Quality Difference between VCD, SVCD, DVD?

[Huntn]

Regarding slideshows, is there a quality/resolution difference between VCD, SVCD, and DVD?

Thanks!
-Dave

[terryj]

I can only speak for myself, but i havent seen any diffrence
in slideshows that I have made as VCD or DVD,
and I encode all my pictures at NTSC size, at 96DPI
low compression HQ .jpgs.

my only problem has been amount to disc:
at that size I couldn't say have more than 20 on a VCD,
as opposed to one DVD I burned that had 52.

[Huntn]

I can only speak for myself, but i havent seen any diffrence
in slideshows that I have made as VCD or DVD,
and I encode all my pictures at NTSC size, at 96DPI
low compression HQ .jpgs.

my only problem has been amount to disc:
at that size I couldn't say have more than 20 on a VCD,
as opposed to one DVD I burned that had 52.

What do you use to burn your CDs with? I use toast and on a VCD, got over a hundred jpegs. Mine are also low compression, high quality pics. Oft hand I cant say what the resolution of the pictures are, but I want to say something about 2048x1040? (whatever that size is)

If I got that right, only 52 pictures on a DVD?
Thanks!
-Dave

[WiseWeasel]

DVD slideshows are much higher resolution than VCD ones, but you can only tell the difference on a computer monitor or HDTV. On a regular standard definition TV, they'll both look the same.

[terryj]

Huntn,
the 52 pictures is really my own self limit.
I really wouldn't have an interest sitting and watching more
than that amount on a tv.

but yes, you can put more, up to 4.2 GB worth if that was all you
had on the DVD. With vacation movie clips or what have you,
you of course would balance it.

[Huntn]

DVD slideshows are much higher resolution than VCD ones, but you can only tell the difference on a computer monitor or HDTV. On a regular standard definition TV, they'll both look the same.

I appreciate that tidbit of info! But I assume if you pulled off the photo files from each, there would be no difference?

-Dave

[Huntn]

Huntn,
the 52 pictures is really my own self limit.
I really wouldn't have an interest sitting and watching more
than that amount on a tv.

but yes, you can put more, up to 4.2 GB worth if that was all you
had on the DVD. With vacation movie clips or what have you,
you of course would balance it.

Ahh, I see. I was thinking you could save yourself some disks by loading up and then only watching 50 of your choice!

-Dave

[deadsierra]

I appreciate that tidbit of info! But I assume if you pulled off the photo files from each, there would be no difference?

-Dave

Both SVCD and VCD claim to support image sizes up to 704x(NTSC/PAL lines). DVD claims to support 720 pixels horizontally, and can do widescreen (little widescreen propaganda dance ensues). So, in theory, a DVD slideshow should be a tad bit better quality, resolution wise. Now, because I have never made an SVCD or VCD slideshow, it is very possible that the only real way to make a slideshow is to turn the still pictures into MPEG files. If that is the case, DVD kicks the crap outta the others.

[Huntn]

I appreciate that tidbit of info! But I assume if you pulled off the photo files from each, there would be no difference?

-Dave

Both SVCD and VCD claim to support image sizes up to 704x(NTSC/PAL lines). DVD claims to support 720 pixels horizontally, and can do widescreen (little widescreen propaganda dance ensues). So, in theory, a DVD slideshow should be a tad bit better quality, resolution wise. Now, because I have never made an SVCD or VCD slideshow, it is very possible that the only real way to make a slideshow is to turn the still pictures into MPEG files. If that is the case, DVD kicks the crap outta the others.

I don't know. I'm using Toast and the same batch of photos to make a slideshow in the VCD and DVD formats. For both, Toast went though an encoding phase. As previously mentioned, there might be a difference in quality when I view these on a HDTV. I need to verify this, as initial looks looked about the same to me. My wife says she sees a difference, so maybe I'd better listen to her.

In the long run, I'm sure DVD will be a better format for these things.
-Dave

[Huntn]

Does anyone know when Toast creates a VCD slideshow, is it converting them to MPEGs?

Thanks!
-Dave

[Frobozz]

Does anyone know when Toast creates a VCD slideshow, is it converting them to MPEGs? e

Maybe you didn't see my reply to your earlier post here:

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=915941#915941

[Huntn]

Does anyone know when Toast creates a VCD slideshow, is it converting them to MPEGs? e

Maybe you didn't see my reply to your earlier post here:

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=915941#915941

I just read it. Thanks! Seems like DVD is the way to go.
-Dave

[mikesbytes]

I use VCD unless I am putting video and photos on the same disk.

The resolution difference between VCD/SVCD mpeg stills and DVD mpeg stills is minor. A considerable difference will occur if the photos are converted to mpeg video.

If you want special effects then DVD is the way to go, but if you don't then you might as well use a cheaper CD doing VCD or SVCD. The other advantage of the CD is that it will work in PC's that don't have DVD-ROM.