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    Video Editing Question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Hiker, Aug 13, 2008.

  1. Hiker

    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    Totally new at this so bare with me...

    I have a number of .avi files that I was able to place together on a DVD using ImgBurn and play using VLC. The problem is, each has to played manually.
    Ideally what I'd like is to have a menu with chapters or play all.

    What would I need (a free program if there is one) and how would I do it?
     
    Hiker, Aug 13, 2008
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  2. duksandfish

    duksandfish Notebook Consultant

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    Use the program DVD Flick which can burn almost any video file onto a Dvd, and i believe it creates simple menus too.

    Guide HERE
     
    duksandfish, Aug 13, 2008
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  3. Hiker

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    Thanks I'll check it out.
     
    Hiker, Aug 13, 2008
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    FAVC is good with AVIs too. It will convert them to a fully compliant DVD with menus.
     
    olyteddy, Aug 14, 2008
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  5. Hiker

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    I have a project going with DVD Flick now. Little did I know that it encodes the .avi files to play on a standalone player. I would have been happy with avi and a menu that worked with VLC.

    If doesn't work I'll check out FAVC.

    Thanks.
     
    Hiker, Aug 14, 2008
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    Nero can do dvd authoring very well but its not for free.
     
    flipfire, Aug 14, 2008
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    Well, DVD Flick makes DVDs that play in an ordinary DVD player. You should still be able to play in VLC though as i think VLC can play DVDs
     
    duksandfish, Aug 14, 2008
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  8. Hiker

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    Well two attempts, they'll play on a standalone DVD player but I can't get the menu to show or function. I'll try again when I have more time.
     
    Hiker, Aug 14, 2008
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