DVD-R not loading

Trying to load a DVD-R that has pictures on it, but it will not load. I can hear it trying to load, but it just ejects the DVD. Any ideas?

The experts in this forum strongly recommend Verbatim DVD-R disks and burn at the slowest speed possible
Burning too slow is often just as bad as burning too fast. (I like 4X.)
http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/advancedconcepts.htm
I have found DVD+R to be more reliable than DVD-R. The only disadvantage to DVD+R is that DVD players manufacture before 2003 may not play them.
DVD+R disks are better than DVD-R disks because of the increased error correction technique used for the +R type.
http://www.cdfreaks.com/reviews/Why-DVDRW-is-superior-to-DVD-RW
I use iMovie 06 with iDVD 08.
"DVD-R is inferior for data preservation for three reasons: inferior error correction, inferior ‘wobble’ tracking, and the fact its data writing methods look like an un-needed halfway point between CD-R and DVD+R."
http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media/
This may be the best media if money is no object.
MAM-A DVD+R 4.7GB. Mitsui Gold Archive DVD
Gold archive recordables are high performance discs featuring gold-on-gold construction, which provides longevity and maximum resistance to environmental degregation.
I would also recommend Taiyo Yuden DVD+Rs. (I get excellent results using iMovie 06 with iDVD 08.)

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