Make a dvd from imovie

The new version of iMovie doesnt let me use iDVD. How do I create a DVD now? I have family overseas that I want to share my movies with.

That has not helped. Actually when Im in iDVD and say create new project, and it asks where to save the project to, I see the iMovie file but its not in normal type. Its faded. Also, when i click on it anyway, the iDVD shows the project now has a name but it still does not show up under MEDIA window, iMovie. Will get back to you tomorrow. No more time now

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    Some say the best way is to quit iMovie 06, open iDVD and import the movie from the Media button.
    I have tried both methods in the results look the same. I'm interested in getting the very best quality possible.

    You likely have one of the most expensive media converter boxes on the market today.
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    But you may want to read this for yourself if you haven't already:
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  • Why do I lose sound when I try to make a dvd from imovie to idvd.  The sound is all there in iMovie, but when I make my dvd, I have sound for about 3-4 minutes and then its gone.

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    I found an article that looks like it applies to that audio issue you're experiencing. Check out the following troubleshooting steps here:
    Resolution
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    Switch to timeline view by clicking the clock button in the iMovie window.
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    Make sure the computer's audio is not muted.
    Quit and reopen iMovie, then check the clip to see if it now plays with audio.
    Check to see if any of the video clips you have imported are in the MPEG-1 format. MPEG-1 clips will lose audiowhen you export them as part of your iMovie project.
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2289
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    That iMovie user guide you linked to is the old one for iMovie HD (5 or 6)!
    There isn't one for iMovie 10/11 but:
    iMovie 10 Guide:
    http://help.apple.com/imovie/mac/10.0/?lang=en
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    http://www.macworld.co.uk/macsoftware/news/?newsid=3491810&olo=email
    http://www.macworld.co.uk/digitallifestyle/news/?newsid=3491708&olo=email
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  • Burning a DVD from iMovie in  OSX 10.8.5

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    I was using midvd app(i never had idvd) to make home movies on dvd from imovie '11 version 9.0.9 with no problems before xmas 2013. ive just tried to make a new one today and it wont work.
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  • Import DVD from Imovie how to do

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  • Trying to make a dvd from a project and this error message appears .The project could not be prepared for publishing because an error occurred. (-2125)

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