Go to this web site:
www.dvdrhelp.com/newbie
and open this guide:
DVD to VCD guide.
Convert your DVDs to VCD or SVCD. All-In-One guide that describes all steps to make a VCD from a DVD.
It takes time to make a vcd but once you have done the copy, it will be real simple. I was in the same situation as you a couple of weeks ago. So there you have it.