seal123

Hi to all
I have decided to learn as much as I can about the various editing software and different ways of doing things and thought you guys could help.

Firstly, am I being unrealistic to expect my camera footage (Mini DV tape) to look as good as it does in its' original form after I have taken through Vegas for editing, add transitions, FX etc, then burning to disc?
I am always disappointed with the end result, however I am not really sure what project settings to use, or render settings for that matter as a friend set it up for me a long time ago, and I have since bought another type of TV (for viewing the footage burnt to disc), and I have also bought a new camera since he set it up. What are the rules or parameters for deciding these settings?

I usually take the vegas file to DVD Architect to burn the footage to disc. I only do this because that is what my friend showed me. He is not in this area anymore so I can't pick his brain over these things.

Is there anyway I can duplicate the excellent quality that the DV tape produces... I am willing to look at other software etc?

I have just rendered a partial file in Vegas as an .avi, I then sent it back to my camera (print to tape) and then viewed it on my DVD player, and I am still disappointed with the quality. The preview window in Vegas makes the footage look excellent, but once it leaves Vegas there is a real loss of quality.

Any help much appreciated, and willing to learn and explore all options.

PS A friend wants a small section of one of my Vegas files for their web site...what format should I render this as please...?

A big thanks to all
Deb