[MacDV] Re: S-VCD Refresher course needed

[Erica Sadun]

At 5:28 PM -0400 6/8/03, Donna B wrote:
>on 6/8/03 5:13 PM, Matthew Guemple at mo.og at verizon.net scripsit:
>
>>  I get it. Do they infact behave in the same way as dvd's?  ie play on a
>>  dvd player... have menus etc? Play as reliably and universally?
>>  sorry if this all seems like mindless repetition.
>>
>I've never seen one with menus. I like vcds to store episodes of my fave TV
>shows. At least the ones that aren't out on dvd. Depending on the show you
>can get two 1/2 hour or 1 hour show on a vcd that plays on computer or home
>dvd player. Easier to store and less prone to degradation than tape.

VCD menus can look just like DVD ones.

Honestly, if you're really into doing VCDs, pick up a $200
PC and consider it an accessory for your Macintosh.

I like Ulead's DVD Movie Factory. Under $50 and can create
VCD, SVCD, miniDVD, xVCD, DVD, etc. with full menu and chaptering
support.

-- Erica