| You may need a DVD encoder more than you think | | | | The smaller the file size, the higher the overall quality. |
| you do. This s because DVD encoders can create | | | | How do I choose a DVD encoder? |
| burning-ready DVD video files from virtually any | | | | One of the most important features of a DVD |
| format -AVI, WMV, ASF, or MPEG. Newer versions | | | | recorder is its user-friendliness. You should be able to |
| of DVD encoders allow you to encode practically any | | | | easily drag and drop images, videos and audio files |
| playable movie to a DVD. | | | | from your hard disk. It should also make transferring |
| What is a DVD encoder? | | | | from a digital video camcorder easy. You should also |
| Just like all other encoders, a DVD encoder | | | | be able to add additional content to the disc, like |
| compresses very large video and audio files, so that | | | | texts or html pages that be read by any computer. |
| it fits in a DVD. Most DVD encoders automatically set | | | | Be sure to shop around before zooming in on a DVD |
| up your video files and slideshows for Video CD, | | | | recorder. Compare specifications and prices. It's also a |
| Super Video CD or DVD. Most operate using a | | | | good idea to read user reviews about different |
| variable bit rate encoder. This means that the DVD | | | | brands on the Internet. Invest only in DVD encoders |
| encoder can adjust the encoding settings as required, | | | | that get the thumbs up not only from digital video |
| so that you can squeeze in as many files on the disc | | | | experts but average end-users as well. Some |
| as possible. Remember that the quality of encoded | | | | computer systems come with built-in DVD encoders. |
| DVDs is directly correlated to the duration of the | | | | Ask your computer manufacturer or dealer for |
| video or audio file you want to burn into the disc. | | | | options available to you. |