converting .ogg video file

[RPT]

This may not strictly be a DVD2SVCD question, but my objective is to convert this file into a format that is DVD2SVCD compatable, so here goes ... I have a movie in .ogg format, and I would like to convert it to a more conventional format, hopefully mpeg or avi. I've always thought of .ogg strictly audio in terms of audio, but I know this is a video file ... I've been able to play the movie on Power DVD (but with no sound! go figure). I've checked the FAQ's and done a search, but no luck. Even filext.com hasn't helped. Can anyone assist? (insert picture of two hands in solemn prayer). May thanks!!:thanks:

[Manngo]

If I remember well VirtualdubMOD can import ogg. Then direct stream copy and save as avi.
If not, create an avisynth scipt, feed it to virtualdub and save with direct stream copy.
I guess you will have to reconvert the audio.

[RPT]

"If not, create an avisynth scipt, feed it to virtualdub and save with direct stream copy. I guess you will have to reconvert the audio." Thanks for the response, Manngo. Please remember I'm a Newbie, though (insert picture of Homer Simpson) ... can you fill in the details a bit more for me?? Thanks for your time & trouble!:thanks:

[Manngo]

I had a look in it. VirtualdubMOD can open ogg video files. Just download it, and open the ogg file with it. Then press F7 to save the file as avi.

[RPT]

Thanks again Manngo .... I did as you suggested, and it seems to be working! The IT guys at work told me it couldn't be done, so now I can go in tomorrow and impress the hell out of them!! Many blessings on your House!
:)

[stephanV]

if your audio is vorbis, youll lose it this way.

you would have to demux it in the streams list and convert it separately

[Nick]

If it is vorbis audio, could you not extract to a wav file in VDubMod, then add the wav to the avi project, disabling the original audio. This way you would get an AVI (albeit a big one :) ) that would work with full automation.

Or am I wrong on that? TBH Ogg/Vorbis isn't really my arena.

[stephanV]

you would need a vorbis ACM. while there is one available somewhere, i wouldnt recommend using it (VFW and Vorbis is a nono). demuxing the stream and converting it seperately is a more secure way.

[bond]

Originally posted by stephanV
you would need a vorbis ACM. while there is one available somewhere, i wouldnt recommend using it (VFW and Vorbis is a nono). demuxing the stream and converting it seperately is a more secure way.exactly

and for completeness: .ogg video streams are not the same as .ogm video streams!

.ogm files contain mpeg-4 video streams and are handled by vdm
.ogg files contain theora video streams and are not handled by vdm
(of course there is always the possibility that someone changed the extension)