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| 1431019 | 2017-01-24 02:57:00 | A friend has a new video camera and they recently came back from a holiday where he took a number of videos (MP4) - we now want to copy these to a DVD so he can play it on his television, or someone elses. What software is best for this - I mean simple.... I know Windows has the ability but I seem to get messed up with it and I remember Nero with nostalgia.... Any advice welcome - thanks in advance.... Bryden PS I have in the meantime copied them to his hard drive so he can wipe them off the camera disc to free space and I have some of the files at home with me to find the best way of copying to DVD. We don't want the disc to be able to be altered after it is written. |
Bryden (4161) | ||
| 1431020 | 2017-01-24 02:59:00 | If you want anything to play it it needs to be converted to a dvd format. Copying them as is wont do that. Only devices that can read/play MP4 will be able to play it | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1431021 | 2017-01-24 03:08:00 | Some TV type DVD plyers & many bluray players(?) should be able to play them , as is . Just burn to a normal DVD data disk as you would normally do Some TV's can play as is direct from a USB stick (easiest option) Other DVD players will require it to be in the specific DVD movie format . There is plenty of all in one software to do that : convert then burn dvd . Some have option to make menus etc . I havnt done this in years , but have a look here . Plenty to choose from , just read the user comments on the software . www.videohelp.com Beware of bundled adware/spyware on some all in one converters :) |
1101 (13337) | ||
| 1431022 | 2017-01-24 03:09:00 | DVDstyler should work. (www.dvdstyler.org) I havent tried it myself tho But it does support MP4, and it does support burning to dvd. And you can also add menus Just make sure you get the right download. 32 or 64 bit |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1431023 | 2017-01-24 03:18:00 | What format should the files be in to play on any old television/dvd player please? These are all MP4.... in my ignorance it never occurred to me that they might have to be reformatted.... | Bryden (4161) | ||
| 1431024 | 2017-01-24 03:23:00 | You should use DVD+r or - not rewriteables. And normally you dont format them, if you burn to them. The program will do that | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1431025 | 2017-01-24 03:58:00 | If you want the Standard DVD format, then the MP4's need to be converted. Theres the old, but still good program DVD Flick ( last time I used it anyway, years ago) www.dvdflick.net It may look hard to use, but its actually easy. It will convert your current MP4 to DVD and burn on the fly, so no mucking about converting to .vob files first. Have a read of the Guide ( under the Guide Tab on Site) its all explained. Depending on the power of the computer, expect it to take a while, as conversion is not quick. Note: unlike some other programs this IS free with no "extra's" hidden away. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1431026 | 2017-01-24 04:02:00 | Thanks so much to all who have replied.... will now trial a few things and see how it goes.... | Bryden (4161) | ||
| 1431027 | 2017-01-24 04:52:00 | Do we use PAL or NTSC please? | Bryden (4161) | ||
| 1431028 | 2017-01-24 05:39:00 | I'd go with PAL. NTSC is used more in places Overseas. www.diffen.com Also depends on the DVD player, some can play both formats some cant. |
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