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Which way to record DVDs?

X-Stephen_S
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Jan 10, 2002, 9:35 PM

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What is the best way to go about making DVDs for clients?
1. Computer burner, such as Pioneer A03
If so, what is the best software to get the edited video to a DVD?
2. Separate DVD Recorder box (standalone)
If so, what format is easier to use, performes the best, and is most compatible?
What are some of the best models? (Pioneer DVR-7000, Philips DVDR-1000/1500)
Thanks
Stephen S.
Unforgettable Video Productions

X-duane_weed
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Jan 15, 2002, 11:04 AM

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: What is the best way to go about making DVDs for clients?
IMO you have to look at your market to help you make that decision.
At this point I am using the Pioneer 5000 and it is working great. My clients love to have their programs (corpoarte, family, home movies... whatever) put on DVD. Now with the 5000 I am charging $50 - $95 for a straight transfer (up to 2 hours). This gives them one menu. With customers with more than one program (ussally our corporate accounts) I do charge a little for each menu. Basically with this way I am getting paid well for the time I have into each transfer. And in most cases it is an add on to a project that has already made me money.
With this system I am able to quick and dirty allow my customers the advantages of DVD. If they need more I outsource at this time. I could do it in house, all I need is a dvd burner. This way however I would have to charge more. When my customers start needing more and outsourcing becomes a pain... I'll bring it in house.
I know this wasn't exactly the answer to your question but this is how I would approach it. Don't spend money on an item unless it can make you money. My 5000 was purchased in November and it is 85% paid for from profits of jobs done since then.
Cheers!
dw

X-LC_Barnes
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May 22, 2002, 2:20 AM

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: What is the best way to go about making DVDs for clients?
: 1. Computer burner, such as Pioneer A03
: If so, what is the best software to get the edited video to a DVD?
: 2. Separate DVD Recorder box (standalone)
: If so, what format is easier to use, performes the best, and is most compatible?
: What are some of the best models? (Pioneer DVR-7000, Philips DVDR-1000/1500)
: Thanks
: Stephen S.
: Unforgettable Video Productions

X-KEEGENTRY
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Dec 14, 2002, 9:48 PM

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Re: Which way to record DVDs? [In reply to]	Can't Post

: : What is the best way to go about making DVDs for clients?
: IMO you have to look at your market to help you make that decision.
: At this point I am using the Pioneer 5000 and it is working great. My clients love to have their programs (corpoarte, family, home movies... whatever) put on DVD. Now with the 5000 I am charging $50 - $95 for a straight transfer (up to 2 hours). This gives them one menu. With customers with more than one program (ussally our corporate accounts) I do charge a little for each menu. Basically with this way I am getting paid well for the time I have into each transfer. And in most cases it is an add on to a project that has already made me money.
: With this system I am able to quick and dirty allow my customers the advantages of DVD. If they need more I outsource at this time. I could do it in house, all I need is a dvd burner. This way however I would have to charge more. When my customers start needing more and outsourcing becomes a pain... I'll bring it in house.
: I know this wasn't exactly the answer to your question but this is how I would approach it. Don't spend money on an item unless it can make you money. My 5000 was purchased in November and it is 85% paid for from profits of jobs done since then.
: Cheers!
: dw

X-steph
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Jul 29, 2003, 3:29 PM

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: : What is the best way to go about making DVDs for clients?
: : 1. Computer burner, such as Pioneer A03
: : If so, what is the best software to get the edited video to a DVD?
: : 2. Separate DVD Recorder box (standalone)
: : If so, what format is easier to use, performes the best, and is most compatible?
: : What are some of the best models? (Pioneer DVR-7000, Philips DVDR-1000/1500)
: : Thanks
: : Stephen S.
: : Unforgettable Video Productions

X-Danielle_
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Aug 23, 2003, 5:05 PM

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Hello I am mailing you because my dad would like a machine that
records things eg. home movies, tv programmes and so on, just like
a vcr but he would like the things recorded on dvd how would i go
about buying a suitable machine? How much would it cost? Where
could i buy it from? Please e-mail me back
Thanks for you help
Danielle