720p footage to DVD

[comexback_kid]

I've been editing 720p footage from the HVX the last couple days.
When I'm ready to burn the final version to DVD, can't I just export using compressor using "DVD Best Quality 90 minutes 16:9?"

Is it necessary to downconvert to SD before I burn the dvd? I tested doing my method and it seemed to work fine.

[Indywannabe]

Compressor does it for you. It knows what format goes onto DVDs.

I have not tried it yet, but DVD Studio Pro also compresses. But I've been advised to use Compressor so you can have better control.

[Ted Spencer]

I've gotten outstanding results using the exact process you describe. Much better than outputting to Quicktime directly from FCP, which sucked, although there may be a way of doing it well (I stopped trying as soon as I saw what I could get from Compressor).

[comexback_kid]

Ok thanks that's what I was hoping to hear.

[David Saraceno]

Also, convert your aiff audio to ac3/dolby2.