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3.2.10. MakeDVD
MakeDVD is an easy tool to quickly create a DVD or other kinds of video discs. A simple procedure
allows you to add the video content, design the disc menu, and then burn the disc.
Settings
There are settings in MakeDVD to allow you to fine-tune its performance to your machine and your personal
preferences. Click the Settings button to open the Settings page.
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Output type -
Select the disc format (DVD, VCD, or SVCD) you want to burn your content to. The disc type
you use is dependent on the type of disc burner you have on your system, the length and
quality of the video you use, and the type of player you intend for playback.
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Video quality -
Select a video quality setting (if available) for the content you burn to disc. Remember that a
higher quality video takes longer to compile and results in a larger file.
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Video format -
Select a video format (NTSC or PAL) for the content you burn to disc. Generally speaking, the
United States, Japan, Canada, and Mexico use NTSC, while Germany, Great Britain, South
America, Australia, and most Western European and Asian countries use PAL.
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DVD burner -
Select the DVD burner connected to your computer.
Selecting the Menu Theme
Menus allow you to navigate around on your final disc. The Preview page offers several options for
modifying the appearance of the menu page that appears on your disc.
To add a menu theme to your DVD, click [Select menu]. In the page that opens, select a theme, then
click [Return] to go back to the main page
Burning the disc
When you are ready to burn your movie to disc, click [Burn disc]. Click [Start burning] to begin the burning
process. Click [Cancel burning] if you need to cancel the burning process.
You can prepare several discs that are compatible with your burning drive. Make sure not only that the
disc type is correct (i.e.: that you have DVDs for a DVD drive and CDs for a CD drive), but that your
discs are all in the correct format (+/-R/RW/etc.). MakeDVD supports the following disc types:
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DVD-R/RW
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DVD+R/RW
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VCD
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SVCD