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KenshinHimura886 · 2004-11-18, 19:04

I want to convert my .avi files to mpeg-2 so that I can burn it to a DVD to watch on a standalone player. I've seen various guides out there that recommend using TPMGenc. However, when I try opening the file, it says that it's not supported. x__x I have ffdshow installed for the necessary codecs, so I can't figure out what's wrong.

Does anyone know what I can do?

EDIT: Never mind, I figured out that the ffdshow pack won't work with it, and when I downloaded + installed the DivX codec, it's now recognizing the files.

I have a question though. I selected the .avi file as both the video and audio source, but when I previewed it, it had no sound. Is that normal? I'm not sure if it's supposed to have sound, or if the preview function is only for testing the aspect ratio.

jimmy_1 · 2004-11-19, 11:34

Yes it`s normal, and u should turn ofo prewiev for faster converting!

anime_layer · 2004-11-20, 04:19

You can use ffdshow with TMPGEnc. Just higher the priority of the DirectShow VFAPI filter in your options, until it is at the top.
To check if you got sound you can open the encoding options and open the "Source Range" filter in the advanced tab (you don't have to select it, a double-click to open it is enough). At the bottom of the preview window that pops up you'll see the audio channel. Skip through the movie and if it stays a straight green line you have an audio problem.
Another way to avoid such troubles is to use AviSynth. You can create script files with it (a simple "AviSource (filename)" sould be enough) and AviSynth will open the avi and output an uncompressed YV12 to TMPGEnc.

2004-11-18, 19:04	Link #1
KenshinHimura886 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004	Another Question About TPMGenc I want to convert my .avi files to mpeg-2 so that I can burn it to a DVD to watch on a standalone player. I've seen various guides out there that recommend using TPMGenc. However, when I try opening the file, it says that it's not supported. x__x I have ffdshow installed for the necessary codecs, so I can't figure out what's wrong. Does anyone know what I can do? EDIT: Never mind, I figured out that the ffdshow pack won't work with it, and when I downloaded + installed the DivX codec, it's now recognizing the files. I have a question though. I selected the .avi file as both the video and audio source, but when I previewed it, it had no sound. Is that normal? I'm not sure if it's supposed to have sound, or if the preview function is only for testing the aspect ratio. Last edited by KenshinHimura886; 2004-11-18 at 23:09.

2004-11-20, 04:19	Link #3
anime_layer Senior Member Graphic Designer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Zürich, Switzerland	You can use ffdshow with TMPGEnc. Just higher the priority of the DirectShow VFAPI filter in your options, until it is at the top. To check if you got sound you can open the encoding options and open the "Source Range" filter in the advanced tab (you don't have to select it, a double-click to open it is enough). At the bottom of the preview window that pops up you'll see the audio channel. Skip through the movie and if it stays a straight green line you have an audio problem. Another way to avoid such troubles is to use AviSynth. You can create script files with it (a simple "AviSource (filename)" sould be enough) and AviSynth will open the avi and output an uncompressed YV12 to TMPGEnc. __________________ MPlayer OSX Extended (en) \| nimmermehr (de) \| sttz (de) \| last.fm Life is a game whose first rule is: This is not a game, this is dead serious.

2004-11-19, 11:34	Link #2
jimmy_1 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004	Yes it`s normal, and u should turn ofo prewiev for faster converting!