Converting Video Formats
It is important to understand that there is a significant difference between video formats, such as; AVI, MOV, DivX, and QuickTime, just to name a few. Before you are able to convert your movie file to a DVD, you need to convert it and export it to a compatible format, which is MPEG-2 for standard DVDs. There is a lot of software available that you can use to compress. If you are using a PC, there is Adobe Premiere pro, and Adobe Encore, Sonic Solutions DVD it, Easy CD Creator, and Ulead DVD Workshop.
However, working on a Mac, your choices are DVD Studio Pro, Compressor, iDVD, Roxio Toast, and QuickTime Pro. The first step in the creation of any DVD is converting the video file to MPEG-2, and the audio file will need to be encoded and compressed into AC-3 to make it fit better on the DVD. In the end process, when a DVD project is built, two folders are created, a VIDEO_TS folder, which contains your DVD project, and an empty AUDIO_TS folder.
Just about every DVD authoring package includes some templates to get you started. Simply import the MOV or QuickTime video file you've captured with your camera or created with your NLE. Once your asserts are collected into your DVD authoring software, you can begin assembling your disc, including any still or motion backgrounds, and slideshow images. Next choose a menu design, and burn your DVD.
No matter how fast your computer system is, and no matter how much memory you're pumped into your system, you still end up with rendering issues. Without any hardware to assist them, software encoders must rely on the resources provided by your computer and its processor. If you run a professional postproduction studio that requires quick turnaround on high quality DVD projects, you might also consider purchasing a hardware driven MPEG encoder.
Most hardware encoders work at real-time speeds, even when encoding complex projects. These hardware devices work more quickly and efficiently than software only encoders, but they also can increase the quality of material that you create. If you decide to purchase a hardware encoder, make certain that you have the proper setup to utilize it.
Although it is possible to assemble a system one piece at a time, it is often best to know beforehand what you might need, in order to avoid purchasing unnecessary equipment or components that do not work well with your system. More dedicated storage for video is often necessary, even if you do not plan on keeping material on your drives long-term.
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