Watching 2 DVD video files at the same time--Split screen

[Alacard]

I've been experimenting with different transcoders and encoders and in the process I've been watching a DVD/file, then opening the same DVD/file(except encoded or transcoded differently) and seeing which one I think looks the best. If I could watch the two different dvd's or files at the same time in a split screen type way, I think it would be a big help when comparing. Is there a program that will allow me to do this?

I've tried opening one file in WinDVD and another in PowerDVD, but both programs "enhance" the files differently, making it hard to compare.

BTW, for my source I mostly mount .iso files with virtual daemon or use the "DVD from folder" or "DVD from file" options in WinDVD or PowerDVD.

Thanks

[killingspree]

hi and welcome to the forum,

yes indeed there's ways to do so, i usually use avisynth for the job. it involves a little scripting, but nothing hard...

for the dvd sources you'll need a d2v file (dgindex project file) - for the avis the file itself will suffice!

ok here's a basic idea of the script (written otoh)

#for the mpeg sources you'll need the mpeg decoder
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\GORDIA~1\AviSynthPlugins\dgdecode.dll")

#then first load the files, you'll have to commet out one of the two blocks
#either choose the avi files or the dvd files
a = Avisource("yourdir/yourfile.avi")
b = Avisource("yoursecond.avi")

#or the mpeg sources
a = mpeg2source("yourfirstfile.d2v")
b = mpeg2source("yoursecondfile.d2v")

#then use the internal stackvertical command to display both of them
#stacked above each other - horizontal exists also, if you prefer

Stackvertical(a,b)


hth
kr
steVe

[Alacard]

Thanks for the welcome and information killingspree. I thought there was probably a way to do it, but just as I figured... it's way over my head.:eek: