off topic - mpeg4 encoders and codecs ???

[twistedpickles]

I am new to ecoders, and codecs. I thought I had a clue but after searching on the Internet for some sollutions to encode video to mpeg4 I have found myself even more lost and in a deeper state of confusion.

I've tried several different types of programs in win and linux but have not been successful. I'm sure it's because I don't understand what I'm doing. Just recently I've tried creating mpeg4 videos with mencoder, selecting the XviD encoder, and the mpeg4 codec but they turn out to be ".avi" files.

Is it even possible to create mpeg4 videos with Xvid, and DivX?

Could someone please point me to some resources on the web that can help me understand codecs, encoders, Xvid, DivX, and ffMpeg.

[yantz]

http://www.vcdhelp.com would be a good start

[twistedpickles]

WOW!

Thanks for the link! I think I understand. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Mpeg4 is the codec used and the encoders can be one of many such XviD, DivX, or ffmpg. Mpeg4 movies can be contained in avi, quicktime, and mpg?