Easy options for DV to DVD/VCD for "quick" project

[tmh]

I'm doing fairly well making some DVDs using the "individual applications" method - seperate software for each step. I have no problems (right now) with what I'm using (TMPGenc is my encoder). However, for quick projects I don't want to do all that and just want a "decent quality" end product from my DV (camcorder) sourse and some jpg photos mixed in and a soundtrack.

I have some "all-in-one" converters I'm experimenting with (D.I.K.O., WinAVI,DVDSanta) but I'm wondering how these compare to the encoding quality I'd get in a mid-priced Capture to End product software like Pinacle 9, Ulead, or the Sony product (can't think of the name - Vegas light type thing)? Are the encoders in these types of products the same level as the "all-in-ones" mentioned? For the VCD, how do these compare to Wndow Movie Maker 2 (as far as I know, it can't do DVD without a seperat encoder)?

Thanks as always. Thanks to many of you, I've made some cool DVDs for my kids to watch when Santa brings a DVD player/recorder on Saturday. Of course, the kids are the stars of the DVDs so they'd think it was great no matter what the quality!

[Soopafresh]

Try the free VSO Software DivXtoDVD. It'll convert almost All source file formats. It's super fast. I've really been impressed by this product.