markschum, >> If you are creating a dvd for normal television the image size is 720 x 480 x 16bit color << That's NTSC, right? And 16:9, right? (even though it is not mathematically 16:9 because of the rectangular pixel thing.) This agress with what others are saying. And is that "common denominator" NTSC or "the best you ever want to do because anything better is wasted on DVD?" >>>The file on DVD is an mpeg 2 file format so your combined image files will be effectively rerendered through the appropriate codec.<<< Is it most appropriate for an indie artist to turn the master folder of lossless TIFF or PNG images over to a pro house at that point and let them DVD-up? Or...what is your recommendation for video editing software? >>>If you want some suggestions try newsgroup rec.video.production at Google groups. <<< I will visit. Thanks. ::::: Opera :::::