Help With Converting VHS Files to DVD

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of converting VHS files to DVD format, focusing on the technical aspects of file compatibility and software solutions for burning video files onto discs. Participants share their experiences and suggest potential methods and tools for successful conversion.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes difficulty in burning .wmv files to DVD, questioning the correct format for playback on a DVD player.
  • Another participant notes that DVD players typically require DVD IFO files rather than .wmv files, but some may support .wmv formats, suggesting the original poster check their DVD player's specifications.
  • A suggestion is made that Windows Movie Maker can create DVDs from .wmv files, with a caution about the compatibility of different DVD media formats (DVD+R vs DVD-R).
  • There is a query about the appropriateness of seeking IT support on a physics forum, with some participants defending the forum's utility for such questions.
  • Another participant proposes alternative methods for connecting video outputs directly to a TV or DVD player, questioning the need for DVD format for portability.
  • A later post mentions a solution using a program called DVD FLICK, which creates a VIDEO TS folder with VOB files for burning to disc.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the formats supported by DVD players and the best software solutions for conversion. There is no consensus on a single method or tool, and the discussion includes both technical suggestions and unrelated inquiries.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight the potential for compatibility issues with different DVD formats and media types, as well as the need for specific software capabilities to create playable DVDs from .wmv files.

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Please help.After quite some difficulty, I have converted our family video tapes to the computer as .wmv files .I have tried using software to burn them onto discs but these are not being accepted by my outside dvd player and cannot be played .If it is a format problem , how do I know what the correct format should be ? Thankyou
 
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DVD players normally play DVD ifo files not wmv video clips. But some DVD players do accept wmv videos, so can you check if your DVD player has wmv support?
 
Windows Movie Maker [available with XP... not sure about Vista] can create a DVD [viewable on typical DVD players] from .wmv videos. Depending on the target DVD player, you may find that it is picky about the DVD media format (DVD+R vs DVD-R.. and possibly DVD+/-RW).

I'd be curious to know of other DVD authoring solutions... preferably freeware... and full-featured and reliable.
 
Just an unrelated question, why did you sign up to a physics forum for IT support?
 
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Just an unrelated question, why did you sign up to a physics forum for IT support?

Why wouldn't he? It is the computers section. Also maybe he will come back at a later date for questions like this or even just for general discussion. Many other forums are not as useful as this one.

Is there anyway where you could just take the DVI or VGA output or even S-Video output and input it into the T.V.? Or even the back of the DVD player? Or do you just want to have it a lot more portable in a DVD format?
 
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jimbuk5 said:
Please help.After quite some difficulty, I have converted our family video tapes to the computer as .wmv files .I have tried using software to burn them onto discs but these are not being accepted by my outside dvd player and cannot be played .If it is a format problem , how do I know what the correct format should be ? Thankyou
If it's not simply a disc format problem then this program is free to try so at least you can see if it works before you buy it. http://www.dvdsanta.com/
 
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Thankyou for all your help.I have solved the problem by using a program called DVD FL
ICK which creates a VIDEO TS folder which has VOB files which are then burnt to disc
 

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