Project too long

I have a 1 1/2 hr project. It will not allow to burn DVD. How can I export the clips so that it is reduced to 1 hr so I can burn.

Hi Allen:
The pre- iDVD size doesn't matter - only the length of the movie. iDVD will re-encode the movie anyway (I assume you are using iDVD). And just under two hours is the limit for single layer drives.
You are going to need to give more information regarding your project--what kind of files are in the movie? Stills? Slideshow? just DV from a dv camera?
Sue

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