Author Topic: DivX: What is it? (Read 3726 times)

ESi · « **on:** Jul 19, 2005 at 02:48 PM »

Hello.

Can anyone explain what Divx is? ::)I 1st encountered the term during the early days of DVD. IT was coined Divx: DVD Ripper. All I knew back then was it was an expensive alternative to DVD to the customers point of view. I see several threads stating that this player is Divx compatible. Is this significantly important? Are there Divx discs sold here? Are they any better in sound and resolution compared to DVDs? Hope you guys can clear thing out. Thanks

firewired · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 20, 2005 at 09:56 PM »

esi, hope this helps:

"Simply put, DivX® is an advanced digital media format. DivX lets you play, create and share digital video by turning bulky videos into lean, mean DivX files. The DivX® codec (short for compressor/decompressor) can compress video to a convenient size without losing any noticeable quality and play those videos back on almost any device. For example, the DivX codec can compress an MPEG-2/DVD file to nearly one-tenth its original size or a home movie (DV) 25:1."

Courtesy of the DivX site.

In real world terms, an entire 90 minute film can be compressed from 4.6GB to just over 700MB. If you record a 45 minute TV show to DivX, the resulting file size is about 350MB.

DivX traces its roots to the MPEG4 standard. It shouldn't be confused with the old self-destructing DIVX DVD format that Hollywood studios tried to release in the late nineties.

ESi · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 21, 2005 at 01:07 PM »

Very informative Dave, Thanks. But are there demo disc to compare its so called HD quality video that rivals SD DVD?

garee · « **Reply #3 on:** Aug 02, 2005 at 09:35 AM »

so it is like the .mp3 format in audio?

bumblebee · « **Reply #4 on:** Aug 02, 2005 at 09:56 AM »

Quote from: garee on Aug 02, 2005 at 09:35 AM

so it is like the .mp3 format in audio?

Yes.

Gideon · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 24, 2005 at 05:15 AM »

Very informative Dudes!

joeyrodil · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 11, 2005 at 12:59 AM »

it is a CODEC (Compressor Decompressor)

as of now its on the latest version 6.0

and belongs to a family of MPEG4 which is now the reigning new standard for video and audio because of portability to other devices like cellphones and other electronic gadgets

people might be confused that DIVX and MPEG4 is the same. -- they are different

MPEG4 is a standard while DIVX is a CODEC,

Other MPEG4 Codecs
are as follows

XVID, MOV, AAC, DIVX, ASF, RM, WMV, OGM, OGG, Nero Digital Files (MP4) etc

This should be the criteria of buying DVD player that says its an MPEG4 capable player, other claims they are DIVX player so it was tested according to DIVX Codec but not 100% on other MPEG4 CODEC.

Hope it helps

et414 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 24, 2005 at 01:39 PM »

do divx files also carry 5.1 soundtracks or is it just stereo?

joeyrodil · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 25, 2005 at 08:37 PM »

may be in mono, stereo, AC3 i dunno know if may 7 channel

Gideon · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 26, 2005 at 10:59 PM »

Quote from: joeyrodil on Sep 11, 2005 at 12:59 AM

Other MPEG4 Codecs
are as follows

XVID, MOV, AAC, DIVX, ASF, RM, WMV, OGM, OGG, Nero Digital Files (MP4) etc

This should be the criteria of buying DVD player that says its an MPEG4 capable player, other claims they are DIVX player so it was tested according to DIVX Codec but not 100% on other MPEG4 CODEC.

Hope it helps

Regarding the formats. Why do they have so many extension names when they are just the same quality. Is it like System, with Secam, PAL, NTSC???

Codecs are just plugins, while MPEg4 is the Driver???

et414 · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 27, 2005 at 07:52 AM »

Quote from: joeyrodil on Sep 25, 2005 at 08:37 PM

may be in mono, stereo, AC3 i dunno know if may 7 channel

so if i rip a DVD n burn it into a cd, then the cd would carry ac3?

vision_of_love · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 21, 2005 at 02:38 PM »

pano iburn and divx file sadvd or cd disc using nero?make a DATA disc ba?

bumblebee · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 21, 2005 at 02:59 PM »

Quote from: vision_of_love on Oct 21, 2005 at 02:38 PM

pano iburn and divx file sadvd or cd disc using nero?make a DATA disc ba?

Yes.

silab · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 18, 2005 at 06:25 AM »

what is the best all in one program to convert files to divx?

inyaks · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 28, 2005 at 08:52 AM »

Is there a way to modify an old DVD player to be able to play DivX?

Titanium · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 29, 2005 at 12:05 PM »

Hi folks, can anybody post a detailed instruction on how to convert my VHS and video 8 tapes to DIVx cd using only my laptop with nero cd burning program. ?

pchin · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 30, 2005 at 11:33 AM »

I'm wondering if anyone has tried converted the high definition clips into DivX format & later playback on a HDTV either thru a computer or an upscale dvd player. Really curious of the picture quality.

I've just bought a DVD player that can play DivX & upscale to 720p/1080i thru HDMI output. Unfortunately, I haven't got any HDTV to try out my new player

inyaks · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 04, 2006 at 10:09 AM »

Quote from: Titanium on Dec 29, 2005 at 12:05 PM

Hi folks, can anybody post a detailed instruction on how to convert my VHS and video 8 tapes to DIVx cd using only my laptop with nero cd burning program. ?

You might want to check out www.videohelp.com. This site has lots of information on how to convert videos from one format to another (DVD's VCD's, SVCD's, DivX, etc...). Since you are converting VHS and video 8 tapes, you might need some hardware to connect your VHS/video8 player to your computer/laptop.

masterblaster · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 05, 2006 at 04:21 PM »

what about mini dv tapes to div x?will that require a special hardware as well? likewise, is there a specialized disc to burn divx files or would the standard recordable dvds do?

inyaks · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 05, 2006 at 04:58 PM »

Quote from: masterblaster on Jan 05, 2006 at 04:21 PM

what about mini dv tapes to div x?will that require a special hardware as well? likewise, is there a specialized disc to burn divx files or would the standard recordable dvds do?

Can't comment on mini dv tapes as I personally don't use them so I am no authority. My guess is the player of these tapes, i.e. the Mini DV Camcorder, has the capability to directly connect to the computer and the bundled software with this device would have the capability to convert the movie to something digital which the computer can use (e.g. mpeg).

With regards to DivX files, they can be burned to CD/DVD as ordinary data file. Usually, DivX capabile players would read the contents of the inserted CD/DVD just like how a computer does. If the player is unable to play the DivX file, it usually means that the file is using a higher DivX version (e.g. DivX 5.0, DivX 6.0, etc...).

garee · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 06, 2006 at 09:16 AM »

http://www.videohelp.com/capture#9;48

Titanium · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 09, 2006 at 07:51 AM »

Quote from: inyaks on Jan 04, 2006 at 10:09 AM

You might want to check out www.videohelp.com. This site has lots of information on how to convert videos from one format to another (DVD's VCD's, SVCD's, DivX, etc...). Since you are converting VHS and video 8 tapes, you might need some hardware to connect your VHS/video8 player to your computer/laptop.

Inyaks and garee, thanks for the links. Ill post follow up questions later , after studying the link.

Titanium · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 12, 2006 at 08:09 AM »

Guys,

I have searched the videohelp site but I was not able to find the exact conversion I needed, or maybe, the terminologies are just too technical for me. All I want to know is how to convert my V8 and VHS tapes to DivX files and burn it using my laptop ( with only CD burner ). Also, how to download divx movies, etc and make divx cds from it. Thanks for your help.

pchin · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 12, 2006 at 08:54 AM »

Quote from: Titanium on Jan 12, 2006 at 08:09 AM

Also, how to download divx movies, etc and make divx cds from it. Thanks for your help.

Titanium, I'm not familiar with your first question but for the second part, may able to provide some insight.

In case you don't have the Divx player, you can download it at http://www.divx.com/divx/ choose the DivX Create Bundle (Includes DivX Player, DivX Pro codec and DivX Converter).

DivX Create lets you:

Convert videos to DivX in one easy step
Create videos with advanced interactive features
Play back all DivX videos

However, it's a trial demo which will expire in 15 days. After you've converted all your video files into DivX, burning into your CDs is very easy

To download HD movie trailers & short clips including those in high definition 720p, here's a link that contain many interesting clips!

Enjoy!

http://www.highdefforum.com/showthread.php?t=6537

yer2010 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jun 09, 2006 at 03:43 PM »

mga kapatid, baka meron kayo jang reprogrammed s/w na pwedeng i-convert ang earlier DVD players to an MP4 dvd player, pahiram naman po!

salamatsing!