Why is there a big price range on products for creating DVD-Videos?
Encoding, authoring, emulating and writing to DVDs are the four key steps to creating DVD videos. Encoder prices range from US$100 (software) or US$450 (hardware) to US$28,000. Authorware prices range from “free” to US$30,000. Once you add both factors together, the price range is huge. The rule of thumb in designing your optimal DVD station is to get the best encoder you can afford. This is the only component that affects your output quality. Expensive DVD authorware will only add features onto your DVD, but not quality. Please refer to Question 8 for video card selection.
