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    Burn to DVD?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by smileysoccergal, Aug 17, 2008.

  1. smileysoccergal

    smileysoccergal Notebook Enthusiast

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    My friend gave me a 720p recording of the olympics in an MKV file. How do I burn this to a DVD? I've never burned DVDs before. What software will I need. Apparently the MKV file is 4.91gb and my DVD+r's can only hold up to 4.7gb. Can I split the recording onto 2 dvds?

    Do I need to convert the MKV file to a different format to keep the optimal quality? What is the optimal file format?
     
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  2. Knightendo

    Knightendo Notebook Consultant

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    try Nero. its not free but i am sure it will help you burn dvds i dont know of any other program
     
    Knightendo, Aug 17, 2008
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    smileysoccergal Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, would you happen to know the answers to my other questions as well?
     
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    Knightendo Notebook Consultant

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    i think it will but i cant guarantee. From what i know it can split data like backups into multiple disks but i am sure they thought about this when it comes to video you might want to check out their website and see what they have.
     
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    It depends on what you want to watch it on. If you plan on watching it only on a computer, get ImgBurn and burn it to a Verbatim DVD+R/DL for best quality. If you want to burn it to 2 single layer disks, you can probably use AVI DeMux to cut the file into two parts, then use ImgBurn to burn each of those. You can 'copy' the video and audio of each part and retain full quality, except for the split. If your goal is a stand alone DVD player, you'll have to re-size the video to 720 X 480 (NTSC) or 720 X 576 (PAL) and convert it to MPEG2. AviDemux can also do this. You'd then have to use an 'Authoring' tool suchas GUI for DVD Author or perhaps Nero to create the DVD structure, then burn it (ImgBurn, again). The sofware in red is all free stuff and is what I'd use...
     
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    smileysoccergal Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just want to be able to watch it on my tv w/ dvd player. What is better? NTSC or PAL?
    Is MPEG2 the best quality? What about AVI, ISO, etc.
     
    smileysoccergal, Aug 17, 2008
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    The easiest way I know of to do this is use DVDFlick. It autoconverts the video to the right format and resizes it as well.
     
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    NTSC vs PAL isn't a matter of which is better. This depends on which country you live in. If you're from the US, then you'll have to use NTSC. And MPEG2 is the standard format for DVD players. Unless you have a Divx-capable player, then you'll have to stick with MPEG2.
     
    PocketAces21, Aug 17, 2008
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