What format is best?

I'm new to iDVD 5 and have a question regarding formats. With my old machine I could only burn 4x DVD-Rs. Now I have a bunch of choices - 8x and (from my current system profile for disc-burning):
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K05:
DVD-Write: -R, -RW, +R, +RW, +R DL
I do a lot of family video editing and am wondering if there is a compelling reason to use one format (and/or speed) over the others?
Thanks for any recommendations
G5 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Thanks Sue - that's exactly what I needed - appreciate your help.
Now I'm off to to my next challenge - jerky video in iMovie HD/QuickTime 7.0.3 - have any ideas on this one?
Thanks again,
Art
Hi acs:
Start here:
DVD Compatibility ~ Making Sense of DVD Devices &
Formats on the Mac, for the Beginner
http://www.kentidwell.com/idvd4/DVD4begin.html
Sue...and Welcome to the discussions!
G5 Mac OS X (10.4.3)
G5 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

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