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How to use Avisynth, edit scripts, locate .dll file downloads, and get feedback for expert users. Also includes topics on video theory, bitrate prediction, and related video programming.

Read guides and get help with converting/encoding video files to other formats, including MPEG-1/VCD, MPEG-2 SVCD/DVD, MPEG-4 (Divx/Xvid, H.264), Blu-ray, and more.

For troubleshooting recording-related issues and related hardware. Includes AVI, MPEG and DV capture cards, DVD recorders, computer capture software (VirtualDub), VCRs, TBCs, etc.

Ripping and converting audio from CD/DVD to MP3, FLAC, WAV, and for use in video projects. Help with audio editors like Besweet, Sound Forge, Audacity, etc.

Guides and help with burning/authoring VCDs (KVCDs) and DVDs (KDVDs). How to design and make menus in VCDEasy, TMPGEnc, DVD-lab, Adobe Encore, Sony Architect, Ulead DVDWS, etc.

Help with tools/software for ripping, adding, editing, and removing subtitles, for use with VCDs (KVCDs), DVDs (KDVDs), Blu-ray, and AVI, MKV, MP4, and other video files.

Which blank CD-R, DVD-R, and BD-R are best? Discuss burning software, burn speeds, testing methods, disc storage, case artwork, labels, DVD cases, burners, etc.

For all things playback: Using and buying televisions (HDTVs), PVRs/DVRs (TiVo), home theatre (HTPCs), satellite TV, VCD/DVD/Blu-ray players, and computer media player software.

Troubleshooting and advice for computer hardware, non-video software and other PC problems that affect you. Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, hard drives, memory, etc.

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