Newbie question-converting dv to watch on dvd player

Merry Christmas all!
Im trying to transfer some old analog video. doing this with canon elura 100 camcorder. transfering to iMovie. Im not sure if this is the best way.
All I want to do with this video is throw it on a dvd to play on a dvd player connected to a tv. this way I can give it to my gparents to let them watch their grandkids.
I do have quicktime pro but Im not quite sure on how to do this.
thanks in advance for any help anyone might have.
Brett

hmm, I figured it was easy but no that easy...
what format does it burn in? mpeg4?
will I be able to fit about 2 hours of video on the dvd burning it that way?
by the way, thanks for replying on Christmas day.
Im a mac convert from windows .. couldnt be happier.

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