.avi to DVD

[mamasan]

Hello,
Does anyone know of a good program that can convert .avi files to DVD files? Right now I use DVDSanta to convert the avi files into the .vob, .ifo, and .bup files, then I use DVD Shrink to burn the files onto the DVD. The problem is I don't really like the way DVD Santa converts the files. It separates each avi file into a separate title and adds a chapter every three minutes.

What I'm looking for is a program that will allow me to choose where the chapters and titles go. Preferrably a free program, but I am willing to pay.

Any help would be much appreciated.

[jmet]

Quoted By: "setarip"

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 file size 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 - Tutorial Located here on how to do this: http://forum.digital-digest.com/show...453#post221453

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[Mig$y]

As an alternative to jmet's suggestion you could try NeroVision Express 3. Part of the Nero package, not freeware but available as part of package 2 in their trial version.

Give it a try: http://www.nero.com/en/nero-prog.php