Mini DV Camcorder to DVD

I have a PowerBook G4 1.67 with a gig of ram. I have the ilife suite...if that matters. I'd like to take my DV movies and put them onto DVD. Can anyone explain what I need to do this? Or do I have everything I need?

You do have everything you need but you may wish to also run the the iDVD tutorial (if you haven't yet done so and take a look at the following links).
http://www.apple.com/ilife/idvd/featureoverview.html
http://www.apple.com/ilife/idvd/
Also wanted to mention another product which i have used successfully and that's a standalone device from sony called "DVDirect" VRD-VC20 ..... plugs into to your minidv camcorder thru DV input (firewire) and burns a basic DVD in real time with chapters and very basic menus.
http://reviews.designtechnica.com/review2700.html
It's not nearly as elaborate as iMovie to iDVD editing but what i like about this unit is that is a great way to make basic DVD's on location and in "real time" when connected thru my sony TRV-900 three chip camera. I highly recommend this unit.
SDMacuser

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