What are the 5 DVD burning stages on iDVD?

Can anyone tell me what they are? Why does it take so long to burn a DVD?

Hi Adil:
Are there 5? I know of four
Sue
__Edit_-
Forgot to answer the second question...sorry! look here

Similar Messages

What is the best DVD burner?

What is the best DVD burner for a G4 Dual? Internal or external? Brand? I am having burn problems wherein some burned DVDs do not run. I use a burn speed of 1xDVD with Toast 7 and an image file.
Thanks,
Stuart

Many like the Pioneer (DVR-110D) or NEC (ND-3550A) brand. Since you have an MDD, I'd install a new drive underneath the original (if the original drive is still good). My MDD has the original Pioneer DVR-104 and a new DVR-110D. Internal drives are much less expensive that external drives (~$40 for OEM drive versus $179 for boxed external). I was able to get Toast Titanium for $39 (with rebates) and the 110D for $40.
Regards,

What are the steps to burn a cd of my home folder, my address book and my bookmarks folder? Using OS 10.6.8, iMac 27 inch .

What are the steps to burn a cd of my home folder, my address book, and my bookmarks?

Well, I am running Mountain Lion, so I can't send you a screenshot of what SL's would look like, but as far as I remember, Finder windows in column view still look the same. To open a Finder window, simply click on the Finder icon in your Dock. Then click on the little column pic above the "view":
Once you see your home folder, there is nothing to save - just drag that from the window to the burn folder. It will copy it.
As for address book, open it, go to Edit: Select all, then go to File > Export:
Save it to your desktop for easy access.
Safari Bookmarks:
File menu > Export bookmarks. Save to desktop.
Then drag all three files to burn folder.
Edit: The system is not allowing me to post a screenshot of the Safari File menu window. Will try one more time. Edit again: not working.

What is the best dvd burning program with a nice menu like idvd that works with Final cut pro

What is the best dvd burning program with a nice menu like idvd that works with Final cut pro, I am wanting to burn mainly wedding dvds but also sports and other things we used to use idvd but then upgraded our computers and now we dont have it. idvd was the only thing i could find that worked.
Thanks

There is no real substitute for iDVD.
Why is there no iDVD on my new Mac? How do I get it and how do I install it?
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3673
To burn a DVD with iDVD from the latest version of iMovie, you have to export the movie using the Export button and select 480p as the size. Open iDVD and start a new project, then drag that exported movie file into the iDVD menu window, avoiding any drop zones you see.

What are the compatible DVD RWs?

What are the compatible brands of DVD RW disks that is compatible with the apple super drive?
I bout one but it says some error when trying to burn it.
Luckily i didnt buy the whole bunch.

In finder and also toast. btw my drive burns cdr/cdrw fine
iMac G4, iBook G4, iPod G3 Mac OS X (10.4.5) xp, various linuxs

What is the best dvd burning software

what is the best software to use on my macbook pro to burn videos from a video camera sd card onto a dvd

If you actually want to create a DVD that can be watched on any DVD player, you'll need some DVD authoring software. Apple used to sell iDVD, which was great and very simple, but it's been discontinued now. You can, however, still get it if you buy one of the iLife '11 packages from Amazon. You also could use Roxio's Toast Titanium (new version out just now) 12. There are some shareware apps out there, I believe, but I'm only familiar with iDVD and Toast.
Good luck,
Clinton

What is the best DVD burner for Mac OS Lion

I've recently bought a new iMac Lion desktop and was very disappointed to find out that I can't download DVD burning software. Is iSkysoft an okay software to use and is it better than iMovie.
I have also lost recent imports from my camcorder to iMovie because it shuts down!! I can't believe the new iMac SHUTS down unexpectedly!!!! I thought only PCs would do that!!! I am really annoyed.
Any ideas on how to find that hour of video on my computer?
thanks
J

Obviously you are having an issue with iMovie. I would recommend you begin trouble shooting that issue before looking for replacment software. There is an iMovie forum you can post to, also if you have purchased AppleCare or the machine is less than 90 days old you have AppleCare coverage and a possible solution is only a phone call away.

What is the best DVD burner to buy for use with my Mac?

I have a MacMini with a DVD player/CD burner. I would like to buy an external DVD burner for use with the MacMini and my Tiger OS. Could I get some thoughts on purchasing a good external burner and using the best burning program with it. Thanks

Paul,
LaCie d2 DVD±RW with LightScribe http://www.lacie.com/products/product.htm?pid=10113
$179.99 includes full version Toast 7
$129.99 includes Toast 6 Lite
The $129.99 unit that comes with Toast 6 Lite can be found on the web for a lot less. Later, if you outgrow Toast 6 you can upgrade to Toast 8 (which is the latest version).
External Multi-Format DVD RecorderDRX-830UL/T $129.00
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/%3Cwbr%20target=blank%3EINTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start ?ProductSKU=DRX830UL%2fT&Dept=computers&CategoryName=cpu_Sony_PCAccessories_CD%2 fDVDBurnDVDBurners
My experience with Lacie and Sony burners has always been positve and Toast is good to have around, it's always complimented iDVD well (in addition to having a host of other useful features).
Note:
I'm not familiar with any of Toast 6 lite's features, but I do know you can burn DVD's with it. It adds another means of authoring a DVD outside of iDVD.

What are the steps for burning HD footage to a DVD?

Up until now I have been shooting in SD and burning DVDs, using the Share feature in FCP X. Now I am wishing to do the same thing with HD footage. Am I correct in understanding I must first export to Compressor 4? I have been attempting to do that, but I am getting gummed up.
Basically I need help on the steps to follow, either within Final Cut Pro or within Compressor or both.
The details on the project are as follows: 1920 X 1080/ 29.97 fps 1080i HD Codecs: H.264, Linear PCM.

As shown by my earlier reply I wasn't sure how you wanted to output your footage . . . as standard-def or hi-def.
I assumed you meant standard-def.
However, if you wish to make a hi-def (AVCHD disc) using a normal DVD the process is as follows.
Select Share>Blu-ray and in the window that appears (see screenshot below) check that Output Device lists your disc burner and ends in (AVCHD).
If you are not bothered about menus and want your video to autostart, select Play Movie otherwise you will need to create a menu.
With a DVD in the burner, click the Burn button and sit back and wait for FCP X to provide you with a nice new AVCHD disc which will only play on a Blu-ray player or PS3.

What are the best DVD ripping settings to avoid a choppy QT performance?

I ripped some of my DVDs with Handbreak, and I put them on my PB 12" running 10.4.5 and Quicktime 7.0.4. The performance is really bad with H264 code, and acceptable with standard mpeg4 codec (I occasionally get some stuttering). Which of the following parameters (beside the codec) can improve the QT performance on slower computers?
1) The size of the final QT file (will a 1GB QT file stutter more, compared to a 600MB file?)
2) The 1-pass or 2-pass option (so far I've been using only the 2-pass option)
3) The bitrate (will a 1000kbps get less chances to stutter than a 2000kbps)?
Thanks!
Powerbook g4 12 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

If you're using any "ripping" software to convert DVD's to QuickTime formats you are at the mercy of the encoding (and the software that creates it).
If your Mac has trouble with the file your only options are to reduce the data rate or the movie dimensions.
I've done a few tests (using H.264) that yield satisfactory results on my Mac mini.
I edit the display dimensions (prior to export) to half size (640X480 becomes 320X240) and use the H.264 video codec (my Mac Mini can handle it) and then use QT Pro to display the file at double size (back to 640X480).
Quality does suffer but playback works even on my old G3 iMac.

After inserting a DVD of numerous 8mm movies, what are the steps to move them into iDVD so titles can be added and a new DVD created?

I have a DVD containing numerous 8mm movies and I would like to insert titles before each movie and then create a new DVD. When I insert the DVD, it's icon appears on my desktop and I can play the movies on my monitor by double cliking the icon. When I bring up iDVD it indicates I should simply drag movies or pictures into iDVD, review them and then burn a new DVD. When I attempt to drag the DVD icon into iDVD nothing happens. I must be missing some steps. How can I make this happen?

Try posating in the iDVD forum
https://discussions.apple.com/community/ilife/idvd

When my project is in the multiplexing and burning stage, with 3 minutes left, it will eject the dvd. what do I need to do different of fix?

When my project is in the multiplexing and burning stage, with 3 minutes left, it will eject the dvd. what do I need to do different of fix?
I've tried it a couple different movies and it has done this each time with 3 minutes left. What do I do??

Hi
Where did the original movie come from
• miniDV tape Camera
• other Camera - in what codec if so
• from download - in what codec if so
and
How did You go from this
• via iMovie - how
• via FinalCut - how
• direct into iDVD ?
Did it play OK in iDVD Preview ?
Did You Save as a DiskImage ? Did this work OK ?
DVD - type used
DVD - Brand used
Did You set down burn speed ?
Free space on Start-Up (Mac OS) hard disk - How much ?
You see there are so much more info needed to be able to pin the culprit.
Yours Bengt W

What are the mac-compatible internal/external dvd burner for 12"Pbook

what are the mac-compatible internal/external dvd burner for 12"Pbook

ibodnano:
You will find internal optical drivers from OWC here. You will find external DVD burners from OWC here.
For the external drives, almost any Firewire burner will be supported by your PowerBook. Here are a few. You can further refine the filters.
Good luck.
cornelius

What are the ideal specs for a DigiBeta master tape when authoring a "widescreen anamorphic" 16:9 SD DVD (original aspect ratio is 14:9)?

I just received the masters for a new SD DVD. I would like to author a "widescreen anamorphic" SD DVD horizontally squeezed widescreen image stored in a standard 4:3 aspect ratio DVD image frame. (On 4:3 displays, mattes should preserve the original aspect ratio. On 16:9 displays the image will fill the screen at the highest possible resolution.)
Below I've listed the specs of the Digi Beta master tapes the producers have sent to me for digitizing. I'd like to know this: What are the ideal specs for a DigiBeta master tape when authoring a widescreen anamorphic SD DVD, using material with an original aspect ratio of 14:9?
I've also listed my guesses below. Please let me know if my guesses are right. If not, please suggest alternatives (and if possible explain why.)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF EXISTING MASTER:
Tape: DigiBeta
Original Aspect Ratio: 1.55 (14:9)
Vid Rate: 29.97 fps
Pixel Aspect: NTSC - CCIR 601
Frame Size: 720 x 480
Anamorphic: Full-Height Anamorphic (16:9 image displayed in letterboxed, non-distored 4:3)
Display Format: 4:3 Letterbox
MY GUESS AT IDEAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (for a DigiBeta, that is):
Tape: DigiBeta
Original Aspect Ratio: 1.55 (14:9)
Vid Rate: 29.97 fps
Pixel Aspect: Square
Frame Size: 720 x 540
Anamorphic: YES
Display Format: 16:9 Anamorphic (horizontally squeezed widescreen image)
Please feel free to ask for clarification or further information you need to answer my question.
Thank you so much in advance for your help!
Best, Noetical.
BTW, I can't wait for the day when everything has gone digital and we get digital intermediates instead of tapes to digitize!

Hi Nick...thanks for taking the time to reply to my question.
Nick Holmes wrote:
What you have there is a mess.
NTSC pixels are never square.
NTSC is 720x486, even when it is Anamorphic.
You shouldn't be using an already letterboxed master to make an Anamorphic version. Get the master that was made before the letterboxing stage.
When you make an Anamorphic DVD it should display as 16:9 full screen automatically on widescreen TVs.
The same DVD will automatically letterbox on 4:3 TVs.
Um yeah...duh. That's exactly what I was trying to explain in the preface of my question. I'm sorry if I didn't make it clear...all these things you mention are the reasons I'm putting together a list of the technical specs of the DigiBeta I need so I can have them send that instead of the stupid letterboxed version.
Look, I'm sending this request to some intern at their offices in England, asking for a master with which I can make an Anamorphic DVD. They already sent me this master, which as you and I both agree is an idiotic asset to use for these purposes. As such, I was hoping for advice on a more precise way of requesting the master that I need than asking for "the master that was made before the letterboxing stage." Upon reflection, perhaps I'll just do that. If you or anyone else has a suggestion about something I should add to my request that would improve the odds of them sending the tape I need, please repond. Thank you!
BTW, It's been a long time since anyone has responded to something I've written or said as though I'm an idiot. I remember now that I don't really like it. (Moving along...)

What are the best settings to make a DVD?

Hi!!!
I want to make a DVD. I am using Adobe Premiere Pro CS4. My video uses a image (i havent chosen the width x height yet because i do not know what is the best for picture quality on DVD, any advice?). I also use text which is made by clicking on Add Titles in Premiere Pro. Also i have a mp3 which plays throughout. (There is actually no moving video, just an image still, and the text I add which changes every few seconds)
My question is: For optimal picture and sound quality on DVD, what are the best settings to begin the project with? (i.e. PAL? HD?, etc). Second question is: For optimal picture and sound quality on DVD, what settings should i have when exporting? (i.e. Format: MPEG2? MPEG2-DVD? H.264? ect, Preset: 1440 x 1080i? PAL DV High Quality? etc)
Note: after exporting the file, i will send the master to a DVD duplicating company who will put the file onto DVD for me.
Many, many thanks!

To give you just a bit more background, for DVD-Video (well, if it's burned, it's officially DVD-ROM, but you get the picture), the Transcoding will be done to MPEG-2. For the best Audio, I would stick with PCM/WAV, which will be slightly larger, but with better fidelity. Note that with BD, you have some other choices, but fewer for DVD-Video. Also, even though MPEG Audio was optional in PAL-land, it is falling out of favor. The two choices are DD AC3 (a flavor of MPEG), and PCM/WAV, which will give you the best Audio.
With Adobe Dynamic Link, you do not need to be too concerned with the Transcoding yet. In Encore, you can choose the parameters for the Transcoding, or leave it set to Automatic and Encore will calculate the space on the disc, and come up with a very good Transcode setting. If you decide that you want to do those settings yourself, please spend some time on the Internet reading about "bit-budgeting." There are also 3rd party Transcoders, that some feel are superior to those used in the Adobe products. There are several recommendations in this forum. Again, you will want to study bit-budgeting first.
Good luck,
Hunt

What are the 5 DVD burning stages on iDVD?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for