converting files on HD to DVD

[argyle]

im completely new to dvd authoring. i have files on my hard drive in different formats (divx, mpeg, etc) and want to write them onto my dvd+r in a format that would allow me to view them on a dvd player.
i have 3 programs, roxio esy cd & dvd 6, nero 6 (with nerovision and mpeg tool), and sonic. i have ulead too but havent installed.
i have done a little research and i know in another topic someone asked the same question to which he was told to research on this web site. but for converting files it points me to a TMP program to convert.

my questions are.
1) do i need the TMP program. Nero points out that it would convert the files automatically (i think).
2) which program is the best among the 4 i have mentioned.

[RabidDog]

please, do more research here, and the guides.. you will find everything you need.

[bugster]

my questions are.
1) do i need the TMP program. Nero points out that it would convert the files automatically (i think).
2) which program is the best among the 4 i have mentioned.

1) Nero will do the conversions but the reulting quality is poor.
2) If you ask what is the best (of 4) you will get 4 different answers. Only you can decide what is the best for your needs.

Other than saying that, look here and then here . for help.

Choose a guide (or guides) that cover what you are trying to do. When you get stuck, come back and ask specific questions about your problems.

[Hardcoreruss]

I would author all to mpeg and then use tmpgenc dvd author and then nero to burn.

Guides on how to do all of these can be found in the tools section.