721MB video onto 700MB CD?

cdfreelancer · 03-03-2005, 04:48 AM

Does anyone know if there's a way that I can fit a 721MB video file onto a 700MB CD? I wonder if there's a way that I can compress the .avi file so that it remains in a playable form. I don't want to have to compress the file using winrar; I would like the file to be in playable format when it's on the CD. I'd be willing to sacrifice some of the video quality if need be.

**Fox** · 03-03-2005, 05:35 AM

Some cd burning programs will allow you to "overburn", that is, burn past the normal location where the lazer would stop. If I remember correctly, this could be dangerous to your burner, but I think some of the manufacturers will publish maximum burn capacities, and it will vary from disk to disk.

I have seen websites where people have burned 800mb disks with no problem.

cdfreelancer · 03-03-2005, 05:41 AM

Well the program I would use is Nero 5.5.

crazijoe · 03-03-2005, 06:57 AM

Use the Expert Features in Nero. I believe it's under File, Preferences "expert features'. This should allow for "overburning".

http://www.nero.com/en/FAQs_Data_CD.html#5

**johnwill** · 03-03-2005, 09:57 AM

I routinely burn an extra 20-30mb onto 700mb CD's, especially when I'm making audio CD's for my car. I like to get as much as I can on the disk.

cdfreelancer · 03-03-2005, 10:55 AM

OK I'll give it a try and let ya'll know...

03-03-2005, 04:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
cdfreelancer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southwest UK Posts: 332 OS: XP pro 32bit	721MB video onto 700MB CD? Does anyone know if there's a way that I can fit a 721MB video file onto a 700MB CD? I wonder if there's a way that I can compress the .avi file so that it remains in a playable form. I don't want to have to compress the file using winrar; I would like the file to be in playable format when it's on the CD. I'd be willing to sacrifice some of the video quality if need be.

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crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	Use the Expert Features in Nero. I believe it's under File, Preferences "expert features'. This should allow for "overburning". http://www.nero.com/en/FAQs_Data_CD.html#5 __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,679 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I routinely burn an extra 20-30mb onto 700mb CD's, especially when I'm making audio CD's for my car. I like to get as much as I can on the disk. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

03-03-2005, 05:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Some cd burning programs will allow you to "overburn", that is, burn past the normal location where the lazer would stop. If I remember correctly, this could be dangerous to your burner, but I think some of the manufacturers will publish maximum burn capacities, and it will vary from disk to disk. I have seen websites where people have burned 800mb disks with no problem.

03-03-2005, 05:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
cdfreelancer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southwest UK Posts: 332 OS: XP pro 32bit	Well the program I would use is Nero 5.5.

03-03-2005, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
cdfreelancer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southwest UK Posts: 332 OS: XP pro 32bit	OK I'll give it a try and let ya'll know...