I have been trying to convert .avi files to .mpg files using TMPGEnc ver. 2.5 and then trying to burn them to VCD with Ulead DVD Movie Factory 2 Trial.

Problem #1: When I go to convert the .avi files I loose sound but I read where you can rip the sound into .wav format then when convert use the .avi and wav. So I did that. But, with some of the .avi files when converting them to .mpg all I get is a blank screen with sound. Not sure why I'm having this problem. Any suggestions?

Problem #2: I tried letting DVD Movie Factory 2 convert the .avi files for me when it burns but when I try to replace the audio with the .wav files I created I get an error message saying invalid format or bad file.

Anyone know of a better/faster program I can use to conver .avi to .mpg and not have the blank screen issue?

Thanks in advance for any help