DV Video from a camcorder to DVD-R

[Sp33d]

Is this a function of the capture software (to put it into the correct format) or do I need to re-encode all of my DV file using CCE or another DVD-R program?

[Endor]

You'll need to convert the DV AVI file to MPEG-2 using CCE, TMPGenc, etc. I've used TMPGenc in the past with good results.

On NTSC, DV is 29.97 fps interlaced vs. movies that are 24 fps progressive. Bear that in mind in setting up your encode.

Also, on DV video and audio are muxed in with the AVI file. In the past, I've just kept the MPEG-2 audio/video muxed into the same file and let the authoring program sort it out.

Hope this helps...

[wfn1]

what about progressive dv camcorders? wouldn't they produce pure 23.976 material?

[Endor]

That I don't know for sure, since I don't have a progressive setting on my camcorder.

[atreides93]

If you can afford a progressive DV camcorder you can probably afford a standalone DVD-R burner. Just get one and use that to transfer your tapes to DVD. Much easier than encoding them manually and authoring the DVD on your pc.

[wfn1]

just yesterday i saw a progressive cannon dv camcorder open box with cables missing for $390 at best buy. originally $999.00. i see deals like that all the time. you can get a open box cam for less then half the price around here. i'm still shopping around though so i didnt buy it.

i think i'll hold off on the standalone dvd recorder though.

[atreides93]

Sounds cool. I didn't realize they'd come down in price so much.

by the way, isn't your uh self proclaimed title possibly offensive???

[wfn1]

quite possibly but it's all in good fun.