Help makeing dvd

Mythfit

Mythfit

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Makeing a DVD w/out Mojo.

OK I want to make a DVD, this seems like such a basic question that I'm sure it has been answered before, but everything I have found just ends up confusing me more.

So I want to export form avid as a ____(what?)_____ format for the best quality, then convert that to an mp2 for authoring to DVD.

So what is the best format for export, and what do I use to convert to mp2?

I hear a lot about Sorenson squeeze but I can afford more software right now unless there a cheaper version out there. I have tmpgnc and someone said there was a plug in for it to read qt reference files but I can’t seem to find it. I'm becoming more confused as this goes on please send me to a walkthrough so I can relax.

Thanks
 
Re: Help makeing dvd

Do you have a Student version of XPress Pro? If not, you should have gotten Sorenson Squeeze bundled with your purchase...

Any of the mainstream compression applications support a QuickTime reference movie exported from your project. From there, it is treated as QUickTme for compression into MPEG2. That's how easy it can be, but if you don't have a QT supported MPEG2 compressor, then it is a bit more work. You can always export as uncompressed AVI b you may hit some file size limits.

I am not aware of any QT plug-in support for tmpgnc, but I will keep my eyes and ears open.

Michael
 
Re: Help makeing dvd

Ahh ok, that explains why everyone is unhappy with my file sizes, I have the student version of avid express pro, so no sorenson squeeze I guess. Didnt realize they were diffrent.

So what are the mainstream compression applications? I'm assuming you mean things like Canopus Procorder, what other applications are there? Any that won't cost me a couple hundred just so I can make an mp2 file?

Thanks so much for your help.
 
Re: Help makeing dvd

The plug-in for TMPG is called QTReader.vfp. Google for that and I'm sure you'll find it. If not we can exchange e-mails and I'll send it to you.

Chris
 
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