Questions about encoding by using a dedicated program.

[kthan]

I have some questions about encoding, DVD-authoring, and burning by using separate programs, as compared to using all-in-one programs.

When I've finished capturing the DV (making AVI files) and editing (connect different files in Time-line), I saved the project (whatever programs I used, ex: Adobe premier, Vegas, Windows movie maker). But, this process did not create another (new) set of AVI files. AVI files are out there (with no change). Only a project file (which cannot be viewed in the other program) is created and saved. So, in order to see a project edited by me, I need the project file. Are above understanding right?

Next, when I encode AVI files by using other dedicated programs (like TMPGEnc), I need to open those AVI files I created. That means: do I have to encode individual file to MPEG, or do I have to put all AVI files together and make it one MECG file. I could not find a way to do #2. Only I found is a batch option which I can encode multiple AVI files with identical setting. Anyway, I encode AVI files to MPEG, but it is not a project file (that I edited and made a long time-line). I am confused this. I don't think I can open a project file in this encoding process. I really want your help to understand this process. Even if AVI files are encoded into MPEG, I still need a project file (to connect all files with my own editing), right?

DVD ahthoring is another question: How can I make structures and chapters of MPEG files, if MPEG files are not in a project, but individally saved (just like AVI files). Also, for next burning process, what file (individual MPEG? or one big MPEG with editing, or a new file?) I need to burn to make DVD?

I think above questions are created because I plan to use separate programs (from DV to DVD). If I am using all-in-one, I don't have to worry about it. But, as most users advise here, if separate programs gives more benefits (means better quality...better compression...faster, etc.), I want to go that path. But, I still don't know how.

Thanks again for your help.

[Baldrick]

one similiar topic is enough.
https://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?p=1437179#1437179