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lotofwind

NSW

6451 posts

lotofwind

NSW, 6451 posts

15 Aug 2007 7:48pm

hey tech heads.
i dont know a lot about computers,just learning all this stuff.
I have been editing some kitesurfing footage on my laptop ,and only have a cd burner but wish to burn to dvd so i can give to mates to play straight on their dvd players. Can I buy a dvd burner to plug straight into my laptop with a usb cable or am I best to buy a dvd player/recorder and play my edited versions on my laptop through my tv then record off that.Any info appreciated,price?other options?how to get the best proffesional looking quality play back?
sorry to call you computer nerds,i think i am turning into one myself,really enjoying this editing on the computer.
Thanx

schmik

NSW

235 posts

schmik

NSW, 235 posts

15 Aug 2007 8:03pm

Just buy an external DVD burner. That is the best way. It will connect via usb.

mike

lotofwind

NSW

6451 posts

lotofwind

NSW, 6451 posts

15 Aug 2007 8:06pm

about how much am i up for mike?Thanx
Or anyone else that knows about this stuff.
I have been useing ulead video studio 11 plus to edit.Does anyone recommend better editing software that dosent cost the earth.

taterchip

QLD

211 posts

taterchip

QLD, 211 posts

15 Aug 2007 9:12pm

just finish off your project and export out the final thing out in the dvd ready format (ie. u need it to make 2 folders, VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS <---- the audio folder is usually empty so don't stress about that)

Then take it round to a mate's place who has a dvd burner and get them to burn those 2 folders using whatever dvd burning software they have (something like Nero will do) and your done.

Don't just copy those folders to the dvd tho - u need to select something like "Burn DVD Files" or something similar to that.

IanR

NSW

1360 posts

IanR

NSW, 1360 posts

15 Aug 2007 9:54pm

Most cheap dvd players will play vcd or video cd so just burn it as a cd. The quality of the original footage would not be much higher than VCD anyhow

jan

1119 posts

jan

WA, 1119 posts

15 Aug 2007 9:26pm

or...

you could replace the cd burner in your laptop with a dvd burner. costs a little more than a desktop (5 1/4") drive but still should be in the order of $50

drop past your nearest computer store (they will overcharge u) and show them your laptop, if they are any good they will tell you what and how much, if they are stupid (like many) they will upsell you an external drive

poor relative

9106 posts

poor relative

WA, 9106 posts

15 Aug 2007 9:34pm

Ianc idea is best. Burn with Nero as a VCD

If at a later date you get a dvd burner you can always upload again and reformat the file type.

kitebored

NSW

593 posts

kitebored

NSW, 593 posts

16 Aug 2007 1:44pm

yeh, vcd will get you started and play in pretty much any dvd player..

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