Best way to convert m2v to dv and back?

[stanislawski]

I have been ripping from dvd w/mtr
then converting to dv w/mpeg streamclip
then editing in final cut
then exporting to quicktime
importing qiucktime into dvdsp
and re encoding
and burning to disc.
Am I doing it the best way?
And what can I do to retain highest quality?

Thanks.

[terryj]

yeesh.


My Workflows:
No EDITs:

Rip with MTR as title set.
Demux VOB using ffmpegx.
Take M2V/audio into DVDSP,author, burn.


Minor Edits:

Rip with MTR as titleset
Demux with ffmpegx to m2v/whatever audio
Import in DVDSP
use Chapter Markers to hide the minor stuff
(I do this for commercials, removal of minor stop starts from tv recordings)
author burn

Medium Edits:
Rip with MTR as Title Set
Open VOB in Mpegstreamclip
edit in MpegStreamclip
export as m2v and audio flavor of choice
import into DVDSP, burn.

Major Reconstructive Surgery:
Rip with MTR
follow the steps you are doing.

time is money friend...who much are you willing to spend?
8)

[stanislawski]

I want to be able to do major edits, which is why I want to use final cut. I already know the simpler method.

[terryj]

stan, then you are on the right track, amigo.

[AntnyMD]

When you "export to QuickTime" after editing in Final Cut, just be sure that exported file is a reference movie, and not self contained. That'll shave a little time right there.