DVD+R

[masri]

i had a question...when u buy a DVD+R or RW...u read that the space is 4.7 GB 120 min...logically 4.7 is way way more than just 120 min..does this mean that dvd either holds up to 4.7 OR 120min/.?? or wat?

[maek]

I hate the labeling they put on DVD's!!!

Ok, you're dealing with 2 somewhat related issues. First of all, DVD's hold 4.7 GB of information (really 4.38 GB, but let's keep it simple-- a full description can be found here: https://www.videohelp.com/dvd ). That's it. It does not hold any more or less than that (although there's a small variation between +R and -R).

The amount of video it can store is a function of bitrate, or Megabytes per second of video data. So, if I encode video at a higher bitrate, then I can store less video, to put it simply. If you want to get a rough idea of bitrate versus video length, you can look at a good bitrate calculator here:

https://www.videohelp.com/calc.htm

A variety of encoders exist out there, but I believe one of the best is TMPGEnc Plus. Check out the forums, guides, and tool sections. They cover the ground quite nicely. If you can't find what you're looking for after performing searches, ask a question.

[anubis13]

4.7 GB = 4 700 000 000 bytes and that is 4.38 computer GigaBytes where 1 kilobyte is 1024 bytes(4 700 000 000B/1024 = about 4 589 843KB/1024 = about 4485MB/1024 = about 4.38GB)

that said, the bit rate determines how much room the video actually takes up. more bit rate=better quality

[masri]

I hate the labeling they put on DVD's!!!

Ok, you're dealing with 2 somewhat related issues. First of all, DVD's hold 4.7 GB of information (really 4.38 GB, but let's keep it simple-- a full description can be found here: https://www.videohelp.com/dvd ). That's it. It does not hold any more or less than that (although there's a small variation between +R and -R).

The amount of video it can store is a function of bitrate, or Megabytes per second of video data. So, if I encode video at a higher bitrate, then I can store less video, to put it simply. If you want to get a rough idea of bitrate versus video length, you can look at a good bitrate calculator here:

https://www.videohelp.com/calc.htm

A variety of encoders exist out there, but I believe one of the best is TMPGEnc Plus. Check out the forums, guides, and tool sections. They cover the ground quite nicely. If you can't find what you're looking for after performing searches, ask a question.

wow..thanx for the reply...
but..wat if i have like a ...800 mb movie, but the duration is 3 hours...it wont fit?

[Shocker Milwaukee]

Sure it will...

You just need some cooking spray & a shoehorn.

[yoda313]

Hello,

wat if i have like a ...800 mb movie, but the duration is 3 hours...it wont fit?

Yes it can. Why don't you use gspot to list the specs of the codec used. Post the results and one of us can help you decide what to do with it. If you want to put it on dvd space won't be an issue for 800mb, the format will be.

Kevin