Try this googled http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/sefy/burning1.cfm and search thru here as well there actual site support for tuts http://www.nero.com/en/Tutorials_Express_6...ed_project.html i hope it helps
a dvd rip would be in .avi format if I am correct. if so just burn it on a normal cd-r if it can fit. i do that with mine
that is just a hassle. ive tried it once doing it the real way and it took over 48 hours for a 2 hour movie.