[X-Newbies] avi to DVD

[Charles Howse]

> 
> On Nov 2, 2005, at 9:20 PM, Charles Howse wrote:
> 
>>> 
>>> On Nov 2, 2005, at 7:45 PM, Charles Howse wrote:
>>> 
>>>>> I have an avi file I'd like to burn to DVD so that it can be
>>>>> watched on
>>>>> TV. Never having burned a DVD before I'm at a loss, while Help
>>>>> Viewer
>>>>> keeps crashing. Would someone please walk me through this,
>>>>> including
>>>>> what I need to convert the avi to a DVD format? Thanks, Stephen
>>>> 
>>>> I use ffmpegX - http://homepage.mac.com/major4/
>>>> It's nagware, but fully functional with no time limitation.
>>> 
>>> And its awesomely complex for a newbie
>> 
>> I respectfully disagree.  I've only been burning since spring, and
>> this is
>> the easiest, most reliable, most feature-filled app I've found.
>> Lots of tutorials, and a forum for help.
> 
> Most feature filled - absolutely.  But easiest??  I'm sure the
> average user could master it, but for someone who wants to make their
> first DVD, its not the place I'd send them.

Everyone's opinion is valuable.  I hope the OP will find a simple solution.

I started with ffmpegX after a week or so of research, thinking I would
rather take the time to learn a robust app and continue to use it, than to
start with something that didn't really "float my boat" and have to change
to something else and learn it.

I have since learned how to split, join, adjust brightness, preview, and
troubleshoot problems.  It's no big deal...just like it says on the main
window of ffmpegX...1. Drop file, 2. Select a target format, 3. Encode.

Before I switched, I remember how intimidated I was when I saw "Nero Burning
ROM", with all it's bells and whistles.  I gritted my teeth, did my
homework, and learned it.  It became my app of choice before long.  :-)