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Michael Chen · July 25th, 2002, 06:46 AM

Hi there,

I am just wondering, is it possible to burn my mpeg 2 files into a cd-r and yet it can be played on a dvd player.

The problem is this, I would like to put my 10 minutes short film into dvd format. But I do not have dvd writer since its out of my reach at the moment. Since the 10 mins mpeg 2 files can be fitted into cd-r, can I burn them in cd-r?
And most importantly, can it be viewed in a dvd player with dvd qualities from the cd-r?

Jeff Donald · July 25th, 2002, 07:02 AM

There are 2 similar formats that you might look into. VCD and SVCD use CD-R's to record to (on the Mac). You will need software and or hardware that is compatable. The process will vary depending on the platform, so maybe post this in the Mac or PC area. VCD is probably a little more compatable with home DVD players, but there is no guarantee they will play.

Rob Lohman · July 25th, 2002, 08:26 AM

In order of most compatible to least:

1. VideoCD (VCD)
2. DVD
3. Super VCD (SVCD)
4. MiniDVD

MiniDVD is where you store a DVD like structure on a CD-R. Few
players (and really few) support playing this. See a guide here:
http://doom9.org/mpg/minidvd_guide.htm

The best way probably to go quality vs. compatiblity is SVCD
(480x480 NTSC and 720x480 PAL) ... just do a VERY GOOD QUALITY
resample to get the desired resolution....

VCD should play in any DVD player, SVCD in most, miniDVD in
very few...

Michael Chen · July 25th, 2002, 09:52 AM

I have checked out the url above. Quite complicating , and can the software be downloaded for free?

Well the reason is this. I intend to submit my short film for the film festival here.
But they only receive 2 formats, DVD and Betacam.
So I am not really sure what I should do. I could get some of the local production house to do the transfer, but it'll be quite expensive and not really worth the price.

Any suggestions for me?

Aaron Koolen · July 25th, 2002, 01:54 PM

Try this link: http://www.vcdhelp.com

They have lots and lots of information about doing dvd/vcd/svcd and all that stuff.

Rob Lohman · July 26th, 2002, 03:55 AM

I do not know of any DVD creation software that is free. If they
want DVD perhaps the best thing to do might be to go out and
buy a DVD burner. Make sure it support DVD-R. Pioneer A03 and
A04 (or in OEM models 103 and 104) can be found relative cheap
these days (either new or second hand). MAKE SURE you get
software with it so that you can author your discs. Authoring
software is what that guide was talking about. Authoring software
turns video, music tracks and subtitles together to form a DVD.
And in this process you can add menu's and such stuff.

Good luck.

Michael Chen · July 26th, 2002, 08:40 PM

Hmm I am not too sure. Coz DVD writer is kinda expensive over here at the moment.

Maybe I'll try out the SVCD instead. Since most DVD player could play it, maybe I may be able to get thru with it.

Thanks for all the advice.

July 25th, 2002, 06:46 AM	#1
Michael Chen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 163	Using CD-R to store DVD clip... Hi there, I am just wondering, is it possible to burn my mpeg 2 files into a cd-r and yet it can be played on a dvd player. The problem is this, I would like to put my 10 minutes short film into dvd format. But I do not have dvd writer since its out of my reach at the moment. Since the 10 mins mpeg 2 files can be fitted into cd-r, can I burn them in cd-r? And most importantly, can it be viewed in a dvd player with dvd qualities from the cd-r?

July 25th, 2002, 08:26 AM	#3
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	In order of most compatible to least: 1. VideoCD (VCD) 2. DVD 3. Super VCD (SVCD) 4. MiniDVD MiniDVD is where you store a DVD like structure on a CD-R. Few players (and really few) support playing this. See a guide here: http://doom9.org/mpg/minidvd_guide.htm The best way probably to go quality vs. compatiblity is SVCD (480x480 NTSC and 720x480 PAL) ... just do a VERY GOOD QUALITY resample to get the desired resolution.... VCD should play in any DVD player, SVCD in most, miniDVD in very few... __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 26th, 2002, 03:55 AM	#6
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I do not know of any DVD creation software that is free. If they want DVD perhaps the best thing to do might be to go out and buy a DVD burner. Make sure it support DVD-R. Pioneer A03 and A04 (or in OEM models 103 and 104) can be found relative cheap these days (either new or second hand). MAKE SURE you get software with it so that you can author your discs. Authoring software is what that guide was talking about. Authoring software turns video, music tracks and subtitles together to form a DVD. And in this process you can add menu's and such stuff. Good luck. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 25th, 2002, 07:02 AM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	There are 2 similar formats that you might look into. VCD and SVCD use CD-R's to record to (on the Mac). You will need software and or hardware that is compatable. The process will vary depending on the platform, so maybe post this in the Mac or PC area. VCD is probably a little more compatable with home DVD players, but there is no guarantee they will play.

July 25th, 2002, 09:52 AM	#4
Michael Chen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 163	I have checked out the url above. Quite complicating , and can the software be downloaded for free? Well the reason is this. I intend to submit my short film for the film festival here. But they only receive 2 formats, DVD and Betacam. So I am not really sure what I should do. I could get some of the local production house to do the transfer, but it'll be quite expensive and not really worth the price. Any suggestions for me?

July 25th, 2002, 01:54 PM	#5
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Try this link: http://www.vcdhelp.com They have lots and lots of information about doing dvd/vcd/svcd and all that stuff.

July 26th, 2002, 08:40 PM	#7
Michael Chen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 163	Hmm I am not too sure. Coz DVD writer is kinda expensive over here at the moment. Maybe I'll try out the SVCD instead. Since most DVD player could play it, maybe I may be able to get thru with it. Thanks for all the advice.