DVD Format info please

JW

A dvr-ms file consist of the actual video file which is in standard MPEG2
DVD format and have a wrapper or header records that contain the dvr-ms
information for Media Center.
This is apparent since all of the decoder programs compatible with Media
Center are in fact the ones developed to support DVD software and the work
fine since the Media Center strips off the wrapper of the dvr-ms file and
passé the remainder to the DVD decoder.
There are programs available that remover the dvr-ms wrapper quickly and
change the file type suffix when "conversion" is desired.
"PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> wrote in message
news:uGz9OPcTIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> dvr-ms is similar to a wmv file in the sense that it is for computer-based
> viewing, not for a stand-alone DVD player. It's one of many different file
> types that play on computers.
>
> DVD Maker and Movie Maker can use the files when making movies... but DVD
> Maker would have to convert them to MPEG-2 files as it does most anything
> you give it. The only files not converted to MPEG-2 when making a DVD are
> those that are already MPEG-2 and in alignment with the properties of
> files that can go on a video DVD.
> --
> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>
> PapaJohn
>
>
> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news332C8CB-0626-4D50-8683-65331E05DB3E@microsoft.com...
>> Another thought: Where does dvr-ms fit in? Do I need to convert it to
>> burn a DVD?
>>
>>
>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:56171C44-56E7-4774-ACB4-B46775483D6E@microsoft.com...
>>> Thank you. Those files have always confused me.
>>>
>>>
>>> "PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> wrote in message
>>> news:u8kFu$WTIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> to the MPEG2 files that all standard DVDs require.... on the discs they
>>>> have the VOB extensions.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>>
>>>> PapaJohn
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:27820406-EC83-4E35-822F-F35D41CD043D@microsoft.com...
>>>>> Thank you for the post.
>>>>>
>>>>> DVD Maker seems to convert video files. To what?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Graham Hughes" <graham.hughes@dvds2treasure.co.uk> wrote in message
>>>>> news:%23VD28UWTIHA.4752@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> DV.avi is not the best format for dvds.
>>>>>> dv.avi is the best format to capture video, then you need to make
>>>>>> your dvd, using an authoring programme, which converts the dv.avi
>>>>>> file to mpeg2 files.
>>>>>> This part is where experience comes in, and cannot be answered by a
>>>>>> quick this is correct.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I prefer to stick to below 8,000Kbps for audio and video combined.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you have 20 mins of video then you could use 7500Kbps video and
>>>>>> 320Kbps audio.
>>>>>> If you have 90 mins then there is no way using the above it'll fit on
>>>>>> a SL disc.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you have an hour you'll get it on, 75 mins will go on if you can
>>>>>> use AC-3 audio.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The best answer is, choose the best settings to fit it on a disc, or
>>>>>> split into 2 discs if quality is more important than one disc.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Graham Hughes
>>>>>> MVP Digital Media
>>>>>> www.myvideoproblems.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Dave T." <davey@MyPlace.net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news5fdj.33019$lD6.22280@newssvr27.news.prodigy. net...
>>>>>>> johan wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Dave T." <davey@MyPlace.net> schreef in bericht
>>>>>>>> news:Cpedj.33016$lD6.10348@newssvr27.news.prodigy. net...
>>>>>>>>> Made my first movie in WMM. This is my "Classroom video", where I
>>>>>>>>> am learning to use the software.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Question:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> What video format would be best to burn to DVD+R for viewing on
>>>>>>>>> home theater or standard DVD players? I want good quality.
>>>>>>>>> Opinions please.
>>>>>>>>> TIA
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Dave T.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Why is everybody here asking questions which you can find perfectly
>>>>>>>> answered in the Help files?
>>>>>>>> In the Helpfile of WMM there is a tabel under FAQ- filmformats
>>>>>>>> which very clearly points out that DV-AVI (NTSC) with 25MBPS is the
>>>>>>>> best and ....well look for yourself.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I can read, Johan. I was looking for user opinions. Thank you oh so
>>>>>>> very much for the kind help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Dave T.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

Graham Hughes

No probs Dave, glad it was of use.

--

Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.com



> Graham,
> Thank you for the response. Very informative. I wasn't aware of the fact
> that mpeg2 is where you have to end up when you do the actual burn. Thanks
> again. Much appreciated.
>
> --
> Dave T.
>
> "Many people die at twenty-five and aren't buried
> until they are seventy-five".
> Benjamin Franklin

Bill Condie

Thanks again, PapaJohn:

Any thoughts on how different DVD makers compare, like Windows DVDMaker,
Roxio, Nero? Others?

Also, I don't see how to make a menu with words with Windows DVD, I just see
mini-video screens

"PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> wrote in message
news:uGz9OPcTIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> dvr-ms is similar to a wmv file in the sense that it is for computer-based
> viewing, not for a stand-alone DVD player. It's one of many different file
> types that play on computers.
>
> DVD Maker and Movie Maker can use the files when making movies... but DVD
> Maker would have to convert them to MPEG-2 files as it does most anything
> you give it. The only files not converted to MPEG-2 when making a DVD are
> those that are already MPEG-2 and in alignment with the properties of
> files that can go on a video DVD.
> --
> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>
> PapaJohn
>
>
> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news332C8CB-0626-4D50-8683-65331E05DB3E@microsoft.com...
>> Another thought: Where does dvr-ms fit in? Do I need to convert it to
>> burn a DVD?
>>
>>
>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:56171C44-56E7-4774-ACB4-B46775483D6E@microsoft.com...
>>> Thank you. Those files have always confused me.
>>>
>>>
>>> "PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> wrote in message
>>> news:u8kFu$WTIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> to the MPEG2 files that all standard DVDs require.... on the discs they
>>>> have the VOB extensions.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>>
>>>> PapaJohn
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:27820406-EC83-4E35-822F-F35D41CD043D@microsoft.com...
>>>>> Thank you for the post.
>>>>>
>>>>> DVD Maker seems to convert video files. To what?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Graham Hughes" <graham.hughes@dvds2treasure.co.uk> wrote in message
>>>>> news:%23VD28UWTIHA.4752@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> DV.avi is not the best format for dvds.
>>>>>> dv.avi is the best format to capture video, then you need to make
>>>>>> your dvd, using an authoring programme, which converts the dv.avi
>>>>>> file to mpeg2 files.
>>>>>> This part is where experience comes in, and cannot be answered by a
>>>>>> quick this is correct.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I prefer to stick to below 8,000Kbps for audio and video combined.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you have 20 mins of video then you could use 7500Kbps video and
>>>>>> 320Kbps audio.
>>>>>> If you have 90 mins then there is no way using the above it'll fit on
>>>>>> a SL disc.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you have an hour you'll get it on, 75 mins will go on if you can
>>>>>> use AC-3 audio.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The best answer is, choose the best settings to fit it on a disc, or
>>>>>> split into 2 discs if quality is more important than one disc.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Graham Hughes
>>>>>> MVP Digital Media
>>>>>> www.myvideoproblems.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Dave T." <davey@MyPlace.net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news5fdj.33019$lD6.22280@newssvr27.news.prodigy. net...
>>>>>>> johan wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Dave T." <davey@MyPlace.net> schreef in bericht
>>>>>>>> news:Cpedj.33016$lD6.10348@newssvr27.news.prodigy. net...
>>>>>>>>> Made my first movie in WMM. This is my "Classroom video", where I
>>>>>>>>> am learning to use the software.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Question:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> What video format would be best to burn to DVD+R for viewing on
>>>>>>>>> home theater or standard DVD players? I want good quality.
>>>>>>>>> Opinions please.
>>>>>>>>> TIA
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Dave T.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Why is everybody here asking questions which you can find perfectly
>>>>>>>> answered in the Help files?
>>>>>>>> In the Helpfile of WMM there is a tabel under FAQ- filmformats
>>>>>>>> which very clearly points out that DV-AVI (NTSC) with 25MBPS is the
>>>>>>>> best and ....well look for yourself.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I can read, Johan. I was looking for user opinions. Thank you oh so
>>>>>>> very much for the kind help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Dave T.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

PapaJohn

Bill, here's a sketchy summary of DVD making software from my perspective.

DVD Maker doesn't support text on menu thumbnails... I love the app but
have issues at times producing discs, maybe because I'm running the latest
pre-released version of Vista Ultimate.

I use Roxio MyDVD but don't recommend it... when issues happen and they do,
you typically can't resolve them or get support.

I've tried and liked Adobe Premiere Elements and Sony Vegas Movie Studio....
but don't own Premere Elements, and haven't used Vegas since making the
first test DVD.

Ulead and Nero software have good posting vibes from many users, but I
haven't tried them.

I don't make a lot of DVDs, and the ones I make are not complex in terms of
chaptering. When I have an issue with one app, I'll quickly switch to
anohter one to get the job done rather than trying to resolve the issue.
--
website references are to www.papajohn.org

PapaJohn


"Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:FF1FD864-E0FC-4482-95CD-75946B6371C8@microsoft.com...
> Thanks again, PapaJohn:
>
> Any thoughts on how different DVD makers compare, like Windows DVDMaker,
> Roxio, Nero? Others?
>
> Also, I don't see how to make a menu with words with Windows DVD, I just
> see mini-video screens
>
> "PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> wrote in message
> news:uGz9OPcTIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> dvr-ms is similar to a wmv file in the sense that it is for
>> computer-based viewing, not for a stand-alone DVD player. It's one of
>> many different file types that play on computers.
>>
>> DVD Maker and Movie Maker can use the files when making movies... but DVD
>> Maker would have to convert them to MPEG-2 files as it does most anything
>> you give it. The only files not converted to MPEG-2 when making a DVD are
>> those that are already MPEG-2 and in alignment with the properties of
>> files that can go on a video DVD.
>> --
>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>
>> PapaJohn
>>
>>
>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news332C8CB-0626-4D50-8683-65331E05DB3E@microsoft.com...
>>> Another thought: Where does dvr-ms fit in? Do I need to convert it to
>>> burn a DVD?
>>>
>>>
>>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:56171C44-56E7-4774-ACB4-B46775483D6E@microsoft.com...
>>>> Thank you. Those files have always confused me.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:u8kFu$WTIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> to the MPEG2 files that all standard DVDs require.... on the discs
>>>>> they have the VOB extensions.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>>>
>>>>> PapaJohn
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:27820406-EC83-4E35-822F-F35D41CD043D@microsoft.com...
>>>>>> Thank you for the post.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> DVD Maker seems to convert video files. To what?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Graham Hughes" <graham.hughes@dvds2treasure.co.uk> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:%23VD28UWTIHA.4752@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> DV.avi is not the best format for dvds.
>>>>>>> dv.avi is the best format to capture video, then you need to make
>>>>>>> your dvd, using an authoring programme, which converts the dv.avi
>>>>>>> file to mpeg2 files.
>>>>>>> This part is where experience comes in, and cannot be answered by a
>>>>>>> quick this is correct.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I prefer to stick to below 8,000Kbps for audio and video combined.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you have 20 mins of video then you could use 7500Kbps video and
>>>>>>> 320Kbps audio.
>>>>>>> If you have 90 mins then there is no way using the above it'll fit
>>>>>>> on a SL disc.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you have an hour you'll get it on, 75 mins will go on if you can
>>>>>>> use AC-3 audio.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The best answer is, choose the best settings to fit it on a disc, or
>>>>>>> split into 2 discs if quality is more important than one disc.
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Graham Hughes
>>>>>>> MVP Digital Media
>>>>>>> www.myvideoproblems.com
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Dave T." <davey@MyPlace.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news5fdj.33019$lD6.22280@newssvr27.news.prodigy. net...
>>>>>>>> johan wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Dave T." <davey@MyPlace.net> schreef in bericht
>>>>>>>>> news:Cpedj.33016$lD6.10348@newssvr27.news.prodigy. net...
>>>>>>>>>> Made my first movie in WMM. This is my "Classroom video", where I
>>>>>>>>>> am learning to use the software.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Question:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> What video format would be best to burn to DVD+R for viewing on
>>>>>>>>>> home theater or standard DVD players? I want good quality.
>>>>>>>>>> Opinions please.
>>>>>>>>>> TIA
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>> Dave T.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Why is everybody here asking questions which you can find
>>>>>>>>> perfectly answered in the Help files?
>>>>>>>>> In the Helpfile of WMM there is a tabel under FAQ- filmformats
>>>>>>>>> which very clearly points out that DV-AVI (NTSC) with 25MBPS is
>>>>>>>>> the best and ....well look for yourself.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I can read, Johan. I was looking for user opinions. Thank you oh so
>>>>>>>> very much for the kind help.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Dave T.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Bill Condie

Thanks for the update, John, and the link.

WMV-HD is, I guess, where my interests lie.

Fascinating stuff on a great site


"PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> wrote in message
news:%23BgMbxmTIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Bill, here's a sketchy summary of DVD making software from my perspective.
>
> DVD Maker doesn't support text on menu thumbnails... I love the app but
> have issues at times producing discs, maybe because I'm running the latest
> pre-released version of Vista Ultimate.
>
> I use Roxio MyDVD but don't recommend it... when issues happen and they
> do, you typically can't resolve them or get support.
>
> I've tried and liked Adobe Premiere Elements and Sony Vegas Movie
> Studio.... but don't own Premere Elements, and haven't used Vegas since
> making the first test DVD.
>
> Ulead and Nero software have good posting vibes from many users, but I
> haven't tried them.
>
> I don't make a lot of DVDs, and the ones I make are not complex in terms
> of chaptering. When I have an issue with one app, I'll quickly switch to
> anohter one to get the job done rather than trying to resolve the issue.
> --
> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>
> PapaJohn
>
>
> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:FF1FD864-E0FC-4482-95CD-75946B6371C8@microsoft.com...
>> Thanks again, PapaJohn:
>>
>> Any thoughts on how different DVD makers compare, like Windows DVDMaker,
>> Roxio, Nero? Others?
>>
>> Also, I don't see how to make a menu with words with Windows DVD, I just
>> see mini-video screens
>>
>> "PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> wrote in message
>> news:uGz9OPcTIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> dvr-ms is similar to a wmv file in the sense that it is for
>>> computer-based viewing, not for a stand-alone DVD player. It's one of
>>> many different file types that play on computers.
>>>
>>> DVD Maker and Movie Maker can use the files when making movies... but
>>> DVD Maker would have to convert them to MPEG-2 files as it does most
>>> anything you give it. The only files not converted to MPEG-2 when making
>>> a DVD are those that are already MPEG-2 and in alignment with the
>>> properties of files that can go on a video DVD.
>>> --
>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>
>>> PapaJohn
>>>
>>>
>>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news332C8CB-0626-4D50-8683-65331E05DB3E@microsoft.com...
>>>> Another thought: Where does dvr-ms fit in? Do I need to convert it to
>>>> burn a DVD?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:56171C44-56E7-4774-ACB4-B46775483D6E@microsoft.com...
>>>>> Thank you. Those files have always confused me.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:u8kFu$WTIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> to the MPEG2 files that all standard DVDs require.... on the discs
>>>>>> they have the VOB extensions.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>> PapaJohn
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:27820406-EC83-4E35-822F-F35D41CD043D@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>> Thank you for the post.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> DVD Maker seems to convert video files. To what?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Graham Hughes" <graham.hughes@dvds2treasure.co.uk> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:%23VD28UWTIHA.4752@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> DV.avi is not the best format for dvds.
>>>>>>>> dv.avi is the best format to capture video, then you need to make
>>>>>>>> your dvd, using an authoring programme, which converts the dv.avi
>>>>>>>> file to mpeg2 files.
>>>>>>>> This part is where experience comes in, and cannot be answered by a
>>>>>>>> quick this is correct.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I prefer to stick to below 8,000Kbps for audio and video combined.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> If you have 20 mins of video then you could use 7500Kbps video and
>>>>>>>> 320Kbps audio.
>>>>>>>> If you have 90 mins then there is no way using the above it'll fit
>>>>>>>> on a SL disc.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> If you have an hour you'll get it on, 75 mins will go on if you can
>>>>>>>> use AC-3 audio.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The best answer is, choose the best settings to fit it on a disc,
>>>>>>>> or split into 2 discs if quality is more important than one disc.
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Graham Hughes
>>>>>>>> MVP Digital Media
>>>>>>>> www.myvideoproblems.com
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Dave T." <davey@MyPlace.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news5fdj.33019$lD6.22280@newssvr27.news.prodigy. net...
>>>>>>>>> johan wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "Dave T." <davey@MyPlace.net> schreef in bericht
>>>>>>>>>> news:Cpedj.33016$lD6.10348@newssvr27.news.prodigy. net...
>>>>>>>>>>> Made my first movie in WMM. This is my "Classroom video", where
>>>>>>>>>>> I am learning to use the software.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Question:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> What video format would be best to burn to DVD+R for viewing on
>>>>>>>>>>> home theater or standard DVD players? I want good quality.
>>>>>>>>>>> Opinions please.
>>>>>>>>>>> TIA
>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>> Dave T.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Why is everybody here asking questions which you can find
>>>>>>>>>> perfectly answered in the Help files?
>>>>>>>>>> In the Helpfile of WMM there is a tabel under FAQ- filmformats
>>>>>>>>>> which very clearly points out that DV-AVI (NTSC) with 25MBPS is
>>>>>>>>>> the best and ....well look for yourself.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I can read, Johan. I was looking for user opinions. Thank you oh
>>>>>>>>> so very much for the kind help.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Dave T.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

Graham Hughes

The importance is in the encoder, as a poor encoder will make a hash of
converting your video.
A cheap but good dvd authoring tool is Ulead movie factory, a good one, but
so hard to learn is dvdlabs. This doesn't do any encoding, so you would need
one, but a cheap good one is tmpgenc and a good expensive one is canopus
procoder

--

Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.com


"Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:FF1FD864-E0FC-4482-95CD-75946B6371C8@microsoft.com...
> Thanks again, PapaJohn:
>
> Any thoughts on how different DVD makers compare, like Windows DVDMaker,
> Roxio, Nero? Others?
>
> Also, I don't see how to make a menu with words with Windows DVD, I just
> see mini-video screens
>
> "PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> wrote in message
> news:uGz9OPcTIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> dvr-ms is similar to a wmv file in the sense that it is for
>> computer-based viewing, not for a stand-alone DVD player. It's one of
>> many different file types that play on computers.
>>
>> DVD Maker and Movie Maker can use the files when making movies... but DVD
>> Maker would have to convert them to MPEG-2 files as it does most anything
>> you give it. The only files not converted to MPEG-2 when making a DVD are
>> those that are already MPEG-2 and in alignment with the properties of
>> files that can go on a video DVD.
>> --
>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>
>> PapaJohn
>>
>>
>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news332C8CB-0626-4D50-8683-65331E05DB3E@microsoft.com...
>>> Another thought: Where does dvr-ms fit in? Do I need to convert it to
>>> burn a DVD?
>>>
>>>
>>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:56171C44-56E7-4774-ACB4-B46775483D6E@microsoft.com...
>>>> Thank you. Those files have always confused me.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:u8kFu$WTIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> to the MPEG2 files that all standard DVDs require.... on the discs
>>>>> they have the VOB extensions.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>>>
>>>>> PapaJohn
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Bill Condie" <billcondiespam@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:27820406-EC83-4E35-822F-F35D41CD043D@microsoft.com...
>>>>>> Thank you for the post.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> DVD Maker seems to convert video files. To what?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Graham Hughes" <graham.hughes@dvds2treasure.co.uk> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:%23VD28UWTIHA.4752@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> DV.avi is not the best format for dvds.
>>>>>>> dv.avi is the best format to capture video, then you need to make
>>>>>>> your dvd, using an authoring programme, which converts the dv.avi
>>>>>>> file to mpeg2 files.
>>>>>>> This part is where experience comes in, and cannot be answered by a
>>>>>>> quick this is correct.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I prefer to stick to below 8,000Kbps for audio and video combined.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you have 20 mins of video then you could use 7500Kbps video and
>>>>>>> 320Kbps audio.
>>>>>>> If you have 90 mins then there is no way using the above it'll fit
>>>>>>> on a SL disc.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you have an hour you'll get it on, 75 mins will go on if you can
>>>>>>> use AC-3 audio.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The best answer is, choose the best settings to fit it on a disc, or
>>>>>>> split into 2 discs if quality is more important than one disc.
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Graham Hughes
>>>>>>> MVP Digital Media
>>>>>>> www.myvideoproblems.com
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Dave T." <davey@MyPlace.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news5fdj.33019$lD6.22280@newssvr27.news.prodigy. net...
>>>>>>>> johan wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Dave T." <davey@MyPlace.net> schreef in bericht
>>>>>>>>> news:Cpedj.33016$lD6.10348@newssvr27.news.prodigy. net...
>>>>>>>>>> Made my first movie in WMM. This is my "Classroom video", where I
>>>>>>>>>> am learning to use the software.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Question:
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>>>>>>>>>> What video format would be best to burn to DVD+R for viewing on
>>>>>>>>>> home theater or standard DVD players? I want good quality.
>>>>>>>>>> Opinions please.
>>>>>>>>>> TIA
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>> Dave T.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Why is everybody here asking questions which you can find
>>>>>>>>> perfectly answered in the Help files?
>>>>>>>>> In the Helpfile of WMM there is a tabel under FAQ- filmformats
>>>>>>>>> which very clearly points out that DV-AVI (NTSC) with 25MBPS is
>>>>>>>>> the best and ....well look for yourself.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I can read, Johan. I was looking for user opinions. Thank you oh so
>>>>>>>> very much for the kind help.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Dave T.
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