I capture video from my Sony DCR-HC46 as a 16:9 AVI using "DV Video Encoder -- type 1" compression. The quality of these files are AWESOME, but naturally the file sizes are far too large. I would like to convert these files to DivX, but I can't find a way to do so without losing the 16:9 format. Are there any free utilities that can do this? I've tried DivX's native encoding program, but it doesn't maintain 16:9. Thanks!
What do you mean by "doesn't maintain 16:9." ? Usually, AVI files are 1 to 1. For example: A 4*3 movie is often encoded at 640*480, 16*9 (1.777) @ 640*360, (2.35) @ 640*272, etc,etc.
These are the settings (copy/pasted from Ulead software) that I use to create the 16:9 AVI files from my camcorder: Microsoft AVI files 24 bits, 720 x 480, 16:9, 29.97 fps Lower Field First DV Video Encoder -- type 1 DV Audio -- NTSC, 48.000 kHz, 16 Bit, Stereo I have not found a way to use the DivX encoder to retain the 16:9 format.
What do you aim to do with the Divx conversion? watch it on the TV? or computer? I would just resize the DV at something like 856*480 and see if it's what you want. If you plan to play the Divx in a standalone player, use something like 720*408.
