[G4] iDVD-different encoding schemes?

[James Asherman]

David Crandon wrote:

>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?
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>david
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No, the bitrate IS like the "sampling" rate that affects quality and 
consequently  program size..

Speed that te data is fed to the burner is another issue altogether.
Jim

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>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?
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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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>>>>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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