How - To Video

[Faz]

I apologize if this is already on the forums. However, I've searched and cannot find what I need.

I use a Sony HDR HC5 HD DV camcorder to record me video with. I then download it to iMovie HD via a firewire cable. Then I edit as wanted, add music, effects etc., then save the project.

At this point I find it necessary to use Toast 8 Platinum to burn the project to DVD.

First off, it takes a loooong time for Toast to compile 60 mins. of HD video. Then when its burned it will not work in my DVD player. All other videos work fine when I use toast, this is the first time my player couldn't play it.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can move/edit/burn my video in a more effecient manner?

Also, the quality of the finished product is pretty crappy. Is there a way to alter/change the final quality?

Lastly, would it be better to burn the dvd with iDVD?

Again, I apologize if this has already been answered prior. I also thank you in advance for any suggestions and tips you can provide.

Thanks.

Faz

 

[banjomamo]

Toast cant burn HD DVDs AFAIK so your video is not going to work on a normal DVD player. You may want to output the file as SD. 60 minutes of HD will take quite awhile to encode so thats normal.

 

[Faz]

Thanks for that info. Frigg'n Toast... lol.

Is there any program that I can use that WILL burn HD DVD?

Faz