DVD Backup

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jackfate

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I have my footage downloaded from P2 to HDD, and I want to back it up on DVD. What is the best method for this. Do you all make quicktime movies and burn them, or the .XML files?

Thanks for the help
 
To be sure I have an exact backup, I make a "Data" backup on our laptops dual layer DVD. Don't forget to copy the ENTIRE directory including the "last Clip" file.
I set up my structure like this:
Client folder/Date/Card one, card two etc.
Then all I have to do is drag the cards content over to that clients, days, card #.
 
We do data or DVD ROM backups of the complete p2 card folder including contents and TXT file to DVD5 and DVD9 recordables.
 
Somewhat OT.

I'm looking to backup 8 GB cards to DVD's also. I'm Mac based, when burning to a dual layer DVD, is it as simple as drag, drop and burn? Or do I need to tell the disc when to change layers.

Pardon my ignorance, I've never burned a dual layer DVD. :-o
 
I just backup my QuickTime files. Once converted, I don't know why I'd want to save the MXF versions, also.
 
The QuickTime DVCPRO-HD format has all the metadata, you don't lose any metadata when the files are re-wrapped with the QuickTime wrapper.
 
Yeah, but if you would like to be able to use that footage on another system, like say Avid or Edius...for whatever reason...then you are SOL.

Man...that is like tossing your source tapes after you captured the footage.
 
If someone can provide a link to a small QT file that contains DVCProHD with the metadata, I'll check to see if the latter is accessible from Edius.

I know the video can be played and edited even though QuickTime Player itself chokes on it because I have done that, but I didn't look for the metadata at the time.
 
Hi all,

I have a question regarding dual-layer DVDs. If I want to produce a 2 hour or longer documentary & burn that to a dual-layer DVD instead of a normal single-layer DVD, can that be done? Will dual-layer DVDs support burning of MPEG2-DVD file formats (with menus) & if I do burn it to a dual-layer DVD, will most stand-alone DVD players & PCs be able to play my dual-layer DVDs? Thanks in advance.

Andrew
 
andybiz_2005 said:
Hi all,

I have a question regarding dual-layer DVDs. If I want to produce a 2 hour or longer documentary & burn that to a dual-layer DVD instead of a normal single-layer DVD, can that be done? Will dual-layer DVDs support burning of MPEG2-DVD file formats (with menus) & if I do burn it to a dual-layer DVD, will most stand-alone DVD players & PCs be able to play my dual-layer DVDs? Thanks in advance.

Andrew
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All the rules that apply to single layer media also apply to the dual layer media. Its all just a couple of software settings when you encode. Other than that its simple.
 
I've read on the internet that Adobe Encore DVD 1.5 doesn't currently support DVD+R dual layer media. How am I going to burn an MPEG2-DVD complete with menus then?

I'm using Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5 to export to MPEG2-DVD & bring it into Encore to import the menus & burn the DVD from Encore. So how do I do it if Encore 1.5 doesn't support dual layer format DVD? Thanks.

Andrew
 
andybiz_2005 said:
I've read on the internet that Adobe Encore DVD 1.5 doesn't currently support DVD+R dual layer media. How am I going to burn an MPEG2-DVD complete with menus then?

I'm using Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5 to export to MPEG2-DVD & bring it into Encore to import the menus & burn the DVD from Encore. So how do I do it if Encore 1.5 doesn't support dual layer format DVD? Thanks.

Andrew
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I don't know about Encore, I use Sonic's DVDit. Anyway, it sounds obvious to me. If your software doesn't support a format you need you either have to wait until it does... or get another program.
 
Andybiz,
I'm not sure if encore supports dual layer. for some reason when I was working on it last, it didn't recognize the burner. what I did was build my dvd to a folder. (the VOB files that is) then I tried copying those files to my dvd with Nero. but the damn thing kept stopping before even starting to burn. then it finally went through and crashed right before it was done. like 2-3hrs later.
So I downloaded another burning software "Copy to DVD Manager" and presto. it copied just fine. And works on my computer and my sony dvd standard dvd.
It would be one less step if encore burned right to the dvd, but its just a few more minutes to open up "Copy to DVD" and import the VOB files and hit burn.
 
I'm looking to get a dual-layer burner. What's the difference between DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL? I see the + discs are much more common to buy. Many burners can burn both. I know on the + DL means double layer, and for - it's dual. Is one more compatible than the other? I've only used DVD-Rs in the past.
 
From what I know, DVD+R is the more common/widespread format, though someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

siniarch, is "Copy to DVD Manager" the name of the actual software you downloaded & is it free? Thanks.

Andrew
 
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