avi, and vcd/svcd conversion to DVD

[ShorN]

I have a variety of avi, vcd and svcd files, I want to archive these by putting them all on a DVD-R,

What would be the quickest/easiest way to convert all these different types to put on 1 DVDr, im guessing that the easiest way would be to convert each individual file to DVD mpeg-2 compliant files and then author them onto a single DVD? or is there an easier automated method?,

Just wondering if anyone can give some pointers as what would be the easiest way, there are lots of guides and im not sure which ways seem the easiest/most successful?

Ive read alot of sync/compatibility issues occour, is this usually the case?

[teegee420]

First of all, the VCD files don't need to be converted to mpeg-2. You can drop them into TMPGEnc DVD Author and transfer to DVD relatively easily. It'll even resample the 44100hz audio to 48000hz to make it DVD compliant.

SVCD's are more complicated. You can try using svcd2dvd for that. No guarantee it will work because some standalone players simply don't like these kinds of DVD's. You just might have to convert to DVD compliant mpeg-2 depending on your player.

Avi's are a completely different ball of wax and are probably the most difficult to author to DVD. I think you are better off following one of the guides. Decide which one you think is easiest to follow. If you get stuck, post back with your question. There are tons of variables when dealing with these kinds of files so no one guide or method will work for every avi type 100% of the time.

My best advice to you would be to invest in a supply of RW media. You're in store for a fair amount of trial and error along the way. Be persistant and don't give up. As long as you show some initiative there will usually be people here willing to help.

[ShorN]

Well I just followed this http://www.dvd-guides.com/guides.php?category=othertodvd&name=tmpegenc guide, and when selecting my avi it says the file cannot open, or unsupported?

[teegee420]

Right click the Directshow Multimedia File Reader and raise the priority to 2. You can find this option in Options>Environmental Settings>VFAPI Plugin. If that doesn't work, analyze the avi with G-spot and post which 4cc the file uses, and whether you have a compatible codec installed.

[ShorN]

I was able to input teh file when I changed that setting but it crashes when I try to encode it

[teegee420]

Post which 4cc your file has, as well as the audio type. You should also scan the avi for bad frames. By the way, you having fun yet?