Converting Ripped DVD's to DIVX

[rampman10]

Ok, I hope I am posting in the right thread, and I hope someone can tell me an easier way to do what I am doing.

I ripped DVD's using dvd shrink and edited them down into different titles also using dvd shrink
I want to combine the titles into one divx file. Here is what I have had to do so far
1. rip the different titles (scenes) I have edited and then burn them onto a dvd
2. pull them back to my hard drive using an unregistered copy of IMtoo DVDRipper--all the other rippers I tried would only rip the video TS folders and no audio
3. Combine them into one avi using virtual dub
4. Convert the avi to DIVX using DIVx converter

There has to be an easier way. I have a full version of Adobe premiere pro which is great for editing. Does anyone know a way to import a ripped DVD into premiere pro? I can't get it to recognize the audio and video ts folders. It will import the AVI titles after I use IMToo DVD ripper but it does not give me an audio track either. Again, if I could just find a way to import a dvd shrink ripped dvd into premiere pro, I could edit all I wanted. I would even be willing to buy a program if it worked. Then I could convert the AVI to divx no problemo.

Any suggestions? There has to be an easier way.

[Mazer Rackham]

Auto Gordian Knot lets you chose which audio to use. Use CBR audio to join the avi files with VirtualDub afterwards without reencoding. I think this is the easiest way. But I don't know nothing about Adobe premiere pro.

[rampman10]

Thanks Mazer, I did try AGK but I could not get it to recognize the audio in the audio TS folder. If you open it it looks like nothing is in there. If I could just find a good avi converter that would rip a dvd shrink dvd with audio that might solve the problem. I would be willing to pay.

[setarip_old]

@rampman10

Hi!I did try AGK but I could not get it to recognize the audio in the audio TS folder. If you open it it looks like nothing is in there.For conventional "movie" DVDs, that folder is ALWAYS empty...

(Both audiostreams and videostreams are included in the .VOB files found in the "VIDEO_TS" folder)

[rampman10]

Thanks for the reply. I must not be doing something right then, because when I used AGK it would convert the video, but I would get no sounds. The only program I found so far that will rip the whole dvd and not make me select files is the IMToo DVDripper.

I was under the impression that although empty, the audio TS folder was necessary because I use recordnow to burn my dvd shrink ripped DVD's and one time I just sent the video TS folder, and not the audio TS folder, and it burned the video with no sound.

I have a full version of nero and tried converting with that, but the quality is horrible and some clips don't even come through.

I really do appreciate the help and info and am willing to try out anything. Can you tell me what I might be doing wrong with AGK that it is not picking up the audio? MAybe if I can get that to work, my problems will be solved.

Thanks again to all!
:)

[mr soft]

Hi ,As an ex I´m too dvd ripper user I can tell you ,stop using it .
The quality is average. and encodinding is slow. With AGK you need to read the tutorials , When you select your input file click on the ts folder and click on the first vob file , you should see the audio selection in AGK in the box´s below , if not repeat procedure and click on the second vob, and so on till you see your audio selection. Good luck.

[jggimi]

Hmmmm, rampman10. It is time to do some reading.

The "no sound" issue is described fairly clearly in FAQ 2.12. Here's a link: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=72679.

DVD structure is described by Doom9 in detail in his DVD Structure tutorial. Here's a link: http://www.doom9.org/dvd-structure.htm -- this tutorial is part of Doom9's "The Basics" page. Here's a link: http://www.doom9.org/dvd-basics.htm.

Since you've already received the suggestion to read and follow the AutoGK tutorial, I won't repeat it.

[rampman10]

I certainly do not want to incur anyone's wrath, but I did do some reading and I went back and re-read and just spent hours of time trying to use auto gk and get sound.

I select the vts file and the audio stream comes up and is checked already, so that means it is found right? the tutorial does mention something about ac3 format and that is what I have, but it seems to indicate you have to download a driver or something but does not tell you where. The program looks great but after reading and re-reading the faq and tutorial I am still lost. I have been using DVD shrink for years and I am not a newbie, but the faq and tutorial are very technical in my opinion.

So I select my vts file and I get this in the audio box

Audio Stream 0 AC3

and the box on the left it is checked. what do I do to get the audio into my avi file? I thought maybe it just was not working on the preview but I spent hours burning a whole dvd and it is not there either. Is the problem that it is an AC3 file?

Please don't get mad at me. Just trying to understand the program and I have looked for answers.

Thanks

[setarip_old]

@rampman10

If you now have a "silent.avi" that you created using AutoGK as you've stated, would you be good enough to load it into GSpot and post a screen capture of the information screen back here?

[jggimi]

setarip, I don't think GSpot is necessary, as rampman10 already stated he doesn't know where to find AC3Filter, and my assumption is the .avi has an ac3 (dolby digital) audio stream. Here's a link, rampman10:

http://www.doom9.org/Soft21/Filters/ac3filter_1_11.exe

[rampman10]

That did the trick guys. I really appreciate it. Maybe they could consider adding the link to the tutorial? Would have seave me a lot of time.

You're the best.

Shawn

[jggimi]

No need. Click on www.doom9.org, then click on "Downloads" in the left column menu.

(That's what I did to find the link for you.)