DVD-RW with Superdrive?

Hi, I have a video camera with DVD-RW discs and a MacBook Air, and I was wondering if the discs were compatible with the Superdrive (I only ask because the discs are smaller than normal CD's.) If not, then what is a good alternative to edit a movie on the MBA? Thanks.

and I was wondering if the discs were compatible with the Superdrive
They aren't, and may get stuck inside if inserted.
If not, then what is a good alternative to edit a movie on the MBA?
Use a tray-loading optical drive, or if possible, connect the camera to the MacBook Air through USB. If you have another computer, you may be able to transfer the footage to it and then to the MacBook Air over a network.
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