NTSC-DVD vs MPEG-2 what's the difference?

stannmaple · Post by **stannmaple** » Wed May 31, 2006 2:13 pm

I've searched and have not found this question. Maybe because it's a basic concept, but I'm new at this, so please bear with me... What is the difference between saving a video in NTSC-DVD format or MPEG-2 format? Isn't MPEG-2 what is encoded to DVD? What do I want to save in if I'm going to be bringing it into DVD workshop to author the DVD? Thanks.
Dann

TDK1044 · Post by **TDK1044** » Wed May 31, 2006 2:15 pm

You want NTSC DVD. The MPEG2 format would default to MPEG audio.

stannmaple · Post by **stannmaple** » Wed May 31, 2006 2:20 pm

so it's just the audio that's different?
Dann

TDK1044 · Post by **TDK1044** » Wed May 31, 2006 2:26 pm

NTSC DVD is designated as MPEG2 video at 720 X 480 and 8000kbps. The default DVD audio setting to this point has been uncompressed Linear Pulse Code Modulated audio. MPEG2 video is the same, except that it uses compressed MPEG audio.

stannmaple · Post by **stannmaple** » Wed May 31, 2006 2:32 pm

Alright. Sounds like NTSC-DVD is the way to go. I will go that route. Thanks.
Dann

Trevor Andrew · Post by **Trevor Andrew** » Wed May 31, 2006 2:57 pm

Hi

If you select Mpeg you will get a template usually suitable for viewing on a pc or the web.
The default frame type being frame based. Other properties are also wrong for burning a dvd. You may end up with Mpeg 1.

By choosing Pal-DVD or Ntsc DVD you will use a template suitable for creating a dvd up to one hour long. This template uses compatible Mpeg 2 properties.

If you opt to create your own templates Tools Make Movie Manager, again select Dvd as the compression type, then edit to select the audio type.

If you want to be sure you are using dvd compatible properties choose DVD

Hope this Helps

Trevor

stannmaple · Post by **stannmaple** » Wed May 31, 2006 3:57 pm

It helps a lot. Thanks.
Dann