Does iDVD5 Region code DVDs?

tilt

Hi all



If I create a DVD of a home movie on the Mac using iDVD5, would the DVD be region coded - meaning, can I play the DVD on any player around the world or would it only play in Region 1 (USA, Canada and UK) players?



Also, assuming it does not region-code the DVD, would it record DVDs in NTSC format or can these DVDs be displayed on a PAL or SECAM TV? Or is this question relevant only for VHS and never for DVDs?



Thanks and cheers

k_munic

Hi tilt,



homebrewn DVDs are allways Region Coded 0/Zero, which means, you can watch them around the globe.



The video standard is a totally different thing: DVDs do have different video standards, they can be NTSC, PAL,?



many/most/all dvd-standalones in Europe are able to playback NTSC videos, some older TVs make trouble to accept the signal, which isn't a real converted signal?-



In case you have to convert your videos, have a look here + you'll need a free tool called JES Deinterlacer

http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6017.shtml



Dan is one of the "Geniuses" at the Apple support forum?

tilt

Thank you k_munic. That helps.



Cheers