Movie editing/media authoring

Hi,

I am in search of good solution(in terms of software – freeware/professional) to do below:
1. Movie editing using digital camcorder
2. Create movies onto to VCD/DVD

The problem I am facing is to find out more info about VCD/CD authoring.What tool are the best to use? Can we create slideshows/albums as VCD format and view it on normal VCD players??

Thanks in Advance
RS>