File format for VCD or DVD?

[jamblebee]

1. I have files in my phone .3gp, I know they won't play in DVD (using cd-r or dvd-r) What's the best file format if I want it to be playable in DVD? I'm using a CD-R disk.


2. Is there a FREEWARE that can create photo slideshow save as .mov or .avi, where i can select a sound (mp3)

 

[The_Other_One]

Standard DVD players handle MPEG2 format. The majority of DVD players won't play *.mpg/*.avi/.mov files. Also only a select few will play mini DVDs (IE DVD files put on a CD-R).

I'm unsure of freeware programs right off, but videohelp.com has plenty of programs listed there to choose from. It also has fairly in depth explanations of VCDs and DVDs.

 

[gamerman4]

DVD is in MPEG2 format with the .VOB file extension. DVD authoring programs that convert videos to DVD will format the disc correctly in order to be played in a DVD player. I haven't had the need to make a DVD in quite some time so I really have no suggestions on what you should get though.
I used to use ConvertXtoDVD http://www.vso-software.fr/

 

[jamblebee]

I'm using cdr. Can I burn it in CDR? I'm using FFormater software (converter) Can I burn it as .VOB or MPEG2 in a cdr? I was thinking about the other format like mp3, my dvd can play mp3 and display .jpg but not videos.

I need to make a video presentation using photos and mp3 of my choice.

thanks for the replies!

 

[The_Other_One]

Can I burn it as .VOB or MPEG2 in a cdr?

As I said, it depends on your DVD player. I'm thinking my Toshiba will play DVD files off a CD-R but my Philips won't.

I honestly don't use Windows Movie Maker because it's way too weak for what I do...but won't it burn to a DVD?

 

[jamblebee]

The presentation video using photos and music (.mp3) is another thing. I will use it in a pc, no need to burn in a CD. If you know any freeware that I can install in my pc so I can create a video presentation in .mov or .avi format.

About the CD-R, I have a cd-writer not a dvd writer. What I need is to convert a .3gp to a format that can be played in a JVC dvd player. I downloaded FFormater, a freeware that can convert any format (.gif to .jpg mp3 to mp4 .mpg to .avi etc etc). The good thing about that freeware is that you can join 2, 3 or more .3gp files in a single file. If I convert .3gp to .VOB does it automatically play in a DVD player connected to a TV?