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beginner Q: What format to burn DVD with?

  • 21-06-2005 09:37AM
    #1
    pan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 190 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I've captured some video footage from MiniDV onto the PC in avi format.
    Now, what format must it be burn onto the DVD for a DVD player to read?

    I think I have to convert it from avi to mpeg (which version?) and then burn the mpeg to DVD. Is this correct?

    Thanks,

    pan


Comments

  • #2
    Chalk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,315 ✭✭✭Chalk


    you need to convert it to dvd compliant mpeg2 576 x something resolution
    then author the mpeg into vob files

    check out mainconcept mpeg encoder, 14 day trial on their site
    to convert
    and tmpeg dvd author, 30 day trial on their site, to author

    basic, beginner friendly tools,
    mainconcept is also one of the faster encoders in my experience


  • #3
    pan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 190 ✭✭pan


    Thanks chalk for the quick reply!

    what exactly do you mean by "author the mpeg into vob files" ??
    Do you mean simply rename the mpeg to vob?

    I have access to adobe premiere, so hopefully it can convert from avi to mpeg. I just have to find that feature. :)

    thanks again

    pan


  • #4
    Lump
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,984 ✭✭✭✭Lump


    To author to Vob files, no it's not as easy as renaming the files. You need to have authoring software. Adobe do some.... the name slips my mind at the moment.

    John


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