A Question about Video/Movies... - Page 4

WisdomWolfX · #31 (**permalink**) 06-03-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Touche'

Okay, so I'm having an issue with Handbrake.

I pick my .avi file, UNcheck 'Keep Aspect Ratio', and then change the aspect ratio to 800x480. However, the ratio won't stay that way. So, if I have a file that is 652x264, I can't go above either one of those numbers when changing the aspect ratio.

Did I see some people saying that they kept their ratio? I HATE stretched movies, and honestly, I LOVE the black bars (widescreen), so should I just keep it as is??

-Touche'

If you hate stretched movies then you'll want to have Keep Aspect Ratio checked. Also if your movie is 652x264 then your best off just leaving it at default resolution. You won't gain anything by attempting to upscale it other than possibly larger file size. The 800x480 or 800x448 (16:9) is only really going to work when you are converting something from HD (1280x720 or 1920x1080 or 2.35:1 equivalents).

jimmiekain · #32 (**permalink**) 06-03-2010, 04:15 PM

i was sort of wondering about this too but i have another concern:
normally when converting vids to a diff file type you lose sync btween vid and audio... is there an
app or player i can use on the evo to play files in avi? or is conversion the only option? also if any
one knows what format the evo records video in please let us know.

Pao · #33 (**permalink**) 06-03-2010, 04:27 PM

I keep putting in DVD's and then select that as the source but handbrake just seems to hang at scanning the disk, any ideas?

WisdomWolfX · #34 (**permalink**) 06-03-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pao

I keep putting in DVD's and then select that as the source but handbrake just seems to hang at scanning the disk, any ideas?

Handbrake will only convert a disc that's unencrypted. You'll need to strip CSS or use AnyDVD in order to convert video from a retail DVD.

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Originally Posted by jimmiekain

i was sort of wondering about this too but i have another concern:
normally when converting vids to a diff file type you lose sync btween vid and audio... is there an
app or player i can use on the evo to play files in avi? or is conversion the only option? also if any
one knows what format the evo records video in please let us know.

I haven't had any issues with sync on any of my encodes using handbrake. I know the makers of TCPMP hope to bring it to Android at some point, but there are missing libraries or some such that prevent proper avi playback. To my knowledge conversion is the only option at this point, that may change in the future, especially with a device like the Evo getting a lot of attention.

Pao · #35 (**permalink**) 06-03-2010, 04:40 PM

Ahh, anyDVD is a purchase software, so I have to continue to pay to play

WisdomWolfX · #36 (**permalink**) 06-03-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pao

Ahh, anyDVD is a purchase software, so I have to continue to pay to play

There are free programs to remove CSS and rip DVD's. I haven't dealt with them in quite some time so I don't have any suggestions off the top of my head, but I'd look at videohelp.com for ideas.

jimmiekain · #37 (**permalink**) 06-03-2010, 05:04 PM

@wisdomwolfx thanks I guess I
will start converting some of my
movies tonight.

Touche' · #38 (**permalink**) 06-04-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WisdomWolfX

If you hate stretched movies then you'll want to have Keep Aspect Ratio checked. Also if your movie is 652x264 then your best off just leaving it at default resolution. You won't gain anything by attempting to upscale it other than possibly larger file size. The 800x480 or 800x448 (16:9) is only really going to work when you are converting something from HD (1280x720 or 1920x1080 or 2.35:1 equivalents).

Yep...you're right! I just loaded up my movie (Live Free or Die Hard) and it's absolutely PERFECT. No issues with Audio or Video what-so-ever.

I do have one question, though. In the past, when I've converted an AVI for use with my 6700, Mogul, TP, TP2, etc...the file has always come out a bit smaller maybe. Often times an AVI that is apprx 700mb ends up being closer to 500mb. However, after converting using Handbrake, my file has more than doubled in size! No HUGE deal, but I'd like to be able to fit more movies on there for now until I can get a bigger card. So, here's my question; Is it possible to keep the files around 700mb or below?

If not, that's okay, too. The picture is GORGEOUS!!!! Like I said, I just wouldn't mind having a bit more wiggle room.

Hope everyone is enjoying their EVOs!!

-Touche'

Touche' · #39 (**permalink**) 06-05-2010, 02:06 PM

bump

?

tj.iscool · #40 (**permalink**) 06-08-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by themuffinman

Try this: http://www.knowyourcell.com/htc/htc-...tc_evo_4g.html

site says evo supports 800x480 but it wont let me set that high