digital8 to DVD thru computer

[Aubrey]

Okay, I am obviously missing something. Can you fill in the gap for me, you said DVD and DV-AVI are entirely different things. Am I changing from one to the other when burning to DVD?

I transfer it to my computer as DV-AVI format to maintain quality. Then it is about 12-14GB in size. I want to put it on a DVD for ease of use (they are 4.7 or 8.5 GB DL). I use something like DVD Flick to burn it to DVD. Does it change file formats "in" DVD Flick? Are my 4.7GB DVDs large enough, or do I need to get the 8.5 DL?

I would like to edit some of them. I believe you mentioned earlier that DVD Flick couldn't edit. I would then need something like Ulead Video Studio (not free) correct?

[paglamon]

You are doing fine. DVDFlick is converting(or encoding) the DV-AVI to DVD. Since DVD is much more compressed than DV-AVI, the SL DVD will be enough to contain a good quality video of about 2 hours.
And yes, for editing you will need something like UVS. It can also produce the DVD. If you use UVS, there is no need for Flick.

[Aubrey]

You refer to turning everything off while transfering and burning video, including firewalls and such. Is there a one button approach to do that or do I just go thru and right click all the things in the task bar and close them?

[paglamon]

Open Task Manager. Kill all processes that are not used by System.

[Aubrey]

Okay, so far so good! I have transfered 8 tapes and made 4 DVDs. Image looks good, menus are working, DVDs are playing on TV ... Unless some unexpected problems comes up, I think I am set to transfer all my Hi8 to DVD. Thank you for your help and advice. It is very appreciated. I may be back with more questions at a later date, because after I finish the Hi8s I am starting on VHS. We'll see how all goes. Aubrey

[paglamon]

Way to go. Yeah. Well done.