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Creating a Music Video DVD from different format/size files
Hi All,
I have a selection of music videos on a hard drive that someone has asked me to make into a DVD for them. Unfortunately, the videos are all different sizes and formats -some NTSC, some PAL- and I really have no idea where to begin. I have access to Toast, DVD Studio Pro and MPEG Streamclip, but limited knowledge of the programs.
Should I convert all the videos to the same size/format first? And, if so, what compression and which program should I use?
NB: Not sure they’re that bothered about menus/chapter marks etc, they just want a playable DVD.
Sorry for the newbie questioning, any help gratefully received!
Thanks,
Zoe.
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2 Replies
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hi zoe,
if you need to create a DVD, you need to ask the client if he needs PAL or NTSC, both can´t be done on one disk by spec, and of course you need to transfer the other material.if your clients recommendation is PAL you need to format-convert the NTSC-files and wise versa.
cheers
danny
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I would convert everything to the same format and size. I had to create a h.264 clip at 1080p and had a dozen different image sizes and codecs. I just converted everything to the same and it made editing easy.
If they need PAL — then convert everything to PAL first. If they need NTSC — then go that route. It will make your life easier.
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