DVD Burning - reduce size of files

RibZe · 28-10-2010, 05:36 PM

I've had issues with trying to burn tv series to DVD and it is slightly too big to fit all the episodes, i.e 4.44gb.

Is there a way for me to reduce the size of one episode, obviously losing a bit of quality, but 40mb should be it anyway.

chewyryce · 28-10-2010, 06:28 PM

dvd shrink

chewyryce · 28-10-2010, 06:31 PM

sorry last post wasnt very clear.

http://www.dvdshrink.org/

i've been using this for a few years. does quite a bit for a simple program.

Chewy

RibZe · 28-10-2010, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewyryce

sorry last post wasnt very clear.

http://www.dvdshrink.org/

i've been using this for a few years. does quite a bit for a simple program.

Chewy

I can't get it to open files???

mikey_something · 28-10-2010, 10:30 PM

Ffmpeg is a good program for changing video quality formats. Mostly drag and drop so not too complex

chewyryce · 28-10-2010, 11:06 PM

ah sorry you're putting .avi and .mkv files onto dvd?
http://www.vso-software.fr/products/convert_x_to_dvd/
you need to purchase the product or get a copy from a friend. it converts anything to dvd. i normally use this to convert my movies to dvd. i use dvd shrink for shrinking dual layer movies to fit onto normal dvd's.

sorry for any inconvenience.

RibZe · 28-10-2010, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewyryce

ah sorry you're putting .avi and .mkv files onto dvd?
http://www.vso-software.fr/products/convert_x_to_dvd/
you need to purchase the product or get a copy from a friend. it converts anything to dvd. i normally use this to convert my movies to dvd. i use dvd shrink for shrinking dual layer movies to fit onto normal dvd's.

sorry for any inconvenience.

Yeah i am. That's alright.

Definately gotta be freeware.

phildough · 28-10-2010, 11:53 PM

You could always buy Dual Layer DVDs, they hold 8.5gb per disc and they are getting cheaper all the time.
I see umart has them cheap.

mikey_something · 29-10-2010, 11:40 AM

I Dono if it's against forum rules to post warez so Ribze you have pm

RibZe · 26-11-2010, 08:38 PM

I used Windows Movie Maker - simply opened the file and saved it "for email" which reduced it enough for what i needed, although it became a .wmv.

BigMal · 29-11-2010, 05:31 PM

Is it really worth the effort. Its 50c to use another DVD. I used to have this often with 13 or 14 x 350mb episode series. The time taken to re-encode the episodes for a smaller size very quickly outways the 50c. I just used to put the end of series 1 and the beginning of series 2 on the next disc... Each to their own though

28-10-2010, 05:36 PM	#1
RibZe Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Car: BG Astina Posts: 228	DVD Burning - reduce size of files I've had issues with trying to burn tv series to DVD and it is slightly too big to fit all the episodes, i.e 4.44gb. Is there a way for me to reduce the size of one episode, obviously losing a bit of quality, but 40mb should be it anyway.

28-10-2010, 10:30 PM	#5
mikey_something Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NSW Car: 1998 Toyota Supra 3.0L Twin Turbo Posts: 1,413 View Photos By: mikey_something	Ffmpeg is a good program for changing video quality formats. Mostly drag and drop so not too complex __________________ 1996 Mazda 323 Astina BA Hatch 1.8L - No Longer Mine

29-10-2010, 11:40 AM	#9
mikey_something Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NSW Car: 1998 Toyota Supra 3.0L Twin Turbo Posts: 1,413 View Photos By: mikey_something	I Dono if it's against forum rules to post warez so Ribze you have pm __________________ 1996 Mazda 323 Astina BA Hatch 1.8L - No Longer Mine

29-11-2010, 05:31 PM	#11
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	Is it really worth the effort. Its 50c to use another DVD. I used to have this often with 13 or 14 x 350mb episode series. The time taken to re-encode the episodes for a smaller size very quickly outways the 50c. I just used to put the end of series 1 and the beginning of series 2 on the next disc... Each to their own though __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

28-10-2010, 06:28 PM	#2
chewyryce Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: NA MX5 Posts: 874 View Photos By: chewyryce	dvd shrink

28-10-2010, 06:31 PM	#3
chewyryce Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: NA MX5 Posts: 874 View Photos By: chewyryce	sorry last post wasnt very clear. http://www.dvdshrink.org/ i've been using this for a few years. does quite a bit for a simple program. Chewy

28-10-2010, 11:06 PM	#6
chewyryce Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: NA MX5 Posts: 874 View Photos By: chewyryce	ah sorry you're putting .avi and .mkv files onto dvd? http://www.vso-software.fr/products/convert_x_to_dvd/ you need to purchase the product or get a copy from a friend. it converts anything to dvd. i normally use this to convert my movies to dvd. i use dvd shrink for shrinking dual layer movies to fit onto normal dvd's. sorry for any inconvenience.

28-10-2010, 11:53 PM	#8
phildough Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisneyland, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina Posts: 2,868 View Photos By: phildough	You could always buy Dual Layer DVDs, they hold 8.5gb per disc and they are getting cheaper all the time. I see umart has them cheap.

26-11-2010, 08:38 PM	#10
RibZe Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Car: BG Astina Posts: 228	I used Windows Movie Maker - simply opened the file and saved it "for email" which reduced it enough for what i needed, although it became a .wmv.