1080/60p & DVD Playback

[D.V. Dee]

I've been shooting digital video footage in 1080/60p recording mode; after editing, I'll be burning the footage to DVD-R discs...

Is 1080/60p a mode that most DVD players can play back?

Thanks for any feedback!

[jagabo]

DVD players cannot play 1080p anything. They are limited to standard definition (720x480 in North America) at 30i.

[D.V. Dee]

Can 1080/60p footage be converted to a DVD player playable format?

[manono]

Can 1080/60p footage be converted to a DVD player playable format?

Yes

[jagabo]

Yes, but it will be reduced to standard definition resolution at 30i. 1080p60 isn't really even Blu-ray compatible.

[D.V. Dee]

Thanks! What process and format(s) would give me the optimum results--and make the DVDs playable on computers, too?

[jagabo]

There's only one format playable on NTSC DVD: 720x480, 30i, MPEG 2, in a VOB container along with supporting files (created by a DVD authoring program). I don't know what easy programs there are for converting your 1080p60 source. I would do it with an AviSynth script and HcEnc. But you probably don't want to learn all that.

[D.V. Dee]

Is there a particular software program (hopefully Open Source) that could manage that?

[manono]

Is there a particular software program (hopefully Open Source) that could manage that?

Try Avs2DVD. Before starting you might inquire in the Avs2DVD thread which the developer monitors:

https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/277852-AVStoDVD-Support-Thread?highlight=avs2dvd

[Ai Haibara]

I think MultiAVCHD can also do it - but as I've never tried it, I can't say how well it works. Or if it'll generate any sort of menu for an array of clips.

[D.V. Dee]

Will importing the video clips into an editing program like Video Studio Pro and then outputting in NTSC do the trick?

[jagabo]

Will importing the video clips into an editing program like Video Studio Pro and then outputting in NTSC do the trick?

If it can handle your source.

[D.V. Dee]

Video Studio Pro has an Import Digital Media function, importing from hard drive option; my 1080/60p footage is currently held in Picasa on a hard drive....

[jagabo]

I know Video Studio has the ability to import videos. That doesn't mean it properly supports the files from your camcorder. You'll have to try it. Isn't there a free trial?

[D.V. Dee]

I just got VS Pro X5 and some initial web searches indicate it can import 1080/60p--which the X4 version could not....

And Thanks for your prompt feedback, all!

[jagabo]

I just got VS Pro X5 and some initial web searches indicate it can import 1080/60p--which the X4 version could not....

That still doesn't mean it will import your videos.

[D.V. Dee]

I was able to import 1080/60p video clips from a hard drive into VS Pro X5 OK....

[jagabo]

Good. Have you tried making a DVD yet?

[D.V. Dee]

I'll be tackling that tomorrow, Thanks....