how do i fit 6 hours of dvd using windows dvd maker ?

[memphis77]

can anyone let me know if/how i can fit 6 hours onto dvd using windows dvd maker . I know i would have to loose video quality .
my thanks in advance to any members who can help me .

[DB83]

Never used that program. Most on here would use avstodvd.

Basically, you have 3 options (do not know if that prog supports any)

1. Create a DL disk. Then you can preserve some quality with a higher bitrate
2. Create a SL disk in half-D mode. That allows you to reduce the bitrate. Six hours on one disk would still be pushing it though
3. Create a VCD-mode disk - that is what dvd-recorders use for such lengths. But really results will be poor.

[usually_quiet]

Putting six hours of video on one 4.7 GB DVD normally requires reducing the resolution to 352 x 288. I don't think Windows DVD Maker can do that, and even if it could, you wouldn't like how it looks.

[Edit]I did try Windows DVD Maker, but I don't remember it very well. I do recall that its settings are very limited, that it has templates for interesting motion menus (which took quite a while to create), and that it didn't perform the colorspace conversion correctly when converting HDTV recordings to DVD.

[memphis77]

Never used that program. Most on here would use avstodvd.

Basically, you have 3 options (do not know if that prog supports any)

1. Create a DL disk. Then you can preserve some quality with a higher bitrate
2. Create a SL disk in half-D mode. That allows you to reduce the bitrate. Six hours on one disk would still be pushing it though
3. Create a VCD-mode disk - that is what dvd-recorders use for such lengths. But really results will be poor.

ok thank you very much for this . I did download avs to dvd yesterday to do this but never was able to firure out how to burn all the
video downloads on to dvd with avs . i really wish i was computer savy , and i appreciate your takin the time to help me .

[memphis77]

Putting six hours of video on one 4.7 GB DVD normally requires reducing the resolution to 352 x 288. I don't think Windows DVD Maker can do that, and even if it could, you wouldn't like how it looks.

i agree i really would lose quality but its ok as its just to tape some shows daily off of youtube and then discard the dvd . i also belive your
right i doubt it can be done with windows . i didt it daily for over a year using freemake video 8 hours worth and it was really good but then a couple days ago i find out it infected my pc with virus . thank you much for all your help much appreciated .

[usually_quiet]

What file format do you use to record from YouTube? It might be possible to replace the DVD player with a media player that plays files from USB sticks. Is that something that would interest you?

[memphis77]

What file format do you use to record from YouTube? It might be possible to replace the DVD player with a media player that plays files from USB sticks. Is that something that would interest you?

i use mp4 - i really would like to use usb is it easier ? and also i would like to play this on an older tv set so maybe i would have to buy a dvd player with usb capable ?? my thanks again for this great info

[newpball]

What file format do you use to record from YouTube? It might be possible to replace the DVD player with a media player that plays files from USB sticks. Is that something that would interest you?

i use mp4 - i really would like to use usb is it easier ? and also i would like to play this on an older tv set so maybe i would have to buy a dvd player with usb capable ?? my thanks again for this great info

You want to save YouTube videos so you can play them on a TV?

So then buy a player with YouTube access.

$37.69 with minor wear and scratches.



http://www.blinq.com/detail/electronics/dvd-blu-ray-players/sony-wi-fi-blu-ray-player-...YqqxoCdFTw_wcB

[memphis77]

What file format do you use to record from YouTube? It might be possible to replace the DVD player with a media player that plays files from USB sticks. Is that something that would interest you?

i use mp4 - i really would like to use usb is it easier ? and also i would like to play this on an older tv set so maybe i would have to buy a dvd player with usb capable ?? my thanks again for this great info

You want to save YouTube videos so you can play them on a TV?

So then buy a player with YouTube access.

$37.69 with minor wear and scratches.



http://www.blinq.com/detail/electronics/dvd-blu-ray-players/sony-wi-fi-blu-ray-player-...YqqxoCdFTw_wcB

wow !!!!!!! thanks for this i tried the link but its not in there can you tell me the name of the machine - this is really convienient thank you

[usually_quiet]

What file format do you use to record from YouTube? It might be possible to replace the DVD player with a media player that plays files from USB sticks. Is that something that would interest you?

i use mp4 - i really would like to use usb is it easier ? and also i would like to play this on an older tv set so maybe i would have to buy a dvd player with usb capable ?? my thanks again for this great info

You want to save YouTube videos so you can play them on a TV?

So then buy a player with YouTube access.

$37.69 with minor wear and scratches.



http://www.blinq.com/detail/electronics/dvd-blu-ray-players/sony-wi-fi-blu-ray-player-...YqqxoCdFTw_wcB

wow !!!!!!! thanks for this i tried the link but its not in there can you tell me the name of the machine - this is really convienient thank you

Not so fast... Blu-Ray licensing requirements forced the gradual elimination of analog connections. Although many Blu-Ray players can play media files (with limitations) and play videos from YouTube, there are none with those features made after 2012 with composite video and stereo audio ports that would allow the player to be used with an older TV. That player (a Sony BDP-BX320) will only work with a TV that has HDMI connections.

Most media players no longer have composite out either. I found one that does, but it is very cheap, and not well constructed. I need to keep looking. What is your budget?

Be warned, newpball does not think people should be using old TVs at this point, and often deliberately suggests solutions that will not work with one even when he knows that is what someone has. This amuses him for some strange reason.

[memphis77]

What file format do you use to record from YouTube? It might be possible to replace the DVD player with a media player that plays files from USB sticks. Is that something that would interest you?

i use mp4 - i really would like to use usb is it easier ? and also i would like to play this on an older tv set so maybe i would have to buy a dvd player with usb capable ?? my thanks again for this great info

You want to save YouTube videos so you can play them on a TV?

So then buy a player with YouTube access.

$37.69 with minor wear and scratches.



http://www.blinq.com/detail/electronics/dvd-blu-ray-players/sony-wi-fi-blu-ray-player-...YqqxoCdFTw_wcB

wow !!!!!!! thanks for this i tried the link but its not in there can you tell me the name of the machine - this is really convienient thank you

Not so fast... Blu-Ray licensing requirements forced the gradual elimination of analog connections. Although many Blu-Ray players can play media files (with limitations) and play videos from YouTube, there are none with those features made after 2012 with composite video and stereo audio ports that would allow the player to be used with an older TV. That player (a Sony BDP-BX320) will only work with a TV that has HDMI connections.

Most media players no longer have composite out either. I found one that does, but it is very cheap, and not well constructed. I need to keep looking. What is your budget?

Be warned, newpball does not think people should be using old TVs at this point, and often deliberately suggests solutions that will not work with one even when he knows that is what someone has. This amuses him for some strange reason.

i read the specs for this on e bay , and your correct of course . I plan on buying a new set for my dad who refuses to buy a new tele he likes his RCA tube tv and has had it for over 10 years . i will be looking for and paying a good downloader that worked as good as freemake in the meantime if you know of any please let me know . I truly appreciate all the help sincerly

[ezcapper]

You can still use freemake if you install it following this easy video, there will be no virus I promise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L7ZJK2DLpE&feature=youtu.be

[memphis77]

You can still use freemake if you install it following this easy video, there will be no virus I promise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L7ZJK2DLpE&feature=youtu.be

ok i hope i won't - i really appreciate this ezcapper .thank you so
i did as showsn in video and still the same no acess to paste url or dvd ?????

[ezcapper]

paste url and dvd are there at the top, big blue buttons. They seem to work fine. Is your virus program blocking them? Maybe search for a youtube video if you can't find them

[memphis77]

paste url and dvd are there at the top, big blue buttons. They seem to work fine. Is your virus program blocking them? Maybe search for a youtube video if you can't find them

yes i do believe the virus is blocking it . i would hate to sownload it again and get the virus again . i sincerly appreciate you taking the time to help me

[ezcapper]

paste url and dvd are there at the top, big blue buttons. They seem to work fine. Is your virus program blocking them? Maybe search for a youtube video if you can't find them

sorry i don't understand , paste url and big blue bottons at the top ??? i really do appreciate you helping me with this and i'm sorry to be so
dumb as i have no lnoledge of computer stuff .

Unless I am understanding you wrong, the two arrows in this picture below should explain what you need. Click whichever button you need. For paste url, you have to copy the youtube address before hitting the button

[memphis77]

paste url and dvd are there at the top, big blue buttons. They seem to work fine. Is your virus program blocking them? Maybe search for a youtube video if you can't find them

sorry i don't understand , paste url and big blue bottons at the top ??? i really do appreciate you helping me with this and i'm sorry to be so
dumb as i have no lnoledge of computer stuff .

Unless I am understanding you wrong, the two arrows in this picture below should explain what you need. Click whichever button you need. For paste url, you have to copy the youtube address before hitting the button

they do show up but are blocked somehow . when i try to paste url - it says error etc... i'm sure its from virus/malware i've even read on their facebook page some people complaing about it and then they delete the comments . its to bad as i found this a really easy and great way to convert even better than alll the paid versions that are out there .

[ezcapper]

what is the url you are trying to use, can I give it a try?

[memphis77]

what is the url you are trying to use, can I give it a try?

sure and thanks -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf9UoZlNS5U - do you know of any other freeware as good/easy as freemake ?? if u find one in the future let me know please

[memphis77]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf9UoZlNS5U

[memphis77]

norton keeps stopping me downloading freemake now i keep getting threat found pop up .