My First Post:
I converted a Divx movie file following the "How To" conversion guide on this site. I now have an .m2v video file and a .wav sound file of the original .avi Divx clip.

1. Should I have these two types of files, or did I do something wrong (or do you suggest a different conversion method)?

2. The original Divx clip was 640x272. After conversion, the .m2v clip is 720x480. Do i need to worry about this, will it affect the quality of the final clip that plays off the DVD?

3. I downloaded a codec that allows me to play the .m2v file using Windows Media Player. When i play the file using Media Player version 9, the video is very slow/choppy. When i play the same file using Media Player 6.4, the video is just as slow/choppy if i just let it play; however, if i pause the clip (for at least 2 seconds), then unpause it the video plays quite smoothly. Is there any way i can tell which way it will play on a DVD player?

4. I will be using an iMac to burn the DVDs. Can i author with iDVD using .m2v and .wav or will I have to convert to another format for that program? Do you have any suggestions for better authoring programs for use with Macs?

5. I hear about AC3 sound...should i convert to AC3 rather than .wav? Why or why not? Best coversion tool for this process?

Thank you all so much for your help.