DVD recording question.

**Dave Lane** · 01-18-2005, 03:43 PM

I have a DVD burner and some DVD RW discs. Trouble is I want to record a 2 hour show onto the DVD and it says it is too large. Am I recording at too high a resolution as the DVD shows 4480 MB available or do I need to do some compression / manipulation first?

Thanks guys

Dave

wutamess · 01-18-2005, 03:45 PM

Help Desk question! j/k

Assuming this is a home video or something. You can only get 1 hour worth of data on a DVD from a video camera.

Aside from that... You'll probably have to use a thrid party program to compress it and lower the video quality such as a DVD aurthoring program like Pinnacle Studio.

Hammock Parties · 01-18-2005, 03:47 PM

2 hours will definitely fit. I have several Chiefs games sans commercials on DVD.

I use TMPEGNC 5 in 1 to fulfill all my DVD authoring needs, including compressing the MPEG files (DVD video files).

Kris Kringle · 01-18-2005, 03:48 PM

I have the same problem with my TiVo. I bought a new TiVo that has a DVD burner. It's really cool. But I'm not happy that a 2 hr. movie recorded at high quality takes 3 DVDs. I want to know the answer to this too.

PastorMikH · 01-18-2005, 03:50 PM

Thanks to Saul's recomendation, I use this: http://www.dvdshrink.org/

It's a free download and will rip DVDs. I have also stored stuff on my HD then had it shrink the file, then burn. Give it a try.

Hammock Parties · 01-18-2005, 03:52 PM

DVD Shrink won't compress MPEG files, which is what these guys are talking about if I'm not mistaken.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-18-2005, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoatCheese

DVD Shrink won't compress MPEG files, which is what these guys are talking about if I'm not mistaken.

It will compress DVD movies, which IS what these guys are talking about.

Hammock Parties · 01-18-2005, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

It will compress DVD movies, which IS what these guys are talking about.

Yeah, but one of the posts is talking about video captured from a video camera...I don't think that comes in ready-made-easy-to-use DVD format.

wutamess · 01-18-2005, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PastorMikH

Thanks to Saul's recomendation, I use this: http://www.dvdshrink.org/

It's a free download and will rip DVDs. I have also stored stuff on my HD then had it shrink the file, then burn. Give it a try.

Haven't used it but I've heard it does wonders also.

**Dave Lane** · 01-18-2005, 04:01 PM

I'm using a PC / Tivo with Windows Media Center 2005. Any ideas where the recorded media files are at?

Dave

Chiefnj · 01-18-2005, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

I'm using a PC / Tivo with Windows Media Center 2005. Any ideas where the recorded media files are at?

Dave

I'm in the market for a new pc/media center.

How do you like Windows Media Center and what type of computer do you have? Thanks.

**Dave Lane** · 01-18-2005, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefnj

I'm in the market for a new pc/media center.

How do you like Windows Media Center and what type of computer do you have? Thanks.

Very cool I'm actually using it right now to reply to you while recording a show. My Tivo with lifetime warranty is unplugged and hasn't been on in a month.

I can play a game, hop over here, watch DVDs, or recorded or live TV without leaving my bed. Thanks to wireless keyboard / mouse and network this works slicker than snot on a concrete floor. You can use 2 tuners if you want to record 2 shows at once. I have a 30" LCD HD TV so i use the TV input if I want to watch a show other than what I am recording.

Dave

wutamess · 01-18-2005, 04:03 PM

My Documents maybe?
Never worked with media center or your setup.

That's the first place I'd look though... My documents folder.

**Dave Lane** · 01-18-2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wutamess

My Documents maybe?
Never worked with media center or your setup.

That's the first place I'd look though... My documents folder.

Nope...

Dave

**Dave Lane** · 01-18-2005, 04:13 PM

Found the video files....

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\Recorded TV

Dave

01-18-2005, 03:43 PM	Topic Starter
Dave Lane Space Cadet and Aczabel Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kanab, UT, USA Casino cash: $9333275 VARSITY	DVD recording question. I have a DVD burner and some DVD RW discs. Trouble is I want to record a 2 hour show onto the DVD and it says it is too large. Am I recording at too high a resolution as the DVD shows 4480 MB available or do I need to do some compression / manipulation first? Thanks guys Dave
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01-18-2005, 03:45 PM	#2
wutamess MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $5381637	Help Desk question! j/k Assuming this is a home video or something. You can only get 1 hour worth of data on a DVD from a video camera. Aside from that... You'll probably have to use a thrid party program to compress it and lower the video quality such as a DVD aurthoring program like Pinnacle Studio.
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01-18-2005, 03:47 PM	#3
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4720478	2 hours will definitely fit. I have several Chiefs games sans commercials on DVD. I use TMPEGNC 5 in 1 to fulfill all my DVD authoring needs, including compressing the MPEG files (DVD video files). __________________ Chiefs game films
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01-18-2005, 03:48 PM	#4
Kris Kringle Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $10004900	I have the same problem with my TiVo. I bought a new TiVo that has a DVD burner. It's really cool. But I'm not happy that a 2 hr. movie recorded at high quality takes 3 DVDs. I want to know the answer to this too. __________________ Yes, I really know if you've been naughty or nice!
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PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9945087	Thanks to Saul's recomendation, I use this: http://www.dvdshrink.org/ It's a free download and will rip DVDs. I have also stored stuff on my HD then had it shrink the file, then burn. Give it a try. __________________
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01-18-2005, 03:52 PM	#6
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4720478	DVD Shrink won't compress MPEG files, which is what these guys are talking about if I'm not mistaken. __________________ Chiefs game films
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01-18-2005, 04:01 PM	#10
Dave Lane Space Cadet and Aczabel Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kanab, UT, USA Casino cash: $9333275 VARSITY	I'm using a PC / Tivo with Windows Media Center 2005. Any ideas where the recorded media files are at? Dave __________________ Thanks, Trump for the civics lesson. We are learning so much about RICO, espionage, sedition, impeachment, the 25th Amendment, order of succession, nepotism, separation of powers, 1st Amendment, obstruction of justice, the emoluments clause, conflicts of interest, collusion, sanctions, oligarchs, money laundering and so much more.
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01-18-2005, 04:03 PM	#13
wutamess MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $5381637	My Documents maybe? Never worked with media center or your setup. That's the first place I'd look though... My documents folder.
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01-18-2005, 04:13 PM	#15
Dave Lane Space Cadet and Aczabel Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kanab, UT, USA Casino cash: $9333275 VARSITY	Found the video files.... C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\Recorded TV Dave __________________ Thanks, Trump for the civics lesson. We are learning so much about RICO, espionage, sedition, impeachment, the 25th Amendment, order of succession, nepotism, separation of powers, 1st Amendment, obstruction of justice, the emoluments clause, conflicts of interest, collusion, sanctions, oligarchs, money laundering and so much more.
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