newbie here, please help!

[yinchai2]

I am trying to rip a DVD to SVCD, I looked it up in this website, it seems like the I need to buy some software before I can do that, is that true? Is there anyway I can do the conversion without for free? If there is, please tell me what kind of software I need to dl.

Thanks

[flaninacupboard]

it's all there you know. youll need a ripper. use smart ripper, there's a guide. youll need an avi convertor. use dvd2avi, there's a guide. youll need an encoder. use tmpgenc, theres a guide. youll need burning software, use nero, theres a guide. use cd-rw's. you're going to make mistakes, and learn from them.

[VideoGuy]

Humm... Only Nero is one you will have to buy... Though many CD-Rs come with Nero, Adaptec or NTI.. Any of which can burn some nice VCDs!

Nero : Great all around proggie, but VCD menu kina sux
Adaptec :Advanced menu features for VCD, smokes Nero in that area
NTI : Nifty, but only use the NEWEST version, older versions will fart your OS!

Good luck!