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Preparing FIles for making a DVD copy
Hello All, I just finished editing ten 1920 x 1080 video shows (about 1/2 in length). I would like to know what is the best and most efficient way of converting these massive files into files that I can make DVD’s of. I want to put five shows on one DVD (approx 2.5 hours in finished length. I’ll probably be using IDVD program to master the DVD. Please advise settings too if you don’t mind. Thank you for your help.
The TechnoRev
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I don’t think there are any shortcuts if you are going to iDVD. Just export each to ProRes, then bring them into iDVD and it will take care of it.
However, if you have DVDSP or other authoring system I believe you could get a bit better quality by one of the following:
1- bringing those full-sized prores files and downsizing in FCP X and then MPEG2 in compressor.
2- if you have the time (and it will take a ton of time) export from FCP X using compressor to MPEG 2s.Personally I have been using the 1 pass MPEG2 files that are generated when you choose “Share > DVD” and then brining those into DVDSP for authoring. The quality is not perfect, but it is quick but good for my purposes (to share with a client).
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T. Payton
OneCreative, Albuquerque
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