Transferring IMovie files to DVD

Can anybody tell me how I might transfer an IMovie file on to a disk which is playable in a normal domestic DVD player (ie the sort that is connected to a TV via a scart lead). What kind of disk do I need and do I need a special software programme. Many thanks

Hi
There are more to this.
iMovie'08 or 09 - are not the tool to use if You want as high quality DVD can do.
iMovie up to HD6 and FinalCut Express or Pro - are tools of choise
This is due to the way iM'08&09 handles interlaced video - by discarding every second line
Quality will be as on VHS tapes and close to LP-recording on these.
Else what I use to keep in mind
• DVD brand - I use only Verbatim
• Type of DVD - To me DVD-R works best - NO NO to +/-RW DVDs
• Free space on start-up hard disk - never under 25Gb in my set-up due to that
iDVD and Mac OS needs space for their temp files - Can't store them on other HDs
• Burn speed - I set it down to x4 or x1
• Encoding - I only use Pro Quality encoding
• AND - when started a DVD project - NEVER GO BACK to movie editor to alter
iDVD will notice and ask You to Up-date or Cancel but neither works - An iDVD BUG
Medicine: Start a NEW iDVD project and structure this again.
Yours Bengt W

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