I have a bunch of different TV show episode on my computer that I want to burn onto a DVD. First off is this possible seeing as how its not a true movie? and second, Do I use DVD-R's or DVD-RW's? Thanks a lot!
Hi absent510, Next time you post, you might want to have the title of your thread relate to your question. I'm assuming you really aren't interested in CD's at all ? When dealing with DVD's, you might want to start by using a DVD-RW until you get the steps down correctly THEN use DVD +/- R's. TIP: Begin by using quality media. Using crap such as Memorex will only cause you headaches. We need to use a consistently Hi-quality DVD media for our backups. Burning DVD video's isn't anything at all like burning CD's where almost any CD discs are fine to use. Likewise, it's not like burning text files, photos, or even music to DVD's. Again, burning DVD videos requires a consistently Hi-quality dye application over a good composite disc and, believe it or not, not that many media meet those requirements. The following media meet our criteria for quality DVD video media and they are; Phillips, Sony, TDK, HP, Ritek G05's, G04's and "Branded" Ritek RiData G03's. Beware of other Ritek G03's, their G02's or Ritek's G01's as they are not acceptable. At the top of the heap you'll find, Taiyo Yuden's, Verbatim DataLife, Verbatim DataLife Plus and media boasting "Advanced Metal AZO" BUT, it must say "Advanced METAL AZO", this indicates a superior dye and dye application on a good composite disc. Many other discs such as Memorex, "Great AZO", Bulkpak, BeAll, Princo and the vast majority of store brands and no name brands, a no-name media would be along the lines of, "Good Discs "R" Us", they are, in a word, crap. As a general rule, the majority of discs manufactured by Taiyo Yuden, Mitsubishi and RICOH are good bets. LQQk closely at those discs we've recommended, you'll see some dye types not listed as acceptable though they're manufactured by the same company. Again, it's a mater of quality control OR shall we say, a lack of it that makes the difference. That is so important, it needs to be said again ~ When lQQking for media for your DVD Video work, it's a matter of quality control OR shall we say, a lack of it that makes the difference. Prices online from SuperMediaStore.com, Meritline.com OR Newegg.com have gotten Ritek G04 starting at about a $ .36 (USD) a disc - and just recently, a "Super Sale" had 100 Taiyo Yuden discs, 4X for $.25 ea.(USD). To point out how good the prices really are ~ I just purchased Verbatim Dual Layered DVD's for $2.00 each instead of the regular price of $5.00 each.. An added PLUS, the above online stores all have an excellent return policy. If your TV shows are in a DVD complaint format, then I use the program that was made for episodes, DVD2One in the non-seamless Mode. Without a doubt ! Find it here: http://www.dvd2one.com/ If you don't have that many to do and don't wish to invest in an excellent program, try DVD Shrink (FREE) in the re-Author Mode. DVD Shrink: http://www.dvdplusvideo.com/dvdshrink32setup.zip If they aren't, try using DivxToDVD by VSO to render them to DVD complaint files. Burn on my friend, burn on . . . .
@ScubaPete, hows it going, no doubt you know this but as the link didnt come out properly if you edit, dont change anything and hit save changes it will come out in proper form. OK so now i'm embarrased..........you knew that.
@gwendolin, Yes my sweet, the old guy did know that ~ Sometimes the odd one slips by because I didn't scan the whole thing but I usually get them. I know, you thought that advanced age had gotten to me and I had a mental slippage ~ Naaah, ScubaPete's still there D)
@ScubaPete, hey I dont know if I'm too far behind you in the age department....old women also operate PCs. Cheers, and thanks for all your help when I was a NEWBIE
AAaahhh, my lovely darlin' gwendolin, you're more than welcome No matter how "Senior" you are always remember that I'm always at your beck and call iffin' you ever need any assistance, . . . . . with anything ~ (Bad, BAD ScubePete, you shouldn't have said anything that could have more than a single meaning. heh, heh ~ de little Devil in me made me do it P)
