TMPGEnc thinks file is 3x its size

[cabe]

I have a DivX movie 113 minutes long that I am attempting to use TMPGEnc to convert to MPEG2. Everything seems fine until I get to the bitrate page of TMPGEnc's wizard, where it reports the movie as being 356 minutes long, over triple the size of the actual file! :scared:

It won't fit even if the bitrate is turned all the way down to 2000kb/sec (which it shouldn't be at anyway).

Attached is the Windows report of the file's properties.

Any help is GREATLY appriciated, this thing just has me stumped! :confused:

[setarip_old]

Hi!

(It may be a while until your attachment is made available for viewing)

1) What software and procedures did you use to create the DivX video?

2) Does the DivX video play properly?

3) When playing, does the software player display the correct total time?

[cabe]

Thanks for the speedy reply!

I'm not the one who made the DivX file, but the video does play properly and the correct time is displayed in BSPlayer as well as WMP.

I went ahead and uploaded the screenshot of the properties to some webspace:
http://home.carolina.rr.com/softwarectlg2k2/properties.gif

[setarip_old]

Thanks for the speedy reply!My pleasure ;>}I'm not the one who made the DivX fileBased on my interpretation of the rules of these forums, I'm afraid I can't respond any further...

[neuron2]

I'm not the one who made the DivX file Please read and follow the forum rules, specifically, rule 6: no discussion of illegally acquired copyrighted material. Thank you.

[cabe]

I'm well aware of the rules, and it's not a downloaded movie. Well it is, but it's a free one haha.. an old highschool buddy of mine is majoring in film and sent me this, but I'd like to put it on DVD since 32" is bigger than 17" :-P

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I've lurked on this forum for four years and never had the need to post because I have used the search function and always found the answer to my question. This time I searched and didn't come up with anything, so I'd just like a helping hand. I understand and agree with the forum rules, especially #6, because god forbid someone would shut down the wealth of knowledge that is this forum. I just want to figure out a solution to my problem and contribute one more answered question to the community for whoever comes along after me.

I am more than happy to do anything necessary to show that this is not illegally obtained copyrighted material; I have nothing to hide.

[Mug Funky]

this isn't exactly a solution to your problem, more of a sidestep...

try encode the file in quenc. you'll also be able to do ac3 audio with it (though IMHO mp2 and ac3 both sound nice at 224, and both sound sub-nice below it...). you'll need avisynth installed, but i find it so useful to have that you'll be installing it soon even if you haven't yet :)

as for TMPGenc, well i don't know why it would be reporting an incorrect length, but it's possible that if you were to use avisynth to serve your avi to TMPGenc you could also sidestep the problem without having to use quenc (quenc is better quality btw...).

don't worry too much about the "not made by you = illegal" stuff - it's a necessary annoyance as i'm sure you understand. if i asked here about half the weird sources i got at work i'd probably get struck :). right now i'm making a screener so a client can download from me - i wouldn't want to have to ask for help on "a screener i downloaded in mp4 format"...

[Kika]

as for TMPGenc, well i don't know why it would be reporting an incorrect length,

It's because TMPGEnc can't handle VBR MP3-Audio correctly

[OutSiderSP]

I had exactly the same problem today, and I always solve it by loading the file in VDMod and frameserving it to TMPGEnc. Yes, kika is right : it had a VBR MP3 soundtrack.

[Kika]

Somtimes it helps to use "Source range", to select the last Frame of the Video as End-Frame. But it's better to frameserve or to use an other tool for the audio stream.

[cabe]

Thanks so much for the insight guys!

I think what I'm going to try doing is just separating the audio from the video and dealing with it on its own. Any suggestions on what tool I should use for WAV -> AC3? I'm going to do a search, but figured since we are on the subject I might as well get everone's opinion!

[setarip_old]

([COLOR="DarkRed"]Since your thread has remained open for a couple of days, I guess its okay to respond)

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[Bird Brain]

It's because TMPGEnc can't handle VBR MP3-Audio correctly

Not true. I never have to
alter the VBR for tmpegnc.

tempgenc frequently overestimates the file length. 2 quick fixes are:

set source range as indicated above

or

raise directshow priority.