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farss wrote on 11/11/2003, 7:16 AM
As far as I know there is no need for DVDA to be able to write to DLT tape, you just copy the files to the tape. But many mastering places now will accept either DVD +/-R or 635nM masters.

As for the genral thrust of your question though I sure hope not, not unless I get a 95% discount on the next upgrade.
aboukirev wrote on 11/11/2003, 8:34 AM
Master on DVD+/-R for DVD-9 is not an option. Also, copy protection (CSS) and zoning are not supported by general media. In all these cases you need to make an image of your disk, which won't fit on regular DVD+/-R.

Of course, these are pro features. Apparently Ulead thinks it can go into consumer product. Check out their DVDWorkshop 2 (just announced) with support for all above (copy protection, DVD-9, DLT) as well as multiple languages, subtitles, playlists, etc. And upgrade price is affordable.

Sony should watch out for competition. I'd say Ulead is gonna beat Adobe's Encore for sure. What the next DVD Archtect is bringing us?

Alexei
pb wrote on 11/11/2003, 8:44 AM
I don't know what the next release of DVD-A will be but I must say it is far more pleasant to work with than most of the other authoring programs. One of the best things about DVD-A is a novice editor can be making working DVDs within a few hours, same as with DVD Complete, but without being locked into the templates. Juat wish DVD-A was a bit more like ReelDVD feature wise. ReelDVD is good program but I found it difficult to learn and still struggle with it and generally get someoen else to do the Photoshop stuff.

Thanks for the tip about Uleand's new release.

You are right about replicators not wanting DVD +/- R discs as masters.