Avi to DVD

[Kman]

well, i am pretty much new to burning backup dvds etc...

I have this question, is there any way to making AVI files in DVD great quality like on the computer or when you actually convert the files you always end up loosing some quality ?

The programs i have used so far are the following:

1 - TMPGEnc (used this program, followed the directions and it took a really long time to convert, like 15 hours, it was crazy. Finally burnt it and it wasent great, the movie had small blocks in places flickering)

2 - WinAVIVideo Converter (this is the program i used the most and i got the best results in my opinion, i always check the "one CD" option, but the quality isnt that great, sometimes really disapointing)

So is there any better programs/tools to convert AVI to DVD or every program looses some quality and they all end up the same ??

Anyways, thanks in advance

[kschang]

Tried Divx2DVD and AVI2DVD yet? How about FAVC?

[ZippyP.]

Your finished dvd will never be better in quality than your source. Yes, you do lose some quality when you convert but if you do it right then you can keep that to a minimum. Start with good software (like TMPGenc and not winavi) and then get the right settings for your project. The settings include the best resolution and bitrate to match your source.

[guns1inger]

Nobody likes to hear this when they start converting, but it is a fact and needs to be recognised so you keep your expectations realistic. The AVIs are not DVD quality. Not even close. Any movie compressed down to fit on one or even two CDs is riddled with compression flaws. Many of these are not immediately obvious because of the way computers display the image, however during the conversion process they become more obvious. The easy answer is to then blame the conversion tools - and in the case of WinAVI, go right ahead - however in most cases they are doing the best they can with what they have been given.

If you don't believe me, open your avi in VLC. Click on Settings -> Extended GUI, then click the box marked Enable on the Video tab. Now move the Gamma level up to about double the default. Now you start to get an idea of what this will look like on your TV. Look at areas of dark colour - night sky, blacks etc, and areas of low tonal range - walls without patterns etc. See all the blocking and blotches. These will all be transferred and made larger by the conversion process.

If you seriously want to do this, learn FitCD, avisynth, deblocking filters, sharpening filters, and how to use an encoder properly. Then you might be able to minimise the issues before you burn your DVD.

Otherwise, buy a Divx certified player, burn multiple files to a single disc, and forget the struggle of conversion.

[Kman]

thanks for the reply guys, helped alot