Video_ts too big for DVD-R...pls help!

Huuummm, as a Beta-tester for first the DivXtoDVD2 and again for the newly named ConvertXtoDVD ~ I believe it does walk the walk. It's ease of use and it's speed have made it a force to be reckoned with. A single Drag 'n drop and a single click on the Convert button makes it, hands down, the easiest proggy of its kind.

@Bear,

You mentioned that there weren't any comparisons between CCE and VSO's proggy ~ the fact that we've just finished tweaking ConvertXtoDVD might be the reason for that UNLESS you've been doing some independent testing between the two as you did with Shrink..

I'll agree that Rebuilder does a better job when using CCE SP, but it's quite a bit more complex and it takes more time, sometimes too much time for some pple to be satisified with, to produce it's end result.

 

Pete
Are you here as one of hursty's call for defense or an unofficial member of the IRC Afterdawn contingent? I've been using ConvertXtoDVD and have used the DivXtoDVD in the past. It has some improvements, I'm not going to copy VSO's advertisement info for them. The conversation had gone beyond the scope of just conversion software when hursty made the "ridiculous" statement he did.

Also, I realize you were having problems learning how to use DVD Rebuilder with CCE, but with the easy installer and all the help threads, I'd have thought you would have gotten it by now. With DVD Rebuilder, CCE is no problem at all to use and gives the same high quality achieved with simple encoding tasks as those achieved with CCE by the pros. And as noted, the professionals see CCE as a leader in the field. Granted, it may take more time than it's worth when working with inferior quality AVI files.

If you're wanting to get this thread back on track, then I'll agree that ConvertXtoDVD is an excellent app for converting AVI to DVD and then encoding it. I'll also note that it doesn't take a great encoder because most of the AVI source material is inferior to the average files digitally mastered to DVD compliant MPEG2. I'll also note that the so called encoder software in ConvertXtoDVD is in reality a transcoder app and not a true encoder. I'll go further to say that NV4 in the Nero suite is also a top conversion app compared to ConvertXtoDVD, as far as the quality I've achieved with them. Nero has no need to incorporate a transcoder as they already have one in the recording suite, Recode 2. Also, as far as transcoders go, Recode 2 is more useful because it will do transcodes of DVDs as well as the conversions from AVI sources. Or are you now going to say that the transcoding software of ConvertXtoDVD is superior to the Recode 2 transcoder? We can move that discussion over to the Nero section for some entertainment. It's more fun to have the VSO versus Nero debates in the right section.

 

I didn't come to anyone's defense, I came to voice my opinion and, as someone who has something positive to contribute about a program I had something to say something about.

Seems like you have something to say about everything ~ It must be tough being the most knowledgeable person on the planet (in your own mind)

Sounds to me like you're just trying to start something once again ~

Seem to apply to everyone except you ~

Perhaps you forgot, you're not a Mod here -

 

It's nice to see that you two have gotten back together again. For a while I thought that all of that warm affection you both once felt for each other had somehow gotten lost in time;.)

I've also used the application in both beta and gold release and it does what one needs it to simply and quickly. I did have some issues that I reported to Claire regarding its inability to convert DiVx 6X. But the truth is unless the avi is a unique collectors item that can't be gotten in any other way (some 1930's Fliescher Superman cartoons are an example), I don't care for the resulting quality.

Pete, we all thought that the Shark had finally dined on you. LOL

 

Scuby Baby

That's sort of like "the kettle calling the pot black". LOL I notice you made it personal real fast petey. And as far as being a resident know it all, you got the record for that a long time ago. When members started questioning your knowledge base, outside your helping newbies, you took off to another forum where you'd look better. Hmmm... Using DVD Decrypter was like using a big hammer to smash files unlike gently opening them with other apps. DVD Shrink is the best (that at the time the author of Shrink saw the program needed to be seriously overhauled). With the old Shrink a user could put 3 movies on a DVD5 with good quality. (There were compression errors with one big one,) Yeah Pete old boy, I know it all, don't I. LOL

And I'm glad they saw fit to never make you one either. LOL I wasn't saying not to say anything, I was just saying what was being given was serious disinformation and was ridiculous. Or are you saying I don't have the right to disagree with something that is so patently wrong. I see you don't mind in the least unloading on me. LOL

 

Sophocles

I couldn't be so lucky. Pete is constantly lurking to attack those who have disagreed with him in the past; especially if they were ever right. Vendetta is a big word with him. Beware Sophocles. LOL

I agreed with him on the ConvertXtoDVD being good for what it does and then he sees fit to attack me anyway. If that's not showing his intent for being here, I don't know. LOL I merely asked if he was here on behalf of his buddies. I guess the answer was in his response. Pete's trying to belittle me doesn't seem to make him or his cronies look any better.

 

Flip
You're right. We're all allowed our opinions. I was willing to follow Sophocles earlier suggestion not to get personal. No one is disagreeing that ConvertXtoDVD is a good app for what it does. I keep a working version on my PC. That should say something about how I feel about the app. I also had its predecessor DivXtoDVD. VSO has some good software, no one's disputing that. Except for a minor feature that VSO doesn't incorporate, I'd be using their CopyToDVD instead of Nero.

Most of us agree VSO makes good software, and ConvertXtoDVD does a decent job of what it's supposed to. I think most of us agree dedicated encoders beat transcoders for quality (though possibly not noticable with a lower quality source). We can even agree that Nero does some good work and that a lot is in personal preference there.

Perhaps I was a bit over the top in my response to Hursty's comparing a true encoder to a transcoder included as part of conversion app. That was a disagreement between me and Hursty on CCE, who chose to leave. I supplied a link to an evaluation done of transcoders by professionals for professionals in relation to my assertion. ConvertXtoDVD is a handy conversion tool and isn't normally listed with transcoders and encoders. Also, there is a large number of members here at AD who will agree that CCE is a dedicated encoder and superior in function to a transcoder. Just visit any of the forums dealing with encoders such as CCE and Pro Coder; especially the Rebuilder forum.

If you note since Hursty took his leave and complained to his cronies, I've been accosted by Mr Taz and Pete. Mr Taz under the guise of being a mediator (not moderator), and Pete who just happened by to comment. Neither of whom had participated in the thread earlier, and neither of which actually disagreed with the content of what I said, just that I'd upset their buddy and Pete thinks I'm a know it all. Kettles... I'm more than willing to see things die down. Since this thread is no longer contributing anything worthwhile to the forum, I think it might be a good idea to close it. That's my opinion and the closure would be at your discretion of course.

 

flip

If you read back you'll see that I have nothing to chill about. I stated a view and then left there. I did offer a little advice but no conflicts.

 

Rotary appears to be an innocent bystander as well. He quoted me because it appeared I said he made a statement, which wasn't the intent I had with the content. He merely voiced his liking the software. He wasn't a party to the more onerous debate (or debacle) on transcoders and encoders.

 

Let's see; Hursty, Brobear, Taz, and Pete. The kettle and pot foursome. LOL Appears the only one not an Addict involved in the altercation is poor Taz who hasn't made the count yet. I'm surprised Flip hasn't told us we should know better. LOL

 

[bold]Edited:
I should na said it on the open forum. LOL[/bold]

Flip
I was only coming down with my velvety. light and gently, soft paws. I asked Pete if he had ulterior motives and he unloaded; even after I agreed with him on the software. LOL Just wait till I remind you of something you forget again. LOL Remind me not to be so agreeable in the future. LOL

 

Whoa ... the hostility in this thread is so thick that you can cut it with a knife ... guys, we're loosing track of why we're all here ... you know, we are all on the same side ...right??


@ ScubaPete
Good to see you back buddy ... Hang in there and I hope to see more of you

 

Catfreak

Right? Let us say supposedly.

Hmm... why are you here but for the entertainment? The moderator has already told us to cool it. Continuously commenting only tends to rake the coals.

No hello for the rest of the oldsters here? Only a hello for Pete and a hearty "hang in there". Makes me feel neglected and think that you want Pete to cut loose on me again.

 

flip it seems to only way to drop it is to close the thread,
as it might continue on if the thread is left open...

 

Flip
Okay, I can take a hint. We all love Pete. LOL Don't we? Now lets try to get the thread on topic or leave it. I think I'll do a hursty and just leave.

 

Ireland
Glad someone sees some reason to my earlier suggestion. I'm outta here.