Upgraded to V4 sans DVD. Maybe I made a mistake, but, DVD didn't sound that robust at the time, and, I really had (still have) little interest in DVD. Now, a client wishes to expand his order to include a DVD, so, I need to change my thinking.
Have shopped for DVD burners (internal and a few external), and realize that, probably most come with some sort of software (for better or worse).
Have also looked at stand alone DVD recorders - similar to VHS machines, only using DVD format/media as the storage device.
Any opinions out there on which direction would be the best move on my part to get into DVD recording?
My impression: PC DVD burners require less initial cash outlay - but will require me to invest in DVD burning software (if I am unsatisvied with the program bundled with the unit).
PC DVD's probably (although I have not validated this) allow more flexibility to make menus, sub menus, etc.
PC DVD quality is dependent upon the software used to render the MPEG file (I have Vegas, so this should not be a problem).
Stand alone DVD recorders: More expensive to buy. Simpler to operate - I just render from V4 to DV as I do now, then, PTT as I do now, passing the signal through my DV cam to the stand alone just like I do now with my SVHS machine.
Most stand alones include SVideo, composite video, and some include Firewire inputs.
Menu capabilities, while less extensive, do exist for this group of machines.
Quality (if hype is to be believed) should be lossless.
Question: Which direction should I follow?
Thanks in advance.
Caruso
Have shopped for DVD burners (internal and a few external), and realize that, probably most come with some sort of software (for better or worse).
Have also looked at stand alone DVD recorders - similar to VHS machines, only using DVD format/media as the storage device.
Any opinions out there on which direction would be the best move on my part to get into DVD recording?
My impression: PC DVD burners require less initial cash outlay - but will require me to invest in DVD burning software (if I am unsatisvied with the program bundled with the unit).
PC DVD's probably (although I have not validated this) allow more flexibility to make menus, sub menus, etc.
PC DVD quality is dependent upon the software used to render the MPEG file (I have Vegas, so this should not be a problem).
Stand alone DVD recorders: More expensive to buy. Simpler to operate - I just render from V4 to DV as I do now, then, PTT as I do now, passing the signal through my DV cam to the stand alone just like I do now with my SVHS machine.
Most stand alones include SVideo, composite video, and some include Firewire inputs.
Menu capabilities, while less extensive, do exist for this group of machines.
Quality (if hype is to be believed) should be lossless.
Question: Which direction should I follow?
Thanks in advance.
Caruso