Video Transfer

Transfer Video to Video-CD

Video CDs are created by storing video material on normal CDs as opposed to a DVD. Whilst they are not DVDs the blank discs tend to be a lot cheaper. We can create the three main types of Video CDs which are listed below:-

Video CD

Our Video CDs have a resolution of 352 x 288 and are recorded at 25 frames per second. The video is recorded in MPEG-1 at a rate of 1.15 Mb/sec. The quality of a Video CD is similar to VHS video tape.

Each Video CD can contain up to 74 minutes of audio / video on a 650MB CD-R. Our Video CDs are compatible with all Video CD players which can use CD-R or CD-RW discs, almost all recent standalone DVD players that are VCD compatible, and all home computers equipped with a CD ROM drive that can read CD-R. Several games consoles including the Sony Playstation 1, Sega Saturn And Sega Dreamcast can play these discs once you've purchase the appropriate add on.

Super Video CD

Our Super Video CDs have a resolution of 352 x 576 and are recorded at 25 frames per second. The video is recorded in MPEG-2 at a rate of 2.4 Mb/sec. The quality of a Super Video CD is better than VHS and similar to SVHS.

Each Super Video CD can contain up to 37 minutes of audio / video on a 650MB CD-R. Our Super Video CDs are compatible with almost all recent DVD players, most older DVD players and computers equipped with a CD ROM drive that can read CD-R.

Mini DVD / cdDVD

Our Mini DVD (also known as cdDVD) have a resolution of 704 x 576 and are recorded at 25 frames per second. The video is recorded in MPEG-2 at a rate of 4.8 Mb/sec.

These discs are the same as DVD except that they are stored on a CD. The maximum length of a Mini-DVD is 18 minutes on a 650MB CD-R. We do tend to use 700MB CD-Rs so you may get a little longer.

Mini-DVDs are not well supported in standalone DVD players, however they can be used in most home computers. They are suitable for promotional material where you would expect the recipient to have access to a PC.

Note: Most DVD players can play Video CD discs but this is often overlooked in the user guide. This could be because Video CD are quite common in the far east which is where many of the DVD players are made. If you are unsure then check the compatibility of your DVD player by visiting www.vcdhelp.com/dvdplayers.php before ordering.