Software suggestions for D8 to DVD?

[idoc]

2 yrs ago, I burned my D8 tapes from my Sony Digital Handycam into SVCD using ULead VideoStudio 6 (editing), Nero Burning ROM 5.XX (burning), & my old Yamaha 16/10/40 drive. All discs play on my standalone Pioneer DVD player.
Now I want to burn all my D8 tapes again but this time into DVD-R, for best quality and less discs. Will be getting Pioneer A07XLA drive and Ridata DVD-R's. What software would be recommended? I already have ULead Videostudio 8, and I'm planning to get Nero 6 Ultra Edition? Basically same programs, newer versions. Are they still good? Or are there other suggestions?
What about programs like DVDDecrypter, CloneDVD, DVDShrink? Will they have any use for me (considering my main purpose) other than backing up DVD's (which I won't probably do)? Thanks

[holistic]

Digital Tape = direct firewire transfer .Most video software these days has that capability.
DVIO (free)

For the best "quality" the MPEG2 encoder and the way you encode(ie: bitrate & passes) will determine this outcome.

If for example you have an hour (standard for DV tape) then a constant bitrate of 9000 will work.
https://www.videohelp.com/calc.htm
If you wish to fit more then a (x)2pass Variable Bitrate is recommended.

After you have your video, it needs to be authored to DVD.

Simply put DVD video requires the Video & Audio to be 'authored' into a specific structure in order for you DVD player to understand it.
Some authoring programs will accept mpeg2 others require elementy streams.
The authoring process will not affect the "quality" of the video.

read more :: http://www.dvd-guides.com/guides.php?category=dv&name=dvtodvd

The above link appies to specific software, but the principles remain the same for other encoders & authoring programs

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