AVI to DVD, VCD or MPEG

[aeyjay]

I'm using an AVI to DVD, VCD, SVCD, MPEG1 and MPEG 2 converter and would like to convert some AVI files to one of the above formats to that it fits on a 4.7GB DVD. Once this is done I'm using Roxio software to burn my DVD's. Would I need to place both video and audio files into the program? As you can I see I'm a novice at this. So, any type of assistance would be appreciated!

[ormonde]

All the DVD related files should be placed in a folder called: VIDEO_TS (ALL CAPS). Also, create an "Empty" folder called: AUDIO_TS in the same fashion. Burn "Both" of these folders onto your DVD (r, rw) disk with your preferred burning program.

[rsquirell]

TMPGenc Plus will convert an AVI to any of those formats. I like TMPGenc DVD Author to prep and burn the DVD (if you're XP or Win2K it'll burn). Don't know your Roxio software...but the AUDIO_TS file is always empty...but a lot of burning programs like to see it, just because they expect to see it.

[setarip]

One set of procedures (other posters may/probably will suggest alternative methods) would be:

1) Use "TMPGEnc" (or "TMPGEncPlus") to convert the .AVI (DivX-compressed or otherwise) to compliant MPEG2-for-DVD format - Use "TMPGEnc's" DVD wizard/template to accomplish this

2) Use "TMPGEnc DVD Author" (a different program than "TMPGEnc") to easily create the required additional DVD files and structure (and chapters and a menu, if you wish)


**If the combined filesize of the DVD "package" written to your hard drive is greater than 4.37Gb, use DVD Shrink (or similar) to compress


If your O/S is either Win2000 or WinXP, TMPGEnc DVD Author can also burn your DVD. Otherwise, use NERO to burn in "DVD-Video" mode
(As an alternative to "TMPGEnc DVD Author", you could use "DVDLab")


Let us know of your success ;>}