am new to dvd writing the problem am having i made some disks up and they don't work to well,

the real problem is what software do i use for coverting dvd Svcd and VCD to dvd format i done so in tmpgenc and find it to slow what is the right software to use for converting and authoring dvd's

also other problem am having is what is the best method to back up dvd's with all the menus and special features still intact

any help be greatful and thanks in advance