How You Can Rapidly Convert AVI to DVD with Bargain-priced Tools
In recent years, one type of file conversion has become more and more frequent as the use of digital video cameras has gotten more prevalent: AVI to DVD conversions. Recording the video is easy, but many people get stuck there, with no clear idea of how to get that footage onto a computer or a DVD. Here are a few options.
Reauthor Your Movie
Once you transfer that AVI file to your computer, you will likely want to reauthor it. There are plenty of effective software packages available to assist with this job, and they cost anywhere from $50 to $500, depending on the functions of the software. For most home movie needs, you can find a very capable editor in the $70 to $100 range.
Editing software will enable you to split and join clips, add transitions, titles, and effects, create DVD menus, and convert your edited movie to multiple file formats, including DVD.
Copy Your Movie to a DVD
There are a good number of basic conversion tools available that will enable you to convert that AVI file into the structure required for DVD movies. Once you have that structure, you can use a DVD burning program like ImgBurn or Nero to burn your DVD.
Convert Your Movie to Another Format
While standard DVD players are most commonly used for watching movies, a new generation of portable players exists that is capable of playing video, provided it’s in the proper format. So you can convert that footage into something that can be played on portal media players like the iPod, Zube, and PSP. That’s another thing to keep in mind as you learn how to convert AVI to DVD format.
There is no such thing as the perfect software for these tasks. The fact is that what is right for me might not be right for you. To determine the best software for you, first determine exactly what your goals are for your software, and choose accordingly. As a rule of thumb, video editing software is large and requires significant processing power. The more you want your software to do, the more complex you can expect it to be. Conversely, simple utility programs, while not particularly versatile, are simple and inexpensive to use.