Best tool to reencode an AVI

[ErsatZ]

Here's the question

=> I 've got a 1,4Go file, I want it in 700 Mo

I tried VirtualDubMod but it appears that selecting "divx 5" there's no target size(just "fast" or normal"). I don't want a 637Mo but a 699-702 Mo file.

Pardon me if the question is too obvious, i ve found nothin reliable so far. so don't hesitate for any linkage to guides, tutos and others stuffs.

Thanks in advance,
Bye

[MarkP]

Try AutoGK,

http://www.autogk.me.uk/

[CWR03]

VirtualDubMod doesn't allow for target sizes - you'd need to use a bitrate calculator in order to encode at an approximate size.

You may want to edit the title of your post to something like "recommended tool" instead of "best tool."

You may also want to re-read forum rule #6 to make sure your requests falls under "Fair Use" - saying you've got an AVI leads me to think you've downloaded it.

[Kostarum Rex Persia]

Try this bitrate calculator, it's very nice for me. Unpack that ZIP archive ONLY with newest WinZip 10.

[ErsatZ]

well thanks for your help.
That means no such software (with target size for reencoding) exists?

On another note, I think there's nothin offensive sayin "best tool". Im not asking if DivX is better than Xvid. If things can be compared, according to which principle truth should be censored. I don't see the point always tryin' to be less or more neutral.

And stay in my question, it is not question of dl, warez and so on. Or tell me if "avi" is a forbidden content here. I think your are way too deductive here. "I want to rip a DVD" => "#6! or you the owner ?".

Anyway thanks for your help.
bye

[communist]

http://www.divx.com/divx/create/divxpro/guides/
In order to reach a target size you'll have to do a multipass encode. Just click on the language you need the guide in and then look for multipass. Any VfW-encoding tool that works with DivX / XviD can do this - this is not a limitation of the encoding tool but a question wether the codec can do it or not.

[jggimi]

...That means no such software (with target size for reencoding) exists?...See MarkP's reply....On another note, I think there's nothin offensive sayin "best tool". Its asking for opinions of what's best.. Situations and opinions vary. See Rule #12 (http://forum.doom9.org/forum-rules.htm)..And stay in my question, it is not question of dl, warez and so on. Or tell me if "avi" is a forbidden content here....No, but theft of intellectual property is not condoned here.

[ErsatZ]

Thank v much for your answer communist.

Quote my whole sentences plz, it helps things to not vary

Its asking for opinions of what's best.. Situations and opinions vary. See Rule #12.
Truth doesn't exist ? Many truths exist ? I hate relativist points of view...
I said "if things can be compared"....Plus that doesn't prevent you for giving an "overall point of view", refering to my will.

Instead of playin on words, you could have told me that my problem was wrong, as communist did.

No, but theft of intellectual property is not condoned here.
What did allow you to change my word "AVI" by "theft of intellectual property" ? Well it sounds better, but I don't need you to rephrase people. Did you see my answer?

Thanks again

[jggimi]

We don't like "what's best" questions primarily because they are divisive.

We also don't like it when you twist words to invite argument. You asked if AVI were a forbidden topic. My answer was accurate; of course it is not.

I'll explain further.

We are very careful to protect the intellectual property rights of content owners. Our definition of Fair Use is in the Piracy and Copyright section of www.doom9.org/disclaimer.htm. This interpretation is both looser and stricter than governmental laws and regulations. Why? Because this is a global forum, and laws and regulations differ. Nevertheless, we insist that all members abide by it. We have Rule 6 and apply it carefully, both because it is both ethically defensible and because it protects the website, the forum, and its members -- including you -- from litigation.

You do not have to like our rules, but you agreed to abide by them when you joined us in February. Please do so if you wish to continue active participation here.