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I’ve finished editing my first FCP 5.0.4 DVD anamorphic Pal project – 6 totally separate clips totalling 113 minutes. About to use Compressor 2.0.1 for the first time (one of the DVD Best Quality settings).
My six clips are around 10, 22, 26, 23, 15 and 18 minutes respectively. They will become 6 buttons on my DVD menu (DVDSP 4.0.2).
I’m getting confused about the Compressor presets.
I will be exporting/encoding each separate clip one at a time from FCP. Should each clip be encoded at the shortest 90 minute preset offered? Or should I build a custom preset for these clips (for say 30 minutes) that better reflects their individual running times?
Or, should I be encoding each of the 6 clips using the 120 minute preset offered.
Absolute beginners question I know – sorry - but I’d rather do it correctly if possible my first time up.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks. Robert.

Many thanks David for clearing up my beginner's confusion.
Will encode as you suggest. There is only one menu. I'm burning to a single layer DVD (my first attempt at DVDSP4).
Regards. Robert

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