[G4] iDVD-different encoding schemes?

[David Crandon]

So the bitrate is simply how fast the data is fed to the burner? It's
not like a "sampling rate" that affects quality, correct?

david

James Asherman wrote:
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> David Crandon wrote:
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> >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?
> >
> 
> 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).
> 
> >
> >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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