Ripping dvd's to divx into 2 files

[Davesilver]

I like my divx movies to be clear. Consequently when I create a divx from a dvd it creates a file larger than 700mb, too big for a cd. I don't mind if I split a movie into 2 cd's, but when I click that option in Gordian Knot (which is what I use) It does not create 2 files. Can anyone direct me to a guide that will tell me how to do this, or post detailed instructions? I am a bonafide newbie.

On a seperate note, why does Gordian Knot give you an option to select the cd size? It ranges from 645 to 800mb. How do I get an 800mb cd?

[jel]

hi Davesilver and welcome to the forum!

although i am a bit of noob as far as mpeg4 & co. goes, i did find it a rather simple case of checking in doom9's excellent guides for all things gordian knot related : doom9 guides section (http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/guides.htm)
from here it was easy to navigate to the DivX5 guide (http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/gknot-main3.htm)
scrolling down the page a bit i found:
"Step 3: Splitting (if required)
If you created a movie for more than 1 CD and didn't use the autosplit feature, you have to split it up now. The same goes for VobSub subtitles, which are also not split automatically."
in addition to this, in the setting up GKnot section (http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/gknot-basics-divx5.htm) it shows quite clearly how to enable DivX to split your final file into multiple CD's.

as for 800MB cd's? simply ask google, and you will find many links to vendors of these cd's, although iirc it is dependant on your cd burner as to wether it recognises this size cd or not.

cheers
j

[CWR03]

Rather than use any sort of auto-split, I use DGIndex to select a start and end point containing half the film, chosen at a scene change so when the first disc ends it's not in mid-sentence or mid-exciting action. That way you end up with two .avs files you can simply encode as two separate jobs.

[Davesilver]

Thank's for the advice folks. I actually was not clicking the "split final into cd's" button, hence the autosplit didn't work. If anyone has trouble reading the guides here because they are not broken down into stupid talk (like me), and wants a guide that just says what to do and no more go to Divx-digest.com the exact link to Gordian Knot is.
http://www.divx-digest.com/articles/dvd2divx5_gordianknot.html

[niann]

I tend to encode the entire movie to a one .avi File say 1375MB (The extra 25mb gives you some fudge room when cutting the film in 2 parts) Open up Nandub (it comes with GK) and hit the home key on your keyboard. Then choose Edit>Go to last keyframe. Then type in the box about half of your final filesize. Then hold down the shift key (this will snap the play head to keyframes) and look for a good transition point to split the file. (Again, this is why we must leave a little fudge factor in the final video size) When you decide where you want to cut (which can only be done at keyframes) hit the end key on your keyboard. You should now see a blue line above the play head from the start to where you want to cut. Now, if you are using subtitles that are not "burned in to the video" you will also want to make note of the frame and time numbers next to the play controls at the bottom. You will need this data to cut your subs if you used Vobsub to create your external subs. At this point make sure to go to the audio nad Video menus and make sure that both are set to Direct Stream Copy and hit F7 to save the first half of your movie. Once your file is done you are ready for the next step. Without moving the playhead hit the home key, then drag the playhead to the end of the movie and hit the end key. Hit F7 again and save the second half. All set!

Cheers!
-Niann

[CWR03]

There's an even easier solution: get a DVD burner. You can fit three movies at about 1.5 GB each, or four at about 1.2 GB, all dependent of the aspect/length of movie/desired quality/framerate, etc.

[eggnok]

There's an even easier solution: get a DVD burner. You can fit three movies at about 1.5 GB each, or four at about 1.2 GB, all dependent of the aspect/length of movie/desired quality/framerate, etc.

m8
this is exactly why i'm here, can you please help me in details (the aspect/length of movie/desired quality/framerate) on how to do this. and what kind of software do i need to buy to start.

thanks

[CWR03]

All dependent on your viewing preference/all dependent on your viewing preference/all dependent on your viewing preference/all dependent on your viewing preference.
AutoGK.