So you got questions about audio/video? Wanna know how to rip a digital stream? Make an X/S/VCD to play on your DVD player? Maybe rip a video from VHS or TV? Find the answers here.
what software do you use to convert DVDs or MPGs to AVI (xvid or divx)?
I tried Gordian Knot and Super so far but the quality isnt that great, at least I find far better avis on the internet. I tried several setups with the software and its always the same. The result is ok, but not great.
what software do you use to convert DVDs or MPGs to AVI (xvid or divx)?
I tried Gordian Knot and Super so far but the quality isnt that great, at least I find far better avis on the internet. I tried several setups with the software and its always the same. The result is ok, but not great.
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance
Pete : ) Why do you want to make a DVD into a AVI?.. (whatever source quality you start with is what the conversion will look like)
I have used Super without any quality loss and other converting programs as well, please give more details why you would like to make something into a .AVI that is already a DVD thanks.
This has nothing to do with bootlegs and reducing their quality if that's what you're thinking about
I have a PS3 with a large hard disc now which I use as a media center. I'm a big fan of tv series but I'm tired of changing the discs all the time so I want to convert the episodes to AVIs in order to bring them to my PS3 hard disc.
Pete-Rock wrote: This has nothing to do with bootlegs and reducing their quality if that's what you're thinking about
I have a PS3 with a large hard disc now which I use as a media center. I'm a big fan of tv series but I'm tired of changing the discs all the time so I want to convert the episodes to AVIs in order to bring them to my PS3 hard disc.
Hey Pete, 1 option is to buy a dual layer blank 50 gig bluray disc and put multiple TV show seasons onto it : )
2nd option is to convert the DVD'S to DivX with Super or other converting programs the PS3 loves that format.
The only problem with converting something to another format Is this It takes quite awhile to convert to other formats, If you are looking to keep quality, you can also try to convert them to MPEG-4 or .MOV Quicktime they look amazing! and they use the H.264 codec Movie Trailers use the H.264 codec and If you have ever watched those online they look amazing and they are not HUGE In file size.
There Is a couple options for you to try If you have more questions just ask : )
Pete-Rock wrote: Chris your help is much appreciated, but I already tried out everything you said, see my first post.
I'm looking for a recommendation of software which is not "Super" or "Gordian Knot".
Pete, The bluray disc idea I meant to tell you to save as data since the PS3 will play data DVD'S : )
Other converting software I use for video converting Is.
1. Emicsoft Video Converter (takes a long time to convert something but works I use It for my youtube clips)
2. AVS4YOU 6 Converter Will convert HD files to regular or vice versa this Is another program I personally use
3. Xilsoft HD Converter (this one with do HD or regular converting Into all formats I use It Also for youtube clips)
4. Super (converts almost any format to any other format) I know you have used It I have never had a problem with It.
The top 3 all have done the converting job nicely (I used the top one (Emicsoft) to convert bluray/AVCHD files to MPEG-TS MPEG-4 Or DivX) and It works just fine I have never had any Issues with it, the quality always looked AMAMZING just check out the last 3 videos (for quality proof) I uploaded to youtube to see.
Pete, If you still need more Info please send me a PM or ask your questions here.
CJ
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The best software I remember for converting DVD in Avi, in easy steps, is TMPGENC (Authoring Works) or Xpress.
VirtualDub or VirtualDubMod are the best freeware solutions I think.
In my opinion PS3 is not a good solution for a media center. But I may be subjective because I don't like it at all. Besides helping my sister I never put my hands on it.
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well i have used hundreds of these and like you i also watch movies with my ps3 from media sharing from pc.
1 of the best ones i have come across so far would be Total Video Converter, as you want them ps3 compatible it has an option to convert to ps3 along with all the others, psp etc
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