Is there a possibility to create a HDV DVD?

[avz10]

Is there a possibility to create a HDV DVD (e.g. 1920 x 1080)?

I had a Canon Legria HV40, still capturing on tape. I take family videos, families, etc. Unfortunately, just before the wedding the camera broke. I edit with Pinnacle 17 (previously 12)

The groom bought a JVC GZ-EX255 Everio which is supposed to be high definition.

These are the specifications of a clip. It uses a H264 codec and the dimensions are 1920x1080



MediaInfo:



These are the possibilities that Pinnacle offer.

First the file options:









DVD options







So many uncertainties!!

Should one uses this codec; should I convert to mpeg; should I rather use TMPG; etc, etc.

Possibilities for a disc includes:
DVD 720 x 576 50i 100% fit on disc. Is this still the best?
AVCHD 1920 50i 81% fit on disc.
AVCHD2 1920 50i 59% fit on disc.

I was under the impression that more people are using progressive in stead of interlaced?

So, what are the best settings for a high quality DVD and secondly for an external hard drive?

[laserfan]

Simply put, "DVD Compatible", which means conversion from h264 to MPEG-2, is your only option to make a DVD that is compatible with the off-the-shelf DVD players your family & friends own. This should make a very high quality DVD.

As for external HDD, keep the original i.e. don't convert it to anything else. If you decide you don't want to save your vids on hard drive(s) for whatever reason, then you'll need a Blu-ray burner to convert the originals to BD spec and save them to BD-R and/or BD-R 50. The bitrate of the originals at 17,000 kB/s is too high for a DVD; at least, I'm assuming your AVCHD optional output will result in the program down-converting from the original (reencoding) and this means too the resulting disc is not playable in a DVD player, only BD.

But try it all ways to see/learn about this.

[kempodragon]

I have a Panasonic 1080/60p camcorder and make dvd's from the recording all the time. Here is my basic workflow:

1) Transfer all the files to my computer.
2) I usually record baseball games so I generally make one large file by appending all the .mts files with MKVmerge. Since you record multiple videos, make a separate mkv for each event you record.
3) Get AVStoDVD from this site. It has one of the nicest setups for making a simple DVD. The menu's aren't fancy, but you can edit them to your liking. Be sure to read the docs thoroughly. I've also used DVDAuthorGui. It's an older program, and doesn't convert the videos, but pair it with one of the mpeg2 encoder programs here and you have a powerful DVD creation suite. For burning the DVD's, there is only one program, ImgBurn. All other burner programs pale in comparision IMHO.
4) Don't burn the DVD directly after creation, instead make an .iso file and mount it or just create the .vob files. Playtest it on your computer to make sure it's to your liking. Once your satisfied, fire up ImgBurn and burn you DVD.
5) I agree with keeping the original files on an external HDD. I have 500 gb western digital passport. My camera has 64 gb of flash memory and can record 5 hrs 20 mins at the 1080/60p which is the highest quality setting. This translates to seven full recordings or 37 hrs 20 mins plus approx. 3hrs extra before I fill up this drive.

Hope this helps.

[Ghitulescu]

It really depends on what you understand by DVD, the plastic silver slice or the format.
For the plastic thing, you can pick whatever choice, as long as it fits the size - the DVDR serves as a storage for the file, like any HDD does.
For the DVD as format, you have to convert the HD video into SD, and you'll achieve a maximum of compatibility among hardware players.
AVCHD discs are not always accepted by those players (for instance the Pioneer BDP-160 does not like HD material on DVD).

[setarip_old]

@avz10

Hi!

I believe you should be able to use multiAVCHD to accomplish what you've described...

[avz10]

It really depends on what you understand by DVD, the plastic silver slice or the format.

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The "plastic thing"

With the technology moving at the speed of lightning, it seems that I should re-encode to mpeg and loose the1920x1080 if I want to play it on a regular DVD disc at the TV. But saving it on an external hard drive at higher settings, would enable me to play it on TV with an external, with setting as mentioned before.

I believe you should be able to use multiAVCHD to accomplish what you've described..

I will try

[Ghitulescu]

Originally Posted by avz10

I will try [... multiAVCHD ...]

Originally Posted by Ghitulescu

AVCHD discs are not always accepted by those players (for instance the Pioneer BDP-160 does not like HD material on DVD).

Be warned then

[avz10]

3) Get AVStoDVD from this site.

Is this currently the best or one of the best software available? I was informed that TMPEG is quite good? What software is recommended?

I take note of your opinion of ImgBurn. I also use it.

I will convert to mpeg and write a DVD.

But with regards to AVCHD; I really want to try.

Pinnacle gives the 2 options: AVCHD and AVCHD2. What software should one use to create a multiAVCHD?

Thanks for all the comments.

Albie

[Ghitulescu]

Originally Posted by avz10

What software should one use to create a multiAVCHD?

multiAVCHD is the name of the software give it a try