I'm look for a solid DVD burning software. One that's capable of accepting a large range of file types. iDVD is cool and all, but for some reason I can never get it to take the mpeg2 files i export in Premiere.
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I thought the current Premiere came with Encore, DVD authoring software. If so, save your money and start there. If you don't have that perhaps an upgrade of some kind is in order.
The Final Cut Suite comes with DVD Studio Pro 4. Unfortunately it is not available as a standalone product anymore. You might be able to find a stand-alone copy for sale used. The version hasn't changed since it was available stand-alone. I can't say for sure it would use those files though as I'm no expert. FCS Compressor creates some kind of MPEG-2 file that DVD SP does take.
You could export the file something other than MPEG-2 for iDVD. Since iDVD will create the MPEG-2 file, I think something of high quality such as AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec) in .mov file.
The Final Cut Suite comes with DVD Studio Pro 4. Unfortunately it is not available as a standalone product anymore. You might be able to find a stand-alone copy for sale used. The version hasn't changed since it was available stand-alone. I can't say for sure it would use those files though as I'm no expert. FCS Compressor creates some kind of MPEG-2 file that DVD SP does take.
You could export the file something other than MPEG-2 for iDVD. Since iDVD will create the MPEG-2 file, I think something of high quality such as AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec) in .mov file.
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Mark, did you even read the original posters question????
Unfortunately I do not have any great suggestions in so much as your specific request, but I have had good luck with Toast. It is reasonably priced, and pretty feature rich. Just make sure you get the highest version, titanium, i think.
Mark, did you even read the original posters question????
Unfortunately I do not have any great suggestions in so much as your specific request, but I have had good luck with Toast. It is reasonably priced, and pretty feature rich. Just make sure you get the highest version, titanium, i think.
I don't need a lot of bells and whistles so I just use Finder to burn all my single and dual layer dvd's as well as bootable ISO images.
Definitely not feature rich but it works for me.
Definitely not feature rich but it works for me.
Hi sorry your right, i didn't read it correctly! I thought you meant for DVD authoring.
Yesi agree with you Toast is by far the best and so simple to use.
Mark
The OP mentions that iDVD does not accept his MPEG-2 files. This is a strong indicator he means authoring DVDs, not just placing files on them. If that is all it was then the Finder could do that. What he is looking for is a DVD authoring compatible with his files.
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Toast is always great, will deal with most formats
Toast is always great, will deal with most formats
Your correct, and I apologize for not being more specific in my original post. I'm look for a good DVD authoring software.