Encoding with Divx

ozzy214 · 2007-02-15, 11:09

Was wondering if its possible to use the divx codec with MediaPortal instead of the default codecs, to encode off the tv? I dont see under the settings button the listing of the divx codec

I have the latest Divx Codec installed.

regeszter · 2007-02-15, 11:17

it does not possible

ozzy214 · 2007-02-15, 11:20

So you saying you cant? Then whats the easist way to edit the files? According to Nandub its cant edit wmp files.

Efros · 2007-02-15, 12:11

check out this thread

http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/vi...ng-t15953.html

Works when using ffmpeg, I use this plugin to transcode dvr-ms files to xvid.

Paranoid Delusion · 2007-02-15, 12:20

Quote:

According to Nandub its cant edit wmp files.

Windows Movie Maker can.

Sorry to sound a bit thick, but are you asking to encode a recording to Divx AFTER it's finished.

Codec settings are for PLAYBACK\VIEWING only and have no effect on the recordings.

ozzy214 · 2007-02-15, 17:40

No I ment to encode to Divx while its recording. Divx is such a smaller file size and better quality. wouldnt nor even tried to encode the same file twice, because the results would be horrible. I just didnt understand why MP only has Hauppenage codecs listed and the ones that with MP. Not anything else that is installed on the Pc to use for encoding

Paranoid Delusion · 2007-02-15, 18:04

Then your answer is no, you cannot record directly to Divx\Xvid\MP4 from a TVStream.

Theoretically it is possible with a powerful enough system, but most HTPC are not that high spec.

Even from what i have read and seen advertised, lots of manufacturers state about recording to Divx etc, but this is not on the FLY, its done by a external application supplied for conversion afterwards.

ozzy214 · 2007-02-15, 20:03

Ok...so what app do I use to edit the files made by MP recordings? I dont have or cant find windows media movie recorder on this pc. I guess I can run Dr Divx or divx convert to change them over before burning to Disc. I do have a stand alone dvd player that can play almost any avi or mpeg file. So the third step of converting to Vobs is elimated.

BTW....in case it helps. This is not a Media center PC. This is a custom pc built by me. I got into recording off the tv since I drive truck for a living and miss a lot of my CSI episodes. Also plan on using MP to record off of vcr if I can figure out how to get it to select the s-video as input.

amd 3700+ athlon 64
epox mobo
sata II 160 gig drive
6800gt bfg oc edition pci x vid card
pvr 150 hauppenage
2 x 512 pc 3200 elixor ram in dual channel

Efros · 2007-02-15, 23:48

The transcoder plugin I mentioned above will achieve this, once in xvid format you can use vdubmod or avidemux to edit out the ads.

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ozzy214 Portal User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Encoding with Divx Was wondering if its possible to use the divx codec with MediaPortal instead of the default codecs, to encode off the tv? I dont see under the settings button the listing of the divx codec I have the latest Divx Codec installed.

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Efros Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 464 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	check out this thread http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/vi...ng-t15953.html Works when using ffmpeg, I use this plugin to transcode dvr-ms files to xvid. __________________ "Here's to the electron may it never be of any use to anyone!" Allegedly a toast at the Royal Institute of Physics at the turn of the 20th Century. Current skin: Mepo Green

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Paranoid Delusion Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 6,619 Thanks: 129 Thanked 233 Times in 207 Posts Country: My System	Then your answer is no, you cannot record directly to Divx\Xvid\MP4 from a TVStream. Theoretically it is possible with a powerful enough system, but most HTPC are not that high spec. Even from what i have read and seen advertised, lots of manufacturers state about recording to Divx etc, but this is not on the FLY, its done by a external application supplied for conversion afterwards. __________________ Ray\PD Check your codecs are fine with Filmerit. XP\Vista known issues FOR FULL SUPPORT PLEASE GIVE USER SPECIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT LOG's as per HERE

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Efros Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 464 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country: My System	The transcoder plugin I mentioned above will achieve this, once in xvid format you can use vdubmod or avidemux to edit out the ads. __________________ "Here's to the electron may it never be of any use to anyone!" Allegedly a toast at the Royal Institute of Physics at the turn of the 20th Century. Current skin: Mepo Green

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2007-02-15, 11:17	#2 (permalink)
regeszter Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hungary Age: 33 Posts: 322 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	it does not possible

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ozzy214 Portal User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So you saying you cant? Then whats the easist way to edit the files? According to Nandub its cant edit wmp files.

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ozzy214 Portal User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No I ment to encode to Divx while its recording. Divx is such a smaller file size and better quality. wouldnt nor even tried to encode the same file twice, because the results would be horrible. I just didnt understand why MP only has Hauppenage codecs listed and the ones that with MP. Not anything else that is installed on the Pc to use for encoding

2007-02-15, 20:03	#8 (permalink)
ozzy214 Portal User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok...so what app do I use to edit the files made by MP recordings? I dont have or cant find windows media movie recorder on this pc. I guess I can run Dr Divx or divx convert to change them over before burning to Disc. I do have a stand alone dvd player that can play almost any avi or mpeg file. So the third step of converting to Vobs is elimated. BTW....in case it helps. This is not a Media center PC. This is a custom pc built by me. I got into recording off the tv since I drive truck for a living and miss a lot of my CSI episodes. Also plan on using MP to record off of vcr if I can figure out how to get it to select the s-video as input. amd 3700+ athlon 64 epox mobo sata II 160 gig drive 6800gt bfg oc edition pci x vid card pvr 150 hauppenage 2 x 512 pc 3200 elixor ram in dual channel

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