DVD Studio Pro Encoder

I use Compressor to convert my full res output files to be ready for DVD Studio Pro. Once I drag them (the .m2v & .ac3 file) into the DVD track, does DVD Studio Pro re-compress them with the encoder? I presumed the built-in encoder in DVD Studio Pro is to encode a full res quicktime file, should you drop it in the track without using Compressor.

I just want to make sure I'm not compressing twice...artifacting is already a bit of an issue, since most of my material originates as HD 720p and I'm creating SD DVDs.

Thank you.

AFAIK mpegs will not get recompressed


preditor Wrote:
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> I use Compressor to convert my full res output
> files to be ready for DVD Studio Pro. Once I drag
> them (the .m2v & .ac3 file) into the DVD track,
> does DVD Studio Pro re-compress them with the
> encoder? I presumed the built-in encoder in DVD
> Studio Pro is to encode a full res quicktime file,
> should you drop it in the track without using
> Compressor.
>
> I just want to make sure I'm not compressing
> twice...artifacting is already a bit of an issue,
> since most of my material originates as HD 720p
> and I'm creating SD DVDs.
>
> Thank you.

if your file from Compressor meets DVD specs, DVD SP will not re-encode.