HT2499 DVD creating. I have OS 10.8.3. w/o IDVD installed.

DVD creating. I have OS 10.8.3. w/o IDVD installed. I have a series of Imovies I have edited that I want to make into a DVD with chapters. How do I do this? Do I need a 3rd party software? If so, recommend one for a non-techie. Any pertinent information on how to do this would be much appreciated. Thank you

You can still purchase iDVD in a 2011 iLife package from Amazon.
There's really nothing else that integrates with iMovie as well as iDVD. Apple is no longer shipping or supporting iDVD but it's well worth the investment.
Clinton

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