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  1. 17th Feb 2003 07:22 #1
    Mr Grumpy
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    I'm not sure this is the correct forum, but I couldn't decide which one was!

    I don't have a DVD writer, but I have a short video clip that I'd like to put onto CDR at DVD resolution.

    Is this possible? If so, do I author using any particular tool?
    What compatibility issues might I encounter?
    Am I mad?
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  2. 17th Feb 2003 21:22 #2
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    Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy
    I'm not sure this is the correct forum, but I couldn't decide which one was!

    I don't have a DVD writer, but I have a short video clip that I'd like to put onto CDR at DVD resolution.

    Is this possible? If so, do I author using any particular tool?
    What compatibility issues might I encounter?
    Am I mad?
    1. You can burn a DVD image to a CDR. Its called a miniDVD or cDVD. However, only about 30% of standalone DVD players will play a miniDVD. Search this site. Lots of info. Including a guide.

    2. If all you want is DVD resolution (720x480), try making a VCD or SVCD at 720x480. Many players will play this format also. However, your player may not support VCD/SVCD with a maximum bitrate of 9000 which is what DVD format allows.

    Experiment.

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  3. 18th Feb 2003 02:17 #3
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    Thanks for the info.

    I will experiment, I just wanted to know I wasn't completely wasting my time for a pretty pile of coasters

    And according to the DVD Player list here, my player supports miniDVD too
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    You'll only get about 10 minutes of play (with compressed audio) on a CDR, using around 7000 kbits/sec. That might be overkill, but even at 4000 kbits/sec, you'll get about 20 minutes.........
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  5. 18th Feb 2003 07:31 #5
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    ULEAD DVD MovieFactory does a nice job with miniDVDs. You get the advantage of "hot targets" for navigation like a real DVD.
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  6. 18th Feb 2003 08:34 #6
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    Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy
    I will experiment, I just wanted to know I wasn't completely wasting my time for a pretty pile of coasters
    Invest in one CD-RW as well. Prevents coasters.
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  7. 18th Feb 2003 14:55 #7
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    The MPEG2 I have is 720x576 (PAL) with an average bitrate of 3300, and an overall size of around 700MB - so hopefully should fit on a CD.

    I was hoping not to re-encode at all

    @filmjax: I'm saving up for a DVD-/+RW
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