There are many guides on the internet to convert your DVD movies to DivX, so you can watch them from a CD or, if the movie is not copyrighted share them on the populair file sharing networks.
There are many sites that have posted DVD to DivX guides and also today the BitBenderForums have just posted another one.
In other words, DivX makes your DVD backup look good, damn good, just as MP3 did to CD backups (well, for most people at least). What we're going to do today is backup your precious DVDs, which you bought at your favorite store, so in case your pet (includes, cat, dog, significant other) scratches the dics beyond repair, throws it in the dumpster, or chews it up, you'll still have a backup of your favorite movie - Grease. |
You have the option of encoding the DivX file in two different ways, using the same programs. The first option is the easy way. It'll take no more than 3 hours on a fast system *cough* AMD XP *cough*. This processs involves 1-Pass encoding of the divx file, meaning it'll distribute equal amount of data on every frame of the file. The keyword we're looking for in this process is fast. The 2nd option is the long way. It can take up to 8 hours (3 hour movie) on the same system. This process involves 2-Pass encoding, meaning it'll calculate how much data should be put on each frame on the first pass, then using the data sheet created, proceed with the actual encoding on the second pass. The keyword we're looking for in this process is quality. Well, if you're not picky, 1-Pass is the way to go. But you do run into a few macro blocks on fast action scenes with 1-Pass. On the other hand, 2-Pass will give you a better overall quality, and the resulting file size will be closer to what you specify.
If you would like to read more guides to convert your DVD movies to DivX movies then visit for example Doom9.org, DivXDigest or DivX.com.
Another place to ask DivX related subjects if of course our DVD/DivX Forum.
Source: Bitbenderforums.com
