I have many old overseas movies which come with subtitles in
files, or selectable subtitles from the menu in the player
software such as "VLC" media player.

I can get these to play OK on the computer, though it is
hard to burn them to DVD/XVid with the subtitles of my
choice imbedded in the image.

Therefore I ask:

When I play these movies on my computer, can I channel the
output video to another file on the HDD, which will then
have the movie recorded as I want it?

That is; since the movie is being played on the computer
screen, is there someway to parallel this to a separate file
on the HDD?

I do have a "Compro" TV card installed.

Please help, I'm desperate:

PJ

"Peter Jason" wrote...
I have many old overseas movies which come with subtitles in
files, or selectable subtitles from the menu in the player
software such as "VLC" media player.

What format are the video files (I don't mean the extension, I mean the
codec)

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"Peter Jason" wrote...
I have many old overseas movies which come with subtitles
in
files, or selectable subtitles from the menu in the
player
software such as "VLC" media player.

What format are the video files (I don't mean the
extension, I mean the codec)


Thanks;
It seems to be a Windows Media File. Where can I find
details about the codec?

"Peter Jason" wrote in message
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"GP Hardy" wrote in message
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"Peter Jason" wrote...
I have many old overseas movies which come with subtitles in
files, or selectable subtitles from the menu in the player
software such as "VLC" media player.

What format are the video files (I don't mean the extension, I mean the
codec)


Thanks;
It seems to be a Windows Media File. Where can I find details about the
codec?


http://avicodec.duby.info/

"Peter Jason" wrote in message
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I have many old overseas movies which come with subtitles in
files, or selectable subtitles from the menu in the player
software such as "VLC" media player.

I can get these to play OK on the computer, though it is
hard to burn them to DVD/XVid with the subtitles of my
choice imbedded in the image.

Therefore I ask:

When I play these movies on my computer, can I channel the
output video to another file on the HDD, which will then
have the movie recorded as I want it?

That is; since the movie is being played on the computer
screen, is there someway to parallel this to a separate file
on the HDD?

I do have a "Compro" TV card installed.

Please help, I'm desperate:

If the files play via DirectShow, then (in theory) it's possible to
install a DirectShow video splitter filter and route the 2nd output
to file. Try having a look around videohelp.com and asking the
question in their forum, as it could be rather involved.
--
Rob