AVI format. 1 minutes = 300MB

I've just bought a camcorder and i'm trying to burn my movies into a DVD (4.7GB).

However, when i import the video, i get a .avi format. I've just imported a small segment. It's only 1 minute long and takes up 300MB, which means i would only be able to store 15 minutes on a DVD.

Quality is pretty bad as well.

Is there a software i can use to convert this .avi format into a different format that will not take as much space?

What's the best way to transfer camcorder videos into a DVD-R format?

Thanks!!

PS: I hate Sony's documentation

 

Ok, I sorted out the problem.

Thanks to the great explanations found on this forum!!

And thanks to the guy who posted this webpage:
http://home.comcast.net/~bbmayo/AVItoDVD.html

Awesome. Sony should hire him.

 

you could look at another program called "Editdv", might improve on the quality aspect for you

 

Hello bmwbg,

Did you use DivXtoDVD to convert your 300 Mb AVI file ?

I assume the .VOB output was around 1 Gb ?

Usually, a 700mb AVI will results in about 1.5 - 2 Gb DVD VOB files...

Just curious !

 

hi

i think mainconcept pulls in cam footage and is a dam good encoder!