The easiest quickest way to get recordings to DVDs

[noodleNT]

Now that 24 is over I want to move the whole season to DVD. The problem is that I suffer from a rare affliction called... piger pigra pigrum.

What software or freeware is out there that will take my MPEG DVD stream files right to a DVD so it will work in a standard DVD player? Something quick and not requiring 5 different programs.... thats just a pain in the ass. I am looking for something where I would click the file... maybe give the title and then click "Make DVD".

[raja]

You Can Use Dvd X-maker From 321 Studios To Directly Make Dvd From Your Mpeg Files

Just One Software

[Terminal]

Sonic MyDVD is a one program approach. It's free if you have a Sony DVD writer.

[SHS]

Your PVR-250 CD come with Ulead DVD MovieFactory

[berg]

I have been using TMPGEnc DVD Author - its a one step solution and I could not be happier.

Unfortunately, its not free.

[noodleNT]

I don't care if it is free or not. I am willing to pay for the software if it makes the whole process easier.

[carthur50]

Ulead DVD MovieFactory is an easy program to use. I was able to create decent looking DVD's on the first try, and, as SHS says, it's included with your PVR250. I downloaded a demo of version 3, it's slick. You can create animated menus with short clips of the shows on the DVD. I may lay out the 60 bucks for it (I believe that's the price to upgrade).

[Bilar Crais]

I second the TmpgEnc DVD Author choice. You can edit commercials and burn to disk all at once. One caveat...the editor is not frame accurate, meaning you have to cut on I-frames, and sometimes the beginning of a commercial does not coincide with an I-Frame. DVD Lab is my authoring program of choice now, after I edit with VideoReDo. If you have $50.00 to spend on an editor, I believe VideoReDo to be the best frame accurate, non re-encoding editor available. Perfect A/V Sync everytime.

[noodleNT]

I will check out some of these programs. Thanks!
Isn't there a demo version for TmpgEnc DVD?

[Bilar Crais]

http://www.pegasys-inc.com/en/download/tda.html

[noodleNT]

TMPGEnc DVD Author

GREAT Program!

Now only if the cutting could be done with the smart chapter info and then also used through the archive command and this would just kick butt!

Thanks for the tip! Once the trial runs out I will most likely buy the software.

[Bilar Crais]

VideoReDo can cut BTV smart chapters automatically, but it's been my experience that commercials are frequently missed by smart chapter...especially if they are really tight. Still...an hour long program can me edited in 3-5 minutes on either VideoReDo or DVD Author.

[vogelap]

Originally Posted by berg

I have been using TMPGEnc DVD Author - its a one step solution and I could not be happier.

Unfortunately, its not free.

Berg hit the nail on the head about TMPGEnc DVD Author. If you're going to buy one program, that's the one to buy (I wish it fit a bit better in an 800x600 screen, though!).

[noodleNT]

I was able to get all of the second half of 24 onto DVD in a few hours. Great UI in Autor. This will be my program of choice. Thanks again!!

[dequire]

I like NeroVision Express 2 myself. It's an all-in-one program that is simple to cut commercials, add titles, smart-chapters, etc. If you use Nero, it's a no-brainer (since you can download it for free). It even has the label maker and cover designer built in, and will automatically shrink your vid files to fit if necessary. So talk about an all-in-one!!

You can download the 30 day demo for free at www.nero.com