HDTV to DVD

[kkorotev]

I am using BEYOND TV to record HDTV programs as .tp files
I convert these .tp files to mpg with HDTVtoMPEG2

This .mpg is still of HD quality.

I would like to retain this HDTV quality video, but convert the .mpg to .vob...in other words, I want to burn my BEYOND TV HDTV programs to standard dual layer DVDs for playback on any ol' home DVD player.
I understand the size of files/length of program issues.

Is there a software program that can do this? SVCD2DVD just isn't getting it done.
I am using VISTA on a dual Centrino laptop at 1.87 ghz per processor.

Please help.Kevin

[edDV]

HD isn't supported for DVD VOB
Max resolution is 720x480/576

[kkorotev]

This is a Newbie forum....I'm not sure what you're saying.
Dumb-it-down for me.

[edDV]

DVD is maximum 720x480. See
https://www.videohelp.com/dvd

Your HD file would need to be downsized from 1920x1080i or 1280x720p to wide 720x480i/29.97 or wide 720x480p/23.976 and bit rate needs to fit spec as well. A good program to do this for you is ULead Movie Factory 6 or you could go step by step with other programs.

[kkorotev]

So...is the bit rate and video size limitations I've been running into (including ULEAD MF6, which won't ever accept the higher rates/sizes in the preferences dialog box) a by-product of the software or the nature of VOB?
If I'm understanding you, the problem lies in the /vob technology?...it can't BE that big?

[edDV]

DVD is standard definition and has strict definitions as to how files are prepared.

For high definition formats see
HD DVD
BluRay DVD
https://www.videohelp.com/hd

[kkorotev]

Thanks.
I learnt sumthin' today.
I appreciate the time, edDV

Kevin