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Hi Guys, got an issue with an old copy of VS8. I used it to for a wedding video and spend quite a bit of time on it.
My problem this is my first time trying to burn DL.

When I go to burning process it completes the "Converting Videos" then goes to "Converting Files". It gets to 99% and then just sits there and does nothing. Task manager does NOT say anything about no responding and is still using about 50% processing but see nothing on the HD light so assume it is a program fault.

It never burns to the DVD.

I then tried to have it just make an ISO image so I could use a different program to burn it. It renders, converts to 99% then stops again. I end up with the same issue, no ISO.

Noticed there are no patches for VS8 available to me
Corel says the new X2 will not open a VS8 compilation can anyone confirm this?

If I have to split it into 2 DVDs and burn at 4.4 I can but thought I would come to you guys for advice before I try anthing dramatic.

Help!

Welcome to the forums!

A few things. First I can confirm that VS12 will only open VS11 and 10 project files; VS11 will only open VS10 and 9 project files... and so on, though after that,personally I cannot recall whether VS10 opened VS9 and 8 projects and so on down...

Second, your workflow. You are obviously doing your edits then jumping straight into the burning module. We recommend that after your edits, you first convert your file to a DVD-compliant mpeg-2 (Share > Create Video File > DVD) and not go direct to Share > Create Disc.

Third, can you confirm the messages you are getting during the burning process. 'Converting videos' and 'converting files' are not messages I am familiar with from VS, even VS8. (I started with VS7). Rather, the messages I would expect if your workflow is as I suspect it would be, are 'converting title(s)' and 'converting menu', then 'multiplexing' followed by the actual burn. How long do you let it sit at 99% for? Depending on your computer resources, the way you are doing things, it could take 3 hours or more to burn a single layer DVD.

Fourth, you told us nothing about where the original video came from or what its properties are, let alone what editing you did to it. We need at least something to go on. To get the video properties, for instance, you right click on one of the captured files inside Video Studio -- either in the timeline or library pane.

Fifth, I simply don't understand what you mean when you say "If I have to split it into 2 DVDs and burn at 4.4 I can". Why would you need to split it into two portions? Again we need to know more -- how big is the entire project? And does your reference to '4.4' refer to the GB size of a single layer disc (and thus imply your project is much bigger than that)? Or are you referring to a burning speed (though there is no such thing as a 4.4 burning speed?

Help us help you by coming back with at least some of this information...

Fifth, I simply don't understand what you mean when you say "If I have to split it into 2 DVDs and burn at 4.4 I can". Why would you need to split it into two portions? Again we need to know more -- how big is the entire project? And does your reference to '4.4' refer to the GB size of a single layer disc (and thus imply your project is much bigger than that)? Or are you referring to a burning speed (though there is no such thing as a 4.4 burning speed?

Ken, I think the OP is trying to burn to a double layer disc:

My problem this is my first time trying to burn DL.

I don't think v8 supported DL discs.

Thanks for the warm welcome and the quick response guys.
I appologize for my lack of detail, was late for work

I am not in front of the workstation right now so will try and answer the best I can. I video taped a wedding and a reception on a Panasonic mini DV camcorder. The format is AVI files.

When I brought it in from the tape I had it segment it to multiple AVI's.

I did not do much special effects, only crossfades and a couple MP3 music clips in a few segments. Some of the AVI clips needed to be trimmed and some were purged. What I ended up with was a file that required about 6 gigs of space to burn to.

I ran out and purchased some Memorex DVD +R DL 2.4-8x DVD's Set the program to burn at 4x . This is when it seemed to stop at 99%.

I then googled around and came across this board and saw your statement about saving Share > Create Video File > DVD tried that and it did save it.

I then went to the burning stage and unchecked the burn DVD and checke the BURN to ISO image file. I got the same result. It never created an ISO.

So, I then looked at what the program created when I told it to make a video file and came across a ~convert000.mpg file.
Currious to see what would happen, I used SONIC to make a DVD from that. My problem there was there was no chapters I watched it on my TV using the DVD Player in my living room. It would play to about 75% then freeze and not be readable.

I did suspend all my other application in the task bar but did not do a selective start up as some people recommend. I thought that maybe either my CD Burner TSST550L? (I forget) or my Media is Junk. So thought about opening the project and trimming it in half so I make a Wedding and a separate Reception DVD on a Single Layer DVD instead.

If I have to buy the newest version I will but that would mean I need to start over or would I only have to redo my tranistions?

My first thought is that there is a corrupt file hindering the completion of the rendering process.

~convert000.mpg is a temporary file - in fact when you create a "DVD" if you look in the various temporary folders you will find dozens of similarly named files whilst VideoStudio is doing its work.

The file format you are using is DV - the term avi is misleading
(Please view Brief Summary of AVI and MPEG2 formats

How long (in duration) is your completed video?
Rather than using double layer discs you can reduce the quality slightly - most people will never notice - by altering the bit rates
What Bit Rate Settings etc Should I use?

It is my recommendation that you create a DVD compliant MPEG2 file BEFORE you proceed to the next step - authoring a DVD
Suggested work flow by SJJ1805 for Video Creation
You then clear your time line by starting a new EMPTY project and going to the [Share] tab and selected [Create Disc] and them importing the newly created MPEG2 file from above.
You then continue as follows:
Authoring a DVD

Some users have issues using MP3 sound files - if so you can convert them to WAV format with Audacity - a free audio editor - or if you have purchased VSX2 ultimate you can use WaveLab LE 6 which was included with your purchase.

Regarding the use if selective start-ups, if you have an XP operating system you may be interested in creating a video editing profile

Thanks I will try that, I am not sure if this matters but my camcorder was set to 16x9 widescreen format

Setting your camcorder to 16x9 will not affect anything other than what appears on your TV screen!!

Was pretty upset thinking about all the troubles I am having with this project and decided to pick up a new burner.

Took the MPEG video file and using Nero Vision 4 managed to burn 4 perfectly working DVD's with the new burner.

This burner is a Sony USB and is on my server now that has a pair of XEONS hyperthreading so 4 processers!

Ran nice, just looking at the two dvd's side by side you can tell this one has a MUCH more powerful laser.

Tried what you guys said to do with VS8, but it did the same thing. I think the software has issues and since I already wasted 2 days in trying to burn these dvds I think I am going to to get something new.

I got three DVD's ready to label now, thanks for your help.