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Michael Estepp · June 12th, 2003, 07:42 AM

Does anyone know if you can convert files for VCD's using cleaner? I converting from FCP...

Michael

Rob Lohman · June 12th, 2003, 04:24 PM

If it can encode to MPEG1 (VCD compliant mpeg1 that is) then
it should work. If you are considering buying cleaner make sure
that it does. I have tried a PC version that is working really weird
so I can't tell you much about it myself....

Tim Brown · June 13th, 2003, 07:47 AM

I work on the Mac platform using Cleaner vers. 5, and it can indeed encode VCD compatable MPEG-1. Version 5 comes with a Video CD preset in the Advanced Settings window.

I have not worked with the updated version 6, but I would assume that it would do the same.

Michael Estepp · June 13th, 2003, 08:19 AM

really? is there any chance you would have time to write out directions for me?

Tim Brown · June 13th, 2003, 10:19 AM

Export your project as a .mov file from FCP. Launch Cleaner and drag the .mov file to the Cleaner project window and select "Specify Settings" under "Batch" in the Cleaner menu. A new window opens with a number of presets on the left and a list of eleven customzing options on the right. On the left, toggle MPEG and choose MPEG 1 Video CD, either NTSC or PAL depending on which format you are using, and hit apply. The settings box will close and hit the triangle, the start button, in the bottom right corner to encode.

Michael Estepp · June 13th, 2003, 11:36 AM

Then I just drop it on a blank CD and go to Finder and Burn it? I dont need another program to burn it? I followed your directions, then went to finder and burned it to a CD.... I put it in my DVD player, and it recognized it... I hit play, but no image or audio came up... the time display on the actual DVD player was reading through the time, but on the TV it still displayed the DVD players default screen... I have to be doing something wrong

Nigel Moore · June 13th, 2003, 01:37 PM

This might help http://www.dvdrhelp.com (used to be vcdhelp.com)

June 12th, 2003, 07:42 AM	#1
Michael Estepp Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95	Cleaner Does anyone know if you can convert files for VCD's using cleaner? I converting from FCP... Michael

June 12th, 2003, 04:24 PM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	If it can encode to MPEG1 (VCD compliant mpeg1 that is) then it should work. If you are considering buying cleaner make sure that it does. I have tried a PC version that is working really weird so I can't tell you much about it myself.... __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

June 13th, 2003, 07:47 AM	#3
Tim Brown Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 263	I work on the Mac platform using Cleaner vers. 5, and it can indeed encode VCD compatable MPEG-1. Version 5 comes with a Video CD preset in the Advanced Settings window. I have not worked with the updated version 6, but I would assume that it would do the same.

June 13th, 2003, 08:19 AM	#4
Michael Estepp Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95	really? is there any chance you would have time to write out directions for me?

June 13th, 2003, 10:19 AM	#5
Tim Brown Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 263	Export your project as a .mov file from FCP. Launch Cleaner and drag the .mov file to the Cleaner project window and select "Specify Settings" under "Batch" in the Cleaner menu. A new window opens with a number of presets on the left and a list of eleven customzing options on the right. On the left, toggle MPEG and choose MPEG 1 Video CD, either NTSC or PAL depending on which format you are using, and hit apply. The settings box will close and hit the triangle, the start button, in the bottom right corner to encode.

June 13th, 2003, 11:36 AM	#6
Michael Estepp Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95	Then I just drop it on a blank CD and go to Finder and Burn it? I dont need another program to burn it? I followed your directions, then went to finder and burned it to a CD.... I put it in my DVD player, and it recognized it... I hit play, but no image or audio came up... the time display on the actual DVD player was reading through the time, but on the TV it still displayed the DVD players default screen... I have to be doing something wrong

June 13th, 2003, 01:37 PM	#7
Nigel Moore Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 358	This might help http://www.dvdrhelp.com (used to be vcdhelp.com)