can't burn dvd

[zoobie]

Uh...I've dragged an HDV mpg to the timeline and tried to burn a DVD...not HD-DVD...just a DVD. I get to the preview page and all is fine. But when I click "next"...presumably to burn since I've never been past the preview page, it just sits there. I've checked the processes and it says VS11 is running. It's an 18 minute video. I set it, clicked next, and came back an hour later...still stuck on the same page.

I've reinstalled a few times...same result. The update and patch have been installed.

[Ken Berry]

Could you expand a bit please. You dragged it to which timeline: the main timeline in the Editor module, or the burning timeline in the burning module?

Next, right click on the file within Video Studio and copy down all its properties here please.

Also, have you tried first converting the video to standard definition DVD-compatible mpeg-2 in the editor module. Then empty the main Editor timeline, select Share > Create Disc > DVD, and insert the new mpeg-2 in the burning module timeline?

Finally, have you updated your DirectX with the latest patch available on the Microsoft DirectX website? It is dated November 2007 and works on both XP and Vista computers. Note that it will not change the version number of your DirectX (9.0c for XP and 10 for Vista) but it will definitely update existing versions. It also seems to correct a variety of problems some VS 11/11.5 users have in the burning module.

[zoobie]

I dragged them to every timeline I could...both HDV and a DVD compliant mpg.
For all I know, it was still rendering the HDV mpg after an hour and a half because another program estimated almost 2 hours for rendering...but there's no progress indicator.
This was kind of an emergency so I burnt the compliant mpg with another program in 5 minutes....just don't have the time to d/l a 427mb directx update for a grand total of 509mb worth of required updates...dunno anybody who does.
Thx

[2Dogs]

....just don't have the time to d/l a 427mb directx update for a grand total of 509mb worth of required updates...dunno anybody who does.
Thx

Ever heard of Automatic updates? Do you really feel comfortable in having so many vulnerabilities open to easy exploit? Maybe your screen name should be "Zombie" since you're upping your chances of being recruited into a botnet....

[dennisoralls]

I've had the exact same problem getting V11 to take the final burn step. I have updated the DirectX, no help. What other suggestions. I have a project I've spent over 40 hours on and can't create my DVD

[Ken Berry]

Have you tried 'burning' a disc image (.iso) or DVD folder (Video_TS) as the last step, instead of an actual disc? Then you could use a third party program to burn that to an actual DVD. If the third party program succeeded, then the finger of blame could be pointed firmly at Video Studio. But if not, then there would seem to be some other problem involved.

You could also convert your edited project to a DVD-compatible mpeg-2 without even opening the VS burning module. But of course that would mean you would need to use a third party program like Nero or Roxio to actually build a menu for it, as well as do the burning.

In the meantime, it is difficult to suggest a solution when we don't know the exact properties of the files you are editing, nor your exact workflow which brought you to the point of burning...

[dennisoralls]

Have you tried 'burning' a disc image (.iso) or DVD folder (Video_TS) as the last step, instead of an actual disc? Then you could use a third party program to burn that to an actual DVD. If the third party program succeeded, then the finger of blame could be pointed firmly at Video Studio. But if not, then there would seem to be some other problem involved.

You could also convert your edited project to a DVD-compatible mpeg-2 without even opening the VS burning module. But of course that would mean you would need to use a third party program like Nero or Roxio to actually build a menu for it, as well as do the burning.

In the meantime, it is difficult to suggest a solution when we don't know the exact properties of the files you are editing, nor your exact workflow which brought you to the point of burning...

All good points and thank you. I'll answer as much as possible. I was in a rush for the project and ultimately created an mpeg-2 file in VS that I then imported into Roxio DVD builder and burned. The Roxio product burned the video without a problem. I then tried 3 other methods within Video Studio based on comments in this forum. First, I updated my DirectX. It did not solve my problem. Next, I "imported" the mpeg-2 file created in Video Studio into a new Video Studio project, recreated my DVD menus and tried to burn again. I had the same result. Finally, I skipped the process of building a new project in the timeline and went to the "create disc" step, imported the VS created mpeg-2 file, recreated menus etc. I have had the same result everytime.

I hope this helps and I appreciate your suggestions.

[Artair]

I have a similar problem trying to burn a dvd using the dv-to-dvd wizard. I have about 30 mins of video and simply wish to transfer to a dvd. I can capture the video, edit the theme template but when I click burn, all that happens is a short "capturing scenes" message for about 10 seconds and then nothing. The "burn" buttom comes back into play but there is nothing on the dvd. I should add that I only bought VideoStudio a couple of days ago and this is my first attempt to use it. Seemed a simple process but it isn't working.

[2Dogs]

I was in a rush for the project and ultimately created an mpeg-2 file in VS that I then imported into Roxio DVD builder and burned. The Roxio product burned the video without a problem. I then tried 3 other methods within Video Studio based on comments in this forum. First, I updated my DirectX. It did not solve my problem. Next, I "imported" the mpeg-2 file created in Video Studio into a new Video Studio project, recreated my DVD menus and tried to burn again. I had the same result. Finally, I skipped the process of building a new project in the timeline and went to the "create disc" step, imported the VS created mpeg-2 file, recreated menus etc. I have had the same result everytime.

The fact that the Roxio program burned to disc OK might indicate that you have some Roxio packet writing software installed, which you either need to disable or uninstall in order to be able to burn with other programs.

Alternatively, just output your Video Studio project to DVD folders or an ISO file and burn that to disc with Roxio or another program. It should be no great hardship - the total time involved in creating the project and burning it to disc will be hardly any longer than if you burned it using the Ulead burning module, and many people, myself and I believe Ken included, prefer to "split" the disc production process in such a way.

[clostridium]

I have the same issue as zoobie. Once on the preview page I click next and it just sits there doing nothing. I have not been able to get it to advance to the page that has the burning options so I can't try the suggestions of creating an ISO image, etc.

It's VS11.5 plus with the patches all applied. I tried reinstalling and that was no help. I have tried this process with a variety of different projects and it doesn't work.

I can create video files just fine, it's just when I try to create a disc that I get issues.

[Ken Berry]

That sort of problem -- i.e. no movement in the preview stage -- is usually corrected when you go to the Microsoft DirectX website and download and install the latest update patch which is dated November 2007. Note that it will update both DirectX version 9.0c (XP) and 10 (Vista), though the numbering of your existing version will not change.

[clostridium]

Thanks for the quick reply - I updated the Directx libraries with no improvement. I can see the preview fine, it's just that clicking the next button on that page does not advance me to the burn page at all.

[Ken Berry]

I had meant that as being 'no movement in or past the preview stage'. I am sorry, though, that the DirectX update did not work. Did you reboot the computer after installing it?

[dennisoralls]

Thanks 2dogs. I know burning from another program is always an option but frankly always preferred the VS method. It gave me the flexibility I liked. Maybe I just need to learn to use the other programs better.

Regarding disabling the Roxio product, can you point me in a direction to help figure out how to do that. It came pre-installed on my computer and if I just uninstall I won't be able to burn at all and don't have the disk to reinstall.

Thanks to everyone for your help.

I was in a rush for the project and ultimately created an mpeg-2 file in VS that I then imported into Roxio DVD builder and burned. The Roxio product burned the video without a problem. I then tried 3 other methods within Video Studio based on comments in this forum. First, I updated my DirectX. It did not solve my problem. Next, I "imported" the mpeg-2 file created in Video Studio into a new Video Studio project, recreated my DVD menus and tried to burn again. I had the same result. Finally, I skipped the process of building a new project in the timeline and went to the "create disc" step, imported the VS created mpeg-2 file, recreated menus etc. I have had the same result everytime.

The fact that the Roxio program burned to disc OK might indicate that you have some Roxio packet writing software installed, which you either need to disable or uninstall in order to be able to burn with other programs.

Alternatively, just output your Video Studio project to DVD folders or an ISO file and burn that to disc with Roxio or another program. It should be no great hardship - the total time involved in creating the project and burning it to disc will be hardly any longer than if you burned it using the Ulead burning module, and many people, myself and I believe Ken included, prefer to "split" the disc production process in such a way.

[Ken Berry]

The Roxio DLA feature is called "Drag to Disc." Check the system tray at the bottom of the screen and there may be an icon that allows you to disable it when you want to use another program for burning. Also you may have to check for it as a start up item to prevent it always taking control of the burner on start up. Use msconfig in the Run box to do that.