.avi files keep having HUGE jumps in size when importing to idvd?

im trying to burn season one of flight of the conchords to a dvd that i will be able to watch in my standard dvd player or xbox 360. each episode is a separate .avi file, each at about 250MB. when i drag and drop one into idvd, the size increases to around 2GB per file. I dont know much about computers and this is my first time trying to make a dvd. ive also tried converting the files into mpeg-2 and .mov files using video converter 3.2 prior to dragging them into idvd and have had no luck, they either dont work at all or it doesnt fix the size inflation issue. i also have imovie, but i am unfamiliar with this as well. ive read in forums that idvd doesn't care about file size because it converts them automatically, but this apparently isnt the case for my version or something. any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Welcome to the forums.
You've hit a key bit of info. Your .avi files are compressed and iDVD is uncompressing them to prepare the files for the standard DVD format (mpeg-2). iDVD's compression algorithms are reasonable but basic, and you're stuck with the 2hr max.
If you poke around some more, you'll see various options for squeezing more onto a DVD. The common tradeoff (like with VHS recording), is lower quality for longer lengths. If you're willing to invest some time/cash, for example, Roxio Toast has additional video compression capability, but the menus are pretty basic if that matters.
These suggestions assume, of course, that you own this material and are making a backup copy for your personal use in compliance with the laws or your jurisdiction.
John

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