Burning AVI files to DVD

I read the post about BitComet, but it was over my head (I am only a private). I have BitComet and have enjoyed downloading old movies and TV shows. It is my only source of entertainment, while I adjust to living in a new country (Slovakia) and try to learn a new language. However, I am having difficulties copying the BitComet files to DVD. I have a DVD player and a DivX Player. Can you suggest a simple process to convert the BitComet files to a file that I can burn or copy to a DVD or CD and watch on a DVD player or DivX Player. Freeware would be nice. I haven't decided how frequent I will use this procedure and don't want to go any any great expense until I am comfortable with the process. Thank your for your time and talents in this area. OH! Are avi files the only type on BitComet or do I need to be aware of other types? If so, I will I convert them as well?

Doug

 

There are several freeware tools that will do this task. One is AVI2DVD.

Another is DivXtoDVD

What these programs do is convert an AVI into an ISO file. When this ISO file is burnt to DVD, it translates into the disc's contents, and allows you to play the video in your DVD player. You cannot burn an AVI directly to disc and expect it to play in your DVD player. The disc must be in a certain format (VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS folders at the root) and the files must be in certain formats as well (.VOB). These applications put the AVI into the correct format.

 

Thank you. I have tried both of these programs and they don't always work or I don't always follow directions properly. Anyway, they both are a long process. I am willing to try something else, if available.

 

I know it's a long process, but it can't be sped up unless you buy an ultra fast computer. If your DVD player is capable of playing DivX/XviD movies, you can try burning them straight to DVD. Read the manual of your DVD player for this. I solved it by moving the computer next to the TV and hooking it up. Then i played the movies on the computer. But if you don't want to move your computer, you'll have to wait i think...

 

Transcoding video from an avi format to DVD video format is an intensive process. It will take a long time. I have Nero 7. While the interface is simpler to use than Avi2DVD and has more functions than DivxtoDVD, it's not noticeably faster than either of these freeware options for transcoding. If you want somethign easy to use, you will need to part with money.

You mentioned a Divx player in your first post. If you had one, converting to DVD format would, in most cases, be unnecessary.