avi2mpeg2 - FFMpeg?

[transmigrator]

is there any free programs (or real cheap) that convert .avi or .mov to .mpg2?

I tried FFMpeg - which said to d/l the 3 files inorder to get mpeg2 encoding.......however it gives me several errors depending on my arrangement...not allowing me to install the 3 files....

any info or help ASAP would be greatly appreciated.....

 

[ByerlyRips]

You only need to install one file (mpeg2enc) to get MPEG-2 encoding in ffmpegX. My guide for converting to SVCD should help you out:

http://users3.ev1.net/~jacobsag/vcd/svcd_guide.html

 

[transmigrator]

would that be the same method if i want to go from avi to dvd?

i am using a PC w/ dvd burner...but in order to fit more on 1 dvd...it says to make the file a mpeg2 first.

so i am using my Mac to convert avi2mpeg2..then burn on the Pc 2 DVD....

is this right? same method?