dvd video "freezes" and in general is not watchabl
Moderator: Ken Berry
dvd video "freezes" and in general is not watchabl
After many hours of learning time and overcoming many difficulties, I successfully created two videos that I could see on my computer (and that worked pretty well). I then output them to DVD. (I followed the recommended procedures posted on the web board - they were great - before that I couldn't get through the dvd creation phase without the application quitting.) I then played them on my tv. The first video was not too bad - it wasn't very long. The second was longer and worked okay at the start. The further into the video, the more it froze the video while the audio continued, then the video would start again. Then it would happen again, until (as it got to about the 15 minute point), it was so bad I stopped watching. Clearly I have a problem. Based on where in the video it happened, I'm wondering if the videos need to be very short. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Hi,
Some things I keep in mind when Authoring DVD's (to avoid playback issues like video stuttering)
-keep video+audio bitrate <= ~7.5mbps
-keep the total size <= ~4gb (on dvd5)
-use Dolby Digital (AC3) audio for a good mix of "global" compatibility, and a lower audio bitrate to allow for higher video bitrate (mpeg audio can use the same low bitrates as DD audio, but not all NTSC DVD Players will play mpeg audio)
-don't use sticky labels on your dvd's
-keep burner firmware up-to-date (follow instructions carefully when updating firmware)
-keep burning software up-to-date
-don't always burn at the max speed of your burner/media combo (I've had great success burning at 4x)
-try different media (brands and types) Not all DVD±R/RW will work with every player, or some will work better in some players than others...
-probably some other things that I can't remember at the moment...
Regards,
George
Some things I keep in mind when Authoring DVD's (to avoid playback issues like video stuttering)
-keep video+audio bitrate <= ~7.5mbps
-keep the total size <= ~4gb (on dvd5)
-use Dolby Digital (AC3) audio for a good mix of "global" compatibility, and a lower audio bitrate to allow for higher video bitrate (mpeg audio can use the same low bitrates as DD audio, but not all NTSC DVD Players will play mpeg audio)
-don't use sticky labels on your dvd's
-keep burner firmware up-to-date (follow instructions carefully when updating firmware)
-keep burning software up-to-date
-don't always burn at the max speed of your burner/media combo (I've had great success burning at 4x)
-try different media (brands and types) Not all DVD±R/RW will work with every player, or some will work better in some players than others...
-probably some other things that I can't remember at the moment...
Regards,
George
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heinz-oz
I agree with George,
it sounds like either a problem with the media or the burner. There is no requirement whatsoever to keep video's short when burning. I have created watchable DVD's from VHS sources that exceeded 2 hours on a SL DVD-R. The quality was nothing to write home about but the original, an old wedding tape was not that good either and the DVD did not come out worse.
Try different media and, most importantly, do not burn at max speed.
it sounds like either a problem with the media or the burner. There is no requirement whatsoever to keep video's short when burning. I have created watchable DVD's from VHS sources that exceeded 2 hours on a SL DVD-R. The quality was nothing to write home about but the original, an old wedding tape was not that good either and the DVD did not come out worse.
Try different media and, most importantly, do not burn at max speed.