AVI-DVD - But making about 3 AVi on 1 DVD

[Seymore]

Does any one have a Tutorial (that works) that will convert avi-dvd,

Now there is a way that you can make 3 avi's fit on a DVD obnce they are converted, i know you have to edit the VOB files

but i cant finad any info any where

can you help?

[jjbodean1970]

usa TMPGEnc to convert to mpeg format, author using TMPGEnc Author, burn using your your favorite burning program (i use Nero)

[ZippyP.]

I agree with the above process. You didn't say the total running time of your avi's. Assuming they're about 90 min each that's 4 1/2 hrs on a DVD. The average video bitrate will need to be about 2000 kbps and the audio 224 kbps to allow that much time. I suggest 1/2 DVD resolution (352x480/576) and 2-pass VBR with a 500 minimum and 8000 maximum.

Here's a bitrate calculator.

BTW, editting of VOB's isn't required, you author all three clips at the same time.

[Seymore]

thx guys,

but i dont wanna convert to Mpeg unless its Mpeg 4 which is DVD

is that possible?

[ZippyP.]

but i dont wanna convert to Mpeg unless its Mpeg 4 which is DVD

DVD video is usually mpeg2 but can also be mpeg1. Read up "what is DVDR" over there <-<-<-.

Here's a basic guide.

Mpeg4 is usually found in avi type files.

[andyp1]

If you want to play on a stand alone DVD player you will have to convert the AVI. What I suggest if you want to fit multiple films on one DVD-R is to convert to VCD using TMPGenc . Then use TMPGenc DVD Author which will convert the audio to DVD compliant 48K, you can fit 7.5 hours of Video on a DVD-r using this method.
DVD's are normally MPeg2 but I sometimes use MPeg1 to fit more than one film on a DVD-r and find the quality to be very good.