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MAC .AVI file - DVD-R

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Hello,

I have a .avi file on my mac which I want to put onto a blank DVD-R disk so that I can view it on my DVD player/TV.

Do I have to convert the file first?
What is the best mac program for burning it to the DVD once it is in the right format?

Thanks.
 
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does it play ok in quicktime, including sound

if so, you could use iDVD or Toast or Burn to create a dvd from it

Burn - Home

I am giving iDVD a go now (I usually use Toast, the menus in iDVD look cool)
 
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tried burning directly with iDVD.. won't play in my dvd player - says no disk.
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I guess this means i have to convert first?
 

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