DVD Authoring Using MPEG-2 Files

[kvanderstarren]

Hi Everyone,

I'm creating an application that will record video files which will be used as the input to a DVD authoring program. I've read that DVD video is based on MPEG-2 but what exactly does that mean in terms of the authoring process?

If my application encodes files in MPEG-2 format directly, does that mean that the files won't need to undergo any type of conversion when they're authored to DVD? If it makes any difference, I would like the DVD to be readable in any standard DVD player.

Thanks!
Kris

[MysticE]

I'm creating an application that will record video files which will be used as the input to a DVD authoring program. I've read that DVD video is based on MPEG-2 but what exactly does that mean

Seems you have a bit of homework to do. Look to the left and start reading the various guides, and how tos.

[kvanderstarren]

Thanks MysticE. I definitely don't mind doing some reading. Could you point me to one or two that you think would be the best starting point for me?

Thanks!
Kris