Hi,
I am using DVD Workshop Express for some time now, and it sure is great. I use it mostly for family videos and slideshows with custom menus.
Now I had the idea of converting some of my favorite sitcoms from DVD to MPEG 4, as there are 4 epidodes on 1 disk, and I was thinking about achieving maybe 12 or 24 on 1 disk, using MPEG 4 SP. Then 1 season would be on 1 DVD. Now, WS Express does not support DVD 9 Double Layer, so I am limited to 4.x GB, hence the thought of MPEG 4 SP.
Before I start, I wanted to find out, if anyone else has tried this? From past experiences, I see that WS will sometimes try to convert the materials into MPEG 2.
My standalone DVD player supports MPEG 4. So I was wondering if WS will support this, making menus and linking to the MPEG 4 files... and allow a non-standard DVD to be burnt.
Has anyone tried this, or have similar experiences? IF DVD WS cannot do this, does anyone have any other ideas, tools etc?
Thanks a lot for your advice in advance
MPEG 4 SP and DVD Workshop Express Menu
I've never tried it, but I'll make a guess.. 
Workshop really tries to stick to the video-DVD standard.
My guess is that you'd be better off burning the MPEG-4s with general purpose burning software (Nero, etc.).
And, I would also guess that there is no way to make a menu with a MPEG-4 disc, since AFAIK there is no standard for that, and the player's firmware won't know how to deal with it.
I have used the Create DVD Folders to make DVDs that are too big for a single-layer DVD and Workshop Express didn't even blink. So, worst case, you can do that and then use 3rd-party software to burn the actual DVD.
Workshop really tries to stick to the video-DVD standard.
My guess is that you'd be better off burning the MPEG-4s with general purpose burning software (Nero, etc.).
And, I would also guess that there is no way to make a menu with a MPEG-4 disc, since AFAIK there is no standard for that, and the player's firmware won't know how to deal with it.
Are you sure about that? Have you downloaded the DL Update? (I haven't tried it... I just got a DL burner.)Now, WS Express does not support DVD 9 Double Layer,
I have used the Create DVD Folders to make DVDs that are too big for a single-layer DVD and Workshop Express didn't even blink. So, worst case, you can do that and then use 3rd-party software to burn the actual DVD.
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I think DVD 9 is a license issue, as it the comparison guide, it says Express will not do DVD 9 Double layer disks.
I am surprised that MPEG 4 has been around for some time, but no chance to build interactive menus etc, for devices that support it.
Well, I researched some more, and found Divx ULTRA supports interactive menus and subtitles, and Pioneer DVD players and other new vendors support Divx ULTRA, just released after PhotoKina.
So I will go for that, pity, as I love the creative side of Ulead DVD Workshop... will still use it any day for normal DVDs, as it is THE BEST, the EASIEST and affordable.
I am surprised that MPEG 4 has been around for some time, but no chance to build interactive menus etc, for devices that support it.
Well, I researched some more, and found Divx ULTRA supports interactive menus and subtitles, and Pioneer DVD players and other new vendors support Divx ULTRA, just released after PhotoKina.
So I will go for that, pity, as I love the creative side of Ulead DVD Workshop... will still use it any day for normal DVDs, as it is THE BEST, the EASIEST and affordable.