Originally Posted by black prince

Converting Divx (avi) to KVCD

Introduction:

Like so many visitors to KVCD, I too originally visited to convert Divx’s to a format
that would play on my TV and keep the same picture quality as Divx. Months
later, I found myself using the KVCD process for all my video backups. My
family and I are impressed with the picture quality. I know anyone who takes
the time to learn the KVCD process will also be very impressed.

Software:

Tmpgenc: http://www.Tmpgenc.net/e_download.html (version 2.511.2 )
VCDEasy: http://www.VCDEasy.com/VCDEasy.zip
Headac3he: http://darkav.de.vu
VirtualDub: http://virtualdub.sourceforge.net
AviSynth: http://www.avisynth.org (get version 2.08 )
BBMPEG: http://members.cox.net/beyeler/bbmpeg.html
MovieStacker: http://www.kvcd.net/MovieStacker_v1.1.1.zip
ToK: http://www.kvcd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3096


Getting Started:

Before we start it’s important to determine if KVCD encoded mpeg-1
movies will play on your DVD player. Start by checking
http://www.kvcd.net/dvd-models.html for your DVD player. Even if
it’s not listed there’s still a chance it can play KVCD movies. Try making
a small test clip using this process (say 30 seconds) burn this to CD-RW
and play this as a test. If it still fails, post the problem on the forum for
help from others who may have solved your problem.

Next make sure the proper codec’s have been installed and Divx is working by
playing your video. If your Divx is not high quality, then don’t expect a
better VCD. Don’t expect miracles. Going from a smaller resolution to
a higher one (e.g. 320x240 to 704x480) will not give you a good picture.
Try to go for a resolution equal or less. (e.g. 640x480 to 528x480 kvcdx3).
Use file size predictor (described later) to judge how many CD’s it will take
to convert. As an example, If you want only 1 CD try KVCD
Template 352x240 KVCD-LBR, or if 2 CD’s try 528x480 kvcdx3.
Finally, take your time and when asking for help, please explain what you
have done and your problem with details when you post. Your problem can be
solved faster that way.

Step 1 (Audio):

Use VirtualDub:

Go to File>open>(select your avi file)
You will get a message “VBR audio stream detected” Just click on “OK” button
Go to File>File Information (check Video Stream and write down resolution).
Write down the total number of frames and the time in seconds.
Go to Audio>Full Processing mode (check this)
Go to File>Save as WAV (save file with wav extension)
When done close VirtualDub.

Use Headac3he:

Select Source File> (locate your audio.wav file from VirtualDub)
Select Destination Format> choose type as .mp2
Click Options twice
Select Channel mode> (dual channel)
Select Bitrate> (choose the quality you want. I start with 128kb, but you can
Increase this if there is room left after creating the video part)
Click Start
When finished close Headac3he ( you are now ready for the video)


Step 2 (video)

Use MovieStacker:

The avs script below was created by "MovieStacker" a utility developed
by Mauddib. The nice feature about this utility is the ability to save
your favoriate scripts to load when you need them. For the latest optimal
script try this link:

latest script: http://www.kvcd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3483


Use Tok:

Tok can automatically find the CQ value and encode your movie:

Tok: http://www.kvcd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3096

This nice utility by hedix is quick and easy to use.

Go to Settings>load all your programs. MadPlay can be found
with DVD2SVCD.
Go to Main Tab>Select you avs script created by MovieStacker.
Go to Audio>Select your .mp2 file created by Headac3he.
Go to Bitrate and make sure your max bitrate is correct for the
resolution you picked (e.g. 352x240 with max bitrate 1800)
Go to Space>select how many CD's your using
Uncheck>Prediction only and No Encoding.
Click on Start.

When finished view directory where your movie.mpg's were created. You’ll notice
their numbered, e.g. movie00.mpg, movie01.mpg, etc. bbMPEG split
the movie and created files according to the file size 794MB for each CD.
Play the movie.mpg to see if audio and video is in sync. I use Zoomplayer,
Bsplayer or Radlight. If you don’t have any of these, use Windows Media
Player (WMP). Next, your ready to burn this great creation.


Step 3 (Burning your movie to CD)

I prefer VCDEasy, but Nero is also a good choice


-black prince

Originally Posted by WOWIEGURL

when you do the in the virtual dub of the guide. I need more than five gigs to save it and this is without audio. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? My movie is about 1hr & 45 mins long and 10 mins is already taking about 7 gigs. I'm guessoing if I do the whole movie it will take up 70 gigs? or am I overestimating?

Originally Posted by dcshoekid1

Uh, ok . . . so I guess nobody can answer my question, huh, lol.

Originally Posted by CNightWolf

So..yeah. If someone knows how to help me, or can redirect me to where I can get help, it'll be mucho appreciated.