[G4] iDVD-different encoding schemes?

[David Crandon]

Interesting...so if I were to use another program to record the DVD (if
there is one for the Mac) I could get the 3-4 hour record times? Or, for
those lost souls who use a PC, I assume they probably can do that?

David

James Asherman wrote:
> 
> David Crandon wrote:
> 
> >1 hour or 1 1/2 hour mode? Aren't DVD's supposed to hold 4+ gigs? Enough
> >for 2-4 hours of video?
> >
> >David
> >
> >
> >
> Yes they do. yes they are. yes it is.
>  But iDVD only encodes at Data rates the result in program times of 1
> hour  or 1+1/12 hour.
> This ensures further sales of DVDSP, I guess.
> The good news is that it is VERY easy and comes out good and when you
> pop it in a DVD player it makes a nice impression.
> Jim
> 
> >
> >
> 
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