Mpeg-2 to AVI troubles

[ncook]

I need to convert mpeg-2 file to avi for Adobe After Effects (which doesnt like mpg for some reason). I tried using autogk with xvid codec but After Effects would even open it. I tried to select Divx but gave a popup error that said divx wasnt installed.

My questions are- how do I install the divx codec for autogk so I can encode that way

and

Is there a better, easier way to convert mpeg-2 to avi that would be compatable with Adobe After Effects.

[CWR03]

Try VirtualDubMod, which can convert to uncompressed AVI (maybe use the HuffYUV format) which will be more easily edited. DivX AVI is a lossy conversion and is not meant for importing for edit purposes.

[ncook]

Try VirtualDubMod, which can convert to uncompressed AVI (maybe use the HuffYUV format) which will be more easily edited. DivX AVI is a lossy conversion and is not meant for importing for edit purposes.

Great, thanks for the advice, I'll see if I can find VirtualDubMod. Is it fairly easy to use? I'm a bit of a noob.

[ncook]

I downloaded VirtualDubMod and it looks like it made a big difference. Thanks for the advice! I'm wondering how to make sure my settings are to export as HuffYUV format? I didn't see anything that matched that...

[CWR03]

You will need to install that codec, then just select it under the "Change" button after you click File > Save as...

[ncook]

You will need to install that codec, then just select it under the "Change" button after you click File > Save as...

Got it, thank a million for your advice!