what format to use

[rhendrix9]

I want to convert some old vhs home movies to DVD.
What format should I save the vhs capture?

I'm using ATI AIW to record, it has vcr,avi,mpeg, and wmf.

I want to be able to play the DVD on any DVD player (one that is hooked to TV)

I have nero to burn with.

I assume there is a specific format for the DVD to be usable on standard players?

Thanks

[Baldrick]

read http://www.digitalfaq.com/capture/avivsmpeg.htm

[rhendrix9]

good article,
thanks


Now, is the DVD format governed by the software doing the burning or do I have to convert to some unique format (before burning) so that the DVD disc can be taken to any player and played like a rental movie?
Thanks

[pfh]

For proper authoring to dvd before burning, your vid file has to be of compliant mpeg.