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DVD folder
A folder containing all of the media files for your
production that can be burned to a disc for storage.
DVD-R
A DVD format that allows you to write once. It is a
competitor product to DVD+R, and is therefore not
compatible with that format. Some new DVD writers
can write in both DVD-R and DV+R, and most DVD
players can read both formats. For more detailed
information, see www.dvdrhelp.com/dvd or other
web sources.
DVD+R
A DVD format that allows you to write once. It is a
competitor product to DV-R, and is therefore not
compatible with that format. Some new DVD writers
can write in both DVD+R and DVD-R, and most DVD
players can read both formats. For more detailed
information, see www.dvdrw.com or other web
sources.
DVD-ROM
A read-only DVD format commonly used for
distribution of movies (which are more specifically
referred to as DVD-Video) and computer games.
DVD-RW
A DVD format that can be written to about 1,000
times. It is a competitor product to DVD+RW, and is
therefore not compatible with that format. Some new
DVD writers can write in both DVD-RW and
DVD+RW, and most DVD players can read both
formats. For more detailed information, see
www.dvdrhelp.com/dvd or other web sources.
DVD+RW
A rewritable DVD format that can be written to about
1,000 times. It is a competitor product to DVD-RW,
and is therefore not compatible with that format.
Some new DVD writers can write in both DVD+RW
and DVD-RW, and most DVD players can read both
formats. For more detailed information, see
www.dvdrw.com or other web sources.
file
A video, audio, or image file that resides on your
hard drive, a disc, or other storage medium.
