much says it all. I downloaded something the other day in Xvid format. I would like to burn this to a DVD. (And no, buying a new DVD player that supports Xvid isn't an option. ) I've tried this in the past without any luck. Any hints on the best way to do this?

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Super Converter does a good job and has alot of options
http://www.erightsoft.com/S6Kg1.html
scroll to the bottom to d/l

The FilmMachine does a really good job but takes longer to convert.
http://members.home.nl/thefilmmachine/


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also ConvertXtoDVD does a good quick job
http://www.vso-software.fr/products/convert_x_to_dvd/

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Here is how I do it :

1) Write an AviSynth Script

AviSource("your_file.avi")
ConvertFPS(25) // or 23.976 or 29.97 or nothing, if you don't want to change the framerate
AddBorders(0, x, 0, y) // only if your movie is NOT straight 4x3 or 16x9, change the values of x and y
LanczosResize(720, 576) //or 720, 480 for NTSC

2) Put your AViSynth script in a mpeg2 encoder ( paid - CCE, TMPGEnc, free - HCEncoder, QueEnc)

3) Put the result into your favorite authoring program
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The FilmMachine uses AviSynth Script and produces really good results.
You can use either CCE, HCEncoder, QueEnc mpeg-2 encoder in the program
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Originally posted by: trip42
(And no, buying a new DVD player that supports Xvid isn't an option. )
Why not? It would make things much easier for you. If you don't want to replace your main player, why don't you get a cheapo box to use as a second player?

Alternatively, many people use a chipped Xbox as a media player. This is a good solution too, especially if it's linked up to a home network.

Or if your PC is in the same room as the TV, just hook it up to a cable from your video card's TV-out.

Converting to MPEG-2 for DVD should be the last resort.

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Originally posted by: Moth3r
Originally posted by: trip42
(And no, buying a new DVD player that supports Xvid isn't an option. )
Why not? It would make things much easier for you. If you don't want to replace your main player, why don't you get a cheapo box to use as a second player?

Alternatively, many people use a chipped Xbox as a media player. This is a good solution too, especially if it's linked up to a home network.

Or if your PC is in the same room as the TV, just hook it up to a cable from your video card's TV-out.

Converting to MPEG-2 for DVD should be the last resort.


Ahhh, all very good ideas. Currently option 2 is what I do. I have Xboxes scattered all throughout my abode.

The reason I asked the question is because I have some Xvids that I would like to send to family and friends that are not so technically inclined. I thought about sending my father a DVD with the Xvid and VLC on the same disc but I know it just would never happen. The only way this would work is if he can just put the disc in the player and hit play, even that might be asking too much.
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What about just using Nero?

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Originally posted by: bad_karma24
What about just using Nero?

Nero Recode takes forever and the quality isn't that great at least IMO.

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Yeah---It takes about 4 hours or more to encode a full 4.3ish gig DVD. Horrible--forever!
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Nero usually makes the audio out of sync too. I have great luck with the Super program that Zeromancer linked to.

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