Video Guides > Editing and Encoding/Conversion 


Editing Guides

Edit MPEG with TMPGEnc Plus
How to remove commercials (or other unwanted footage) from MPEG files, using TMPGEnc Plus 2.5. These method do not require a re-encode, and new files should be generated, with unwanted footage missing, in just a few minutes.

Edit MPEG with VideoReDo
How to remove commercials (or other unwanted footage) from MPEG files, using VideoReDo. These method do not require a re-encode, and new files should be generated, with unwanted footage missing, in just a few minutes.

Edit MPEG with Womble MPEG-VCR
How to remove commercials (or other unwanted footage) from MPEG files, using Womble MPEG-VCR. These method do not require a re-encode, and new files should be generated, with unwanted footage missing, in just a few minutes.

Edit DVD from DVD Recorder
For discs created on a DVD recorder, so that the computer can be used for editing and authoring final discs. Uses the freeware DVD Decrypter. Includes brief information on Womble MPEG-VCR.

Edit DVD from DVD Recorder on Mac OS X
For discs created on a DVD recorder, so that the computer can be used for editing and authoring final discs. Uses YadeX and MPEG Streamclip.

Edit Profesionally-Produced DVD
For discs authored on a computer, including both homemade discs and commercially-produced discs. Uses the freeware DVD Decryptor and VOB Edit to decompile the disc an extract the audio and video. The extracted content can then be edited and re-authored as needed.

Edit Video with Adobe Premiere
Covers basic file import and timeline skills for using Adobe Premiere. 


Encoding and Conversion Guides

Introduction to Encoding and Converting Video
Covers information on the complete encoding (converting) process, from identifying the source, to reasons why conversion is necessary, to suggestions/reviews on the varying encoder software.

Convert PAL to NTSC
Discusses several methods of playing foreign content, as well as converting between the PAL and NTSC formats, in either the digital or analog domain. 

Convert VCD to DVD
Guide to properly extract MPEG-1 data from a VCD and author to a DVD. No conversion of advanced concepts are needed, only requires ISOBuster and Tsunami (TMPG) DVD Author. Only files not compliant with DVD-Video format will need re-encoding. Also works for CVD, does not work for SVCD or XVCD.

Encode to MPEG with Canopus ProCoder
Guide for converting video to MPEG format with the popular Canopus Procoder, often regarded as the high quality encoder available. Includes information for both the Pro version (using v1.5) and the Express version.

Encode to MPEG with Tsunami MPEG Encoder (TMPGEnc)
Guide for converting video to MPEG format with the popular Tsunami MPEG Encoder (often called TMPGEnc). Guide uses the slightly older 'Plus 2.5' version of the software, but the settings will still be similar for the older/free non-Plus version, and the newer wizard-driven 'XPress 3.0' and 'DVD Source Creator' versions. Includes information for both environment settings, as well as a standard MPEG-2 for DVD-Video encodes.