iMovie - dvd will only play on computer

[Some Goober]

When I burn a dvd from iMovie it will play on a computer cd/dvd reader but not a home dvd player. What do I need to do to get it to play on a dvd player?

 

[hg.wells]

What dvds are you using? For it to work on a DVD player it ideally should be a DVD-R not a DVD-RW

 

[Slartibart]

Dedicated DVD-players anectdotically are quite selective regarding self-burned DVD media. Depending on the model only certain blanks will work. After trying and finding one that works I suggest sticking to it.

 

[Some Goober]

What dvds are you using? For it to work on a DVD player it ideally should be a DVD-R not a DVD-RW

Yes, I only use -R.

 

[Some Goober]

Dedicated DVD-players anectdotically are quite selective regarding self-burned DVD media. Depending on the model only certain blanks will work. After trying and finding one that works I suggest sticking to it.

I hadn't thought about that. Thank you.

 

[wilberforce]

I always used Taiyo Yuden as having the verifiably best DVD-Rs (i.e., not just by anecdote, but by independent test lab error and speed testing)
Taiyo Yuden has apparently been acquired by CMC Pro. Not sure if the quality is the same.

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[wilberforce]

Also...
I recall that DVDs for use in a home dvd player need to be recorded in the correct format, using the VIDEO_TS directory structure, and need to be finalized.
A computer will play multiple video file formats stored on a DVD-R, but a home DVD player expects the correct DVD video format and file structure.
It has been a long time since I burned DVD-Rs so I don't recall all the nuances, but maybe this helps point you in the right direction.