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1. Re: question on total length of DVD for single layer from newbie
John T Smith May 25, 2011 8:48 AM (in response to nefl777)The time that will fit in a DVD is a function of bit rate -vs- length -vs- motion
I have put nearly 3 hours on a single layer DVD... of static pictures with music... and the quality was fine
I have struggled to fit anything over an hour on a DVD when there is a lot of motion (sports) while still keeping the quality up
You need to read about the Automatic setting in Encore, which is where DVD authoring is done, which will use your minimum and maximum bit rate to encode your video for "best fit" to the disc
There is no one answer
The individual CS5 pages also have links to the CS4 user guide pages
CS5 User Guides - online and PDF (see link in upper right corner at individual pages)
http://blogs.adobe.com/premiereprotraining/2010/08/help-documents-for-creative-suite-5-pdf -and-html.html>HDV format
Also... DVD is SD by definition, so you WILL lose some quality during the down-convert process
Tutorial HD to SD w/CS4 http://bellunevideo.com/tutorials/CS4_HD2SD/CS4_HD2SD.html
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3. Re: question on total length of DVD for single layer from newbie
Bill Hunt May 25, 2011 9:22 AM (in response to nefl777)I'm using the 29.97 HDV format. Under the “HDV” pulldown, picked HDV 1080i30 (60i)
Are those the specs. of your Source Files?
If so, then you will be down-rezzing to get to an SD (Standard Def) Project.
I have not checked John T's links, so this might be a repeat, but I'd suggest looking over Jeff Bellune's HD to SD TUTORIAL.
[Edit] Ignore my link - John T has already posted that.
I also agree with John T's comments, that your Duration should fit fine, with adequate quality. The amount of motion (either camera, or subject) might force some compromises, but only your eyes can make that determination.
Good luck,
Hunt
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4. Re: question on total length of DVD for single layer from newbie
nefl777 May 25, 2011 10:52 AM (in response to nefl777)The action on this dvd is a normal dance recital of 35 routines, so there is an average amount of action. Not stills, but not like race car footage.
thanks so much for this information, all who replied !! It is very much appreciated. I will check those links for more information to proceed with.
THANKS !
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5. Re: question on total length of DVD for single layer from newbie
nefl777 May 26, 2011 7:49 AM (in response to John T Smith)Hi again, I'm back after studying that tutorial (very well done and worthwhile) but now I have a question on workflow. This is my first Premier/Encore DVD by the way.
In Premier Pro I've added chapter points. After I do the HD - SD export as described in the tutorial, how do I bring that into Encore? Usually, I would use the "send to Encore". Then, in Encore use "create chapter index" to build my menus.
In Encore, would I 'open file' on the exported media? If so, would my chapter points be there?
thanks again !
NEF
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6. Re: question on total length of DVD for single layer from newbie
Bill Hunt May 26, 2011 11:11 AM (in response to nefl777)NEF,
After the Export, you would just Import As Timeline, for the file, or the Video portion of the files, if you did not mux on Export.
Good luck,
Hunt
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7. Re: question on total length of DVD for single layer from newbie
nefl777 Jun 2, 2011 8:10 AM (in response to nefl777)Hi all, I just wanted to update you on this question. (and, remember, my title did include the word 'newbie' )!
Turns out, I was getting apprehensive for nothing. My total dance recital DVD was 1hr 43 mins, has one main menu and 3 chapter menus with music. There was no complaining or errors and it built without issue. I just thought for sure that it was going to be too big.
I will also say that building a disc image took only about 15 minutes. astounding! I thought there has to be something wrong with this disc, ... it just can't build that fast. but it did.
so, I'm a happy camper.
thanks for all your help people!
NEF
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8. Re: question on total length of DVD for single layer from newbie
Bill Hunt Jun 2, 2011 7:25 PM (in response to nefl777)so, I'm a happy camper.
And those words make us happy too!
A 1:43 hour Project should fit very nicely. The MPEG-2 Encoding really does compress the footage, and pretty well too.
Glad to hear that all went well, and good luck,
Hunt



