Q. Can I use simple conversion software to create an
mpeg file from my multi-media files and burn a DVD to watch on
my DVD player?
A. No - Converting a multi-media file like wmv to mpeg just
creates a data file. If you burn it on a DVD or VCD, you create
data DVD, not a movie format that you can watch as a movie. To
create a movie DVD, you need the special authoring and recording
capabilities of Smart DVD Creator. So you can play it on your
home or computer DVD player and watch it on your TV or PC.
Q. If I purchase this program can I install it on my home computers and my work computer?
A. Yes, you just need to download the setup file to your other computers and simply install the program. You will not be charged extra.
Q. I do not have an Internet connection on the computer where I want to install the program, can I purchase it on a CD?
A. Yes, please click here. to order the program on a CD.
Q. Will my license ever expire?
A. Your license will never expire.
Q. Are there any annual fees or other hidden charges?
A. There are no annual fees and no hidden charges. You only pay what you see on the order page.
Q. What is MPEG?
A. MPEG or Moving Pictures Entertainment Group video is
cross-platform compatible - you can play it on all computer
systems. It uses special compression techniques to achieve high
quality viewing at smaller file sizes.
MPEG 1 is playable on
any Pentium computer. A low-resolution format popularly used in the many of the clips
you see on the Internet, it's also the technology that digital
cameras and camcorders use to record small video clips.
MPEG 2 records DVDs and digital satellite TV It is half
the size of MPEG 1, and twice as good in terms of resolution and
quality. But, it needs a Pentium 350-450 for viewing, as it is a
much higher resolution format.
MPEG 4 cuts MPEG2 file sizes to one-tenth of the original at
the high visual quality and speed. An advanced streaming and
downloading format with a multi-language support codec, is
popular on the Internet - you can download DIVX, its popular
variation, to play on your computer, share it over the Internet,
and even play it on some of the newer DVD players. DIVX supports
3D animation, text and a host of other media, including portable
video recorders.
File extensions: .mpg or .mpeg
Q. What is AVI?
A. AVI or Audio Video Interleave format stores audio and
visual data in a particular way to allow simultaneous playback.
Created by Microsoft for Windows, AVI files can be large, and
their usage is popular in DIVX and MPEG. Its more commonly used
variation, DV AVI creates digital video transfers between
computers and cam recorders without compromising, or losing
quality (losslessly).
AVI is not a codec, but it can use multiple combinations of
codec (compressor/depressor). This makes it versatile, for use
with many different codecs in media like ClearVideo/Realvideo,
Cinepak Intel Real Time Video, motion JPEG, Editable MPEG full
frames (uncompressed), RealVideo, MPEG-4 among others.
File extensions: .avi
Q. What is QT?
A. Quick time, a high audio/video quality multimedia
streaming file format created by Apple Computer, supports most
encoding formats and is the closest to a standard cross-platform
movie format, after Jpeg. This and its support for integration
of dynamic components makes it popular for use in 3D animation,
real time, special effects and virtual reality and more on the
Internet, but you will need to download an application that uses
quick time to use it
File extensions: .mov
Q. What is RM?
A. RM or Real Media transfers live video and audio over the
Internet using streaming technology. A copyrighted format
developed by Real Networks, it's easy to use with both IP
connections and multicast IP connections, but you will have to
download software for real time playback.. Its later versions
create high quality files and smooth playback. So much so, that
it can sharpen video images at any Internet connection speed.
This is why it is so popular in web cams, reality shows, and on
the Internet.
File extensions: .rm .rmvb
Q. What is WMV?
A. WMV, or Windows Media Video, a Microsoft creation for
Windows, uses the ASF streaming format, delivering audio/visual
data in a continuous flow that you can download. Designed for
networks like the Internet, it is a highly compressed format
that does not compromise quality, even at the smallest of file
sizes. It can therefore correspond to many bandwidths, and
supports all types of video content, including audio,
synchronized events and slide shows.
File extensions: .wmv or .asf
Q. What is codec?
A. Codec instructs your computer on how to encode (or
compress) your file when you save it, and how to decode (or
decompress) it when you open it. The codec that opens your video
file also plays it on your computer. The choice of your codec is
very important. You will need to install the relevant codec on
your computer to ensure you can play your video files.
Q. Which MP3 encoder does Smart DVD Converter use?
A. Smart DVD Converter works with LAME. For information about
LAME please visit www.mp3dev.org
Q. What are the limitations of the trial version?
A. The trial version helps you assess the flexibility, ease
of use and output quality of your files firsthand. It converts
70% of the input file as an indicator of its performance, though
it comes with all the other features of the full version of
Smart DVD Creator. Remember, it's backed by a 100% money-back
guarantee unlike most other DVD creators on the market!
Q. I've lost my registration! How can I get it again?
A. Just drop us a line at
Support@SmartDVDCreator.com or fill in our feedback
form, quoting order ID or your name or your email address. We
will re-send the registration instructions to you.
Q. Is online ordering secure?
A. Yes, absolutely -- Our server software encrypts all of
your personal information to make it secure, so no unauthorized
person can view your confidential information as it is
transmitted over the Internet.
Q. Can I Purchase Smart DVD Creator without a Credit Card?
A. Yes. You can easily make payment using the following
methods:
- International Money Orders
- US or UK checks
- Wire Transfer
- Paypal
If you have a credit card, but do not want to use it online,
you can still buy using:
- Credit card by phone
- Credit card by fax
Q. I can't find my question here!
A. Please contact us at
Support@SmartDVDCreator.com with your queries. You
could also fill in our feedback form, so we can quickly help
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