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Can you suggest something decent? (I can't select some options with Final Cut Express, iMovie, etc.)


LordSmurf says: Explain.

I can't select/choose bitrate, capture type (mpeg2 or AVI) or any other option in Final Cut Express that has been mentioned to improve quality.

Also, if I am to stick with Mac, I need a dvd program - better then iDVD. iDVD re-encodes the footage, and I get macroblocks in the final result. I know you can't get iDVD Pro without getting FCP, and that's $900+. I don't think I can get from FCX to a img file, and I would like to use some kind of program so I can burn to a DVD with chapters and splash page.

I'd still consider running everything over on the Win side.

Also, when I ask for suggestions, I understand why you wouldn't want to actually suggest anything. Some would come back and say,"hey, that didn't work for me!"

As far as asking for suggestions, what I'm asking for is a shortcut in research here. I know I have to make the final decision, and it's mine to make, but if you suggested some ideas to what could be good in (a good software package, DVD authorizing, etc.), and maybe suggest like 4-6 possibles, then I could focus reading up on those.

Freeware, or something paid, I don't care, as long as I can put out a good DVD from a VCR tape.