DV type 1 vs type 2

[bgrant]

What is the preferred format for DV-AVI files: type 1 or type 2? Also, I have a utility from Ulead that will convert back and forth between them, as some software like Windows Movie Maker requires type 2 and Ulead DVD Movie Factory requires type 1. Will this conversion reduce quality or can I convert back and forth freely and keep the original DV file quality?

[EricB]

Really the "preferred format" is just what the application expects or requires. If you are using Premiere, the DV needs to be in Type 2. ULEAD products use Type 1 as standard. Both formats have the audio interleaved with the video, Type 2 adds a separate audio track to the file.

I can't vouch for the specific converter you are using, but you should be able to go back and forth with no degradation to the file.

[yg1968]

The following program lets you chose between capturing in type 1 or type 2 DV avi:

http://www.carr-engineering.com/dvio.htm