here is the process i follow to create DVD-Video movies.
I use ulead videostudio (got it with my firewire card) to capture from camcorder to MPEG-2 29.97frame video. Bitrate depends on the video. If its a fast moving video encoding at high bitrates will help(~6Mbps to 8 Mbps).
If its a slow video like a function or kids playing etc you can get a very good video at (4Mbps - 5 Mbps).
The dvd authoring tools (dvdworkshop nero vision express etc ) i tried sucks. The only software i liked is DVD-Lab from mediachance. it accepts only DVD compliant video and completes dvdauthoring in 30 minutes(full DVD).
Later you can burn the dvd with your favourite Burning software. I use nero Express 6 OEM
@ Raaabo
I request you to publish some tips for DVD-lab. Its a very good software. Its very light on system resources.
url
www.mediachance.com