Playing downloaded avi movie files on a DVD player

[kiamaian]

I have downloaded a 700 mb avi file which playes OK through my Windows Media Player. However, I would like to be able to watch the movie in the comfort of my lounge room using a DVD player and widescreen TV.

Previoulsy I have converted DVD files to VCD and these played through my DVD.

I tried converting the avi files to VCD format using the program Aare AVI to VCD DVD. The converted file doubled in size but I couldn't burn it to disc using Nero. Could any person give me a brief outline on what I need to do to make this avi file playable on a DVD.


Thanks.

[asklepios]

http://www.tmpgenc.net/e_about.html

try TMPGenc. it will convert AVI file into MPEG which can be easily used to make VCD.

[kiamaian]

Thank you for your response.

TMPGEnc will certainly do the job if you know how to do this rather tricky job.

I was fortunate to locate a comprehensive guide called :-

Gary's AVI to SVCD 3-Step foolproof guide. This can be downloaded at:-

http://www.dvdrhelp.com/guides.php?guideid=438&howtoselect=4;12#438

This guide is one of the best that I have ever seen. "Gary' is a great writer and teacher.