Creating DVDs!

WyldeChylde · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:37 pm Post subject: Creating DVDs!

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could help me...

I'm trying to put some lectures/documentaries onto dvd, but I'm having a bit of trouble. I've downloaded the files (which are .flv files) but i'm having trouble converting them to a dvd-suitable format. Any ideas on some good software?

Also, I've been told that converting an .flv to, say, an .avi file would lead to increase in the file size. So, as the dvds I've bought hold 4.7Gb, and one of the documentaries is 3 hours long and 3.77Gb before conversion, it might not fit on the disc!!

Any advice?

Many thanks

Liam

Lee · Validated Poster Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 246

I use Total Video Converter to convert files to mpeg4 or avi which I find are best for standard dvd burning.

Sonic mydvd delux is by far the best dvd menu creation program I've come across.

Once you convert your file (if needed) you can create a very professional looking menu with sonic mydvd delux. There's a 'fit to dvd' option which helps with over running disc allocation. The quality isn't effected much either depending on how long your files are.

I've come across dvd's that people have made with some 10 or so hours worth of films on with amazing quality retained. I wish I knew how to do that!

WyldeChylde · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject:

Ok, I've successfully converted the film to .avi format (woohoo!), and now i'm having trouble fitting it onto the disc. As I said, the disc space is 4.7Gb, and when I look at the file through explorer, it tells me the file size is about 700Mb in .avi format. But when I use PowerProducer 2 to burn it, it tells me the file is 12Gb!!!!

any ideas??

Lee · Validated Poster Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 246

Difficult to give you any answers because I'm not familiar with your program.

The only thing I can suggest is check the settings for 'quality' alternatives. You may have it at high quality which would obviously take up more room.

Try lower quality settings with a shorter film or just a clip to see what kind of quality they convert and burn to.

You've probably done that though.

truthseeker john · Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject:

TonyGosling · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject:

Conversion tool for converting DVDs into .wmv and .avi files

ImTOO DVD ripper platinum v.4

from http://www.imtoo.com/dvd-ripper-platinum.html

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