Star Trek Phase II: Help with creating dvds

[brandnewfan]

Hey all, I'm sorry for asking this but I am not at all very bright when it comes to computers. I was wondering if anyone out there would be able to help me with downloading and burning dvds of the Star Trek Phase II episodes? I see on the website there are several different formats in which to download the episodes and I'm not sure which I should go with--and what software I'll need in order to burn the episodes onto a dvd so I can watch them on my tv. Can anyone help me?

Thank you.

 

[Pindar]

Hey all, I'm sorry for asking this but I am not at all very bright when it comes to computers. I was wondering if anyone out there would be able to help me with downloading and burning dvds of the Star Trek Phase II episodes? I see on the website there are several different formats in which to download the episodes and I'm not sure which I should go with--and what software I'll need in order to burn the episodes onto a dvd so I can watch them on my tv. Can anyone help me?

Thank you.

It's all explained on their site and I think they offer ISO files again now anyway.

 

[judge alba]

Hey all, I'm sorry for asking this but I am not at all very bright when it comes to computers. I was wondering if anyone out there would be able to help me with downloading and burning dvds of the Star Trek Phase II episodes? I see on the website there are several different formats in which to download the episodes and I'm not sure which I should go with--and what software I'll need in order to burn the episodes onto a dvd so I can watch them on my tv. Can anyone help me?

Thank you.

not sure if this will work but if youve got a ps3 maybe download the episodes to a flash drive then plug it in to the ps3. i know it works on my old music files

 

[doctorwho 03]

As an amateur DVD producer, I use a couple different programs to make my DVDs. In your case, I recommend using Nero. It not only burns DVDs, but also lets you create a label for your DVD. Plus it comes with a full range of other programs for audio and even for backing up files on your computer. The version I currently use is Nero 7.

 

[brandnewfan]

Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions.

As an amateur DVD producer, I use a couple different programs to make my DVDs. In your case, I recommend using Nero. It not only burns DVDs, but also lets you create a label for your DVD. Plus it comes with a full range of other programs for audio and even for backing up files on your computer. The version I currently use is Nero 7.

Thanks! If you don't mind, I have a few questions about Nero before I buy it.

1. When I make the label, will it have a "professional" look? My plan is to have these dvds sitting on my shelf as part of my Trek dvd collection.

2. Is there any other program I should use and/or download to make these files work? Or will all I have to do (with Nero) is to select the files I want to burn and that's it?

3. (not really a question about the program but...) Will each episode fit onto one standard blank dvd disc? Is there a certain brand of dvd-r that's best, in your opinion (since you seem to know a lot about this process).

 

[doctorwho 03]

Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions.

As an amateur DVD producer, I use a couple different programs to make my DVDs. In your case, I recommend using Nero. It not only burns DVDs, but also lets you create a label for your DVD. Plus it comes with a full range of other programs for audio and even for backing up files on your computer. The version I currently use is Nero 7.

Thanks! If you don't mind, I have a few questions about Nero before I buy it.

1. When I make the label, will it have a "professional" look? My plan is to have these dvds sitting on my shelf as part of my Trek dvd collection.

2. Is there any other program I should use and/or download to make these files work? Or will all I have to do (with Nero) is to select the files I want to burn and that's it?

3. (not really a question about the program but...) Will each episode fit onto one standard blank dvd disc? Is there a certain brand of dvd-r that's best, in your opinion (since you seem to know a lot about this process).

In order of questions:

1. While Nero does have the capablility of printing labels, I've found the final result was not very satisfactory. Most of the time, the label ends up not aligned with the label paper I have, so a bit of it gets cut off. The program I use for labels is ExPressit, which usually comes included in a package of Memorex CD/DVD labels. Not only is it designed for these labels, but it also allows you to calibrate your printer to better align the label design onto the label itself.

2. You should have no problems just using Nero. Personally I use DVD Architect which came with Sony Vegas, but Nero is good at point, click, burn if you want just the episode and no special features.

3. Each episode should fit on a standard 4.7 disc with maybe a few special features added. I personally use the Memorex brand of discs for my projects. In all the years I've been doing these, I've only had 1 or 2 minor difficulties with this brand.

Hope this helps you out with your DVDs.

 

[Ssosmcin]

Actually, I strongly recommend against using paper labels on DVDs or CDs. The glue is harmful to the media and a label not 100% completely aligned with the disc can throw off the balance. I’ve never had a DVD with a label remain playable for very long.

Add “I’ve been using labels for years and never had a problem” comment here. There’s always a few, but honestly, the labels are bad news.

Instead, go get some printable face DVDs and print your design directly on the disc. Many home printers now have a disc printing feature and Epson printers come with a disc labeling application that works really well.

 

[doctorwho 03]

Actually, I strongly recommend against using paper labels on DVDs or CDs. The glue is harmful to the media and a label not 100% completely aligned with the disc can throw off the balance. I’ve never had a DVD with a label remain playable for very long.

Add “I’ve been using labels for years and never had a problem” comment here. There’s always a few, but honestly, the labels are bad news.

Instead, go get some printable face DVDs and print your design directly on the disc. Many home printers now have a disc printing feature and Epson printers come with a disc labeling application that works really well.

I do agree that printing right on the disc is a better option, in my case I don't have that advantage. My printer is HP and doesn't have that option. And besides, 'I've been using labels for years and never had a problem.' But I do plan, in the future, to upgrade to disc printing to better improve quality and make my discs more professional looking. What printer do you recommend for this?

What brand of labels did you use? I use Memorex.