You've got lots of personal photos and videos, and you want a cheap and easy way to backup/share these memories. Instead of paying for software or even professional services, here's what you can do if you are adventurous enough.
1. Make a WMV movie with Windows Movie Maker which comes with all Windows XP machines. Import all desired pictures, video and sound tracks (mp3). Use auto-movie option to kick-start the process. Then add any pictures dropped out by auto-movie tool. Add titles as needed along the storyboard, and any special effects between photos/videos.
2. Save movie to high quality video format with 640x480 resolution.
3. Install & run the superb open-source MediaCoder. Use FFMpeg encoder# for your backend and mpeg-1* as your codec and format to convert WMV file. The transcoded file should be about 60% of your WMV file.
* Note: if you want to use SVCD or DVD, choose mpeg-2. Please check this site for more information about formats and codecs.
# Note: if you choose MEncoder instead of FFMpeg, you will experience packet buffer error when you run vcdimager as part of CDRtools Front End in the next step..
4. Install and run the open-source CDRTFE or CDRTools Front End. If writing to VCD, click on the (S)VideoCD tab, ensure vcd 2.0 is selected and leave all other options at default. Hit Start button when you are ready to produce your long-awaited VCD/DVD.
Enjoy:)
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