Yes I notice when using Mpeg2-DVD it uses the lower bitrate and the file looks worse than I am hoping (though it might just be an accurate reflection of what it will look like on the DVD at SD quality anyway) so I will try the .avi NTSC dv and see if that looks better once burnt ☺ thanks! If it still looks rough I will be begging the art gallery to use media players instead because this messing around with SD quality stuff is really no fun. ☹