Which DVD Camcorder Is Best For You? by Rob Bogie
Since the integration of the DVD (digital video disc) in the early 1990’s we have seen the popularity of this media system soar above anything else in the market place. Gone are the days of big chunky VHS tapes and video recorders, that are now being replaced by slime lined DVD recorders that... Some of the different types of DVD’s available are DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD-R and DVD+RW. ... One tip to remember is that you should always make sure that the camcorder and you normal DVD player are able to play the same DVD format.

Expert Guide to DVD Camcorders by Kenny Hemphill
Thinking about a mini DVD camcorder? You're not alone, it's a rapidly growing sector of the camcorder market, with Hitachi, Sony and Panasonic all making more than one mini dvd camcorder. These camcorders differ from regular digital video cameras in one important way - they record video onto... An additional side-benefit is that a mini DVD camcorder doesn't have tape heads to get worn or dirty as happens in regular mini DVD cameras. ... And thirdly, you can easily watch your home movies by removing the DVD from the camera and playing it in practically any DVD player.

Inside Camcorders: Terms, Definitions, DVD Formats/Capacities - What Camcorder is Best for You? by Jennifer Johnston-Giuliano
WHAT IS THE CAPACITY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MINIDV AND FULL SIZE DVD’S? DVD’s come in Two Sizes. The mini CD size of 80 mm (about 3 1/8” in diameter) and the Standard CD size of 120 mm (about 4 ¾” in diameter). The Full Size DVD’s look just like Standard CD’s. ... DVD FORMATS AND CAPACITIES 120 mm (4 ¾”) DVD – FULL SIZE DVD DVD ROM (Read Only Memory) (Full Size DVD 120 mm) Maximum of two layers per side Top Layer: 4.27 Gigabytes Bottom Layer: 4.27 Gigabytes Single Sided (two layers) 9.4 Gigabytes Double Sided (two layers per side) 17 Gigabytes 80 mm (3 1/8") MiniDV DVD ROM...

Bootleg Movie Downloads by Kristy Annely
Bootleg movie downloads are a major scourge in the world of entertainment and are an offshoot of the digital makeover associated with the movie industry. One of the disturbing facts is that it has generated lucrative, novel businesses including movie DVDs and downloadable music. ... First, a movie is clandestinely recorded with a camcorder while up for public viewing in a theater. ... The recording is then transferred to a computer and placed online, The master copy is handed over to a manufacturer either in the form of a DVD or electronically.

Blu-ray Disc: Successor of DVD by Manu Tripathi
What is a blu-ray disc or BD? Blu-ray Disc (BD) is next-generation optical disc which is considered as the successor of currently used DVDs. BD is developed by a group of international electronics manufacturers under the name of “Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA)”. ... BD is very similar to a traditional DVD disc in look and feel. ... Cost – BDA is claiming the cost of writing and cost of disc will be very close to DVDs, in spite the fact of higher storage. ... So it provides a greater precision than red laser, the higher the precision the smaller will be each storage sector on the disc.

Convert VHS to DVD by Bob Rankin
You have several options to convert VHS to DVD. Let's look at them one by one and then you'll be ready to choose the one that's best for you. Combo Units If you own a combination DVD and VCR player/recorder, available almost any place where electronics are sold, it's almost painless to pop in... Using a Black Box Special devices like DVD Xpress or Instant DVD from ADSTech make it easy to transfer directly from VHS tape to a DVD disc. ... In that report, they say: ...there is consensus that, under recommended storage conditions, CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R discs should have a life...

Mini DVD R by Jimmy Sturo
DVD-R or the digital versatile disk recorders can be ideally used for storing still pictures, digital audios, graphics, and data sharing. The mini DVD-R is the perfect option for sharing data, and comes in handy at business presentations and conventions. ... These write-once discs are highly popular with consumers and have high compatibility with all major DVD-R brands of recorders, DVD Rom drives, DVD players and DVD-R camcorders. ... Do remember to check out the quality of the DVD-Rs, especially in terms of their resistance to heat and ultra-violet rays.

Home Video? Bring it On by John Deprice
So you got yourself a digital camcorder. If you want to be able to edit and produce awesome home videos, you'll need some tools. VideoCharge http://www.deprice.com/videocharge.htm VideoCharge is a quick, easy, and simple processing solution for Video, Audio, or Image files. ... It can copy 9GB double layer DVD movies into a 4.7GB DVD-R disc, can turn your photos into DVD movies with Hollywood style motion effects, can convert other video formats(avi, wmv, vob, asf, DivX, Mpeg,...) into DVD video, can transfer miniDV camcorder tapes directly to DVD video.

DVD Recorders: Getting Started by Bear Cahill
IMO, these sd work 'like a VCR' as far as recording and playback. There are models w/ harddrives, VHS players, etc. built in, but to me that's overboard. Bells and Whistles The VHS option is not bad, but you most likely already have one you can plug into the inputs of the DVD recorder. ... DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW DVD+R and DVD-R are like VHS and Beta: they're both ok right now, but eventually we'll probably land on one or the other. ... An interesting trick: If you have a digital camera w/ RCA cable output, you can hook it directly into the dvd recorder and create a quick...

Facing DVD Software Dilemma? It's Brainlessly Simple by David Deprice
1. Pocket DVD Wizard http://www.deprice.com/pocketdvdwizard.htm The Pocket DVD Wizard allows you to make backup copies of your personal DVDs, Mpeg, Avi and DivX® video and then play them on your Windows Mobile™ Pocket PC or Portable Media Center. Imagine the possibilities! ... It can copy 9GB double layer DVD movies into a 4.7GB DVD-R disc, can turn your photos into DVD movies with Hollywood style motion effects, can convert other video formats (avi, wmv, vob, asf, DivX, Mpeg,...) into DVD video, can transfer miniDV camcorder tapes directly to DVD video.