Help:Create vcd movie on dvd disc

[upin_Cool]

Hello,
I'm new here. Does anyone know how to create vcd movie on dvd+/-r, so i can put lots of vcd movies on a single dvd disc ?
please help

[setarip_old]

Hi!

1) If your intention is to play them back only your PC, you should be able to put each VCD "package" of folders into a separate folder (one folder for VCD "A", another for VCD "B", etc.) and burn the DVD as a data DVD.

2) I don't believe you can play VCDs burned onto a DVD on a standalone DVD player...

[CWR03]

Look for DVD2SVCD.

[spuddog]

Here is one way to do it. It is time consuming and probably not the optimal way. Anyone who sees errors or improvement feel free to comment.

If the vcds are already on your hard drive great, if not transfer the contents of the mpegav folder (.dat files) to individual folders on yuor hard drive.

next use a dvd author program ( I use TMPGEnc Author) and import each folder as a seperate title. ( in order for TMPGEnc to see it you have to check all file types, I think you can rename to mpg but I am not sure).

Procede though menu and authoring and you are done.

If they are svcd's you will have to re-encode as svcd are not in a dvd compliant resolution.

[upin_Cool]

Hi! 1) If your intention is to play them back only your PC, you should be able to put each VCD "package" of folders into a separate folder (one folder for VCD "A", another for VCD "B", etc.) and burn the DVD as a data DVD. 2) I don't believe you can play VCDs burned onto a DVD on a standalone DVD player... Today 00:43
Hi, thanks for your reply,
1.I'm planning to play it back on my dvd player
2.It's that true ??? but, dvd player can play vcd right ?
Look for DVD2SVCD.
Hi, thanks for reply. I'm affraid i dont need that, well, i dont know what purpose to change the *.dat movie i have into dvd format (file will get bigger, coz i'm planning to put 2 or 3 vcd movie into a single dvd), please let me know your idea
Here is one way to do it. It is time consuming and probably not the optimal way. Anyone who sees errors or improvement feel free to comment. If the vcds are already on your hard drive great, if not transfer the contents of the mpegav folder (.dat files) to individual folders on yuor hard drive. next use a dvd author program ( I use TMPGEnc Author) and import each folder as a seperate title. ( in order for TMPGEnc to see it you have to check all file types, I think you can rename to mpg but I am not sure). Procede though menu and authoring and you are done. If they are svcd's you will have to re-encode as svcd are not in a dvd compliant resolution.
Hi, thanks for reply. Yes, the files already on my hard drive, and i do have tmpegenc, but i kinda dont understand your explanation ( :p sorry) about menu and authoring, please tell me more, the files i have is *.dat

I've this thought, what if i create an iso dvd (using nero, which one better nero 6 or 7 ?), and then,i re-create some folder just like vcd movies have (which is CDI,EXT,MPEGAVE, and VCD-- it just, could it be a problem like the player wont read the disc or else, if i put the content of folders CDI,EXT, and VCD from another vcd movie), would it work ?

and, this is easy question for you guys, :sly: , what is the difference between dvd-r and dvd+r ? i dont know, does dvd+r is only good for movie playback, or maybe dvd-r is only good for data only ?

Thanks for helping :thanks:

[spuddog]

Several points
1. Yes many dvd players play vcds buts, they are just that vcd content on a cd. dvds reqiure a different method of reading(laser?) so the content is in a different format. If it were as simple as just transfering the content poeple would not be telling that it doesn't work.

2. SVCD2DVD is one of the best programs for backing up all types of content, but if you don't want to explore the possibilities don't.

3. You mention you have TMPGenc, this is not the same program as TMPGEnc DVD Author.

4. there is an excellent guide in the guide section under conversion/svcd to divx/ yes, there is a sub-section for svcd/vcd to dvd. please check this out.

[setarip_old]

what is the difference between dvd-r and dvd+r ? i dont know, does dvd+r is only good for movie playback, or maybe dvd-r is only good for data only ?

The primary difference is one of format (Invisible to you, the user).

DVD-Rs can handle a miniscule additional 6Mb more than DVD+Rs can.

If need be, DVD+Rs (if your burner supports this) can be "bitset", so that they theoretically appear to be DVD-Roms to your standalone DVD player.

Some burners can burn only one or the other format, DVD-R or DVD+R.

Likewise, some standalone DVD players can play only one or the other format, DVD-R or DVD+R.

From my personal experience, both formats are equally good for burning DVD-Videos and/or data

[CWR03]

It would also help a great deal to know exactly what your files are. Are they simply MPEG-1 videos in VCD format (i. e. 352 x 240 movies) or are they the VCD "packages" of folders as setarip_old said? As far as the VCD format which many DVD players can play from a standard CD-ROM, I believe the only way you could have that work on a DVD-ROM is to make one long VCD file, packaged properly for playback.

With certain compression types you should be able to get 4-6 hours on a DVD-ROM in DVD format, which would be compatible with most players. That might be the most useful method if they're MPEG-1 files

[upin_Cool]

The primary difference is one of format (Invisible to you, the user). DVD-Rs can handle a miniscule additional 6Mb more than DVD+Rs can. If need be, DVD+Rs (if your burner supports this) can be "bitset", so that they theoretically appear to be DVD-Roms to your standalone DVD player. Some burners can burn only one or the other format, DVD-R or DVD+R. Likewise, some standalone DVD players can play only one or the other format, DVD-R or DVD+R. From my personal experience, both formats are equally good for burning DVD-Videos and/or data Several points 1. Yes many dvd players play vcds buts, they are just that vcd content on a cd. dvds reqiure a different method of reading(laser?) so the content is in a different format. If it were as simple as just transfering the content poeple would not be telling that it doesn't work. 2. SVCD2DVD is one of the best programs for backing up all types of content, but if you don't want to explore the possibilities don't. 3. You mention you have TMPGenc, this is not the same program as TMPGEnc DVD Author. 4. there is an excellent guide in the guide section under conversion/svcd to divx/ yes, there is a sub-section for svcd/vcd to dvd. please check this out.
Ok, thanks for the infos, really appreciate that

It would also help a great deal to know exactly what your files are. Are they simply MPEG-1 videos in VCD format (i. e. 352 x 240 movies) or are they the VCD "packages" of folders as setarip_old said? As far as the VCD format which many DVD players can play from a standard CD-ROM, I believe the only way you could have that work on a DVD-ROM is to make one long VCD file, packaged properly for playback.

Hi, thanks for reply,Yes they are MPEG-1 video in vcd format (coz i'm copied directly from vcd into my hard drive), could you explain more detail how to "packaged properly", i'm so newbie about all this stuff :D

With certain compression types you should be able to get 4-6 hours on a DVD-ROM in DVD format, which would be compatible with most players. That might be the most useful method if they're MPEG-1 files

what certain compression types ? tell me :D , on a dvd-rom ? but i'm planning to play it back on my dvd player

[CWR03]

Perhaps you should do some reading in the DVD Authoring forum - there are many different programs that can burn a standard DVD-ROM from MPEG-1 files, from simple drag-and-drop methods (such as Roxio's DVD Builder) to much more advanced types.

[dani82]

try this:

http://www.videohelp.com/vcddvdr.htm

i did this once, believe me, if your dvd player can play *.mpg, do it, because it's not worth it, especially if your vcd GOPs are to long (according to tmpgenc, it would be invalid, and will require re-encoding)

[upin_Cool]

dani82
try this: http://www.videohelp.com/vcddvdr.htm i did this once, believe me, if your dvd player can play *.mpg, do it, because it's not worth it, especially if your vcd GOPs are to long (according to tmpgenc, it would be invalid, and will require re-encoding)

Today 09:40 CWR03
Perhaps you should do some reading in the DVD Authoring forum - there are many different programs that can burn a standard DVD-ROM from MPEG-1 files, from simple drag-and-drop methods (such as Roxio's DVD Builder) to much more advanced types.

Thanks, I'll try it :D

[smiller667]

4. there is an excellent guide in the guide section under conversion/svcd to divx/ yes, there is a sub-section for svcd/vcd to dvd. please check this out.I would support spuddog's recommendation #4 - specifically, read this http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/mpg/svcd2dvdr.htm guide on doom9. It explains everything (well, no one-click solutions, but it explains what you have to do and why).

Steve