need software suggestions

[ssdd]

I have several avi's I want to burn as vcd's and normally use nero express to do this. Now for some odd reason everytime I try to add the files to be burned Nero shuts down. Can anyone suggest a good burning software that will convert these files for me?

[andyp1]

Use TMPGenc to convert.
And Nero to burn.

[jimmalenko]

Yep. TMPGEnc will do the job.

[ssdd]

The problem is nero keeps shutting down when I select the files to burn.

[andyp1]

Can anyone suggest a good burning software that will convert these files for me?

Have you 'converted' the files to Mpeg1 before dragging them to Nero ?

[ssdd]

No but I have never had to before for it to work nero will reencode it itself.

[ricky1756]

if they're mpeg 2 and you don't have the mpeg2 plug in for nero, it will shut down

[ssdd]

as I said in my first post they are in avi format and I have the nero plugin for mpeg 2 also.

[andyp1]

A lot of people tend to frown at these 'all in one' type of programmes . I think the general concensus here is that the best way is to perform the tasks with dedicated software . i.e. if you want to convert you should use a dedicated encoder . Then use a burning software to burn .

If you want an all is one that does a good job , good luck.

Anyway see what other people have to say.

BTW Mpeg2 is SVCD and DVD . Nothing to do with VCD

[ssdd]

Ok I have downloaded TMPGEnc but how do I set it up I tried using it on a file. The original was a 351mb avi the mpeg it made was 1.3 gigs what did I do wrong? I want this file on cdr. Also it has no sound.