How to Copy Home Movies From a Computer to a DVD
Moving digital media from one format to another can be complicated for those unfamiliar with the procedure. Once you have captured your home movies and stored them on your computer's hard drive, the next logical step is to move those files to DVD format for your friends and family to enjoy as well. The process itself will take between 10 minutes to over an hour, depending on the number of files you wish to transfer.
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Instructions
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Purchase a commercially available version of DVD-burning software such as Nero or Roxio. While there are some free versions of DVD-burning software available, they often do not contain a full feature set nor is compatibility guaranteed with your particular DVD burner. Therefore, you should make a small investment in commercially supported software, which will offer you a more robust experience.
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Install your DVD-burning software on your machine by inserting the installation disk in your computer and following the on-screen instructions. The installation process should complete fairly quickly, after which time you should select the "Check for Updates" button on the program to download any required patches from the Internet.
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Insert a blank DVD into the drive and load up the burning software. Select the option to "Create a Playable DVD" to ensure that the disk will be usable in any DVD player. Drag and drop the required movie files onto the blank DVD, and press "OK" when you are done to commence the burning process.
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Select a slow burning speed (1x or 2x) to reduce the chances of receiving errors during the burning process. Additionally, check the option to create a "test" DVD before burning the actual disk. This will ensure that any potential errors will be uncovered prior to the actual burning, saving you from the possibility of wasting a DVD-R.
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