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fastbike · fastbike #1 (**permalink**)

12-20-2011, 07:47 PM

I just purchased my first imac. I made a movie on imovie and was supprised to see that I do not have a way to burn it to DVD. I cantacted apple and they stated they no longer include idvd on the new machines and advised third party software. They said I could get idvd from an old ilife disc and install it. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to go. Should I try to find and old ilife disc or is there some good software anyone could recommend???
my email is fastbike51@yahoo.com

robduckyworth · robduckyworth #2 (**permalink**)

12-20-2011, 07:49 PM

You can try Burn, its a free, open source program to burn DVDs.

Burn - Home

fastbike · fastbike #3 (**permalink**)

12-20-2011, 08:59 PM

I downloaded the BURN program but I can;t figure out how to get the project from imovie to the BURN program

MightyGem · MightyGem #4 (**permalink**)

12-21-2011, 03:12 PM

You'll have to Share from iMove to either a Movie or to Quicktime, and then use Burn to put that file on a dvd.

Murgy91 · Murgy91 #5 (**permalink**)

12-21-2011, 05:03 PM

Bit rubbish that u can't burn a DVD without downloading 3rd party software now...

mockney · mockney #6 (**permalink**)

12-21-2011, 05:46 PM

Totally agree, I know that Apple are trying to push us away from the use of CD's/DVD's but this should still be part of the core functionality in the base operating system rather than having to go to 3rd parties (even if they are free downloads).

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #7 (**permalink**)

12-21-2011, 06:44 PM

Just curious as I have never looked. Does Windows 7 out of the install, not a Compaq install that comes with extra software, burn VIDEO DVD's that play on a normal DVD player?

OSX WILL burn CD's and DVDs from finder out of the install. Just not sure on a Movie DVD that will play on a set top DVD player since I always use roxio toast here for all my burning needs.

mockney · mockney #8 (**permalink**)

12-21-2011, 07:51 PM

I had toast prior to when I upgraded to Lion. Once I did it stopped working I presumed this was down to it being a Power PC based application?.

fastbike · fastbike #9 (**permalink**)

12-21-2011, 09:12 PM

I have reasd alot about toast and there is an update for lion now. The problem I see with toast is that the only video cameras it supports ar the newer AVCHD type. I am really upset that the idvd program did not come on my new imac and is no longer available. Some say it can be installed from an older cd of ilife but I don't have one and don't know anyone that does/ even then I am not sure if I can jusy install the idvd program with messing up my system. Starting to feel like I should have stayed a with PC Waited a long time to switch to apple. Should have waited forever

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #10 (**permalink**)

12-21-2011, 09:15 PM

Toast is a BURNING application, not an app to access a camera. Toast is the Nero of OSX.

Where in Windows 7 out of the install DVD is all these apps you are speaking of?

Also I am running a version of Toast 2 versions behind the current and there was an update for Lion. I am running Toast 10. Works fine in Lion.

fastbike · fastbike #11 (**permalink**)

12-21-2011, 10:01 PM

I installed toast 11 and it can make dvd from a video file on the computer. Movies from imovie are blurry and not usable. I was told that I could make a video from a camcorder but the only camcorder it will recognize is and AVCHD camera. So for me to make a movie I guess I have to first put the movie on the computer somehow because it will not recognize my camera software files either. Pretty confusing I made a dvd from MP$ files on my computer and they seem pretty good.

chas_m · chas_m #12 (**permalink**)

12-22-2011, 01:59 AM

Movies from iMovie are "blurry"? Say what?

Edit: maybe iMovie needs ... iGlasses! HAHAHAHA sorry man had to be done.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #13 (**permalink**)

12-22-2011, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas_m

Movies from iMovie are "blurry"? Say what?

Edit: maybe iMovie needs ... iGlasses! HAHAHAHA sorry man had to be done.

There has to be something being done wrong if iMovies movies are that blurry. Never seen that here.

Yes iGlasses! Hear Chas Apple! Make them!

MacLicious · MacLicious #14 (**permalink**)

12-22-2011, 08:27 AM

Look at amazon. I just bought iLife '09 brand new for $20. I got it just for the iDVD and iWeb that no longer are preinstalled on new MBA's.

fastbike · fastbike #15 (**permalink**)

12-22-2011, 08:49 AM

Hey thanks for the essay for switchers. very good advice. I want know if I buy the ilife 09 disc can I just install the idvd program from it so I do not mess anything in ilife 11 up?? Thank you all for your advice and help and a Happy Holidays to all.

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fastbike #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2011 Posts: 9	no idvd on new imac 12-20-2011, 07:47 PM I just purchased my first imac. I made a movie on imovie and was supprised to see that I do not have a way to burn it to DVD. I cantacted apple and they stated they no longer include idvd on the new machines and advised third party software. They said I could get idvd from an old ilife disc and install it. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to go. Should I try to find and old ilife disc or is there some good software anyone could recommend??? my email is fastbike51@yahoo.com

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Member Since: Nov 29, 2010 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 817 Mac Specs: PPC Mini, 10.4.11. Intel Mini, 10.6.6. White MacBook, 10.6.6. Original iPhone.	12-21-2011, 03:12 PM You'll have to Share from iMove to either a Movie or to Quicktime, and then use Burn to put that file on a dvd.

Murgy91 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 11, 2011 Posts: 30	12-21-2011, 05:03 PM Bit rubbish that u can't burn a DVD without downloading 3rd party software now...

mockney #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 08, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 22 Mac Specs: Mac Book Pro '15' i7 Quad Core, Mac book 'Black', iPhone 4, iPod (U2), time capsule (2tb), apple tv.	12-21-2011, 05:46 PM Totally agree, I know that Apple are trying to push us away from the use of CD's/DVD's but this should still be part of the core functionality in the base operating system rather than having to go to 3rd parties (even if they are free downloads).

dtravis7 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 23,704 Mac Specs: iMac C2d 2.4Ghz, Mini C2d 2.16Ghz, MacBook C2d 2.1Ghz, iBookG4 1.33Ghz, iPhone 3gs, iPad 16GB WiFi	12-21-2011, 06:44 PM Just curious as I have never looked. Does Windows 7 out of the install, not a Compaq install that comes with extra software, burn VIDEO DVD's that play on a normal DVD player? OSX WILL burn CD's and DVDs from finder out of the install. Just not sure on a Movie DVD that will play on a set top DVD player since I always use roxio toast here for all my burning needs. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines Dell GX270 SFF with Windows 7 32-Bit - Dell E510 with Windows 7 64-Bit & Windows 8 CP.

mockney #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 08, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 22 Mac Specs: Mac Book Pro '15' i7 Quad Core, Mac book 'Black', iPhone 4, iPod (U2), time capsule (2tb), apple tv.	12-21-2011, 07:51 PM I had toast prior to when I upgraded to Lion. Once I did it stopped working I presumed this was down to it being a Power PC based application?.

fastbike #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2011 Posts: 9	12-21-2011, 09:12 PM I have reasd alot about toast and there is an update for lion now. The problem I see with toast is that the only video cameras it supports ar the newer AVCHD type. I am really upset that the idvd program did not come on my new imac and is no longer available. Some say it can be installed from an older cd of ilife but I don't have one and don't know anyone that does/ even then I am not sure if I can jusy install the idvd program with messing up my system. Starting to feel like I should have stayed a with PC Waited a long time to switch to apple. Should have waited forever

dtravis7 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 23,704 Mac Specs: iMac C2d 2.4Ghz, Mini C2d 2.16Ghz, MacBook C2d 2.1Ghz, iBookG4 1.33Ghz, iPhone 3gs, iPad 16GB WiFi	12-21-2011, 09:15 PM Toast is a BURNING application, not an app to access a camera. Toast is the Nero of OSX. Where in Windows 7 out of the install DVD is all these apps you are speaking of? Also I am running a version of Toast 2 versions behind the current and there was an update for Lion. I am running Toast 10. Works fine in Lion. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines Dell GX270 SFF with Windows 7 32-Bit - Dell E510 with Windows 7 64-Bit & Windows 8 CP.

fastbike #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2011 Posts: 9	12-21-2011, 10:01 PM I installed toast 11 and it can make dvd from a video file on the computer. Movies from imovie are blurry and not usable. I was told that I could make a video from a camcorder but the only camcorder it will recognize is and AVCHD camera. So for me to make a movie I guess I have to first put the movie on the computer somehow because it will not recognize my camera software files either. Pretty confusing I made a dvd from MP$ files on my computer and they seem pretty good.

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MacLicious #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 26, 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 243	12-22-2011, 08:27 AM Look at amazon. I just bought iLife '09 brand new for $20. I got it just for the iDVD and iWeb that no longer are preinstalled on new MBA's. Now a complete Mac convert, or is it ADDICT? // MacBook Air mid2011 i5 4gb ram 256SSD // 2009 24"iMac 3.06 C2D nVidia 130GT 512mb // iPad2 64gb 3G // iPhone4 32gb // iPod Touch 32gb // iPod Video 80gb // I LOVE MACS!!!

fastbike #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2011 Posts: 9	12-22-2011, 08:49 AM Hey thanks for the essay for switchers. very good advice. I want know if I buy the ilife 09 disc can I just install the idvd program from it so I do not mess anything in ilife 11 up?? Thank you all for your advice and help and a Happy Holidays to all.