File Type?

[LT. Columbo]

this mpeg-2 file has to be in dvd compliant form first(it should have ".mpg" at the end) if not you will have to do that before the author process.

if it's ready then download and install tmpgenc dvd author:

http://www.pegasys-inc.com/en/product/tda.html

start by "adding file"

[blutach]

Lotsa guides on this subject here.

Regards

[hello people]

Thanks, good guides. Lotsa reading

[blutach]

Try Lt. columbo's method first. TDA is commercial but you can DL a free 30 day trial.

Regards

[LT. Columbo]

and for help using it, click "options", "help". and come back here if you got troubles

[rgathright]

Hey, hey, easy fellas, let's not split hairs here!
So, I first need to 'author' the mpeg2 file, before burning it to DVD?
Can someone help me to understand how I 'author' the mpeg2 file?
thanks

You can make DVD's quickly and easily if you have $200 or so.

I am a university trained, assembly guru, Database making computer programmer. DVD authoring in commercial programs brings me to my knees in frustration often! "Hello people" you need to buy Pinnacle studio or buy the HP DVD writer and use the software that comes with it.

It is possible to do what these friendly posters are suggesting, (authoring your own DVD without profesional $50 software) but it is very complicated for the average Windows user to attempt.

[tigerman8u]

Quote:
Originally Posted by hello people
Does anyone know if burning an mpeg2 file onto a blank DVD will enable me to play that DVD on a regular home DVD player?

No

actually some dvd players will play an mpeg 1/2 burnt straight to a cd/dvd as a data file. my apex and 2 philips dvp 642 and my home theater system all play mpeg's burnt on a cd/dvd. However I don't recommend this as alot of players won't play this way.

[hello people]

I have done it. It took me a while. I used a trial of winDVD. It let me put on title screens and audio and everything. The first time I tried it, it squashed the image down to about an inch high. But the second time I got it. I am pretty happy with that.

I guess it is legal to put episodes of the Simpsons, that I recorded from TV onto VHS tapes onto DVD? I have about 50 3 hour VHS tapes, but there is no way known I will ever have the patience to put them all onto DVD.

[blutach]

Was that WinDVD Creator Platinum? I have a mate you swears by it and I have seen some of his stuff and it is first rate.

Regards

[LT. Columbo]

"I guess it is legal to put episodes of the Simpsons, that I recorded from TV onto VHS tapes onto DVD? "

of course, copy away. i know what you mean about transfering though. it's a long tedious process. i only did a few of mine that i couldn't replace. the quality isn't great anyway compared to a dvd. i just threw all my tapes in the garbage and smashed a few for fun, then replaced everything on dvd and it's of the best things i've ever done.

[hello people]

No, it was just called winDVD Creator. It was pretty easy really.

[tigerman8u]

never tried that with windvd but have heard some ppl say they like it. if you like it and it works for you that's what matters

[LT. Columbo]

i just haven't got the patience for that kind of stuff, if your happy that's all that matters

edit: almost identical sentiments tig

[tigerman8u]

at LT to many posts gone thru our minds

[LT. Columbo]