Moderators hazelnut Posted August 18, 2006 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2006 I thought I'd try out the Avi2Dvd free software for converting some avi files I had which I wanted to watch on TV instead of the computer, and was very surprised at the good results I got with it. I used the guide here ( very easy to follow) which I printed off. http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/av...dvd_avi2dvd.cfm One thing I was a bit unsure about was the aspect ratio of the TV. I'm still a bit puzzled as I tried both settings 4:3 and 16:9 and cannot see much difference Also I know Decrypter has been overtaken, but it always works on my machine and if it's not broken, I'm not going to fix it! Just thought I'd share my thoughts on this software with you. P.S My files are legal. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 18, 2006 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2006 4:3 ratio is for standard tv screens we've all been used to forever. 16:9 is the widescreen ratio for those new snazzy LCD and Plasma tv's that cost an arm and a leg. Edit: Forgot to mention: 16:9 ratio tv's won't have a problem playing back 4:3 ratio. However, not all 4:3 ratio tv's can playback a 16:9 image if they don't have a widescreen mode they can switch to. Thank goodness my Sony tv has the ability to view 16:9 otherwise so many rented movies would've been a waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFiresInTheSky Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 ive been trying to make an image with this software. i too have some avi files, stuff from a camcorder, and wanted to just make an image of it for someone else. wheres that pesky iso stored at? does it create 2 new folders? i only found one folder and it had a .ac3 file in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted August 20, 2006 Author Moderators Share Posted August 20, 2006 That's the reason I printed off the user guide aaron!! So I would know these things. It will ask you where you want the iso file stored before you start convertion, BUT remember no matter which output folder you choose to store it in, a folder called Av2dvd.temp will be created in it. You did remember to check " make iso" ? Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFiresInTheSky Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 its was checked and it said iso name:DVD the folders called Avi2dvd_temp but theres no image in it. just .ac3, .mp2, .avs, and .txt files in it. that link is the guide right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted August 21, 2006 Author Moderators Share Posted August 21, 2006 Yes, after the download of Avi2dvd and Decrypter, just follow the guide. Don't do anything at all while it is transcoding and make sure your screensaver doesn't come on. You can give your iso a name such as "party" or whatever, to make it obvious. Try following the guide carefully Aaron, I'm sure with your capabilities you'll do it. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFiresInTheSky Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I'm sure with your capabilities you'll do it. Ouch! ill have to try it tonight, it'd be so great if it worked, i could get rid of all my .avi's do you know if it puts a logo in the screen or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted August 21, 2006 Author Moderators Share Posted August 21, 2006 It didn't put any logo's or anything on mine Aaron. I have found it best to start it and then go to bed and find it done in the morning. The iso burning only takes 5-10 minutes as opposed to the hours it takes to transcode. Just remember to follow the instructions in the guides! Good luck! Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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