iDVD use AVI for DVDs?

[AsianChexMix]

I did a search and I wasn't sure if iDVD has allowed this option since some more current threads have shown that it may (although crap quality). I am using iDVD 7.1.1 and have .avi files I wanted to put onto a DVD that can be played as a DVD. Would iDVD work by going into File > OneStep DVD from Movie > .avi file? If not, what is the FREE way of solving this? Thanks!

 

[MisterMe]

I did a search and I wasn't sure if iDVD has allowed this option since some more current threads have shown that it may (although crap quality). I am using iDVD 7.1.1 and have .avi files I wanted to put onto a DVD that can be played as a DVD. Would iDVD work by going into File > OneStep DVD from Movie > .avi file? If not, what is the FREE way of solving this? Thanks!

Install the Perian QuickTime codec suite.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Burn

Or you could use MPEG Streamclip to transcode the .avi files to a format and codec iDVD accepts, like .mov (QuickTime) using Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) as video codec and Uncompressed as audio codec.

 

[MisterMe]

The loss of time and quality required to transcode is unnecessary if you use a codec that is compatible with your video. iDVD handles .avi just fine if you have Perian installed.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

The loss of time and quality required to transcode is unnecessary if you use a codec that is compatible with your video. iDVD handles .avi just fine if you have Perian installed.

I agree, I just gave the option, as the .avi file might not use a codec Perian supports (I have come upon these), but MPEG Streamclip could handle them somehow.

 

[AsianChexMix]

Thanks guys! Helped a bunch!