--- You wrote: DV cam tape (FW DV) -> Mac (FW) -> capture/edit/title/etc. (iMovie, FCE, FCP, etc.) -> print back to tape -> Mac (FW) -> DV cam tape (FW) -> DV cam tape (analog) -> Instant DVD USB -> Mac (USB) -> PixieDVD (capture) -> CaptyDVD (DVD authoring) -> DVD burner --- end of quote --- I guess the point of priniting back to tape is to save compression time in iDVD. Since this is done in real time, times two to move it back to the computer, I wonder how much time it actually saves over letting iDVD chew on the files overnight. It also requires user attention at several stages in the process. Annother advantage of the system is that it doens't require an internal "superdrive" as does iDVD.
I guess the gadget is still very useful for slapping analog video on dvd without much editing. The price is right too. And there are ways to expand mepg 2 files to DV format for editing once they are on the computer. Also, the system requires a lot less storage space on the computer than DV since only compresssed files appear on the computer. On the other hand, standalone dvd recorders are coming down in price, not much more than the instant dvd itself, and these record directly to the disk in real time. No additional steps. Since it's clear that video can be compressed in real time using specific hardware (tivo as well as InstantDVD)) what we really could use is software that would access outboard hardware to do it for iDVD and similar apps. Or even an app that would record direct to dvd within the compputer. My system works fine for putting analog on DVD, but it's slow and there's so much tape to archive. That's why instant DVD or a stand alone recorder is tempting to me. Rich -- 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
