I am a relative newbie, using a variety of software programs to capture video and do some dv editing to DVD. Currently I am using Media studio 6.5, DVD workshop, TMPenc, dvd2avi, among others.

I am interested in knowing how to add plugins and different codecs to these programs. For instance, with DVD2avi, it gives you a choice of compression programs- When I select "Canopus" I get "Canopus" lettering on my video output (Probably has something to do with Canopus trial ware . . .?)

I know there are various codecs that perform better than what might often come with a program. For example, I gather that Mediastudio is using Ligos- but somehow I could install a different plug in that might be a better choice for rendering, especially on MPEG files. I'm just not sure how to go about it!


Appreciate any quidance here- just a newbie trying to figure my way along!

thanks