raid517 wrote: > Hi what is the Mencoder command for encoding the .ts format DVB output > files produced by Kaffiene to a DVD compatable format? I would very > much like the highest possible quality and compatability with the > widest range of standalone DVD players. > > Can anyone suggest anything? > > Also what is the Mencoder command for coverting video of this type to > a format that is compatable with the new Apple Ipod? > > Again any suggestions would be welcomed. > > Best regards, > > GJ > $ mencoder -of mpeg -mpegopts format=dvd -oac copy -ovc copy -o file.mpg file.ts will only remux to dvd, no re-encoding will be done. If you want to re-encode use -ovc lavc -lavcopts vcodec=mpeg2video:.... A good reading of mencoder's docs will explain how to make a dvd compliant stream.