Encoding with Divx (1 Viewer)

[ozzy214]

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]

it does not possible

 

[ozzy214]

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

 

[Efros]

check out this thread

https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/video_transcoding-t15953.html

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

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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