DVD burning Nero

[x332race]

I have just acquired a DVD RW off ebay and have installed it ok.....can play DVDs ok on Microsoft but how do I burn DVDs......

Nero seems to be the most recommended software, but what version do I need 7.0, 8.0, 9.0??...there also seems to be something called "Nero Essentials" would I get away with that?

I am only really looking to copy video from my camcorder, probably 20 mins at a go, and not really high quality either (not HD).

Any advice??

 

[spcialeffects]

Nero 8 is very easy to use and user friendly with hints and tips

 

[x332race]

do you know what "Nero Essentials" is?

 

[wemorgan]

Looks like a limited OEM bundled version of Nero

Nero - Nero 9 Essentials

 

[x332race]

Is Nero the programme to go for or are there others to consider....are there any free programmes to consider seeing that all I want to do is burn DVD's of my own video?

 

[wemorgan]

I get most of my freeware from:
MajorGeeks.com - Download Freeware and Shareware Computer Utilities.

I'll have a look around and see what I can find..........I'll post back later.

edit: is this what you're after? DVD Flick

 

[x332race]

I get most of my freeware from:
MajorGeeks.com - Download Freeware and Shareware Computer Utilities.

I'll have a look around and see what I can find..........I'll post back later.

edit: is this what you're after? DVD Flick

Looks like the sort of thing I am looking for...I will explore it further...thanks!

 

[tlzeebub]

ConvertXtoDVD is the best IMO, Nero is slow

 

[x332race]

ConvertXtoDVD is the best IMO, Nero is slow

Where do I get this from...
Is this freeware or do I need to purchase?
I'm not doing anything fancy, so optimum speed is not that improtant..

 

[grober]

you might find this site useful.

DVD Decrypter v3.5.4.0 (freeware)

and

AfterDawn.com: Guides: How to copy DVDs with DVD Shrink

 

[x332race]

you might find this site useful.

DVD Decrypter v3.5.4.0 (freeware)

and

AfterDawn.com: Guides: How to copy DVDs with DVD Shrink

Thanks, but these seem to be more in the way of copying retail DVDs rather than burning my own video to disc. DVD Flick seems to be a better option for me..

 

[jimti]

If all you are doing is burning home video's why not just use windows media player?

 

[et0609]

Nero 9 is the latest version and is very good. Burning DVD'd is very easy and straightforward, plus you also get a host of other useful features. I use my version a lot.

If you buy it online, there is also a patch to download as some versions had installation issues.

 

[x332race]

If all you are doing is burning home video's why not just use windows media player?

Didn't realise Windows Media Player was capable of doing this....have looked into it and it seems that I might not be able to burn DVDs capable of being played on the DVD player below my TV....is this the case?.....guess I will need to do a test to see.

 

[wemorgan]

I was under the impression that Windows Media Player can burn data on to a DVD disk, but it can not burn DVD formated video for use in a DVD player.