How do you copy a DVD that is larger than 4.7 Gigs? Are there DVD-R's available that are larger than 4.7 Gigs?

Question

I'm using software that doesn't allow me to change the default settings, and it doesn't appear that I can put some of the data on one DVD and some of it on another. It's all or nothing, and truthfully, I would really like to just copy the entire disc onto one DVD. Are there DVD-R's out there that are larger than 4.7 Gigs? If so, what are they called and where would I find them?

Answer 1

Look for a shrink package like "DVD Shrink" on the Internet..

Answer 2

First of all, you shouldn't be copying DVDs that are copyright protected.

With that said, most commercial DVDs are larger than 4.7GB when you factor in the bonus features or movies that are longer than 1.5 hours. There are ways to compress the video so it fits on a 4.7GB disc, though you will lose some quality (may not be noticeable however). You can also use the larger 8.5GB dual-layer DVDs, but they are more expensive. They're not $12 a disc like someone said. You can usually buy them in 3-packs for about $5 a piece and even cheaper when they're on sale. Your DVD burner has to support them, so check your specs before you spend the money.

Answer 3

you're able to shrink it into 3 elements yet that would not sound suited on your situation. 12 GB is actual particularly large for 1/2-hour, you're able to easily convert it to something smaller. What you opt for relies upon on what style of participant is going for use. you have to be in a position to remodel it to traditional dvd video which will play on any dvd participant (this sounds like what you go with). Your computing gadget likely already has the equipment - e.g. abode windows Vista and seven comprise abode windows DVD Maker. There are different loose ones available. you want to make a "dvd video" (or similar) disc, no longer a "information disc". If that's HD, you favor to keep it that way, and the participant is in a position (e.g. a computing gadget or Blu-ray participant), utilizing h264 in an mp4 or mkv container is a reliable selection (maximum converters can try this). if you're playing it with a computing gadget, you're able to positioned it on a (>12GB) usb flashchronic or exterior hardchronic and under no circumstances convert it in any respect (yet i'm guessing you want it on dvd or don't have said it).

Answer 4

This guide will show you how to take a 7-8GB DVD, keep most of quality, and compress it to fit on a 4.7GB disc.

You can find a full DVD Burning Guide at the link below:
http://computer-tricks.blogspot.com/2006/07/burning-new-dvds.html

It includes screenshots, and links to download the 3 programs
you will need to burn DVD movies.

3 Programs used in the guide (download links are included):
DVDFab decrypter
DVD Shrink
Nero

Answer 5

There are some disks that hold up to 8 Gigs, but are hard to find unless you go to Best Buy or something.

Your best bet would be to get a different software program that will allow you to split the Movie into 2 or more disks.

Google or Yahoo a search. You will be able to find a free, or demo program that will do this.

Hope this helps! :)

Answer 6

Yes, there are dvd-r dual layered versions out there, they are probably more expensive and hold 8.54 GB. Check your nearest technology retail store and ask for dual layered dvd-r's

EDIT: Best buy sells a memorex brand dvd-r dual layered for 60 bucks for a set of 25. To give you an idea on pricing.

Answer 7

Maybe you should look into an external hard drive for your purposes.

I can remember how excited my friend was to get a 20 megabyte hard drive for his first or second generation Macintosh back in the day. He didn't have to switch back and forth between the system floppy disk (with the operating system and the word processing program) and the disk he was working on once he had that hard drive. He said, "No more switchy-switchy!"

Answer 8

You can either compress the DVD or buy a double sided Writeable DvD but they cost a bit about $10 a pop.

Answer 9

Yes, there are discs which are 8.2GB i believe. You can buy them at any Target store. They're pretty dear though, costing around $12 per disc.
I don't know what they're called as I only had a slight glimpse of it. But you can find them in the games/music section of the store

Answer 10

you can find duel layer dvds. which holds twice the data. you'll need to have a dvd burner that can burn a dule layer though. hope that helps.

oh, most stores should have these dvds. ex: wal-mart