FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions)                  Return to Categories Index     DVD Publishing: See VideoTribute’s DVD-Publishing online manual    What Hardware is recommend- what is needed?    What is the difference between DVD+ and DVD-?    How do I create a DVD version of a VideoTribute?    What about DVD Labeling?     What hardware is recommend - what is needed?   A PC with a processor speed of 1 GHZ or higher, 512MB of RAM and Windows XP or Windows 2000 as your operating system.  You’ll want at least 5GB of free space on your hard drive to store the photos and shows you will produce.  In addition, if you want to create DVD’s, you’ll need a DVD burner – we like the Plextor brand.  They work well and cost from $150-$250.   What is the difference between DVD+ and DVD-.?    Like VCR tapes that had both Beta and VHS formats, DVD’s also come in two formats called DVD+ and DVD-.  This difference only matters when you’re writing to a DVD – virtually all players will read either format.  Pay attention to which format your DVD uses when it writes and make sure the DVD’s you purchase support that format.   How do I create a DVD version of a VideoTribute?   Please review our online manual Creating DVD’s.  It will take you through the steps of creating DVD-version of your show.   What about DVD Labeling?   You can use any DVD labeling software to create your label.  We provide labeling templates of each background that can be used by most software.  Use these is you want your label to match the background you used in you VideoTribute.  Please beware that labeling DVD’s can cause problems if the label isn’t properly adhered and balanced.  DVD players spin these discs at extremely high speeds and the label can create an imbalance, making the disc unreadable.  We are negotiating bulk pricing for pre-printed DVD’s.  Email us if you’re interested in purchasing them.  We’ll have more info regarding this on our website in the near future.