Kristian Erik Hermansen wrote:
> 
> Newer versions of kino should import your video in non-raw formats --
> but it will take a while to import.  If not, you can always use ffmpeg
> or mencoder before-hand...
> 
> $ ffmpeg -i foo.mpg foo.raw

You are very correct, Kristian.  My wife and I have done just that from
time to time.  I have since found that I prefer to stay with the MPEG
format rather than convert back and forth on my way to a DVD.

If one is more comfortable using Kino, the ability to import and use
MPEG is a great feature.

Alan