How to estimate content size for multiple discs

davecvideo

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Feb 09, 2015 03:36

I shot a 4.75 hr workshop, thought I could get everything on 2 DVDs, no such luck. Right now it's at 9389MB, half is still too big for 2 DVDs. I'm doing the rough cut for the client to look at so he can put his chapter points in and then add PIP of slides, etc. I know one obvious solution would be to drop the quality down but I'm sure he would prefer something better than old VCR duplicate quality.. :
Is there a way you've found/know of how to best break the whole thing up evenly or just make three approximate cuts and go from there. Thanks all!
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BarryTheCrab

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Feb 09, 2015 04:31

Double layer DVD is an option. HP Envy Phoenix/4thGen i7-4770(4@3.4GHz~turbo>3.9)
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Dafydd B

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Feb 09, 2015 04:55

Hi,
Estimates* can be wrong, Produce to DVDHQ (mpeg2) and you may be able to fit onto a dual layer disc as Barry has suggested.

PDR uses an algorithm to calculate (guess) the final disc size and can be way off, much depends upon the original content/video source and the way the video footage has been edited. The "guess" if widely wrong here may be resolved by creating an mpeg2.

Just an opinion.
Dafydd

Dafydd B

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Feb 09, 2015 04:58

If you need a "split", I'd choose the moment when there is a change of scene in your video - a natural cut event.
Dafydd

davecvideo

Newbie Location: Kitsap, WA Joined: Jan 02, 2012 15:34 Messages: 28 Offline

Feb 10, 2015 13:45

Thanks to all for the great ideas and suggestions. It's not an option at the moment for the x2 layer but since there are two more similar projects I'm doing, he might go for that for reduced cost. One interesting find I happened across when I was trying to find out if my laptop would do x2 layer was this program that will tell you exactly what your burner will do. Have a great week, all!
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