Converting dv to mpeg
I'm trying to transfer videos from an old tape recorder onto DVDs. I think that I need to use ffmpeg to convert the dv files to mpeg but can't find the right commands to use. Does anybody know what the right commands are or if there is an alternative method?
1 Answer
This can be accomplished with FFmpeg and DVDauthor. A very basic form of the required command lines would be:
1. Convert to mpg:
ffmpeg -i test.mp4 -target pal-dvd -aspect 16:9 -ac 2 output.mpgThis command line can be embellished to your taste and also altered to fit any form of input file. Tip: Perhaps add in a bitrate setting for the video: -b:v 6000k or even a quality setting: -qscale:v 2 if the output video is at all disappointing.
Note: For those in non-'PAL' countries the option would be -target ntsc-dvd rather than -target pal-dvd.
2. Create the DVD structure:
Create the file $HOME/.config/video_format and place either PAL or NTSC in the file (depending which is relevant in your country), using your favourite text editor. I use PAL in the following example for the command line to create the DVD structure:
dvdauthor -t -o dvd --video=pal -f output.mpg
dvdauthor -T -o dvdNote: For those in non-'PAL' countries the option would be --video=ntsc rather than --video=pal.
3. Create the iso:
Use mkisofs to then create an iso suitable for burning to DVD:
mkisofs -dvd-video -o testing.iso dvd/4. Burn to DVD:
Finally you can use K3B or whichever tool you prefer to burn the iso to DVD; perhaps even use the following command line:
growisofs -dvd-compat -Z /dev/sr0=testing.isoAnd then sit back and enjoy your movie :)
References:
- How to make an MPEG2 video file with the highest quality possible using FFMPEG?: Some thoughts on creating a high quality encode with FFmpeg
