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Hi all,
I just love to use videostudio its great software. Anyway can anyone tell me how can you create a project that will fit to a 4.7 gig dvd blank? Most time I produce a remarkable combination of video, transitions and other effects but I only find out at the very end of the project that its in the RED and slightly over the capacity of the disc. This is very frustrating because after all the work is done you find out the information produced is over the dvd capacity. Is there a way to automatically fit the data to suit the disc without going back to the editor and reduce the video size?

I may have overlooked something but how do you guys create a project without any indication of the projects size to keep it within the limits of a standard dvd until the very end and create the disk only to find it wont fit?


Please help.

Steven

Hi Steven

When we burn a dvd we need a compatible Mpeg 2 file under 4.3 Gb, allowing the data to fit a disc.

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We can produce the video file from Share Create Video File, this renders the project producing the file we need.
The video properties (Bit Rate) of this process can be changed to match the length of the project and therefore control the size. The resultant file being used to burn the disc. Share Create Disc ¡V Add Video (using the new Mpeg file.)

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We can of course add the projects to the burner module, here the render process will still take place, the properties (bit rate) can be changed to match the length.
From the burner module select the ¡¥options cogwheel¡¦ Lower Left---Change Mpeg Settings.
Here you can customise the video projects properties.
I do not recommend the last option as rendering in the burner module has caused problems in the past. I prefer to create a video file prior to burning.

So what bit rate¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K¡K
8000 kbps allows for 60 minutes per disc (Top quality DVD)
6000 kbps allows for 90 minutes per disc (Very good quality DVD)
4000 kbps allows for 120 minutes per disc (High quality VHS)

A bit rate calculator is useful, helps understanding what¡¦s going on with bit rate.
http://dvd-hq.info/bitrate_calculator.php

You do not say whether you are creating a video file first or allowing the burner module to do its stuff.???????????
What are the properties of your original video clips in the timeline.
Are you working with Dv-Avi, Mpeg video?????????????