DVD-R and AMVs

HeavyMetal · Post by **HeavyMetal** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:04 pm

Okay let us see if I can explain this.

I want to take clips and sound from old games, like Nintendo. (Yeah it still works.)

I don't have a capture card, but I do have DVD Recorder.

I was wondering if anyone has ever used a DVD-R from a DVD Recorder to make an AMV?

I just thought I would ask before I waste a DVD and a bunch of time in order to find out. (Especially since I would would to buy a better wire for my Nintendo since RFU would not work for this project.)

jonmartensen · Post by **jonmartensen** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:05 pm

Oh, like a standalone dvd recorder with coax in, that you would set up under/on your TV? Yeah, I would think that would work fine.

My impression is that it would record MPEG-2 files and you could either just copy straight to your computer (or you might have to use a ripping program). Just be sure to use AVISynth with the files after you get them on your computer.

Zarxrax · Post by **Zarxrax** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 7:14 pm

A way that would yield much better quality would be to use an emulator that lets you save avi files, like NNNesterJ.

Willen · Post by **Willen** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:14 am

If your DVD recorder supports DVD-RW or DVD+RW re-writable discs then you wouldn't waste a DVD since you can erase the disc and reuse it later. Just make sure you use the right one for your recorder. If you have a Panasonic or other company's DVD recorder that uses DVD-RAM as it's re-writable format and your computer's DVD drive doesn't support DVD-RAM (which most don't) then you are SOL. You will either have to use a DVD-R or do what Zarxrax suggests.

HeavyMetal · Post by **HeavyMetal** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 8:06 am

Cool, it sounds like this may yet work.

Didn't think about DVD-RWs for some reason. It does take DVD-RAM, but what a weird contraption really; half HDD halfDVD...all in compatible. But still neat.

From what I have tried I think you have to finalize the disc. I used a half done DVD-R and my computer's DVD bay burped like it was angry. If you've ever had a CD freeze in a burn, it gets the same reaction.

NNNester. I've never heard of it. I use avisynth for all my editing these days...and I mean all of it.

So, what's up with NNNester, its been a while since I've used an emulator. I can't seem to find directions for it and I don't want risk an HDD taking a bash at it. Emulators seem a bit dogdy, but the NES patent did run out. Still I just need a few vid and sound bites for a project so DVD may be easier.

DJ_Izumi · Post by **DJ_Izumi** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 1:51 am

The real question is: Can your computer's DVD drive read DVD-RAM disks? Not that many can.

TaranT · Post by **TaranT** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 4:45 am

HeavyMetal wrote: I was wondering if anyone has ever used a DVD-R from a DVD Recorder to make an AMV?

Not to make an AMV, but I have ripped from a DVD like that. It works like with any other DVD (but the disc must be finalized).

It's possible to edit from the DVD-RAM if you want to go that route. More here (I'm assuming you have a Panasonic recorder since they're the only ones supporting DVD-RAM AFAIK). Apparently, Nero supports the format.

HeavyMetal · Post by **HeavyMetal** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 7:18 pm

Some things can read DVD-RAM if you take it out of the case, but I doubt an older Dell could do it.

Actually, I have a JVC recorder with built in HDD. It supports DVD-RAM. I would not use it though. Given the price of DVD-R vs. both DVD-RW and DVD-RAM.

Thanks for the info. I just wanted to know if it works when finalized. It would have been a pain to record a video game only to find out the recorder itself is the only thing that can read it properly.

So, what's up with NNNester? That could be another option.

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