How to Make a VCD

Burning videos and movies onto a disc has become easier than ever thanks to advancements in technology, but instead of wasting a whole DVD disc on content that can easily fit on a CD, you can burn a VCD. Video-CDs play in most DVD players, and much like a DVD, you can include customizable menus and options. The best way to create a VCD is by using Nero’s Burning Rom.

Instructions

1. Download and purchase Nero Start Smart, which includes Nero Burning Rom. Not only will this sophisticated program help you with burning VCDs, but there are many other things you can do with it.

2. Open the program. You will see a menu displaying a lot of different options. Find the pull down menu at the top of the program, and select the “CD” option.

3. 

   Click on the icon that is labeled “Make Video CD.” A new window will load, bringing you into the Nero Burning Rom program and allowing you to create the VCD.

4. Click on the “Add Video Files…” tab, and choose your video files from the windows explorer folder that pops up. You can also drag any files into the window, as well.

5. 

   Sort through and order your videos by clicking and dragging them to the spot you would like or highlighting them and pressing the arrow buttons to move up and down.

6. Find the Next button in the bottom right-hand corner, and press it once your videos have all been added and are in order. The next screen you will see is the VCD menu-editing scene.

7. Scroll through the list of pre-made menu designs or upload your own picture for the menu background. You can even add a sound clip to the background if you wish.

8. 

   Edit in the titles to the menu by double-clicking on whatever title you wish to edit. You can change the font, size, color and shadow of the fonts.

9. 

   Press the next button to go to the preview screen. Here, you can use your mouse and the digital remote to scroll through your VCD menu and videos. When you are done, press the next button.

10. Set up your burning properties. Most of the time, the best thing to do is to just keep the default settings. Press the burn button to begin the VCD burning process.