x264 (mkv) to xvid?

[hoozdapimp]

Hi all,

I have a few x264 (1280x720) videos that I would like to convert to xvid so I can test the compatability with my Zensonic Z500. The Zensonic does not support the x264 AVC profile, (nor h264 I don't think). I would like to keep the resolution the same.

I tried AutoGK, but that doesn't support mkv file types. Is there a good way to do this? (I know the quality will probably go down unless I keep a pretty high bitrate...at the moment, that is of little concern).

Thanks in advance!

[foxyshadis]

Well, have you tried megui? It does Xvid, as well, and can import anything directshow can play. (Via avisynth.)

[hoozdapimp]

I just downloaded megui, and made the most simple avisynth script I could think of:

DirectShowSource("d:\video.mkv")

When I open this with Media Player Classic it says there is no video stream. Same with opening it in VDubMod. Any ideas?

I'm sure I just need to install some sort of codec or something? I can play the x264 file just fine on my computer though.

[foxyshadis]

Try it with the latest version of avisynth: http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=57023