Billy 0 #1 May 28, 2003 Damn,, So I got my DVD burner, Sony DRU 500AX,, I would like to back up captured video to DVD, so I can return the original tapes and clean up the hard drive,, all the programs I have burn these files only to CD... Is anybody using a program that works well for this and where can I get one!! Again,, Thanks Natural Born FlyerZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #2 May 28, 2003 If the source video is minidv,via firewire, then why not send the back up to your camera. The quality is better. Recapture quailty will be better. Recapturing is easier in the event of loss of master. It will be faster...no rendering. It is more reliable. You can store more footage per buck. You can probably store all your master source video on one tape, depending on your edit software, you can also save an edit decision list, and trimmed clips, if you want to get really geeky. Its just all round more convenient. Its the way I do it!. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #3 May 28, 2003 Although it's rarely mentioned, recordable CD's/DVD's actualy don't have the 1000 years life that everybody wants us to believe. I also find that often used DVD's (especialy recordables) are way more sensetive to dirt ans minor scratches, then any wear and tear on a videotape can ever hurt your video... Tape would also be my advice...JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parachutesj 0 #4 May 28, 2003 go to http://www.dvdrhelp.com there are lots of tutorials what you can do with your footage... But as said before. The best way to keep it, is using DV-Tapes... The capacity on a miniDV tape is about 12 GB, that means at least 2 DVD's per tape. So the price isn't an issue, too... But it is much more convenient using DVD's instead of tapes... However, If I can burn someone a DVD it is much easier for me than putting it on VHS and the quality rocks :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #5 May 28, 2003 I'd echo what everyone else has said about backing up to dv being a good solution, but if you want to burn a dvd I believe Nero will do it and it's free. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #6 May 28, 2003 i use nero with my dvd burner works great, i also burn the dvd's as a data dvd.if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
