Movies to DVD

plentycrazy2000 · February 29th, 2008, 02:32 PM

I currently use the freeware DVDFlick to convert my downloaded avi files to dvd (it also does wmv and many other formats).
The only complaint I have about it, is that it takes ages! Up to 4 hours for a dvd, and the pc is tied up throughout this processing period, so invariably it is an overnight run.
Does anyone know/use a slicker dvd converter? It does not need to be freeware, just quick and of good quality.
Thanks

didronel · February 29th, 2008, 02:53 PM

www.nchsoftware.com/prism

I use Prism, get the paid for version and it's very fast, uses minimal resources and does a great copy straight to dvd

There's also avi2dvd from trust software- good but a bit awkward to get to grips with

Hope this is some use to you
regards

mydog · February 29th, 2008, 03:26 PM

winavi best for me, seems to be the fastest i've used. pretty much click and go, and done in about an hour on my dinosaur of a pc. hope this helps too

jellobiafra0815 · February 29th, 2008, 04:02 PM

i use ConvertXtoDvd. its not bad. an very simple to use.

dshell · February 29th, 2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mydog

winavi best for me, seems to be the fastest i've used. pretty much click and go, and done in about an hour on my dinosaur of a pc. hope this helps too

I agree with 'mydog', winavi is the fastest I've used too... but I've recently had a few playback problems with different 'standalone' DVD players. Perfect playback in some, but not in others. It could just be a 'media brand' or 'burn speed' problem etc... I'm looking into it.
I've just downloaded 'convertxtodvd' [version 2.2.3.258g] to compare the quality and compatibility.

A good site that I use for info and advice is: http://www.videohelp.com/

Regards,
dshell

plentycrazy2000 · February 29th, 2008, 08:59 PM

Thanks guys. Very helpful. I was aware of convertxtodvd but not the others.
Re your play problems, dshell, it may well be the disks. A few months back I switched to using Taiyo Yuden disks, and I haven't had a coaster since. Also, some dvd players are more 'tolerant' of dodgy disks than others.
1 hour is much better than 3 to 4 hours with dvdflick!

dshell · February 29th, 2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plentycrazy2000

Re your play problems, dshell, it may well be the disks. A few months back I switched to using Taiyo Yuden disks, and I haven't had a coaster since. Also, some dvd players are more 'tolerant' of dodgy disks than others.
1 hour is much better than 3 to 4 hours with dvdflick!

plentycrazy2000, I have been using cheap disks lately, so I think you're probably right. Thanks a lot for the 'Taiyo yuden' disk recommendation... I'll try to get some.

I agree about the dvd players too... the funny thing is though, my ancient dvd player [matsui] will play anything that's loaded into it [in any format] with no problems at all, whereas my new player/recorder [p4n45on1c] is really choosy.

Regards,
dshell

plentycrazy2000 · February 29th, 2008, 11:37 PM

Slightly off topic, but you may find this link really useful for establishing disk quality. Stick to 1st class. There isn't that much of a price difference anymore (at least in the UK) to justify buying the landfill stuff.

http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

DVD recorders tend to be far more fussy about disk quality than plain old dvd players. I bought a Sony 860 about 20 months ago and when I started throwing Riteks at it, it was spitting out 50% of them! That's when I decided to upgrade the quality of my disks.

Plentycrazy2000

Maikeru-sama · March 1st, 2008, 04:32 AM

I do this all the time with Japanese Anime. Below is a link to one of the Web's foremost community on this matter.

www.videohelp.com

phikel · March 15th, 2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by didronel

www.nchsoftware.com/prism

I use Prism, get the paid for version and it's very fast, uses minimal resources and does a great copy straight to dvd

There's also avi2dvd from trust software- good but a bit awkward to get to grips with

Hope this is some use to you
regards

hi ya
i downloaded this from the link and it seemed to download it for free
i have managed to burn to a DVD+RW but it has only copied it in avi format
i tried to put it into my DVD but it said ''unsupported port''
i know i am being lazy and trying to get to the goods without putting in the work
i am sure if i spend time reading the help sections i will learn what to do but i am also a bit of slow learner when it comes to IT stuff and so is there any quick idiots guide you can provide to show me how i can convert the films to DVD to watch on my TV

many thanks for all your help in anticipation

greedy and lazy technophobe phikel

February 29th, 2008, 02:32 PM	#1
plentycrazy2000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cooperville Posts: 129 Thanks: 4,739 Thanked 7,757 Times in 119 Posts	Avi to DVD converter software I currently use the freeware DVDFlick to convert my downloaded avi files to dvd (it also does wmv and many other formats). The only complaint I have about it, is that it takes ages! Up to 4 hours for a dvd, and the pc is tied up throughout this processing period, so invariably it is an overnight run. Does anyone know/use a slicker dvd converter? It does not need to be freeware, just quick and of good quality. Thanks Last edited by plentycrazy2000; February 29th, 2008 at 02:32 PM.. Reason: spelling

February 29th, 2008, 02:53 PM	#2
didronel Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	avi to dvd converters www.nchsoftware.com/prism I use Prism, get the paid for version and it's very fast, uses minimal resources and does a great copy straight to dvd There's also avi2dvd from trust software- good but a bit awkward to get to grips with Hope this is some use to you regards

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February 29th, 2008, 03:26 PM	#3
mydog Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	winavi best for me, seems to be the fastest i've used. pretty much click and go, and done in about an hour on my dinosaur of a pc. hope this helps too

February 29th, 2008, 04:02 PM	#4
jellobiafra0815 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 844 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	i use ConvertXtoDvd. its not bad. an very simple to use.

February 29th, 2008, 08:59 PM	#6
plentycrazy2000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cooperville Posts: 129 Thanks: 4,739 Thanked 7,757 Times in 119 Posts	Thanks guys. Very helpful. I was aware of convertxtodvd but not the others. Re your play problems, dshell, it may well be the disks. A few months back I switched to using Taiyo Yuden disks, and I haven't had a coaster since. Also, some dvd players are more 'tolerant' of dodgy disks than others. 1 hour is much better than 3 to 4 hours with dvdflick!

February 29th, 2008, 11:37 PM	#8
plentycrazy2000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cooperville Posts: 129 Thanks: 4,739 Thanked 7,757 Times in 119 Posts	Slightly off topic, but you may find this link really useful for establishing disk quality. Stick to 1st class. There isn't that much of a price difference anymore (at least in the UK) to justify buying the landfill stuff. http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm DVD recorders tend to be far more fussy about disk quality than plain old dvd players. I bought a Sony 860 about 20 months ago and when I started throwing Riteks at it, it was spitting out 50% of them! That's when I decided to upgrade the quality of my disks. Plentycrazy2000

March 1st, 2008, 04:32 AM	#9
Maikeru-sama Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 85 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I do this all the time with Japanese Anime. Below is a link to one of the Web's foremost community on this matter. www.videohelp.com