Re: Transferring VHS to PC format | MPEG2 or Divx


"Frank G" <frankgrimesjr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I am transferring a bunch of old VHS tapes to PC format.
I'm capturing to MPEG2, but would then like to convert to DIVX to make
files smaller.
I know VHS quality is fairly low, but I have no idea what resolution
(e.g.) I can compress it to without loosing quality.
If I'm converting to DIVX what should I set for the follwoing?
frame rate (leave at 29.97)
screen rez (320 x 240?)
data rate? (100kbps? 250kbps)
audio(128kbps?)

Any suggestions to keep my file sizes down with loosing anything would
be appreciated!

Thanks!


If you use AutoGK you can predetermine both the file size you want and the
resolution - the payload is the time it takes. If you simply select the file
size you want and the resolution on auto then AutoGK will do it in the
quickest possible time. I use for all my transfers to DivX regardless of
source material a fixed width of 720 and then decide what file size I want
depending on the length and quality of the original - generally 1 CD for
movie length and half a cd for TV eps of series. Works for me..



ex meus usus


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