clieos

For any people new to ripping a DVD to Divx file, here is some tips for you.
Hardware: CPU 600MHz+(the faster the better), DVD drive, 2~5G free space in hard drive(just to preserve some space for temporary file, different setting w/ the software give u different file size and quality.)

Software:Divx4.12+(many people like v4.12 because the file encoded by it is smaller, but the new v5.02 has more 'special effect'), DVDx 2.0(my top choice of ripping DVD to Divx, it is free and easy to use, but u need to download it from other place since its homepage need $$$ for downloading stuff, but i sure u can find it on many website, just search it on Yahoo.) VirtualDub (for u to tweak ur file to the way u want it on ur PDA).

generally it takes 3hours+ to ripping a DVD(my sugguestion: do it when u are going to sleep, when u wake up it should be ready. DVDx support shutdown after finish ripping :D .) and about 30min to 1 and a half hour for VirtualDub to make a Divx file that works for PDA from the original Divx file. but u can set up ur DVDx so it makes the format that will working on PDA.

GonZo28

does anyone have a probem with the volume being really low using pocket mvp. i converted a dvd to a small avi file (150mb)..picture quality is pretty good, but sound is really low. i cant figure out how to get it louder. if i play a mp3 the volume is fine. but with a video i convert its really low. anyone have any tips. im converting using virtual dub. i wish someone had a channel on mirc where we could swap pocket pc movies......it would make it easier.

geezer

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anyone have any tips. im converting using virtual dub.

I can't recall the exact spot in Vdub to set audio level. (too early - not enough coffee) Could be the audio settings you specified in the conversion.

I would go to Nicky's and do some searching.

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Jeff

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smush

To those of you who have Divx up-and-running on your Axim:

Can the 400mhz Axim handle 24fps (movies) or 29fps (tv) without dropping frames?
What framerate are you guys encoding at?
What's the max video bitrate that works (hopefully at least 300kbit)?
What's the max audio bitrate that works (stereo possible?)?

I'm thinking of getting the 400mhz Axim, but would like it play divx movies at 320x176
at a full framerate.

Mike C

I don't think that's going to happen. 15fps is typical.

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tidal

this is driving me crazy.... i followed the steps verbatim! and everytime I get a "the video is an incompatible type" nonsense

i give up for now.

geezer

Smush - I've played some vid clips at 24fps and 29.97fps, but can't remember the playback results. After reading the PocketMVP help file (and the rational behind the preferred 15fps encoding), I've use 15fps exclusively. These old eyes of mine can't see much difference. Everyone that sees the Axim playing music videos is quite impressed.

Tidal - are you using PocketMVP or WMP for playback? Can you play other video clips? Try my shuttle launch video with PocketMVP and see if it works.

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tidal

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Originally posted by geezer@Feb 9 2003, 04:11 AM Smush - I've played some vid clips at 24fps and 29.97fps, but can't remember the playback results. After reading the PocketMVP help file (and the rational behind the preferred 15fps encoding), I've use 15fps exclusively. These old eyes of mine can't see much difference. Everyone that sees the Axim playing music videos is quite impressed. Tidal - are you using PocketMVP or WMP for playback? Can you play other video clips? Try my shuttle launch video with PocketMVP and see if it works. STS-107 Launch Jeff

geezer: I have tried PocketMVP .8 and PocketDivx and neither work with any video i create. I have successfully played the Shuttle launch video and a Dave Mathews video. BTW it's very creepy watching it now.

i've tried converting Star Wars episode II and Braveheart trailer (both .mov) to Divx. No luck. I've tried quicktimes export feature to avi and RAD video tools to convert to avi (both used no compression on the video and audio is at 44Khz, 16bit and stereo) and then followed the divx procedure.

I tried converting an episode of Greg the Bunny to Divx but it required more storage than I had on my Axim.

Mike C

Convert your audio to MONO ... it helps a lot.

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tidal

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Originally posted by Mike C@Feb 9 2003, 10:15 AM Convert your audio to MONO ... it helps a lot.

yes i do that when i follow the divx procedure.

the first conversion is to get the movie in an editable format that virtualdub will take.

audio is never an issue... if i tell it to play after i get the error the video is blank but i do get sound.

Mike C

What I heard is that keeping stereo requires a lot of processor, and slows down the playback.

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tidal

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Originally posted by Mike C@Feb 9 2003, 08:48 PM What I heard is that keeping stereo requires a lot of processor, and slows down the playback.

is that directed at me? if so please re-read my previous post.

on another note.

i converted a greg the bunny episode using tmpenc to convert the mpg to avi. once again no compression on the video and same settings for audio.

then i followed the instructions again to convert to pocket divx. same error.

geezer

tidal - I experienced similar troubles and frustrations when first starting with vdub. For the life of me, I can't remember what I did to correct it. (too much info too soon? or just old tired brain cells) I read many web pages on vdub and divx. Nicky's guides are very good.

Can you load (not play) your attempts on the Axim and get file info? (File - Media Info) I used this to see what the settings of the "good" clips were and kept tweaking till I got mine to work. Also, I lowered size slightly (less than 320x240). Divx 5 seems to handle uncommon sizes better.

Nicky's pages

HTH,
Jeff

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GonZo28

hi, i converted a couple of dvd movies to avi movie files and play them in my axim. i have a problem when using the divx 5 codec in my conversion process. the movie will just freeze periodically throughout the movie when i play it back on my axim. anyone else have this problem. im using pocket mvp for play back, and using a 1gb microdrive. when i use the divx 4.12 codec i dont seem to have the freezing issue, but the picture quality isnt as good. any pointers would be appreciated.

tidal

geezer: i've looked at nicky's page before but there is alot of info there. which page are you navigating to once you get there?