Avi to DVD

[andydd]

Ive downloaded some AVI files, what's the quickest way to convert them to DVD complaint mpeg's ?. Nero Vision Express is very slow.

[mats.hogberg]

If you'd entered your computer specs, a more reliable answer could be given, but since you haven't I can just give you the figures I get on my system. Note that I use a real encoder and a real authoring application, not pointandclick. It may however give you an idea:
Encoding from AVI to MP2 takes around 2-4 times real time. (1 hr takes up to 4 hrs to encode depending on settings). Add a little for multiplexing and authoring, and you got the idea. My box has a PIV 1700 - GHz is the only thing that really makes a difference when it comes to encoding.

/Mats

[Hardcoreruss]

Ive downloaded some AVI files, what's the quickest way to convert them to DVD complaint mpeg's ?. Nero Vision Express is very slow.

You've been on this forum for two years and are still asking this question ?

[housepig]

You've been on this forum for two years and are still asking this question ?

some of the people who have been here for years have only recently started making dvd's... remember, this used to be VCDhelp.com...

[Gazorgan]

I can convert a XviD AVI to DVD in about....oh...4-6 hours. Generally I don't bother with VBR since it's a waste of time with an AVI source. How much re-sizing I'm doing directly affects how long it takes.