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Harry Lender · December 25th, 2017, 07:22 AM

I have a question.
I have 102Gigs of Digitized 8MMfilm that was taken by my Father-In-law. It’s on my computer ready for editing.
My question is:
Would it be better, and is it possible, to edit with chapters with the ability to play like a DVD and put them on a large Flash Drive rather than burn them onto, I’m guessing now, 20 or more DVD disks.
Which would be expensive.
I know manufacturers are now starting to include USB ports with their TV’s. I was discussing this with a friend and thought I would ask this community.
Any help and advice would be appreciated. Open to all suggestions
Thanks in advance for all your input.
Harry

Vince Pachiano · December 25th, 2017, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry Lender

I’m guessing now, 20 or more DVD disks.
Which would be expensive.

Define expensive...
My "gold standard" Verbatim DVD+R are 30 cents each
For personal projects that are not archive type, generic DVDs are 20 cents each

Rainer Listing · December 25th, 2017, 04:32 PM

Best, 1TB pocket USB drive, around $60, UHD, most modern TVs can handle. DVDs have advantages: Lose one, you still have all the rest, granny knows how they work. But you'll have backup(s) anyway.

Harry Lender · December 29th, 2017, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince Pachiano

Define expensive...
My "gold standard" Verbatim DVD+R are 30 cents each
For personal projects that are not archive type, generic DVDs are 20 cents each

Vince;
Thanks for your input. Much appreciated. Looking into it.
Harry

Harry Lender · December 29th, 2017, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rainer Listing

Best, 1TB pocket USB drive, around $60, UHD, most modern TVs can handle. DVDs have advantages: Lose one, you still have all the rest, granny knows how they work. But you'll have backup(s) anyway.

Rainer:
Thanks for your input. This is very good to know and consider.
Harry

Ed Roo · January 5th, 2018, 10:29 AM

With the prices of USB flash drives falling and capacity increasing, I deliver everything on USB. They can be played on multiple devices, from very large screen televisions to smart phones.

Ron Evans · January 5th, 2018, 10:42 AM

How do you do menus and scene selection ?

December 25th, 2017, 07:22 AM	#1
Harry Lender Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St Charles, Mo Posts: 261	DVD to Flash Drive I have a question. I have 102Gigs of Digitized 8MMfilm that was taken by my Father-In-law. It’s on my computer ready for editing. My question is: Would it be better, and is it possible, to edit with chapters with the ability to play like a DVD and put them on a large Flash Drive rather than burn them onto, I’m guessing now, 20 or more DVD disks. Which would be expensive. I know manufacturers are now starting to include USB ports with their TV’s. I was discussing this with a friend and thought I would ask this community. Any help and advice would be appreciated. Open to all suggestions Thanks in advance for all your input. Harry

December 25th, 2017, 04:32 PM	#3
Rainer Listing Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nowra, Australia Posts: 440	Re: DVD to Flash Drive Best, 1TB pocket USB drive, around $60, UHD, most modern TVs can handle. DVDs have advantages: Lose one, you still have all the rest, granny knows how they work. But you'll have backup(s) anyway.

January 5th, 2018, 10:29 AM	#6
Ed Roo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbus USA Posts: 312	Re: DVD to Flash Drive With the prices of USB flash drives falling and capacity increasing, I deliver everything on USB. They can be played on multiple devices, from very large screen televisions to smart phones.

January 5th, 2018, 10:42 AM	#7
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,220	Re: DVD to Flash Drive How do you do menus and scene selection ?