what process do you suggest

[keziah]

i have been using easyvcd then svcd2dvdmpg.to back up multiple dvds unto 1 dvdr.
i want to basicaly extract a dvd complient mpeg (480x480 48,000 sound)
from my source dvd and re author a dvd with multiple movies.
i don't see the point of converting to 44,khz then back to 48 khz
what would you do . open 2 suggestions

[presto]

dvd complient mpeg (480x480 48,000 sound)

That's not DVD compliant. Did you mistype?

[keziah]

yes i did it is 3 a.m (the brain is not working) i meant either 353 or 720 720 preferred

[keziah]

352or 720 there i go i think i got it right this time

[presto]

Here are the two methods that I use to combine multiple movies onto one DVD

1) Use DVDshrink (Free, Awesome) - Rip on DVD to your hard drive, Open DVDshrink and use the "load file" button. Open the re-author window and drag the main movie over. Now put the other DVD in and use "load DVD" button and then drag the main movie over to the re-author window. DVD shrink will then create a video_ts folder which you then burn to DVD. Result: DVD with two movies and no menu.

2) Use Tmpgenc DVD Author (30 day trial available, I think. Well worth buying) - Use the "load DVD files" button. Then check the box that puts the files on your computer and repeat for the other movie. Tmpgenc will even keep the chapter points. Cut out parts you don't want or change the chapter points if you like. Now create a menu (Easy, uses templates). When you go to create the DVD. Tmpgenc will tell you it is too big but just go ahead and create. When finished use DVDshrink to reduce the files size and burn with Nero or some other program. Result: DVD with two movies and a menu.

[keziah]

thanx 4 your help
i had both tools on my computer all along (go figure)
i just ran one movie through dvd shrink (46 mins 1.6 GIGS WOW)
but i am worried about the second one i got warning from dvd shrink saying the movie is to large even after lowering it 2 30% i just hit o.k. anyhow and now i am waiting to see the the size (fingers crossed)
i can't believe i have been using every program but this one(dvdxcopy-playback issues,instant copy-way 2 slow,dvd2one just don't like it and the list goes on , i am going to play with dvd shrink as of today (NEW TOY)
thanx again.