Converting data (if needed)

DVD mpeg2 streams need Navigation packets for dvdauthor to process them. The ivtv driver currently doesn't generate a completely valid mpeg2 file, so I use the dvb-mplex program to re-mux the video file which adds these navigation packets in.
- dvb-mplex -t DVD -o video2.mpg video.mpg
The navigation packets allow your dvd player to know where to fast-forward/rewind to.
Using mplex -f 8 you can create an mpeg2 file that dvdauthor will work with, which you will do if using software capturing or making menus.

DVD mpeg2 streams need Navigation packets for dvdauthor to process them. The ivtv driver currently doesn't generate a completely valid mpeg2 file, so I use the dvb-mplex program to re-mux the video file which adds these navigation packets in.