#1 ·
I’ve got this old camcorder I used to burn a bunch of DVDs on—now I'm wondering how to actually convert those videos into a different format. Can anyone walk me through the details?...
Switching formats: Any tips?
Started by Gary Lopez4 · · 👁 4 views · 10 replies
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#2 ·
Gary Lopez4 said:I've got this one camcorder and I've burned quite a few DVDs with it already. Now I'm wondering how to take that video from the disc and convert it to a different format. Can someone walk me through the process?
What camera are we talking about here? Brand? Model?
#3 ·
Noah Sanchez39 said:What camera? Which brand? What model?
Man, what does the camera have to do with anything if you're just trying to rip a DVD to a different format?😕😕
Look, here's the deal... just grab some DVD to AVI converter software... use that to turn your DVD files into, say, an AVI file and call it a day.
#4 ·
boldwalker63 said:What does the camera even have to do with it if someone just wants to convert a DVD file into another format?😕😕
Look, it's simple... just download some DVD to AVI converter... and use it to rip that DVD into say an avi format
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Do all cameras record in some kind of universal format?
You weren't being specific at all—just told me to "google this." Now, quit stalling and give me a straight answer.😁
#6 ·
VSO ConvertXtoDVD 4.0.12.327
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Capabilities:
* Supported video formats: avi, divx, H.264, mov, mkv, flv, mpeg-1, mpeg2-, mpeg-4, nsv, dvr-ms, tivo, ts, ifo, vob, asf, wmv, realmedia, rm, rmvb, ogm, plus footage from digital camcorders, TV/Satellite, capture cards, and the like. It’s self-contained; you won't be hunting down random avi codecs online.
* Build custom DVD menus using various templates. You can layer in background video, still images, or audio, and set up dedicated menus for chapters, audio tracks, or subtitles.
* Includes a conversion advisor wizard to help you balance encoding speed against visual fidelity.
* Features a fast, high-quality encoder—usually knocking out a single movie in under an hour—and it plays nicely with Intel processors.
* Comes with a built-in burning engine where you can choose between SAO or packet writing methods; handles all standard DVD formats without issue.
* Video editing features including manual or automated chapter creation with markers and a preview window.
* Robust file merging functionality for combining multiple clips.
* Extensive audio support (both internal and external): AC3, DTS, PCM, OGG, MP3, WMA, and several others.
* Comprehensive subtitle support (internal and external): SRT, .SUB/IDX, and .SSA. You can even tweak colors and fonts, or apply basic styling like italics and bold.
* Flexible video output for various standards (NTSC, PAL), aspect ratios (Widescreen 16:9, Fullscreen 4:3), and resolutions (Full D1, Broadcast D1, Half D1, SIF), or just let the software decide via the automatic setting. It also handles NTSC to PAL (or vice versa) conversions.
* Post-processing tools such as resizing, padding, cropping, and de-interlacing options.
* Supported video formats: avi, divx, H.264, mov, mkv, flv, mpeg-1, mpeg2-, mpeg-4, nsv, dvr-ms, tivo, ts, ifo, vob, asf, wmv, realmedia, rm, rmvb, ogm, plus footage from digital camcorders, TV/Satellite, capture cards, and the like. It’s self-contained; you won't be hunting down random avi codecs online.
* Build custom DVD menus using various templates. You can layer in background video, still images, or audio, and set up dedicated menus for chapters, audio tracks, or subtitles.
* Includes a conversion advisor wizard to help you balance encoding speed against visual fidelity.
* Features a fast, high-quality encoder—usually knocking out a single movie in under an hour—and it plays nicely with Intel processors.
* Comes with a built-in burning engine where you can choose between SAO or packet writing methods; handles all standard DVD formats without issue.
* Video editing features including manual or automated chapter creation with markers and a preview window.
* Robust file merging functionality for combining multiple clips.
* Extensive audio support (both internal and external): AC3, DTS, PCM, OGG, MP3, WMA, and several others.
* Comprehensive subtitle support (internal and external): SRT, .SUB/IDX, and .SSA. You can even tweak colors and fonts, or apply basic styling like italics and bold.
* Flexible video output for various standards (NTSC, PAL), aspect ratios (Widescreen 16:9, Fullscreen 4:3), and resolutions (Full D1, Broadcast D1, Half D1, SIF), or just let the software decide via the automatic setting. It also handles NTSC to PAL (or vice versa) conversions.
* Post-processing tools such as resizing, padding, cropping, and de-interlacing options.
#7 ·
Noah Foster57 said:VSO ConvertXtoDVD 4.0.12.327
Not that I’m complaining, but that’s $50 worth of shareware.Link.) ; The trial version’s going to slap a watermark right on the DVD.
Maybe the OP is just looking to convert this into a different format. 🤷
Hey, check this out: Video converters - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
I'm sure you'll find something that works for you. 😉
#9 ·
Noah Sanchez39 said:I’m not one to complain, mind you, but fifty bucks for shareware feels a bit steep.I don't see a link here. If you were trying to share something, you might want to try posting it again.) ; If you decide to run the trial version, just be aware that it’ll slap a watermark right onto your DVD.
It’s possible the author is actually looking to convert the file into a different format entirely. 🤷
Hey, favori, take a look at this: Video converters - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
I’m sure you’ll eventually stumble upon something that actually suits your needs. 😉
Noah Sanchez39, honestly, finding the free version of that program is probably the easiest part of this whole ordeal. As for converting to a different format—I'm not even sure which one you feel is missing from the lineup here.
#10 ·
Noah Foster57 said:@Noah Sanchez39/">@@Noah Sanchez39 Honestly, finding a free version of that software is a breeze these days. As for converting to different formats, I’m not even sure which ones are missing from this list.
Fair point—just look at how much work it took to get those Windows updates to run smoothly without crashing everything 😉)
Beyond just AVI, there's still MPEG, DivX... what else is out there? 🙂
#11 ·
Noah Sanchez39 said:You make a fair point (if we look back at "Windows" and those necessary tweaks just to get 😉 to open without a headache)
Besides AVI, there's still MPEG, DivX, and so on, right? 🙂
Supported video formats: avi, divx, xvid, mov, mkv, flv, mpeg-1, mpeg2-, mpeg-4, nsv, dvr-ms, tivo, ts, ifo, vob, asf, wmv, realmedia, rm, rmvb, ogm, existing files from digital camcorders, TV/Sat, capture cards, etc. You won't need to hunt down external codecs like some random AVI codec download. I didn't quite follow your "window" comment—I guess I'm out of the loop on that one. Anyway, I'm wrapping this thread up because we've clearly drifted off-topic... peace.
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