converting dv with imovie, canopus, sky+ and ffmpegx

[crp2000]

I use a sky+ (similar to Tivo) box with imovie and canopus advc100 to capture tv programs and convert old vhs tapes. The resulting files are huge obviously. Using FFMPEGX I want to know the best way to convert these .dv quick time movies into files I can burn to DVD using Toast and my superdrive. How can I shrink them so much? i know it's possible i just need an expert to show me the light...

I am using a 15" Powerbook with Superdrive

[live4ever]

Really simple - just open the file in ffmpegX choose a save name and select DVD hi-bitrate from the bottom of the main window.

[crp2000]

thank you very much, if i want to put just a few clips on a website what is the best preset to use?

[live4ever]

That depends on who is going to view it (Windows users need to have QT installed). But basically just use the iMovie export to web under File>Share and change some settings in QT if you aren't happy with the results.