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glagic
09-19-2002, 12:31 PM
is it possible to burn a divx file [.avi] to a cd and have it be playable on a dvd player that has vcd capabilites? i have nero and adaptec, on different computers, so its not much of a problem. if it takes one of the two
Tommy Boomfiger
09-19-2002, 02:16 PM
Originally posted by glagic
is it possible to burn a divx file [.avi] to a cd and have it be playable on a dvd player that has vcd capabilites? i have nero and adaptec, on different computers, so its not much of a problem. if it takes one of the two just use nero to burn a vcd, add the file and burn. it will convert the file to mpeg1 for you. if the divx file is very high quality and your dvd play can play svcd, you might want to take that option. the quality is much better, but you will need to convert it to mpeg2 format first of buy the svcd plugin for nero. for more info check out www.vcdhelp.com
glagic
09-19-2002, 05:00 PM
so i found how to burn it into a vcd, but is there any way to speed up the process? it took more than an hour just to convert the file to mpeg and that was only to 75% so i didnt even get to burn the cd
spigidygak
09-19-2002, 05:21 PM
Get a faster cpu. . . thats about it. Video editing takes a lot of cpu power to do.
glagic
09-19-2002, 06:34 PM
im running a p4 1.6ghz with 512mb ddr p2100
eSDee
09-19-2002, 06:49 PM
Originally posted by glagic
im running a p4 1.6ghz with 512mb ddr p2100

Buy a Mac :P
glagic
09-19-2002, 07:08 PM
im thinking of getting an iBook...but dont have enough money. I want one with a dvd drive and the cheapest i can find is $1399 i think...
spigidygak
09-19-2002, 07:13 PM
Originally posted by glagic
im running a p4 1.6ghz with 512mb ddr p2100

Well just patience and actually a g3 won't do you any faster than a p4 1.6. Maybe if you got a g4 it would be faster but other than that. . . you're gonna have to wait. Video editing is time consuming because of the rendering stage thats why big houses will have computer farms to do the processing. The rendering time gets more fun with 3d modeling. . .
NuTs62
09-19-2002, 08:51 PM
Originally posted by glagic
im thinking of getting an iBook...but dont have enough money. I want one with a dvd drive and the cheapest i can find is $1399 i think...

know anyone going to college, that has a campus bookstore? they sometimes sell it a bit cheaper than mac's website.
glagic
09-19-2002, 09:36 PM
Originally posted by NuTs62


know anyone going to college, that has a campus bookstore? they sometimes sell it a bit cheaper than mac's website.

well..i am leaving for college. this weekend in fact. that was the price that i was getting through the bookstore. there may have been deals, but it wasnt that cheap. im going to UC Irvine

this is OT...but anyone go there and know of deals that they offer thorughout the year?