What method do you use to burn avi, mpeg, etc. to DVD?

[tmac2085]

this is the method i use:

http://www.dvd-guides.com/content/view/58/59/

i burnt the grudge and it looks great, but it skips a little and plus at the begining of the movie all the credits doesn't all fit on the TV. Maybe i have to adjust some setting or something. So i was wondering if anyone uses a better method that you see everything on the TV and is flawless.

and another thing; would it work if you just burn mpegs or avis to a DVD-R without converting that would work on most dvd players, without playing them as video cds?

[redwudz]

I think most people here use a regular Mpeg encoder like TMPGEnc or others. Then they author with a program like TMPGEnc DVD Author. These are much more flexible than all-in-one solutions like WinAvi. Quality is usually better also, if you learn how to use them.

As far as the 'fit', that's a little more complicated.

You can burn a Mpeg or AVI to a DVD and some players will accept it, but most won't. To get a compliant DVD, you need to author it with compliant video and sound. Read the 'Guide's to the left. <<<<

[tmac2085]

would i need virtualdub to use tmpgenc?

[tmac2085]

before encoding with tmpgenc what are some good setting to use?

[redwudz]

No, you don't need Virtualdub for TMPGEnc.

You can use VD if you have a AVI or DIVX or DV file that you want to edit or filter. You can also use it to frameserve to TMPGEnc so that you don't have to make an intermediate file of your edited video. Under 'All guides' do a search for Virtualdub. It does a lot of different operations.

TMPGEnc is very easy to use. For starts, use the 'Wizard'. It will plug in the most commom settings. Fine tunings take a little more work.

Both VD and TMPGEnc take a little learning to use properly. But it's worth it when your video turns out better.

If you are just converting DIVX or XVID to DVD, try TheFilmMachine or DIKO. They are freeware are work well. But if you have a DV camera or work with odd format video, Virtualdub and TMPGEnc (OR another good encoder) are invaluable

[tmac2085]

i used tmpgenc to encode my video file but it has no sound

[VCDHunter]

i used tmpgenc to encode my video file but it has no sound

You will need to increase your DirectShow settings in TMPGEnc. A search on this site will reveal how.

[tmac2085]

gots it with virtualdub

[Epicurus8a]

1. Record straight to DVD-RW with a (Pioneer 420H-s) DVD recorder.
2. Rip to computer HDD with DVDdecrypter (IFO mode/no file splitting).
3. (Optional) Edit & transitions with Womble MPEG VIDEO WIZARD.
4. Re-author with Ulead WS2 or TMPGEnc DVD Author. (Re-authoring seems to make them more compatible.)
5. Create ISO file (sometimes with ImgTool.)
6. Burn ISO file to DVD-R with Nero.


I also keep TMPGEnc, Rejig, & VirtualdubMod in my tool box for occasional use.

[reboot]

Edit in virtualdub-mpeg.
Frameserve to Mainconcept.
Author in DVDLab Pro.
Burn in Nero.

[tmac2085]

if you already have an MPEG...would there be any point of encoding it with TMPGEnc, or can you just author it and thats it?

[tmac2085]

ok i got it: on avi files use TMPGEnc and Virtualdub and TMPGEnc DVD Author

but what do you do with MPEG files? since TMPGEnc encodes to mpeg, i'm all confused...

[redwudz]

If your Mpeg files are DVD compliant; (See 'What is' DVD to the left <<<), Then you put them into your authoring program and burn the result to DVD.

[tmac2085]

well i right clicked my mpeg file and went to properties but some of the files don't have the info i need to compare with "What is DVD" to the right. Is that the only way to check the mpegs?

[reboot]

You can even author and burn NON-compliant mpegs in some cases, with the right software.
Try MPEG Validator, AVIcodec, MPEGProperties, or Videoinspector.

[tmac2085]

which one would be the best to use, i'm a newb and have no clue, i looked and compared but i'm clueless. i'm guessing those programs are for identifying the audio and video source so i can compare with "What is DVD" to the right?

[reboot]

Exactly. Try them all, use the one that outputs info you can understand.

[tmac2085]

i have a cd1 and cd2 movie files, how do i run them together to burn?

[redwudz]

Put them into AVIcodec. It will tell you if they are MPEG or AVI and their other attributes.

If they are AVI, (Probably DIVX or XVID), the easy way may be to use TheFilmMachine or DIKO and they should encode to MPEG format and burn to DVD.

If they are MPEG, they are probably VCD or SVCD format. SVCD is 480 X 480 pixels. VCD is usually 352 X 240. (NTSC) Check 'What is' again for these formats. VCD can be easily converted to DVD format. SVCD takes more work. Or you can alternativly burn these to CD, 2 discs.

You can also use TMPGEnc, but it will take a little more studying the guides, but result in better quality for any of these formats.

[jimmalenko]

I don't mean this in an offensive way, but instead of asking every single question you have in this thread, I would suggest that you try going through the guides section as everything you've asked so far and much much more is included in there, and that's what they're there for

Pick a guide that looks like it does what you want to do, then follow it. Ask questions if you get stuck with any aspect of a particular guide

The guides I would read for what you wish to do would be as follows:
https://www.videohelp.com/dvd
https://www.videohelp.com/play.htm#identify
http://members.dodo.net.au/~jimmalenko/AVI2DVD.htm
https://www.videohelp.com/guides.php?tools=&madeby=&formatconversionselect=AVI+to+DVD&h...or+List+Guides
https://www.videohelp.com/tmpgenc.htm#problems

Please uphold your end of the rules you agreed to when you joined regarding doing a bit of research on your own, and good luck