Most efficient way to join/split mpeg2 video

[the DRIZZLE]

I have a couple hundred hours of mpeg 2 video from a digital camcorder. These were recorded during all day training sessions. The video is mostly split into 2gb files because that is the maximum file size the camcorder can produce before it creates a new file. I need to split and join the videos so that each presentation is its own file. I have tried different software but it all seems to take a very long time. I'm assuming its reencoding the video. Is there a faster way to do this?

 

[Rottie]

if you have a faster computer it should re-encoding faster when join two videos together

 

[TheResidentEvil]

videoredo is the best but it cost money.

 

[MStele]

hmm i use something called vob2mpg. Basically it joins the vob files together into one .mpg without reencoding. Works great for me. Oh, and its free.

 

[eiow]

maybe you can try iwisoft free video converter. it works well for me.

 

[Gooberlx2]

I think you can join like-encoded mpeg files with copy.

If you don't have to split anything, you could put your chosen mpegs into a folder and do:

copy /b *.mpg newfile.mpg

If they're vob or you need to split files or something, then it'll probably require more effort. Try avidemux and just copy the audio and video streams.

 

[Gooberlx2]

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