how to edit/break up .avi file?

sam1741 · 21-08-03, 09:21

so there is some avi file that is too large to fit into one disc..

anyone know how i can break it up?

and also maybe edit it?
change the codec, so the file size is smaller?

hope someone can help
thanks

**pennywise** · 21-08-03, 11:01

What movie is that? It depends on what codec its using. Lets say if its using DivX and the BitRate is 800. Then why not, re-encode the whole movie with VirtualDub or Dr.Divx into something with lower BitRate?

Lower BitRate means you sacrifice on the quality. Get a BitRate calculator from www.doom9.org. Calculate the number you have to enter for BitRate if you want the whole movie to fit into a size of a 700Mb CDR.

Enter the movie time length and 700Mb capacity and it should calculate the BitRate for you.

sam1741 · 21-08-03, 12:42

oic...
i go try....

i think the codec is divx3

sam1741 · 21-08-03, 12:49

just downloaded the virtual dub
but dono how to use..

**pennywise** · 21-08-03, 14:21

START VirtualDub
OPEN your avi file

Click FILE and then FILE INFORMATION - Here it'll tell you the codec used for video and audio.

Anyway, click on:
VIDEO
FULL PROCESSING MODE
VIDEO (yes, again)
COMPRESSION

Select your codec, usually I go for DivX 5.0.5 and if you wanna go for it too, make sure its installed on your computer. If dont have the codec, get K-Lite FULL Codec Pack from http://doa2.hosk.sk

Then click on CONFIGURE, from here, I hope you've calculated your BitRate with any BitRate Calculator. Enter the BitRate desired.
And for Variable BitRate Mode, I usually choose "multipass, 1st pass" - Dont ask me why, I've forgotten but video processed this way is better (read somewhere, forgot where).

Then you're done with VIDEO, select AUDIO. If from FILE INFORMATION earlier, your AUDIO is mp3 format, then just select DIRECT STREAM COPY.

After you click OK, select FILE, SAVE AVI and it'll start encoding. Good luck

nemesic · 21-08-03, 14:24

thanks for pennywise provide such information because i also need it too ekke

**pennywise** · 21-08-03, 14:45

Ahhhhh... welcome. =)

sam1741 · 21-08-03, 17:42

thanks pennywise

anyway, what if it is already encoded with DIVX5.0.5 codec.?
can work also? if i only wan to change the frame rate can use this method?

anyway, the audio not stated is MP3... so what should i do..

nemesic · 22-08-03, 00:51

how about xdix format?

**pennywise** · 22-08-03, 02:45

If its encoded as DivX5.0.5 liow, then you reencode again the result filesize will be the same UNLESS you lower the BitRate. I dont think FrameRate affects file size though.

nemesic,
Sorry, never heard of that codec. I think DivX is the best right now. Even Xvid I dont like. Say files as AVI unless you're ripping from DVD then you save as OGM.

nemesic · 22-08-03, 22:45

sorry pennywise is xvid

sam1741 · 22-08-03, 23:02

pennywise : really big THANKS!!

appreciate it

**pennywise** · 23-08-03, 02:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by nemesic

sorry pennywise is xvid

I hate this codec one... Its actually the same as Divx. (Try reading it backwards)... Not very compatible with some players. Like last time I downloaded a movie using Xvid, the movie jump jump jump one... Like TV rosak like that...

nemesic · 23-08-03, 11:35

oh i see that why so many people hate it

sam1741 · 23-08-03, 12:12

pennywise :
can teach me how to set the bit rate?

sam1741 · 23-08-03, 22:09

pennywise :

help me.. i just do follow what u told... use about 2 hours..
then the result file is appear about 80MB (the calculater said suppose to be 700MB)

and the result cannot be opened..

what i done wrong?

**pennywise** · 23-08-03, 23:42

Hah?! You got put the BitRate correctly or not???

Get any BitRate calculator. In the calculator, usually have 4 fields.
1 for Video BitRate
1 for Video Time Length
1 for Audio Bit Rate
1 for File Size

1. So, you enter 700Mb in "File Size"

2. Then you try playing your video with WMP9, see the length of the video and enter it (kepada minit yang terhampir, Eg: 2:15:38 means 2 hours 15 minutes and 38 seconds, put 2:16 as 2 hours and 16 minutes lor).

3. Then you put 128Kbit for "Audio BitRate"

4. The "Video BitRate" field should generate the desired BitRate for that file automatically.

**pennywise** · 23-08-03, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam1741

pennywise :

help me.. i just do follow what u told... use about 2 hours..
then the result file is appear about 80MB (the calculater said suppose to be 700MB)

and the result cannot be opened..

what i done wrong?

The movie 2 hours plus to encode and its only 80Mb surely the movie will look like shit. Anyway, like I've said, if the audio = mp3, then leave it as it is (means use direct stream copy).

As for the video, open video - full processing mode. then video - compression. Select DivX 5.0.5 and configure your BitRate. If you follow the steps correctly, should be no problem mah.

sam1741 · 24-08-03, 00:11

pennywise :

yes.. i also feel strange... take so long time to process....
and finally cannot open

anyway, the original codec is already DIVX5.0.5

i just change the bit rate only..
as specified by the calculator....

dono why..

**pennywise** · 24-08-03, 00:13

Ok, tell me your video time length and file size please...

21-08-03, 09:21	#1
sam1741 Super Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,241	how to edit/break up .avi file? so there is some avi file that is too large to fit into one disc.. anyone know how i can break it up? and also maybe edit it? change the codec, so the file size is smaller? hope someone can help thanks

21-08-03, 14:24	#6
nemesic Special Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sabah Posts: 2,432	thanks for pennywise provide such information because i also need it too ekke __________________ "If kissing was just two people touching lips, it wouldn't touch our hearts and bind our souls the way it does."

22-08-03, 00:51	#9
nemesic Special Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sabah Posts: 2,432	how about xdix format? __________________ "If kissing was just two people touching lips, it wouldn't touch our hearts and bind our souls the way it does."

22-08-03, 22:45	#11
nemesic Special Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sabah Posts: 2,432	sorry pennywise is xvid __________________ "If kissing was just two people touching lips, it wouldn't touch our hearts and bind our souls the way it does."

23-08-03, 11:35	#14
nemesic Special Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sabah Posts: 2,432	oh i see that why so many people hate it __________________ "If kissing was just two people touching lips, it wouldn't touch our hearts and bind our souls the way it does."

21-08-03, 11:01	#2
pennywise Surfer + Downloader Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 7,412	What movie is that? It depends on what codec its using. Lets say if its using DivX and the BitRate is 800. Then why not, re-encode the whole movie with VirtualDub or Dr.Divx into something with lower BitRate? Lower BitRate means you sacrifice on the quality. Get a BitRate calculator from www.doom9.org. Calculate the number you have to enter for BitRate if you want the whole movie to fit into a size of a 700Mb CDR. Enter the movie time length and 700Mb capacity and it should calculate the BitRate for you.

21-08-03, 12:42	#3
sam1741 Super Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,241	oic... i go try.... i think the codec is divx3

21-08-03, 12:49	#4
sam1741 Super Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,241	just downloaded the virtual dub but dono how to use..

21-08-03, 14:21	#5
pennywise Surfer + Downloader Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 7,412	START VirtualDub OPEN your avi file Click FILE and then FILE INFORMATION - Here it'll tell you the codec used for video and audio. Anyway, click on: VIDEO FULL PROCESSING MODE VIDEO (yes, again) COMPRESSION Select your codec, usually I go for DivX 5.0.5 and if you wanna go for it too, make sure its installed on your computer. If dont have the codec, get K-Lite FULL Codec Pack from http://doa2.hosk.sk Then click on CONFIGURE, from here, I hope you've calculated your BitRate with any BitRate Calculator. Enter the BitRate desired. And for Variable BitRate Mode, I usually choose "multipass, 1st pass" - Dont ask me why, I've forgotten but video processed this way is better (read somewhere, forgot where). Then you're done with VIDEO, select AUDIO. If from FILE INFORMATION earlier, your AUDIO is mp3 format, then just select DIRECT STREAM COPY. After you click OK, select FILE, SAVE AVI and it'll start encoding. Good luck

21-08-03, 14:45	#7
pennywise Surfer + Downloader Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 7,412	Ahhhhh... welcome. =)

21-08-03, 17:42	#8
sam1741 Super Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,241	thanks pennywise anyway, what if it is already encoded with DIVX5.0.5 codec.? can work also? if i only wan to change the frame rate can use this method? anyway, the audio not stated is MP3... so what should i do..

22-08-03, 02:45	#10
pennywise Surfer + Downloader Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 7,412	If its encoded as DivX5.0.5 liow, then you reencode again the result filesize will be the same UNLESS you lower the BitRate. I dont think FrameRate affects file size though. nemesic, Sorry, never heard of that codec. I think DivX is the best right now. Even Xvid I dont like. Say files as AVI unless you're ripping from DVD then you save as OGM.

22-08-03, 23:02	#12
sam1741 Super Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,241	pennywise : really big THANKS!! appreciate it

23-08-03, 12:12	#15
sam1741 Super Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,241	pennywise : can teach me how to set the bit rate?

23-08-03, 22:09	#16
sam1741 Super Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,241	pennywise : help me.. i just do follow what u told... use about 2 hours.. then the result file is appear about 80MB (the calculater said suppose to be 700MB) and the result cannot be opened.. what i done wrong?

23-08-03, 23:42	#17
pennywise Surfer + Downloader Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 7,412	Hah?! You got put the BitRate correctly or not??? Get any BitRate calculator. In the calculator, usually have 4 fields. 1 for Video BitRate 1 for Video Time Length 1 for Audio Bit Rate 1 for File Size 1. So, you enter 700Mb in "File Size" 2. Then you try playing your video with WMP9, see the length of the video and enter it (kepada minit yang terhampir, Eg: 2:15:38 means 2 hours 15 minutes and 38 seconds, put 2:16 as 2 hours and 16 minutes lor). 3. Then you put 128Kbit for "Audio BitRate" 4. The "Video BitRate" field should generate the desired BitRate for that file automatically.

24-08-03, 00:11	#19
sam1741 Super Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,241	pennywise : yes.. i also feel strange... take so long time to process.... and finally cannot open anyway, the original codec is already DIVX5.0.5 i just change the bit rate only.. as specified by the calculator.... dono why..

24-08-03, 00:13	#20
pennywise Surfer + Downloader Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 7,412	Ok, tell me your video time length and file size please...

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