Converting a DVD to a divx/xvid/whatever?

Feek · 09-02-2008, 14:12

I've got some DVD images that I'd like to convert to a format suitable for streaming down the wires via the 360, ideally with a simple front end that doesn't involve too much faffing about. I don't want to introduce much loss to the picture quality either.

Is there such a simple tool which will allow me to do this or is the only way to run multiple applications with lots of different steps to get the end result?

Mark · 09-02-2008, 14:26

I *think* VirtualDub-MPEG2 will do it in one go, though you will need the DivX/XviD codec. Note - the MPEG2 suffix is important (there are numerous versions that don't support MPEG2).

Getting that sort of quality is going to take a lot of processing, or a lot of disk space, or both.

LeperousDust · 09-02-2008, 14:33

GordianKnot everytime, AutoGK is even easier! http://www.autogk.me.uk/

Tones of features powerful and lightweight.

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Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Converting a DVD to a divx/xvid/whatever? I've got some DVD images that I'd like to convert to a format suitable for streaming down the wires via the 360, ideally with a simple front end that doesn't involve too much faffing about. I don't want to introduce much loss to the picture quality either. Is there such a simple tool which will allow me to do this or is the only way to run multiple applications with lots of different steps to get the end result? __________________

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LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	GordianKnot everytime, AutoGK is even easier! http://www.autogk.me.uk/ Tones of features powerful and lightweight. __________________

09-02-2008, 14:26	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I think VirtualDub-MPEG2 will do it in one go, though you will need the DivX/XviD codec. Note - the MPEG2 suffix is important (there are numerous versions that don't support MPEG2). Getting that sort of quality is going to take a lot of processing, or a lot of disk space, or both.