"Failed to burn data on disc" error

[xelam]

Hi everyone, I am really stuck on this chronic error. Everytime when I try to author a DVD--I get the following error after hours of converting.

Here's the specifics:

1. The entire proccess goes without any problems. All the conversion seems to flow as usual. But when it comes to the point to burn the DVD content onto the DVD I get the error: "Failed to burn data onto disc"

I then tried to do the indirect method. I then redo the entire process but this time I also opted to creat an image file. Once again everything goes as planned but here's the weird thing-- the image dvd (.iso) produced by Ulead is LARGER than what is able to fit onto the disc.
The total file size reported by Ulead before encoding was 4.03GB. That is well below the 4.38 GB limit.

How do I fix that problem?? Isn't that weird?

I thought it was my burner--but it works fine when I burn data using Nero.

What can I do to fix this problem?? Can somebody give me some help on this? Thanks

[heinz-oz]

Instead of creating an image, burn your DVD to a DVD folder and check the size of the VIDEO_TS folder.

It's immaterial what the estimated file size is prior to authoring to DVD, (it's just that, an estimate). What counts is the final size after rendering.

If the folder turns out too big, that is the cause of your problem. You can either change the bitrate for the encoding to do it again or use a program like DVD Shrink to shrink the folder size to at or below 4.36 GB.

[xelam]

Hi there

Thanks for the response back. Using DVDShrink is an alternative. But I think I figured out the problem. Apparently Ulead likes DVD+R discs. I went out today and purchased a stack of DVD+Rs and decided to try encoding again, and amazing! it worked! The disc actually started burning. Hope this hint helps any that may be experiencing the same problem like me.

[sjj1805]

Hi there

Thanks for the response back. Using DVDShrink is an alternative. But I think I figured out the problem. Apparently Ulead likes DVD+R discs. I went out today and purchased a stack of DVD+Rs and decided to try encoding again, and amazing! it worked! The disc actually started burning. Hope this hint helps any that may be experiencing the same problem like me.

Ulead likes all sort of discs, its your DVD burner that is picky.
Some DVD Burners work with +R some work with -R some like both.

[heinz-oz]

Hi there

Thanks for the response back. Using DVDShrink is an alternative. But I think I figured out the problem. Apparently Ulead likes DVD+R discs. I went out today and purchased a stack of DVD+Rs and decided to try encoding again, and amazing! it worked! The disc actually started burning. Hope this hint helps any that may be experiencing the same problem like me.

I have never used a DVD +R disk yet and never had a problem like you describe either. I think Steve has nailed it. What brand/model DVD burner do you use?

You may have found a fix for your current problem (although I think it's just a fluke) but may create a different further down the track. Your burner may just be picky as to the type/brand of media you use. One thing is sure though, DVD players out there are a lot more picky and, AFAICT, there are quite a number of them around that dislike DVD +R. There is no problem as long as all the players you want to have your movie play on don't object to DVD + media.

[htchien]

Check http://www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters to know what media is OK with your burner.

Most of the time when you see the Fail to burn data on disk message is because the burner does not like the disk. Change the media usually will solve the issue.

Best regards,
H.T.