> -----Original Message----- > From: Russ > > Hi All, > > I am looking for DVD software that will do the following. > > Be able to edit recorded TV shows (MPEG). I want to remove the > commercials, then record them on a DVD. I use Sage.tv to record my > shows, it would be nice to be able to nix the commercials and > burn a DVD.
I also use SageTV and do exactly this using Nero 6.6. It does an adequate job of producing a DVD that will play on a set top DVD. Using the Make DVD option and then Nero Recode, I can fit 3 1 hour editted television shows on a single sided DVD with about 92-95% compression. To me, it looks far superior to a VHS tape in 2 hour mode. There are other encoders that may do a better job, but they also take a LOT longer. I can encode a SageTV produced/Nero 6.6 created 3 hour DVD in about 30 minutes. Editting takes time and the burning/recode/compression takes time, but the actual mpeg to DVD coding is about 30 minutes. > I like to idea of turning my digital photos and videos into a > DVD slide > show that will play on a standard DVD player. I would also > like to have > the jpg photo file actually on the same disk so it can be > accessed later. I have not done this but I THINK Nero will support this type of activity. > It would be nice if it supported LightScribe but I can use other > software for that. (I am going to get a Lightscribe burner here soon, > along with whatever software I decide on.) I read somewhere that the latest Nero supports Lightscribe and it is substantiated at the Nero website (http://ww2.nero.com/us/index.html). No idea how well it works as I have no direct experience. > I am not really into DVD ripping. I buy the DVD's I want so > being able > to copy DVD's is not important here. I am looking for software that I > can use to create my own from recorded shows and digital > photos and videos. By itself, Nero will not rip a commercial DVD. > I am also not afraid to pay a little bit for this software if > it will do > what I want it to do. I have been looking a Sonic MyDVD Studio deluxe > (also, I do not need backup software so the Sonic Suite was > too much for > me, I think). It seems to do what I want. However, I know next to > nothing about this subject so any and all advice or what not will be > greatly appreciated. You can email me directly if you choose. Nero can be had for $69 or less with rebates. Check the Sunday inserts and normal internet sites. > Thanks > Russ > Be prepared to spend lots of time. There is a learning curve, even with easy to use Nero. Might want to invest in some DVD RWs to experiment on to fine tune your methods. Good Luck and have fun. Jim Maki [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ---------------------------------------- ALL messages to the list MUST include a descriptive subject. To Change your email Address for this list, send the following message: CHANGE WIN-HOME your_old_address your_new_address to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Note carefully that both old and new addresses are required.
