VideoVangelist for Mac (Updated 5 Dec 2009)
I noted in my post for Handbrake that it lacked the ability to convert a video file into a DVD. While this would normally be a non-issue since I watch my personal videos directly on my computer, it’s nice to be able to share some videos with others where a computer isn’t the optimal viewing device.
That’s where VideoVangelist kicks in. It’s really simple: either drag-and-drop or use the Open menu to select you video(s), select you preferred output (there are tons of presets including iPod, Xbox 360, PS3, Flash, and of course DVD) and then just press Start. If there are more advanced features, it will prompt you when you enter the file name. It’s really nice that you can have it either just create the VIDEO_TS files, create a burnable ISO, or just have it burn the DVD automatically. The flexibility of the software is what makes it amazing.
There are only two flaws I find with the program. First, it’s Mac-only, so there’s no way I could use it on Windows or Linux. Second, if I want to get really technical with the settings, some of the advanced settings that Handbrake provides aren’t there.
Overall, I love VideoVangelist. Oh, I almost forgot- it’s totally free, so you’ve got nothing to lose.
Update 5 December 2009: As Leeward mentioned in the comments, it looks like Whimsplucky Software, the developer of VideoVangelist, has closed its doors. You can still get the software, now at the updated Download.com link, but there will not be any updates coming to this application.
