problem with creating DVD-videofile (now with URL)

[WimDC]

Hello,

I'm using the trial-version of VS 11.5 and everything works wonderfull, except creating a DVD-videofile.
Creating a WMV or MPEG file gives me a good result (no problem with video or sound), but when creating a PAL DVD -file, the result is ugly : no sound (!) and sometimes "damaged" video.
Maybe the attached links gives an idea.
I tried several settings but still without result.

What am I doing wrong ?

>>> compare both URL's:
good video (mpeg2) : http://www.vrij-uurke.be/good.mpg (5 MB)
bad video (dvd) : http://www.vrij-uurke.be/bad.mpg (5 MB)

[Ron P.]

Welcome to the forums,

Both examples do have audio. The "bad" clip if you'll notice is using Dolby Digital 5.1. You probably do not hear the audio because the TBYB version does not include the Dolby audio codec. Dolby charges a fee to use their technology, so most companies will not provide that with free versions.

The "good" clip is using MPEG audio Layer 2, which is free, and can be used on DVDs. It is not part of the NTSC DVD specs, but is acceptable in your area (PAL).

The other properties appear to be ok. I'm curious about the source clip properties. Since the "bad" clip shows Lower Field First, and the "good" clip does not. Did you capture/transfer DV (avi) from a mini-DV or digital-8 camcorder to edit? If so then the field order must be Lower Field First. If they are from an analog source the field order may be Upper Field First. Whatever the case, the field order must be maintained throughout the process from capture to producing a DVD. Could you right-click on the video clip in either the timeline or Library, select Properties, and post all of them back here?

Here's some links to information to help you better understand video editing...

You might want to read through From Camcorder to DVD tutorial.

A Recommended Workflow has been developed to help guide you through the mine-field of video editing, as it pertains to Ulead's VideoStudio Programs. They can be viewed here:
Recommened WorkFlow for VideoStudio

For a brief summary of AVI and MPEG-2 please read the article at this link:
Summary of AVI and MPEG-2

To better understand Field Orders, and Frame Based, please read the following article:
Explanation of Field Orders

[WimDC]

Thanks for this first help.
Indeed, when opening the file with VLC Media Player, I can hear the sound (before, I used Windows Media Player). So that's OK.

But what about the video-quality ? In the "bad" example, the overlay-video displays stripes when moving and I find the "overall"-video-quality in the "good" example (much) better...
Can I change something to get a better result ?

[Ron P.]

As I stated earlier I see one of the video files ( the bad example) is using Lower Field First, and the good example does not show what Field Order was used.

If you reverse the field order from the original source's field order then the results can be jagged edges, (which may be what you are calling the stripes), and jerking video. That's why I asked for the properties of the source clips you're using in VS.

Fast movement, ie; panning left to right either in the original source, or using the movement as in your examples, of having the clip move across the screen can result in blurriness. Also the quality of the original source clips have an impact on this.

In the Preferences Dialog (File>Preferences or Press F6 on your keyboard), the Edit Tab has an option called Resampling Quality. It this set to Good, Better, or Best? While editing your project you can set this to Good or Better to help with Previewing. When you are ready to render your video file, you should change this to Best.

Also trying experimenting with the Anti-Flickering flter in image clips option. This is only suppose to affect image clips, not video clips. But it's worth a try, to see if it helps improve the quality.

Lastly, try bumping up the bitrate from 6000kps to maybe 8000kps. Depending on the source it may/may not have any affect. For example if your source clips are from VHS tapes (analog), increasing the bitrate will not noticeably improve the quality.