How I convert DVD to VideoNow
I Use DVDx 2.2 to convert the DVD to a Divx AVI using this guide: http://www.polarhome.com:793/~afonic/divx5.htm. I
realize this probably isn’t the best way, but converting to Divx results
in a MUCH smaller file size to work with. Drawback to this method-->takes
a LONG time to convert!!(almost 7 hours for one movie movie I did!!) You could use any method for getting your DVD onto your HD that you want…here are
some suggestions:
Search http://www.dvdrhelp.com/tools for DVD-->AVI
tools.
Split the resulting AVI into pieces using VirtualDub. I use version 1.5.3 available here: http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=9649. It seems to make the VideoNow player
happy. I split the file into approximately 20 minute pieces. Use FRAMES, not TIME! I
have noticed that for whatever reason, Vdub doubles the size of my
AVIs. Using frames, this is not a
problem for me. If you cut your
AVI every 36000 frames (approx 30fps*60s*20m) you will get roughly 20
minutes of footage per piece. (I
use 24 minute TDK mini cdrs, and don’t want to take any chances.)
Take
each resulting AVI “piece” and convert to VideoThen specs, according to
the .vcf file included with GregSmith’s VideoThen with VirtualDub 1.5.3.
Convert to WAV with VideoThen
Then, edit and burn using this Guide Almost all of this is taken from transient's Guide. I only take credit for the pics and some "trial and error"
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