VideoFilter: I have a ton of .mpg video files out of my camcorder. I would like to join them together as one file. It doesn't work using the copy command, I'm assuming because of embedded file data that messes up the indexes within the video footage.
Is there a program that will take them and join them together quickly? I don't want to edit them, just join them. So far the only options I've found is to import them all to Avid or Vegas and let it re-render it as a whole which takes forever. The second option was some cheesy software I found that did it but it also took 30 minutes for 10 minutes of footage to join, which seems ridiculous. Does anyone in out there have a blackbelt in video-fu and can help me?
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 18 answers
Easiest Way To Put DVD>Google Video ? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 1 answers
How do I get YouTube to computer to DVD to TV? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 13 answers
How do I make my own subtitled Hitler clip from this scene in Downfall: Hitler and the End of the Third Reich? [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2008 - 7 answers
Is my ThinkPad laptop capable of video capture? [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 2 answers 
How can I extract video from corrupt/poorly burned VOB files into a format that is editable? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 5 answers
I had a DVD made of my first skydive. It will not play on any DVD player. [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2007 - 33 answers
Very poor, sometimes non-functional, video DVD playback on my Dell laptop. The related features have no problems in any other context. I don't even have any idea what could be wrong, so no idea what to Google for help... [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2007 - 5 answers
Is there such a thing as a future-proof DVD player? My roommate just moved out and took his DVD player with him. So I need to visit the local big box electronics store to pick up a new one. I'd like something that's built to last, can upsample standard DVDs and that can handle one or both of the new HD formats. What should I purchase? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 20 answers
Best Video-Editing Software for Windows XP? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 10 answers
I watched "Pumping Iron" again a couple of months ago. I was surprised at how inspiring some the training scenes still were to watch.
(Yes, I'm aware it was a docu-drama, not a documentary.)
Any recommendations of other good dvds that might be a source of training inspiration? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2007 - 8 answers
I need a rather rare video tape copied to DVD or saved as a video file. I don't have the equipment to do it myself and the tape is out of print, only released in Japan, unlikely to ever be released on dvd, and still under copyright. It's official documentation of an American child actor's Japanese music career. It is my 'happy' tape because I always feel better after I watch it.
What is the best way to get this copied? Bonus points if it's cheap or free and/or local to Charlotte, NC. [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 9 answers
Make a DVD to play at 1 frame per minute? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - 17 answers
Homemade DVD server- Whats the best/easiest/cheapest way? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 17 answers
I'm planning on ripping my DVD collection to a media server, with varying amounts of losslessness depending on the film. There are a lot of ways to do this, and I'm looking for the "best" way. After the jump I'll describe my current plan, please comment on and clarify the various technical considerations. [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2007 - 11 answers
I'm looking for a cheap device to import VHS video onto my MacBook. I've looked at the Canopus ADVC55 but it seems like overkill for what I need - I just want to turn my old home movies into DVDs.
posted on Apr 26, 2007 - 3 answers
What's the best way of getting a small bit of video off my tivo onto my computer? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2007 - 5 answers
What's the best Windows software package to edit video and create DVDs? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2007 - 6 answers
I have: a bunch of family videos, and the two old camcorders they were taken on. I also have: a PowerBook G4. I would like to get these old videos onto DVDs, using the copy of iMovie on said PowerBook. How do I go about this? What new hardware do I need? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 10 answers
I'd like a DVR with no required subscription service. [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 15 answers
Help me make good looking movies with small picture dimensions. [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2006 - 4 answers
What to do with a Logitech NUON gamepad? [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2006 - 2 answers
Can anyone recommend a good (preferably USB-based) hardware MPEG-2 encoder? Not a PVR, just an encoder. [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2006 - 2 answers
How easy would it be to set up some PCs to record the local news on several channels for purposes of offering a media clipping service? [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2006 - 9 answers
I'm looking for a lower cost alternative to Serious Magic's Ultra 2, which looks perfect but is completely out of my budget at the moment. Can you help? The solution must not involve any heavy lugging of stuff ... one portable green screen and one computer laptop are all I want to carry, please! Thanks in advance.
posted on Oct 5, 2006 - 5 answers
Portable DVD player, or video player, or custom-built Frankendevice, with VERY high-quality audio output?? Video quality doesn't matter (could even be b/w), but screen should be 8"+ and unit should be as lightweight as possible. For live concerts where I need to see video, just for my own reference, that's exactly in sync with my pre-recorded audio (so I would make DVDs or video files with my audio + the visuals I need). Laptop = expensive/heavy/overkill.
posted on Sep 27, 2006 - 5 answers
How do I get files off a DVD and then convert to a format I can edit? [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 10 answers
Does anyone know a decent real-time MPEG-2 capture program for the PC? One that produces high-quality output (as good as a standard DVD recorder), produces DVD compliant MPEG2 files, and is preferably free (or cheap). [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2006 - 2 answers
ppt -> mpg ?? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2006 - 4 answers
Need recommendations for free/low-cost options for putting together a DVD video from still photos with lots of snazzy effects. [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2006 - 4 answers
How do I convert the various popular flavors of digital video floating around the Internet into a format I can easily and reliably burn to DVD and play on a DVD player? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2006 - 7 answers
Hi8 to DVD - easiest solution?
Looking for a USB capture device/software package for transferring all of my Hi8 home movies to DVD [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2006 - 3 answers
I need advice on making an instructional dvd. [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2006 - 5 answers
Any way to send 1 coax TV signal to a TV in another room wirelessly? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2006 - 9 answers
How come I can't burn a working DVD to save my life? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2006 - 17 answers
How do I take decent home video? [more inside]
posted on Dec 22, 2005 - 18 answers
Does anyone know of a program that will take a DVD-compatible MPEG2 file, and generate a very simple DVD VIDEO_TS folder - ie, no menu, just the file in a format that a DVD player can recognize [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2005 - 10 answers
How do DVD manufacturers convince DVD player manufacturers to cripple their product by include region restrictions? And why isn't the high cost of region-free DVD players considered a form of price-fixing? [more inside]
posted on Dec 8, 2005 - 18 answers
EyeCandyFilter: I'm looking for some stunning CGI visuals to show off a new A/V system. Psychedelic computer graphics a-la X-mix are what I have in mind - a shrine to the pulsating, shiny, magic thing. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2005 - 12 answers
Getting the best DVD picture from my computer. With a computer plugged into a regular LCD display ("HDTV" resolution) what software do I need to make DVD video look great? [more inside]
posted on Aug 25, 2005 - 8 answers
How can I make a digital video (either .avi or something I can put on a DVD) out of a standard cassette camcorder? [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2005 - 6 answers
Mac Final Cut Express and vector graphics, maybe Flash: How to make a vector graphics motion sequence to be incorporated into a Final Cut Express video. [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2005 - 7 answers
What is the easiest way to edit video from a DVD, and then be able to burn it back to DVD? [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2005 - 4 answers
I like watching DVDs on my PC. What program should I use for greatest enjoyment? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2005 - 10 answers
Ok, my google-fu has failed me. I'm trying to find a simple software program that will allow me to take an AVI file (or multiple AVI files - TV shows, mostly) and burn them to a DVD-R while still having the audio sync up properly. I've tried a couple of programs, and for some reason, the audio ends up being out of sync toward the end, although it's just fine at the beginning.
posted on Jun 16, 2005 - 8 answers
A friend of the family has a newish Dell, purchased in the last month. They want to make DVDs from a MiniDV camcorder that is playable on home players. They spent some time using Windows Movie Maker, only to discover that what it made were .avi movies, and not actual DVDs.
I work on a Mac, and have suggested the Mac/iMovie/iDVD combination, but really don't know what to suggest for their platform of choice ... [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2005 - 5 answers
I am thinking converting bunch of VHS tapes recorded in LP format to DVDs. These are 6 hr tapes I think. I was looking at the option of those combo units that come with the DVD recorder and VCR units. I was wondering if somebody can tell me how do these units deal with 6+ hr long video tapes ? do they automatically break the content up into separate DVDs or can they compress the content enough to fit into one DVD ?
thanks
posted on Jun 7, 2005 - 2 answers
They're talking today about "Super CD Tuesday" on MSNBC...Why are CD/DVD releases always on Tuesday?
posted on Jun 7, 2005 - 11 answers
What's the best Yoga video on Netflix for beginners? [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2005 - 11 answers
DVDHellFilter: I live in Region 1, I want to watch a Region 2 PAL disc (or a copy of it) on my NTSC TV, how can I do this? I'm willing to either go with a new player or try to copy the disc and convert the region, or whatever will work. (further questions await your expertise inside)
posted on Jan 6, 2005 - 12 answers
Video Editing. What is the best solution on a Windows platform for video editing and burning to DVD? I am considering purchasing a Mac for this function, but if I could do it on Windows, it would be good as well.
posted on Dec 31, 2004 - 8 answers
I'm putting together a video/still shot slideshow for our company's annual "We Did Really Well Last Year" video. I'd like to make it as visually appealing as possible... [MI]
posted on Dec 27, 2004 - 9 answers
I wish to rip DVDs to a Linux server and then watch them at my leisure on my TV via either a wired or wireless network. There appear to be countless devices that will stream videos (like this) but I haven't been able to tell which will play DVDs off a network (with menus and all) and which just stream plain-old-MPEGs. Has anyone got experience with a digital media gadget that will do this?
posted on Dec 27, 2004 - 5 answers
I want to take a DVD and compress it so that it fits onto a single CDR (for backup purposes - don't have a DVD burner). What's the best app for this one task?
posted on Nov 26, 2004 - 11 answers
Need recommendations on (preferably cheap/free) windows software to allow me to make DVDs from MiniDV that are playable in most set top DVD players. [MI]
posted on Sep 14, 2004 - 1 answers
I'm looking for a DVD (any region or format) or vhs video (ntsc only) of Kansas City Bomber. I don't think it's ever been legally released in the USA--though it has in the UK-- though apparently it was a TV staple in the late 70s. Wondering if anyone knows if it's currently available anywhere in the world or if anyone has a copy they recorded from television. Thanks!
posted on Sep 9, 2004 - 6 answers
Do any MeFites have ideas/experience/recommendations for a way to archive VHS tapes to DVD? So far my Google-fu has turned up software that requires having to add video cards to computers, plus a DVD burner, etc. My work would prefer a product that is a stand-alone thing that you can pop in a tape, then convert it to DVD and pop out a DVD. Is there such a thing?
posted on Aug 26, 2004 - 9 answers
I am in the process of creating a DVD of my sketch comedy group's work. This means I have to go through about fifty DV tapes in order to find the ones which have completed sketches rather than footage on them. In addition, many of the tapes are unlabelled. Is there some method or program which can scan a tape quickly and give me an overall impression of what's on it? (I'm thinking via thumbnails, but I presume there are other ways of doing it.)
posted on Jul 26, 2004 - 7 answers
DVD authoring tools. What are you guys using? Whats the best "bang for the buck" software out there for casual (non-professional) work?
posted on Jul 20, 2004 - 7 answers
VCD headaches. I used to be able to burn VCDs (or super VCDs) that would play on multiple DVD players until recently. Its not the drive as I've tried two different ones. I'm suspecting the media. Anyone know who makes good blank CDRs nowadays? Or if there's a brand that is DVD player friendly?
posted on Jul 19, 2004 - 11 answers
What windows app will allow me to take an AVI or MOV file and .SUB or .SSA or other subtitle file and burn it onto a DVD+R or -R with the subtitles either burnt-in or generated by the dvd player?
posted on Jun 26, 2004 - 3 answers
I am looking for a way, on Mac OS X, to create libraries of digital video clips, and arrange them in various ways into movies which can be burned to DVD. I'm thinking iMovie+iDVD does everything I want, but I'm looking for something that can handle many (hundreds?) large, full resolution files. Anyone have experience with this kind of video cataloging and editing? Is iMovie enough, or do I need a high-end product? It will be used by a relative non-techie (not me).
posted on Jun 2, 2004 - 6 answers
I find myself in possession of a Sony Mini Digital Video Cassette tape that was taken while I was in Scotland a couple of weeks ago. I need to get it converted over to NTSC, PAL, and DVD, but am having trouble.... (I know you didn't see it coming, but there's more inside!)
posted on May 27, 2004 - 9 answers
Best way to rip video from a DVD into MPEG or AVI? I need to grab scenes from a movie and monkey with them in Premiere (Windows).
posted on Apr 24, 2004 - 5 answers
I just got a DVD burner and have been trolling through the amazing Prelinger archives, picking out interesting titles to burn to disk for living room viewing. Anybody want to recommend anything they've stumbled on here?
posted on Mar 20, 2004 - 6 answers
I have some old video tapes that I'd love to convert to digital video, storing the data on DVDs and/or my g5. Is there a good way to do this? Is it possible to transfer commercial video tapes in addition to personal tapes? I'm a video novice, but catch on quickly.
posted on Feb 6, 2004 - 4 answers
I'm a film junkie and am running out of things to watch. What's an obscure feature-length movie that's available on dvd or video that you can recommend to someone who's seen more movies than had warm meals?
posted on Dec 17, 2003 - 91 answers
