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encode a HD DVDRIP to play on a standalone dvd ?

can you encode this file to play on any standalone dvd player, if so could you explain how if possible step by step as ive never done anything like this before, the film was downloaded in rars.

many thanx

would really appreciate it.

Why would you want to do that?

Just download the SD version and save yourself a universe of hassle.

I think it can be done but its not worth it , im pretty sure you'd just lower the quality , just download the dvd-r.

Or plug your pc into a hdtv if you want the goodness on a larger screen then your monitor.

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i have to do this with "dexter" a showtime series. the first release is always in 720p, so i use winavi to recode it. usually takes 2 passes, but it's flawless when i'm done.

winavi couldn't be simpler to use... i doubt you'll need a walkthrough.

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Originally posted by Jay Are
i have to do this with "dexter" a showtime series. the first release is always in 720p, so i use winavi to recode it.

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Re: encode a HD DVDRIP to play on a standalone dvd ?

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Originally posted by tone
can you encode this file to play on any standalone dvd player, if so could you explain how if possible step by step as ive never done anything like this before, the film was downloaded in rars.

many thanx

would really appreciate it.

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Originally posted by Mystic Slippers
Why would you want to do that?

Just download the SD version and save yourself a universe of hassle.

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What is that all yo ugot. I' yeah hi. fuck shn.

actually, i overlooked this one in my fit of rage. sorry, won't happen again.

edit:: didn't really understand what you said just now, but hey it's a party right.

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Re: encode a HD DVDRIP to play on a standalone dvd ?

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Originally posted by tone
can you encode this file to play on any standalone dvd player, if so could you explain how if possible step by step as ive never done anything like this before, the film was downloaded in rars.

many thanx

would really appreciate it.

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Re: Re: encode a HD DVDRIP to play on a standalone dvd ?

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Originally posted by Ad-Man
You can't keep the high resolution as it's not in the DVD video standards.

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ok:
step 1: give up
step 2: download DVDR
step 3: burn with imgburn

p.s. Every other post in this thread must be step by step, as you have not pulled anyone else up on this.

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Originally posted by Jay Are
thats your step-by-step?

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Re: encode a HD DVDRIP to play on a standalone dvd ?

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Originally posted by tone
can you encode this file to play on any standalone dvd player, if so could you explain how if possible step by step as ive never done anything like this before, the film was downloaded in rars.

many thanx

would really appreciate it.

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Show me one post where someone makes fun of him.

Re: Re: encode a HD DVDRIP to play on a standalone dvd ?

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Show me one post where someone makes fun of him.

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Originally posted by Jay Are
u suk tone.

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He was implying that others were and he was just following.

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He was implying that others were and he was just following.

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Well, what the hell, why not?

Okay, since the OP hasn't been particularly clear on the what or why, let's assume a few things:

1) The OP wants to convert the HD-DVD rip to Standard Def (480i or 576i)
2) There is a good reason for doing this, e.g. the SD version of Fight Club is 2.35:1 AR and cropped compared to the 16:9 HD version. (It is, by the way)

Given those assumptions and not knowing the specifics of the file formats, here's what you do, basically:

1) Get AviSynth. It's text-based but it makes things WAY easier.

2) Make an appropriate script to load up your files, which will consist of these basic steps:
2a) Loading up each file, and joining multiple files together if necessary. If you have multiple TS files this can make things easier, especially using the "SegmentedDirectShowSource" function, which can automatically load up 100 files at once with one line of code.
2b) Clean up the video, if necessary. This is where you do things like Telecine removal (removing duplicate frames that are part of the encoding method) and noise removal.
2c) Convert the framerate, if necessary. If you have an NTSC source (24 fps) and you're in a country with PAL video (25 fps) you'll have to speed up the video, or slow down for the other way.
2d) Resize the video. There's a minor crop thing you have to do for 1080i/p video, but this is pretty straightforward. For NTSC you resize to 720x480, for PAL 720x576.

3) Load up your avs (avisynth) file into a compatible DVD encoder. TMPGEnc works, as does DIKO and even Nero if you enter the file name manually.


So, basically, it's not a "one-click" process. It takes a little time to do, and a bit of skill too. If you're still interested you can PM me with the specifics of your source files and I can walk you through it. Otherwise, there's a backup plan:

1) Download the DVDr release.

:P

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Why would you want to do that?

Just download the SD version and save yourself a universe of hassle.

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Re: Well, what the hell, why not?

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2) There is a good reason for doing this, e.g. the SD version of Fight Club is 2.35:1 AR and cropped compared to the 16:9 HD version. (It is, by the way)[/B]

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Re: Re: Well, what the hell, why not?

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Originally posted by pHo
But the cropping is probably how the director intended it.. it was quite possibly shot open matte so the 'fullscreen' is probably the complete matte, the 16x9 cropped from that, and the OAR cropped from that. But more isn't always better, but I think it's probably preferable when watching fullframe broadcasts because I'd rather gain than lose.

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