I am trying to burn files I created which are VTS_01_1, VTS_01_2, VTS_01_3 ... and in the burning process I got an error about Bridge structure I think it may have been. Here attached is the Error Log it created

i got a question bout that to when u burn dvd files where do u add them..because when i added them to video ts and tried playing the cd on dvd player it says wrong region..

..no that aint the problem nero does all that for u ...i burned it right put audio in audio folder and video in video ts folder...then i play it on dvd player it says wrong region

..could be because its a dvd-rewritable

Copying the vts_xxx.vob files from a dvd and trying to burn them to your own dvd won't work. You need to rip those files from the dvd . The ripper will disable any copy protection and strip the region info. After ripping the dvd, you can then play those files from your hard drive with say something like PowerDVD or a similar program. PowerDVD or similar players will allow you to generate a playlist of the VOB files so that the movie plays continuously from VOB to VOB thru to the end.

To burn (backup) a movie to your own blank DVD you'll then need to process those files and convert to *.mpg. This can be a MPEG-1 (free) or (better quality) MPEG-2 ( the software upgrade/plugin for this cost a few bucks, not much...20 to 30 dollars. The MPEG-2 file will produce a superior copy. If you do it right, indistinquishable from the original DVD.

The three programs pitbull481 suggests is a good choice. Easy to use. But if you want to shoot for high quality mpeg-2, plus have control  and editing capability, go this route:

SMARTRIPPER
DVD2AVI
TMPGEnc

I've been using thes for three years Besides processing video files for backups, TMPGEnc has other tools for editing video files together, or for breaking scenes out of movies. This will also handle format conversion, ie wide screen (16:9 to 4:3) for viewing on a regular TV. You can also split up the files for burning to multiple CDs which will also play on set top DVD players and on computers with most all media players..

You can find these downloads also on  www.doom9.org

SMARTRIPPER and DVD2AVI are freeware, as is TMPGEnc for MPEG-1 encoding. If you want to move up to MPEG-2 (free to use for 30 days) you'll have to shell out for the upgrade. Believe me, well worth it.

After processing, an average length feature film results in a 2GB file. Can burn two movies to a single layer DVD. The DVDs will play on computer and set top DVD players. Use the correct settings and some patience and you can produce some excellent copies (backups) of the movies you own. I have played back these copies on 61" plasma screens and compared them to the original DVD. Very little difference. The key is the final processing in TMPGEnc. It will take a long time. 2 to 3 hours on a dual cpu machine, up to 7 hours on a 2GB AMD. Run the process overnight, your machine will be worthless while processing the video file.

Persoanally, I keep the VOB files on a HD and create playlists for each of the movies. I am then able to access the movies from any machine on the network (hardwired, doesn't do well over 11b OR g... just not fast enough)

You should be able to find all you need on doom9. Follow the links to the individual websites for the individual programs and find more links to a bucket full of various plug-ins and video codecs that can improve the quality of your recordings as well as your playback capability thru all media players.

I need to add:

Copying DVDs for distribution is illegal. I backup DVDs which I own and store them on my HTPC (home theater personal computer) for viewing by me and my family members on our home network.