Whether you want to burn DVDs or CDs, this section has great tutorials to help you out.
With so many different formats different methods and software is need to get the job done right
The easiest way to burn a DVD is to convert your movies in the
Then burn it in no time, with one click and watch quality DVDs at home without any hassle.Get a DivX player and you're good to go.
DVD Software
To get the actual software that you'll need to make a DVD movie, of any kind , of any format, then you'll get all of that Right Here
How to make DVD Movies
As you may already be aware of, making a dvd isn't always easy. There are many different steps needed in order to make a DVD. Even if you do all of the steps properly, every now and then you'll get a bad burn, better known as a coaster. This tutorial will help you in successfully ripping, converting and finally burning that DVD
Here's a really cool site with a nicely laid out tutorials on how to rip entire DVDs
Basics:
The film itself should be an MPEG2 encoded VOB file. That is the only format that is a true DVD. Now depending on the type of file you are trying to burn will determine your first step. Let's start the list with the most common.
I have a store bought DVD, how do I make a copy of it?
Hopefully you have a dual layer DVD writer, if not don't despair, it can still work Most people don't have a dual DVD-R. The recommended software is DVD Copy Pro You can even use your CD-ROM to make DVDs. You don't even have to go and buy a burner. Your CD will do just fine.
Simply load the store bought DVD into your PC and follow the simple instructions. It will rip, or copy the files to your computer. When this process is finished, you can then load the next program to burn, or write it to a blank DVD. We highly recommend using
Leave the computer alone during both steps and let it do it's thing.
I've downloaded a DVD movie from the internet, how do I burn it?
This where it can get a little tricky. If you have a common file format such as .avi or mpeg you first step is to convert it over to the MPEG2 format
Will do this just fine. That will take 4-6 hours but the quality is quite reliable.
After that has completed, you will then burn it using DVD Movie Factory Do this step overnight, you don't want to rush the making of a DVD. There are many many other variables to making a quality DVD movie, but these tips cover the most common. Using Nero is really the best way to go. Basically, just let it do what it wants to ...no worries.
What's a .VOB file?
VOB files are NOT standard movie files, clicking on them may have unexpected results, you may have no sound, weird aspect ratio, incorrect language, directors commentary, so be a good boy and do it properly. If you wish to watch the ripped DVD as it was intended with all menu's e.t.c. then rip using DVD XCopy Gold.
For more detailed help on everything that can go wrong when creating a movie. go here. This is the best site for tutorials on how to make make your own DVDs using movies that you have created yourself with your camcorder as well as hundreds of other tutorials covering every aspect of making a good DVD movie. Good Luck
