DVD + and

Nathan Quattrini · October 24th, 2008, 02:49 PM

I am trying to figure out
1. What is the difference between DVD + and DVD - R . I always heard to buy - because more players could play them.

2. What kind of DVD RW should I get for testing my videos on DVD without having to waste DVDs?

Tripp Woelfel · October 24th, 2008, 03:20 PM

If you really want to know the difference between + and - formats go here:
DVD+R - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
DVD-R - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Consensus is that -R is still the more compatible of the two formats. That's all I use.

As for the right RW you should use, the answer is whatever works on your gear. RW (+ and -) are both less compatible than either of the R formats. You may have a little trial and error ahead.

Here's something you might want to consider. The R media I use burns at 16X. The RW media I just checked from Staples.com only burns at 4X with one only 2X. Is your time worth the $.20 cost for burning a coaster? I've never used RW and I'll throw away one DVD for about every other project I do. It's generally for the review copy where I find something I need to change in the project.

October 24th, 2008, 02:49 PM	#1
Nathan Quattrini Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warwick, Rhode Island Posts: 740	DVD + and - RW I am trying to figure out 1. What is the difference between DVD + and DVD - R . I always heard to buy - because more players could play them. 2. What kind of DVD RW should I get for testing my videos on DVD without having to waste DVDs? __________________ Cinematography Site

October 24th, 2008, 03:20 PM	#2
Tripp Woelfel Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Conway, NH Posts: 1,745	If you really want to know the difference between + and - formats go here: DVD+R - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia DVD-R - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Consensus is that -R is still the more compatible of the two formats. That's all I use. As for the right RW you should use, the answer is whatever works on your gear. RW (+ and -) are both less compatible than either of the R formats. You may have a little trial and error ahead. Here's something you might want to consider. The R media I use burns at 16X. The RW media I just checked from Staples.com only burns at 4X with one only 2X. Is your time worth the $.20 cost for burning a coaster? I've never used RW and I'll throw away one DVD for about every other project I do. It's generally for the review copy where I find something I need to change in the project.