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Making Video Discs
Exporting Video
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Exporting Video
Toast can convert video files to a variety of different types and export them
to your hard disk.
To export video:
1 At the left side of the Toast window, click Video and choose DVD-
Video.
2 Add video files to the disc by dragging and dropping them into the
Content Area from your hard disk or the Media Browser.
3 Select the video(s) you want to export.
4 Click Export at the bottom of the Toast window, or choose Disc >
Export Video.
5 Choose the Format to convert to. There are several options:
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DV: Creates a standard definition DV file that can be used with
iDVD and iMovie.
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DV 16:9: Creates a widescreen DV file that can be imported into
iMovie HD, Final Cut Pro or Express.
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HDV 720p: Creates a high definition DV file for use in iMovie
HD, or Final Cut HD projects. Recommended if your content is
HD 720p.
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HDV 1080i: Creates a high definition DV file for use in iMovie
HD, or Final Cut HD projects. Recommended if your content is
HD 1080i.
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QuickTime Movie: Offers full access to all possible QuickTime
codecs, selected from the Options... button.
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MPEG-4: Creates an MPEG-4 file using Apple’s MPEG-4 codec.
Recommended for converting to lower resolutions and for
streaming applications.
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H.264: Creates an MPEG-4 Advanced Video codec file using
Apple’s H.264 codec, offering high quality at lower bitrates.