Xvid To DVD But NTSC Questions

[Master Yoda]

I have converted a few xvids to dvd before but they was all pal which was easy, i have a xvid that i want to convert to dvd which is ntsc 23.976, now the encode part i can do, 1 check though its progessive so i use progressive and zigzag correct ?? i use these with pal p, is it the same with ntsc ?? but after encoding if i understand correct with ntsc i need to apply a 2:3 Pulldown (or is it 3:2 i keep mixing up which it is) how do i go about doing it, is there something in CCE thats needs doing do i need to use something else after the ecode has finished ???

[rahzel]

if you want the output to be PAL, you need to convert it. put AssumeFPS(25.000=true) if you're using Avisynth.

if the source is progressive, then yes, use zigzag and check progressive frame.

as for the 3:2/2:3 pulldown, i'm not totally sure on this, but i think CCE sets it accordingly.

[therat]

Another possibility is to use a graphical front-end like DVD2SVCD or AVI2DVD and select CCE as the preferred encoder.

Be sure to tick NTSC to PAL and let them do the work for you.

cheers

[Jeffster]

Well it depends which version of CCE you use... CCE SP can do it for you, if set up correctly, but CCE Basic doesn't have that option.

I think probably the easiest way is to encode @ 23.976 fps in CCE, then run your encoded file through DoPulldown (http://www.doom9.org/software2.htm) afterwards.

[Master Yoda]

Well im not converting to pal and i have CCE SP 2.67, dopulldown im guessing i need to change any of the settings, just load the mpeg2 file and click start.

[Jeffster]

Yup, just load your .mpv file and press Start. The default settings in DoPulldown will produce a new file with appropriate RFF flags @ 29.970 fps that is suitable for authoring.

(I usually change the Program Frames setting to Progressive, but that's personal preference only)

[Master Yoda]

Ok Cheers.