how do I burn .avi and .mpg files to DVD?

[pstokely]

Nero won't let me?

[MrScorpio]

1. First thing: BUY A MAC

Second thing: Use iMovie... It comes with the computer

Problem solved

[Liberal In Texas]

3. Buy a Mac then take a trip to Europe, where you can buy a Rolls Royce....

I don't believe that was the answer looked for.

[mondo joe]

6. Does iMovie (or iDVD) read mpg, mpeg2, avi and other formats?

[MrScorpio]

9. Yes it does

Down boy... Good iMovie

[lcordero]

2. try this

use the "Make data DVD" option in startsmart or a data-based option rather than a video-based option.

[Liberal In Texas]

4. Do you have the free Nero, or did you pay for it?

[pstokely]

5. it came with my computer

I downloaded I trial version of nero express but can't find anything on it

[Liberal In Texas]

7. OK, now we're getting someplace.

My wife has Nero (that I bought for her) and as I recall, the express version does not let your burn stuff.

I think if you're not going to buy the full-blown Nero (which my wife seems to dislike) you can download some free players like Winamp, that will burn to CD.

MusicMatch free version may do as well. I have a pay version, and it works great, even printing covers and cuts etc.

I'm a little out of my league, but as far as I know, Nero express probably will not do it.

Any other DU'ers have a better idea. (AND no Mac purchases, please.)

[pstokely]

13. the version of Nero I have only reads .vod files

any way to convert mpg to avi to .vod?

[sir_captain]

20. It's very possible, but a little time-intensive

You'd be better off using dvd authoring software like Ulead's or Tmpg;s that will automate the process for you the same way iMovie would.

[agates]

8. You need the full version of Nero

or Roxio, or a program called Studio 8. I actually like Nero the best - I have had no problems with it. You can download a trial of the full version at http://www.nero.com and see if you like it before you shell out the $$. I don't know of any free or lower cost solutions but someone might.

[pstokely]

11. does Easy Media Creator 7 convert avi and mpgs to DVD?

?

[ikojo]

10. Go here for all your burning questions

http://www.videohelp.com/

Look for the how to guides listed on the left side of the website...

Happy surfing. The first time I went to this site I was there for HOURS. It's like the DU of video.

[enigmatic]

12. Thanks for this..

I'm surfing through it right now; a wealth of info...

[pstokely]

14. can't find what I'm looking for there

I'm looking for a way to convert .avi and .mpg files to .vob, the only format my version Nero will use

[sir_captain]

15. You need to use a program that does DVD authoring

iMovie is just an example, but it's only available for Mac. Luckily for you, there are a billion options for PC. One excellent one is Ulead's DVD Movie Factory. It'll take care of everything you need.

[sir_captain]

16. Ulead DVD Movie Factory

is what you're looking for. See my other post...

[Liberal In Texas]

17. You do have a DVD burner on the computer?

[pstokely]

21. yes I do, dual layer

nt

[mr blur]

18. If you have Nero 5.5

then Nero Express will burn dvds, no problem. You may have to upgrade the version that came with your computer, as I did, but this can be done with a download to 5.5 which will give you the dvd or cdr option, if it finds a dvd burner on your system of course.

[sir_captain]

19. Cannot make dvd-video compliant dvds

from anything except .vobs, etc. Strictly speaking, Nero VisionExpress can convert .avis or .mpgs to dvd-compliant formats, but that's not included in the normal Nero suite.