[G4] iDVD-different encoding schemes?

[James Asherman]

David Crandon wrote:

>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?
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I don't know nothin' 'bout no Pc's.
anyway with DVDSTudio Pro one can adjust the bitrate and get longer 
record times (for starters).

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>David
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>James Asherman wrote:
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>>David Crandon wrote:
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>>>1 hour or 1 1/2 hour mode? Aren't DVD's supposed to hold 4+ gigs? Enough
>>>for 2-4 hours of video?
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>>>David
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>>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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