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Jamz wrote on 2/6/2003, 9:01 AM
Vegas 3 like Vegas 4 is a video editor. They can prepare your file for DVD due to the fact they have a built in encoder, but you will need an authoring program such as DVD architect to prepare the file for burning to DVD. I've been using the Pioneer dvd burners with great success. So far the discs I've made played in every DVD player...so far. Hope this helps. By the way, the pioneer drives are -R
Teepolo wrote on 2/6/2003, 12:03 PM
Thanks Jamz for the input. I have been looking at an LG Goldstar DVD + and - drive just wondering if buying a drive that has both formats would be a good idea?! I have a program called DVDit that i got when i bought Dazzle about a year ago. I upgraded to SF because it seems you can definatly do more with this program. I am wondering if that DVDit program will work with VV3. Still quite new to VV3. I'm also wondering if upgrading to VV4 is in my interest being that i am still getting use to VV3??!! Any suggestions? Thanks!!

Tee
bcbarnes wrote on 2/6/2003, 12:27 PM
DVDIt! Works well with video created by VV3. I've used DVDIt! and also DVD Complete and made severals DVDs using the output from VV3.

As for upgrading to V4 - In my opinion I'd upgrade as soon as you can, just so you don't learn "the hard way" to do something in VV3 that V4 is better at.
Teepolo wrote on 2/6/2003, 4:53 PM
Has anybody heard what the upgrade price is for those who already own VV3? Thanks bcbarnes!!!!! What would you suggest as far as drives? DVD+ or DVD-?
MyST wrote on 2/6/2003, 5:18 PM
Registered VV3 users can purchase V4+DVD for $299. As long as SoFo knows how to reach you by e-mail so they can send you the special price not listed on the site.

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bcbarnes wrote on 2/6/2003, 5:45 PM
I have been a long-time user of a DVD-RW drive, a Pioneer A03 as a matter of fact, and have had no problems at all.
jthor wrote on 2/6/2003, 6:03 PM
Just a basic comment from a "newer" user. When I decided what Authorting and burning software I wanted to try for the first time, I first confirmed what formats DVD's it would write, especially with RW. presuming you are going to trial and error a bit.
miranda wrote on 2/6/2003, 7:28 PM
This is also the approach I've taken in the past, burn to DVD-RW check out the quality etc etc. then do the final burn on DVD-R disc. As far as burners are concerned my experience has been that the DVD-R media seems to be a bit more compatible with older DVD players than DVD+R although I suspect that the compatibilty issue will eventually be a thing ogf the past with introduction of newer DVD players. I personally use a Pioneer A05 with fantastic results, I've burnt in excess of a 100 discs without a single coaster.
In respect to DVD authoring software the pioneer drive shipped with Sonic MyDVD 4.0 which is ok except it doesn't allow defining chapter points with imported video and doesn't support AC3. There are other authoring packages out there such as Reel DVD or DVDit P.E but I have a hard time justifying the cost of these things. Thats why DVDA is such a great deal, does everything I need.

Thanks
Teepolo wrote on 2/7/2003, 9:39 AM
Hey thanks agoin guys for the all the information. WQho makes DVDA?
jetdv wrote on 2/7/2003, 9:47 AM
DVDA = DVD Architect - included in the Vegas + DVD package.
Teepolo wrote on 2/7/2003, 6:09 PM
Ok, I got it!!! Need to get use to the acronyms in VV. Thanks all for the help and info. Have a great weekend.