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What is the maximum required free space capacity for creating a DVD video?

    The maximum required free space capacity for creating a DVD video.

    The following information applies to files captured from DV equipment (AVI).

    For 15 minutes data:
    Size of data to be written to DVD media: High image quality, 1219MB
    Free space required: 6149MB

    Size of data to be written to DVD media: Standard, 600MB
    Free space required: 4678MB

    Size of data to be written to DVD media: Long play, 206MB
    Free space required: 3734MB

    For 30 minutes data:
    Size of data to be written to DVD media: High image quality, 2049MB
    Free space required: 11910MB

    Size of data to be written to DVD media: Standard, 1002MB
    Free space required: 9157MB

    Size of data to be written to DVD media: Long play, 334MB
    Free space required: 7391MB

    For 60 minutes data:
    Size of data to be written to DVD media: High image quality, 3710MB
    Free space required: 23432MB

    Size of data to be written to DVD media: Standard, 1805MB
    Free space required: 18115MB

    Size of data to be written to DVD media: Long play, 591MB
    Free space required: 14705MB