Re: Copying DVD-RAM to DVD-R

The answer is yes. I bought a Panasonic LF-D521 DVD-RAM/DVD RW(£89 +VAT in
the U.K)
http://www.savastore.com/search.asp?storeS=*&keyword=Panasonic+LF-D521. ( I
would recommend the cartridge type as there is the less likelyhood of
damage/dirt etc.) You do get a 4.7 GIG disc + Cartridge with the drive
anyway.

 Recorded material from your DR-E50 onto DVD-RAM would have a folder called,
'DVD_RTAV, in which you'll find three files: VR_Movie.VRO (main movie file),
VR_MANGR_BUP and  and VR_MANGR_IFO (when viewed on the PC).  I copy these
onto my Hard drive then rename the VR_Movie.VRO to VR_Movie.MPG. I then open
this in an authoring program to add chapters, menus, transitions etc. etc
then burn it to DVD-R. I have noticed though that sound is lost during
preview on some of the authoring programs but not others. DVD-RAM is great.
Someone may have an easier way of doing this: I'd be interested to know.

"Gil" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "Mike Tickle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > Having just investing in a Panasonic DR-E50 and eagerly awaiting its
arrival
> > I have started thinking about how best to use it.
> > DVD-RAM disks are a bit more expensive than DVD-R disks, but have the
> > advantage  can use them again and again.  I see my self doing all my
> > recording on the DVD-RAM disks as this allows me to use them like VHS
(but
> > with all the advantages of DVD).
> > However I can see my self getting in the situation where I have stuff on
> > DVD-RAM disks that I want to keep and I could move on to DVD-R (cheaper
> > disk).  Or wanting to put something I have recorded on to DVD-R so
someone
> > else can watch it.  I am also planning to use the DMR-E50 to do some
basic
> > video editing of my home movies once I have put them on RAM (moving
clips
> > around, cutting bits etc) as my PC is not powerful enough and again I
would
> > want to put these, when finished, on to -R disks for friends and family.
> >
> > So how do I best go from DVD-RAM to DVD-R?
> >
> > I want to avoid getting a DVD player (set top box) that reads DVD-RAM
disks
> > as I have limited space under the TV and this will result in an analogue
> > copy not a digital one (probably with a loss of quality)
> >
> > Since I have a DVD-R write in my PC I would favour getting a DVD-ROM
drive
> > capable of reading RAM disks and making digital copies.  Can I do this?
I
> > can't find and DVD drives for a PC that state they can read RAM disks
other
> > than the expensive DVD-RAM.  Do such drives exist at sensible prices?
Where
> > could I get one?
> > Assuming I can get a DVD-RAM reader at a suitable price (under 50 UKP)
can I
> > just use Nero to make a copy of the RAM risk on to a -R disk?
> > If I take this route is there anything I need to watch out for?
> >
> > Thanks for any advice.
> >
> >
> > Mike
>
> I also have an E50 (was a gift). And the RAM disc is a disc not a
> cartridge. I have tried to play it on my Sony VAIO. No luck as I am
> also wanting to edit on the RAM disc then transfer it to DVD-R. Any
> help?