DVD to DivX Guide - DVD to DivX Guide

(Page 5 of 5 )

I can’t burn the avi onto a cd-r, it’s too big!

• Depending on how big the final file is, you can cut the end off (end credits), cut the front off (opening credits), cut both credits off. As rough guide, end credits are worth about 50M, start credits about 30M.

 

If the film is so big it will only fit onto two discs, then the instructions will also show the method for doing this, but not as a step-by-step, as I can’t be bothered. I’m sure you can work out that you cut the avi in the middle and save the avi as two halves (yea, you know that already). As a rule you are trying to get the file size down to no more than (using Windows File Manager as a viewer) ) 680M, this will fit onto a regular 74minute CD; 733M will fit 80minute- don’t ask!

• Ok, start up Nandub (yes I know the screenshots show VirtualDub, but they are sooo similar it makes no difference) and load the avi file you created.

 

 

• Jump to end of the avi...
  

 

• Now start looking for “key frames”, working your way backwards –using the key button - until the you get to last scene after the film has finished, in other words the start of the end credits.

 

• When you arrive at the scene, press the end marker button.

 

• Now jump to the start of the film by pressing the button mark

    

• You can now chop the front of the film by pressing the other “key marker” button to forward through the avi until you reach the desired point.

DISCLAIMER: The content provided in this article is not warranted or guaranteed by Developer Shed, Inc. The content provided is intended for entertainment and/or educational purposes in order to introduce to the reader key ideas, concepts, and/or product reviews. As such it is incumbent upon the reader to employ real-world tactics for security and implementation of best practices. We are not liable for any negative consequences that may result from implementing any information covered in our articles or tutorials. If this is a hardware review, it is not recommended to open and/or modify your hardware.

Comments On: DVD to DivX Guide

>>> Be the FIRST to comment on this article!

Recommended by Dev Hardware