Will DVD studio Pro convert Real Media

I have some real media clips and I want to convert them and burn them to DVD. Will DVD studio Pro convert them. IF they will how long will it take for 50 mins of video. Thanks

To convert RealVideo you will need to download a shareware tool named ffmpegX located at http://www.ffmpegx.com
When you venture down this path get your favorite beverage, and make sure you have plenty of time to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!
On the download page near the bottom you find will instructions and links that will eventually lead you to the libraries you need for RealVideo which have to be downloaded separately.
Once you d/l them, locate your ffmpegX support folder located at:
systemHD>Library>ApplicationSupport>ffmpegX
and install the libraries
You will then be able to convert RealVideo using the mencoder to something that's useable in DVDSP or FCP.
I have had extremely good results to date. Basically same old story... garbage in, garbage out. if the RealVideo is good or excellent quality you will get like results!
Hope this helps! Post back.
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