Best DVD Burning Software?

paige wrote on 2/22/2011, 8:07 PM

Hello

I use DVDA 4.0b, and usually use this product to burn DVD's with no problem.
I use Verbatim DVD -R and burn at a speed of x4

I need to make a master DVD for duplication of 200 discs and I'm paraniod of making a faulty master to give to the dup company!

I've searched the forums before regarding this question, and I've noticed that other burning apps are prefered by many over DVDA.

Can I ask what is the latest opinion regarding burning software?

I do have Nero 8 - I've also noticed imgBurn is popular.

Any feedback would be appreciated,

Thanks
Paige

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musicvid10 wrote on 2/22/2011, 8:15 PM

If you are contemplating burning a disc to take to the replicator, you are a bit behind the curve.

Render an ISO image, and take it to them on a thumb drive. I suggest you do the ISO from Imgburn.
Then you will have no concerns about the media, burning program, etc. etc.

And neither will they.

paige wrote on 2/23/2011, 5:52 PM

Thanks for your reply,

I thought an iso file was required for pressing only, not burning.

I'll check with the replication company - this would be a safer solution.

Thanks again
Paige

musicvid10 wrote on 2/23/2011, 6:21 PM

Oh, it's a duplication outfit.
Still, take them an ISO file and have them burn their own master disc.
That way you're off the hook.

paige wrote on 2/23/2011, 7:07 PM

Thank you

They do both pressing and burning, but the minimum order for pressing is 500.
(or replication and duplication, if that's the right terminology, I'm not sure!)

I'll send them an iso file as you reommended though to burn the master.
Paige

Kimberly wrote on 2/24/2011, 1:03 PM

Hi Paige:

How much are they charging you to burn 200 DVDs? I'm asking because I am a totally low-budget operation.

Each year before I go on my 6-month scuba stint, I run 200 blank DVDs through my printer to put the artwork on them. Then I burn them off each week, between 1-16 copies depending on how many I sell. This is tedious, but it is very low cost.

For my system each DVD takes about 8 minute to burn, plus you must babysit the computer. For you, 8 x 200 = 1,600 minutes = 26 hours, or about 4 days of really tedious babysitting and burning.

Not including the value of your time, would it be less costly for you to burn the 200 yourself? You can buy a dedicated burner for cheap, a printer runs about $100, then ink another $100. The print-on DVDs don't cost much.

Just a thought if you must keep your costs low.

Regards,

Kimberly

paige wrote on 2/26/2011, 11:22 PM

Thanks Kimberly,
Actually, you're a mind reader!
I was going to ask that exact question - what would be a good brand / model / dedicated burner to look at purchasing?
Thanks again
Paige

bill-kranz wrote on 2/28/2011, 8:49 PM

Paige:

Hi. I have been using ImgBurn (IB) recently but am having problems getting sound on a ISO from a MPEG2 file. See my recent post.
I think this can get resolved surely...
Otherwise IB has been fine for the video part and it can even create a ISO from a AVI file but it still will be a larger file- same size it seems. And it's free!!!

Some folks said to try DVDFlick...

Thanks,
Bill