formats for dvd

[KRK]

Hello,

I use MS moviemaker (Vista) to edit & prepare vids for later copying to a
dvd, to
play them on my TV. When I 'publish' the edited vids to my pc I can save
them in 'best format for my pc' or 'dv-pal' .

The dv-pal format file size is 10-20 times bigger than the 'best' format. I
can see no difference between them on my pc monitor. Will it make a
difference when I finally copy them to DVD ?

Help pls.

KK

 

[John Inzer]

Hello,

I use MS moviemaker (Vista) to edit & prepare vids for later copying
to a dvd, to
play them on my TV. When I 'publish' the edited vids to my pc I can
save them in 'best format for my pc' or 'dv-pal' .

The dv-pal format file size is 10-20 times bigger than the 'best'
format. I can see no difference between them on my pc monitor. Will
it make a difference when I finally copy them to DVD ?

Help pls.

KK

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Best bet would be to create one of each and compare...
then you could decide which is best for you.

Generally...DV-Pal (DV-AVI in USA) would be the best
choice when heading to a Video DVD.

FWIW...the larger file size should not be a problem if
your computer resources can handle it. DVD authoring
is based on the duration of the movie and not file size.

--


John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[walter]

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Best bet would be to create one of each and compare...
then you could decide which is best for you.

Generally...DV-Pal (DV-AVI in USA) would be the best
choice when heading to a Video DVD.

FWIW...the larger file size should not be a problem if
your computer resources can handle it. DVD authoring
is based on the duration of the movie and not file size.

That last sentence above is worth it's weight in gold if you ask me.

I cannot tell you how many 'coasters' I made thinking DVDs I created that
were more than 120 minutes in duration would burn (and play) properly on
4.7/120 media simply because the file size of the end product would fit on
the disk.

I spent a few bucks before I learned that two hours playing time meant TWO
HOURS playing time regardless of the file size.

 

[John Inzer]

That last sentence above is worth it's weight in gold if you ask me.

I cannot tell you how many 'coasters' I made thinking DVDs I created
that were more than 120 minutes in duration would burn (and play)
properly on 4.7/120 media simply because the file size of the end product
would
fit on the disk.

I spent a few bucks before I learned that two hours playing time
meant TWO HOURS playing time regardless of the file size.

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Trying to create Video DVDs that actually
work can drive you nuts and believe me...
I have an extensive coaster collection also )

--


John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk