Using my Sony HDR-PJ50V
In October of this year,I recorded 16, 1.5 hour lectures at a remote location using the Sony HDR-PJ50V camcorder and transfering to an external hard drive every night, for back-up. Using Sony's HQ HD 60i setting, I exported each one to QT and burned to DVD with Toast 8. The DVDs play in the letter box mode which is what I want. I don't remember , however, selecting letter box.
Also, when I use Easy Setup, I can select any of the i60 AVCHD or HDV options. My videos still work ok.
I also send the QT file to Toast 8 for Divx burn to DVD and use Divx payer to play in full HD.
Even though I have been very successful at producing videos, there is a lot that I do not know.
David
That's great to hear, Mr. Fahnestock, and I'm sure the recipients of the DVDs are happy to have a chance to attend the lectures, if not in person, at least via your DVDs.
MtD
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