I'll suggest encoding and burning DVDs with the ADS Instant DVD USB hardware video capture device and its bundled SW: <http://adstech.com/products/macav1750/intro/macav1750intro.asp?pid=MACAV17 50>
available here for a mere US$109: <http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=5448&Item=ADSMACAV1750> It does a splendid job of encoding video to the standard DVD codec and does so in real time with better results than achieved using Apple's codecs as well. It includes a very satisfactory (X only) DVD authoring application, CaptDVD, and it supports both external and internal DVD burners. Biggest concern voiced by folks who haven't used it is the worry that USB isn't fast enough to handle video of sufficient quality. I can attest (from personal experience) the resulting quality can easily exceed that produced by an all digital workflow (eg: FCExpress -> iDVD), primarily because Apple's built-in codecs aren't very good. You can buy a better codec (product's name escapes me just now) but straight out the box Instant DVD USB does a superior job. hth, dan k ................................. http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 ................................. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
