how can I burn a long project to proof it?

klimvid wrote on 8/21/2005, 7:41 PM

My current commercial project is around 2.5 hours and will need to be replicated on DVD-9 (as opposed to the 2-disc option which I've discounted).

My question is, can I burn such a long program on my A04 in order to proof it in several DVD players? I know I can use the DVDA virtual controller to proof it right in the program, but I prefer to view the project on a disc in a TV and player at some point. What do some of you do in this situation?

Comments

TheHappyFriar wrote on 8/22/2005, 7:08 AM

if there's a DVD9 RW you could use that. Is there (I don't burn DVD9 yet)

ScottW wrote on 8/22/2005, 7:39 AM

Well, first off you'll need to be using DVDA 3.0, or alternatively something like Nero or CopyToDVD to do the actual burn. Second you'll need to get a DL burner - your A04 isn't going to cut it. My suggestion is that when looking for a new burner, find one that burns +R DL media with a booktype of DVD-ROM by default (I believe that the newer Pioneer burners do this - look at the optical storage reviews at www.cdrinfo.com).

--Scott

klimvid wrote on 8/22/2005, 2:23 PM

Thanks, Scott, good info there.

Has anyone had experience with the BenQ 1640 burner? Is it compatible with DVDA3?