Converting AVI to DVD, what's all this about??

Discussion in 'DVDR' started by Shaun2209, Dec 28, 2003.

  1. Shaun2209

    Shaun2209 Guest

    Please forgive my ignorance as I'm a fresh out the packet newbie.

    But I keep hearing about guides that will show you how to do the above? Do what? Am I missing something here?

    Most of the video files on my HD are in AVI format. However, in most cases, using WinDVD Creator, I am able to burn these files directly on to a DVD R disc without having to convert anything.

    9 times out of 10 I make excellent copies. So, again am I missing something here or what?

    Someone enlighten me, PLEASE!
     
  2. fasfrank

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    Hi Shaun,
    I did a google search on your WinDVD Creator:
    http://www.bjorn3d.com/_preview.php?articleID=377
    It seems to do the conversion for you.
    It has a lot of nice features but does not offer much control over the process. At least thats what the guy testing it said.
    Had a little bit on the audio also, FYI

    Frank
     
  3. Shaun2209

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    Thanks for the link, Frank.

    I haven't looked at it yet, but I certainly will.

    As WinDVD Creator converts it for you, that would suggest why it takes around about 3 hrs from start to finish to put the file on to a disc.

    I have wondered on occasions why it took so long, now I know.

    Thanks.

    Shaun.

     
  4. Shaun2209

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    Hi Frank,

    By the way, is there a quicker method to convert & burn on to disc? Perhaps using Nero or something along those lines.

    I have Nero 5.5, but when I've tried it before, I always seem to get bad results, which is why I've stuck with WinDVD Creator.

    Shaun.
     
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    Hi Shaun,
    That tester said he compared it to Nero 6, so I assume Nero has a similar feature. I would check it out. 3 hours is too long for me!

    Frank
     

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