Best Export Format for iDVD to cut down on multiplexing and processing

My processor is what it is and my Ram has been optimized.  Is there some video/audio format/ bit rate that will require less time to convert and process?
I understand that MPEG2, mpeg4, H.264, avi, and all seem to take far too long. I prefer using FCPX and Wondershare to do my converting.
Also whenever I have a random burning error its almost always a “multiplexing error” so maybe if I make the “multiplexing” a little easier maybe I can prevent that headache.
Any thoughts about inve$ting in the fastest burners available?  Isn’t the actual “burn” process the very last step that usually only takes about 2 minutes anyway?
Thank you in advance!

KidVid wrote:
My processor is what it is and my Ram has been optimized.  Is there some video/audio format/ bit rate that will require less time to convert and process?
All depends on what format you need for what purpose. If you need a DVD it'll have to be MPEG-2 or for web use it'll have to be h.264. Other than that there are tons of codecs and containers available. All conversion takes time and to cut down on that time you will need a faster machine.
KidVid wrote:
Also whenever I have a random burning error its almost always a “multiplexing error” so maybe if I make the “multiplexing” a little easier maybe I can prevent that headache.
To avoid burn errors in iDVD create a disk image of your project, test that image file with DVD Player, and, if satisfied, burn with any dedicated disc burning app at no more than 4x to avoid errors.
KidVid wrote:
Any thoughts about inve$ting in the fastest burners available?  Isn’t the actual “burn” process the very last step that usually only takes about 2 minutes anyway?
See the speed limit above.

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