I m new to this - but i have been capturing video from my dv cam and editing in vegas then render as mpeg 2/SVCD BUT when i do this there is no way to set a constant bit rate, or parms for a variable bit rate (my dvd doesnt like em under 2400 in PAL).

When i play a svcd made from vegas (svcd created in either vcdeasy or dvd movie factory) in PAL mode on my DVD each time the camera moves there is some artifical 'wobbilyness' or strobe effect around objects, it makes it unwatchable. The mpeg plays perfect on my PC or if i switch the player to ntsc.

If i switch my dvd player to ntsc the prolems is gone, (my tv handles either). But PAL is the source and also what i want to send the family vid to interstate rellies in who may not have ntsc. (in Australia, PAL is normal)

So i know to capture the DV using lower field first and render using upper field first for PAL but the best i can get it to look with minimal strobe effect is by using CBR 2600 - my DVD player (xms 750) support HDCD, DVCD, VCd as well, you think i would have more luck with them? I have tried every possibility i think.....can i use higher than 2600?

thanks in advance