I want to convert VHS to a digital format. Given that the input is VHS, does it matter in terms of output quality if I convert either to VCD or DVD? [more inside]
posted by friedbeef on Feb 2, 2009 - 10 answers

What software should I use to write a VCD? [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Jun 28, 2007 - 6 answers

Why is copying a DVD so hard? No, seriously. [more inside]
posted by AmbroseChapel on Nov 9, 2006 - 25 answers

Help with burning a VCD from a DivX/AVI file -- with added fun of both Subtitles and Mac OSX! [more inside]
posted by Rev. Syung Myung Me on Sep 19, 2005 - 15 answers

I've got a 689MB AVI on a machine with a CD burner, and I'd like to create a VCD that I can watch on my home DVD player. [more inside]
posted by nonemoreblack on Apr 28, 2005 - 6 answers

Which movies(s) have been available on most, if not all, the different movie formats? [more inside]
posted by icontemplate on Apr 13, 2005 - 15 answers

PirateFilter: Question about bringing VCDs into the good ol' U.S. of A. Yarrr. {MI} [more inside]
posted by ruddhist on Feb 4, 2005 - 13 answers

VCD headaches. I used to be able to burn VCDs (or super VCDs) that would play on multiple DVD players until recently. Its not the drive as I've tried two different ones. I'm suspecting the media. Anyone know who makes good blank CDRs nowadays? Or if there's a brand that is DVD player friendly? [more inside]
posted by skallas on Jul 19, 2004 - 10 answers

MPG1 + CD-R = VCD

MPG1 + DVD-R = ???

Preferably, something I can play on my console DVD player.
posted by scarabic on Jul 9, 2004 - 11 answers

VCD Player for Mac - Is there a freeware or shareware program that y'all recommend for playing VCDs on a mac running OS X? As a Windows user, I was shocked to find that my VCD wasn't even recognized by any of the applications on the mac.
posted by turbanhead on Apr 3, 2004 - 6 answers