Creating DVD Ready (Mpeg2?) Files in Video Editor
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CptHawkeye
Creating DVD Ready (Mpeg2?) Files in Video Editor
Hey all, I used to be able to create mpeg files with video editor, specifically in the project creation screen, I used to be able to select between two drop down options at the top. One was AVI and the other MPEG. However, since reformatting I have forgotten how I set that up, and now that I need to make a movie I can convert easily to put on a DVD, I need it back. Any ideas?
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Terry Stetler
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The project settings should match those of your captured files. You can obtain this info using the Import Video's Info tab.
For DV cams this should be the appropriate AVI/DV preset for either NTSC or PAL, depsnding on where you live. If your capture device uses another codec (ex: MJPeg) then the project settings should reflect this.
If your capture device is grabbing MPEG then you should match the project settings as close to the video and audio properties of the source files as possible. You can get a program off the net called BitRate Viewer to get the MPEG properties in more detail than the Info tab will deliver, but this doesn't show the audio properties.
Export using the MPEG filetype
NTSC DVD or PAL DVD preset, depending on your location. This will automatically set up 720x480 as a frame size, but understand that 352x480 (half D1) is also DVD legal for MPEG-2. MPEG-1 is also DVD legal at a frame size of 352x240, but it's not very high in quality.
For MPEG-2 4000-4500 kbps should fit 2 hours on a 4.3g DVD. If only 1 hour then 8000-9000 kbps. MPEG-1 for DVD can go to 1750 kbps. Any higher with MPEG-1 runs head-on into the law of diminishing returns.
I usually encode DVD audio using AC3 (Dolby Digital) audio at 160 kbps for talking heads, 192 kbps for general usage and 224 kbps for a concert recorded with good microphones. Absent AC3 go with MPEG audio at similar bitrates. MPEG audio is also required if you're using MPEG-1 video on a DVD.
For DV cams this should be the appropriate AVI/DV preset for either NTSC or PAL, depsnding on where you live. If your capture device uses another codec (ex: MJPeg) then the project settings should reflect this.
If your capture device is grabbing MPEG then you should match the project settings as close to the video and audio properties of the source files as possible. You can get a program off the net called BitRate Viewer to get the MPEG properties in more detail than the Info tab will deliver, but this doesn't show the audio properties.
Export using the MPEG filetype
NTSC DVD or PAL DVD preset, depending on your location. This will automatically set up 720x480 as a frame size, but understand that 352x480 (half D1) is also DVD legal for MPEG-2. MPEG-1 is also DVD legal at a frame size of 352x240, but it's not very high in quality.
For MPEG-2 4000-4500 kbps should fit 2 hours on a 4.3g DVD. If only 1 hour then 8000-9000 kbps. MPEG-1 for DVD can go to 1750 kbps. Any higher with MPEG-1 runs head-on into the law of diminishing returns.
I usually encode DVD audio using AC3 (Dolby Digital) audio at 160 kbps for talking heads, 192 kbps for general usage and 224 kbps for a concert recorded with good microphones. Absent AC3 go with MPEG audio at similar bitrates. MPEG audio is also required if you're using MPEG-1 video on a DVD.
Terry Stetler