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How can I convert .avi to dvd format?

  • 22-01-2006 11:10pm
    #1
    Jam Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭


    Not sure if this is in the right forum but does anyone know how I can convert sme small movies from the digicams which are either .mpg or .avi into dvd format so I can burn them to a dvd to play on the tv?

    Thanks
    :o


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  • #2
    Cal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 926 ✭✭✭Cal


    There are plenty of Apps out there that will do it for you. Search for Ulead Videostudio, a 30 day trial is available. There are plenty more.

    Cal.


  • #3
    adcrawley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 136 ✭✭adcrawley


    You need a DVD authoring package for this job.

    what CD\DVD burning software do you use?
    If it's a recent version of Nero you probably have a program called NeroVision Express.
    Open it, click on make DVD-Video, step through the wizard and include the AVI files. You can include different pictures for the backkground etc if you want to be brave.
    NeroVision can burn direct to DVD disc, but it is better to select the option to burn to HD folder first. Then use Nero to burn the disc separately.

    I hope this helps


  • #4
    exiztone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 605 ✭✭✭exiztone


    The Film Machine is great but you'll need to get a copy of Cinema Craft Encoder for it to work. :)


  • #5
    Jam Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭Jam Man


    adcrawley wrote:
    You need a DVD authoring package for this job.

    what CD\DVD burning software do you use?
    If it's a recent version of Nero you probably have a program called NeroVision Express.
    Open it, click on make DVD-Video, step through the wizard and include the AVI files. You can include different pictures for the backkground etc if you want to be brave.
    NeroVision can burn direct to DVD disc, but it is better to select the option to burn to HD folder first. Then use Nero to burn the disc separately.

    I hope this helps

    I have Nero 6 - will have a hunt through it.... Thanks


  • #6
    Jam Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭Jam Man


    Hmmmm

    It comes up with non compatable format for mpg and avi

    Someone's just told me to look for dvdshrink?


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  • #7
    Smurfpiss
    Closed Accounts Posts: 765 ✭✭✭Smurfpiss


    dvd shrink is more for ripping and burning dvds .
    you can use it to burn ISO files too though. But you need nero to do so.
    Here's how I burn my dvds, a bit labour intensive but if anyone can suggest a better method fire away:
    first use GUI4FFMPEG
    (thanks basquille)
    it will convert your avi to mpg2 with no water mark, no async. its a little cpu intensive but gets the job done. (note: does not do multiple files)
    next create a dvd menu with dvd styler
    save as an iso file.
    burn said iso file with dvd shrink and your done.


  • #8
    TomCo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,528 ✭✭✭TomCo


    I found that WinAvi works well, I converted Ghost in the Shell from avi to dvd and it plays well on a very tempermental DVD player


  • #9
    Sam Vimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,611 ✭✭✭✭Sam Vimes


    am i getting deja vu or has this been asked every day for the last 23 years*?











    *possible hyperbole


  • #10
    Smurfpiss
    Closed Accounts Posts: 765 ✭✭✭Smurfpiss


    Maybe make a sticky?
    it's not all that easy to do by yourself. I mean you can probably figure our the process but finding a good combo of software can be a pain in the ass.


  • #11
    Khannie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    google "DIKO". It's freeware and does the job very nicely.

    Not sure about a sticky tbh. There are already loads (though this does get asked a lot). At this point it's about weighing the cost of re-answering versus the shoving threads further down the page.


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  • #12
    quazzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭quazzy


    Commander Vimes wrote:
    am i getting deja vu or has this been asked every day for the last 23 years*?











    *possible hyperbole
    Yep, I think you're right.


  • #13
    quazzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭quazzy


    Smurfpiss wrote:
    Maybe make a sticky?
    it's not all that easy to do by yourself. I mean you can probably figure our the process but finding a good combo of software can be a pain in the ass.

    I think if everyone checks the Essential Free Software Sticky then life would be a bit easier for everyone.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=231147

    It's really a great source for software.

    Regards
    Quazzy


  • #14
    quazzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭quazzy


    Khannie wrote:
    google "DIKO". It's freeware and does the job very nicely.

    Not sure about a sticky tbh. There are already loads (though this does get asked a lot). At this point it's about weighing the cost of re-answering versus the shoving threads further down the page.


    Khannie,

    Maybe you could add DIKO into the Sticky for essential free software if at all possible.

    Its about the only tool thats missing

    Quazzy


  • #15
    Khannie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    quazzy wrote:
    Maybe you could add DIKO into the Sticky for essential free software if at all possible.

    Its about the only tool thats missing

    HAHAHAHAHA. I don't believe it. Oh the irony. I'm going to add it RIGHT NOW. I've loads of stuff to add to that sticky actually, from PM's, but I haven't gotten around to it. Hopefully this week. *crosses fingers*

    edit: Done. In future we can point people to it when the question is inevitably asked again.


  • #16
    quazzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭quazzy


    Khannie wrote:
    HAHAHAHAHA. I don't believe it. Oh the irony. I'm going to add it RIGHT NOW. I've loads of stuff to add to that sticky actually, from PM's, but I haven't gotten around to it. Hopefully this week. *crosses fingers*

    edit: Done. In future we can point people to it when the question is inevitably asked again.

    Thanks Khannie.

    I think i'll start using my sig as a link to the Sticky.

    It couldn't hurt.....


  • #17
    Smurfpiss
    Closed Accounts Posts: 765 ✭✭✭Smurfpiss


    quazzy wrote:
    I think if everyone checks the Essential Free Software Sticky then life would be a bit easier for everyone.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=231147

    It's really a great source for software.

    Regards
    Quazzy

    eh i did check it. up until today (with Diko being added there now) there was nothing about converting avi to dvd.


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