Time from Camcorder to DVD

[mu1640]

I'm looking to buy a camcorder to record sporting events. I have to make a lot of copies for coaches and time is really important. I know Sony and JVC have the one touch recording feature on their HDD based camcorders. I'm wondering how much time it take to go from the camcorder to completed DVD.

[Soopafresh]

Depends if the camera is HD res or SD res
Depends if the footage is DV , Mpeg2, or AVCHD

Probably more than I can think of. So many different models and options. Also depends on your budget and expectation of image quality.

Slowest would probably be AVCHD ---> DVD (that's a tricky conversion at the moment)
Fastest would probably be SD res Mpeg2 ---> DVD

These panasonic models might be something to look at, since they record Mpeg2 direct to DVD -
http://review.zdnet.com/digital-camcorders/panasonic-vdr-d310/4505-6500_16-32335181.html

Never tried or tested them, but in theory it would seem like a fast way to get from camera to DVD player.


BTW, use ConvertXtoDVD for an easy way to encode and create a DVD if you're going to use a PC method of encoding.

As with anything, the first couple of times will take you a while as you learn the procedure, but once you get the hang of it, it'll be much faster.

Which specific models of camcorders have you been looking at ?

[edDV]

Many older coaches were raised on 16mm film 18-24 fps for post game analysis. Broadcast state of the art is now 480p or 720p at 59.94 progressive frames per second. Average MiniDV camcorders will be 480i/29.97 interlace.

All DVD/HDD MPeg2 cams will be 480i/29.97 with 15 frame GOPS. That means only one real frame for every 15.

So issues to consider for sports:

1. Frame rate: 59.94 progressive, 29.97 progressive, 29.97 interlace, 29.97 interlace with 15 frame GOPS

2. Resolution: 720xx480, 1280x720, 1440x1080, 1920x1080

3. Time to playable DVD

4. Stop frame quality from DVD

[Richard_G]

Ulead DVD MovieFactory can burn direct to DVD as you transfer from camcorder, so it will take as long as your footage is. If you were to transfer over Firewire while shooting, you could even have a burned DVD within a couple of minutes of finishing shooting.

There's a free 30 day trial available from www.ulead.com