getting started

[hawksfreak]

im supernewbie!! i downloaded some files and want to burn them to vcd.i want them to be playable in all dvd players. they are already in mpeg-layer 3 and divx codec, if i were to burn them with nero, will i be able to watch them on my dvd player? if they turn out great i was going to start making collections for a few friends. i know this is a really dumb question, but HELP!!!!

[Craig Tucker]

You need to convert your DIVX to either VCD, SVCD or DVD, see the what is, and how to guides.

P.S. none of these formats are playable in ALL DVD PLAYERS

[hawksfreak]

thanx, craig. i think i got that part. i guess i should rephrase, how can i convert these files into a continuous image(im trying to put together a anime series) and since they are playable only on my windows media player , will they work on most dvd players? considering that i have to open each file individually.

[Craig Tucker]

Assuming you want to make VCD, if you have succesfully converted the files to VCD compliant mpeg. You can use Nero and drag and drop as many mpeg files across that will fit on the CDR. Set the pause between files to 0, although you will still experience a slight pause between tracks. You can even use nero to create a menu to allow you to select the episode you want. If you really want 1 large file you can merge them together using TMPGEnc. However leaving them as individual files makes navigating to a particular episode much easier.