Converting Torrents to DVDs

[cincibuck]

I'm having a hell of a time converting torrents into DVDs. I've tried Nero, CloneDVD, media player, Real... in fact I'm having a hard time playing them on the computer, let alone burning them including Vuse, the Azerus product. Anybody else having this problem? got any solutions?

I did manage to burn the 07 Wiscy game after about 5 tries and failures, but the rest remain elusive.

 

[sandgk]

cinci - if it is not too much trouble

can you provide the thread links - as shown on this page
for the files in question that you have downloaded?

(Not a solution - just a starting point).

 

[cincibuck]

What would a thread link look like? This? 2002 Michigan vs Ohio State.ifo

 

[Buckeye513]

2002 Michigan vs Ohio State.ifo

What are you trying to do with that file exactly? IFO files just store DVD navigational information.

 

[cincibuck]

What are you trying to do with that file exactly? IFO files just store DVD navigational information.

I tried to copy the info as it appears on the screen, but BP won't let me do that... the full file looks like this: C:\documents\brandt\downloads\2002 michigan vs Ohio state.afi

 

[Buckeye513]

I tried to copy the info as it appears on the screen, but BP won't let me do that... the full file looks like this: C:documents/brandt/downloads/2002 michigan vs Ohio state.afi

You mean .avi?

An AVI file you should be able to open with Windows Media Player. What happens when you try to open it?

 

[rocketman]

Let's step back a second.

Which games are you trying to download? If they aren't Timbuck2's original DVD's (2006 and 2007 season), they really can't be burned on DVD's without a lot of work. *.avi files and *.mp4 files are just meant to be played on your computer by programs like Windows Media Player or VLC.

 

[Hodge]

*if* they are just avi files, and not the DVD torrents, I have a solution. Use DVD Flick. It's easy, and free/open source. I've used it several times to get avi's to DVD.

From their site:
* Burn near any video file to DVD
* Support for over 45 file formats
* Support for over 60 video codecs
* Support for over 40 audio codecs
* Add your own subtitles
* Easy to use interface
* Burn your project to disc after encoding
* Completely free without any adware, spyware or limitations

 

[sandgk]

I tried to copy the info as it appears on the screen, but BP won't let me do that... the full file looks like this: C:documentsbrandtdownloads2002 michigan vs Ohio state.afi

Let's try and break this down as a two-part problem - first the playing of files on your computer.

As noted earlier that should be a .avi file. I'm assuming that is just a typo.

Check the file type. See if it reports as mpg, avi or other - (Right-click properties). It should be .avi.

If it is .avi (or .mp4 or .mpg the like) then follow the links for getting VLC Player on here.

From the same location make sure you have the codecs that are needed to play the files on your computer. (Xvid -- DiVX) they are free.

Second the issue of burning these to a DVD - and then playing them.

Let's step back a second.

Which games are you trying to download? If they aren't Timbuck2's original DVD's (2006 and 2007 season), they really can't be burned on DVD's without a lot of work. *.avi files and *.mp4 files are just meant to be played on your computer by programs like Windows Media Player or VLC.

I agree with rocketman - if you want to make a DVD-Video with Xvid or DiVX made then you will be getting into a project, and really you shouldn't have to do that.

But, in my experience if you essentially copy over the .avi files like you would data (a simple drag and copy) the resulting DVD disc may play in a DiVX capable DVD-Player.

So, try this to play a DiVX or XVid file on a DiVX capable DVD player. Think of it as a test to see if the DVD Player can handle the file you downloaded.

Put a blank DVD into your DVD Burner.
Ignore any messages asking you to launch your favorite DVD writing software - let the system do the work.

In Explorer open a Window to the blank DVD.

In Explorer open a windows to the folder containing your .avi file.

Drag the .avi game film onto the disc.

Let it copy - it should take about ten minutes.

Issue the Eject Command in Explorer (under File Menu when in Explorer window for DVD).

You might be invited to complete the DVD - do so - it may take a minute or so.

Put the finished DVD in the player attached to your TV - see if it plays normally. Depending on the player, you should see a rudimentary menu, or the disc may just autostart on it's own.

Select the game from the menu and see if the game plays.

 

[cincibuck]

First, thanks to Bucyrus, sdgk, rocket, and others for helping me on this. In the past I have been able to take Rocket's torrents and get them on to DVDs that play on my equipment.

Yesterday I finally managed to get the 07 Wiscy game in this condition using Clone DVD. I've used other programs in the past and been able to do so, then the torrents underwent a revamping of some kind and though they load faster, they don't seem as eager to go to DVD.

I now have the 02 Michigan game playing on my PC using Real media player, but I have been unable to burn it to a DVD. I also have the 06 Iowa game downloaded and the 02 Texas Tech game waiting to be transformed. Don't know if I can play those on the computer yet.

I'm going back to sdgks missive and see if that will sort things out for me. I'll be back with the news later today.

Thanks again,

Cinci



I'm assuming that all are AVI files.

 

[cincibuck]

Well this did not get very far. I opened w. explorer and clicked on my F drive (my sony burner) and got this message:

F:\ is not accessible, Incorrect function....

Now what?

 

[Hodge]

I agree with rocketman - if you want to make a DVD-Video with Xvid or DiVX made then you will be getting into a project, and really you shouldn't have to do that.

What's up with this thinking that it's impossible/super difficult to go from AVI to DVD? It takes less than a few minutes to start burning a DVD-player playable DVD with DVD Flick - and you don't really even need the documentation or anything. The emphasis was on simple usability and understandability. There is a tool for nearly every operation out there, you just have to find it (and I've already done that part for you).

 

[sandgk]

What's up with this thinking that it's impossible/super difficult to go from AVI to DVD? It takes less than a few minutes to start burning a DVD-player playable DVD with DVD Flick - and you don't really even need the documentation or anything. The emphasis was on simple usability and understandability. There is a tool for nearly every operation out there, you just have to find it (and I've already done that part for you).

Glad you found something that worked for you - and I do like open source project materials.

cinci should give it a try right - the price is certainly right.

First, thanks to Bucyrus, sdgk, rocket, and others for helping me on this. In the past I have been able to take Rocket's torrents and get them on to DVDs that play on my equipment.

Add Hodge to our list.

I'm assuming that all are AVI files.

I wouldn't make that assumption.

The '07 Wisconsin game is a full DVD.
You should just have to feed your DVD burning software the VIDEO_TS folder and it will do the rest
This '06 Iowa Game is also a full DVD - not a .avi file
You should just have to feed your DVD burning software the VIDEO_TS folder and it will do the rest
This 2002 Texas Tech Game torrent is one of those Best Buckeye served up as a .VRO file - it is likely the case that is not a .avi file
If you want that burned on DVD it may be best to chnage the file extension so it is recognized as a .mpg file.
See if DVDFlick that Hodge recommends can handle getting you a DVD out of the file.
The only one on the list you gave that IS an avi file is the Michigan '02 game - DiVX
Is that the one that gave you the error when you tried to copy it over as data onto the DVD?

 

[Mac]

But, in my experience if you essentially copy over the .avi files like you would data (a simple drag and copy) the resulting DVD disc may play in a DiVX capable DVD-Player.

So, try this to play a DiVX or XVid file on a DiVX capable DVD player. Think of it as a test to see if the DVD Player can handle the file you downloaded.

Put a blank DVD into your DVD Burner.
Ignore any messages asking you to launch your favorite DVD writing software - let the system do the work.

In Explorer open a Window to the blank DVD.

In Explorer open a windows to the folder containing your .avi file.

Drag the .avi game film onto the disc.

Let it copy - it should take about ten minutes.

Issue the Eject Command in Explorer (under File Menu when in Explorer window for DVD).

You might be invited to complete the DVD - do so - it may take a minute or so.

Put the finished DVD in the player attached to your TV - see if it plays normally. Depending on the player, you should see a rudimentary menu, or the disc may just autostart on it's own.

Select the game from the menu and see if the game plays.

Okay so I downloaded a few movies via bittorrent in .avi files. When I put a blank DVD in my drive and try to copy the avi to the DVD so I can burn it, I get an error. What do I have to do to get the movie onto the DVD?

Thanks