AVI -> VCD. Huge file sizes.

[tesco]

Hello,
I'm a n00b to AVI to VCD conversion, but have managed to a few without much trouble. My question is, how come some AVI's come out of the conversion process with sizes of 1GB+ even though the source may be the same as another AVI that comes out at <700MB.

Files that come out at >700MB are a problem for me, as I don't have a DVD-RW.

Is the only way to solve this problem split the AVI? I will end up with about 4-5 discs worth

Is it practical to attempt this kind of thing without a DVD-RW?
Thanks

[setarip]

"My question is, how come some AVI's come out of the conversion process with sizes of 1GB+ even though the source may be the same as another AVI that comes out at <700MB."

Due to differences between the two .AVIs - such as amount of compression, resolution, audio format, etc...

[tesco]

Thanks

[setarip]

"Thanks"

My pleasure ;>}