Failure to create disk image is unprecedented

[Longshanks]

Hi

They do say ther's a first time for everything don't they....

Created an mpeg 2 video file with following properties:
(Use Vista HP 32 bit)

5.6Gb
mpeg 2 Lower FF
24 bits 720*576
16.9 aspect
Variable bit rate 6000kbps

Too big to fit DVD so tried to create ISO which I would then use shrink to reduce in the time honoured fashion prior to burning with Roxio.

Thing is the conversion keeps hanging at about 30% of the "converting video of the title stage".

Never had this before. Nope, never, ever.

The video is a movie and plays fine with no glitches in Windows Media Player.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks

L

[Black Lab]

I would go back to your project and find what is at about the 30% mark. Could be a transition, effect, audio file, etc. that is corrupt.

Try removing or replacing it and see if you can then render to an ISO.

[sjj1805]

Rather than burn an ISO and use Shrink, alter your bit rate settings.
What Bit Rate Settings etc Should I use?

[DVDDoug]

The video is a movie and plays fine with no glitches in Windows Media Player.

Your MPEG file probably has some slight corruption. It's not unusual for a "problem" file to play OK, but cause trouble when you try to edit or convert it.

I'd try re-creating the video, perhaps at a lower bitrate so that you can skip the "shrink" step.

[Longshanks]

Many thanks

Funny thing is I was able to create TS folders so obviously this was not as sensitive to the glitch as the ISO conversion process.

Fascinating stuff.

L

[Trevor Andrew]

Hi

How long is the project?
What are the properties of the video files used in the project,
Are they the same as the ones in the first post?

From your project try:-
Share ¡V Create Video File-use same as first video clip

You may have to change the bit rate to compensate for the project length.
Again , How long is the project.?

Does the render process hang at 30 %
If yes
Check the editing details at this point, As Jeff suggested.

[Longshanks]

Hi

Yep project properties were set to match mpeg profile as shown.

Project is 2hs long.

The mpeg file is 5.39Gb but this increases to about 11Gb when you select the ISO option. (Wondered if this exceeded the max or isf there was amax for ISO images)

Its just strange that the eternal truths of:

1. Clear the timeline
2. Use the same project properties
3. Create a video file...

Woked fine for a TS folder but not an ISO image. I think thats what intrigues me more than anything. Having said that the TS folder was only 3.7Gb when created so I've probably answered my own question!!)

L

[Ken Berry]

My advice would have been the same as all of the others, except for the fact you say you can produce a Video_TS folder of the project. If you can do that, you can use Shrink on that. That's the way I do it. In fact, I never produce an ISO file for anything. The Video_TS folder also allows you to check a finished project easily, without first having burned an actual disc. With an ISO file, you have the extra step of having to mount the file on a virtual drive before you can play it, and this requires extra software like PowerISO...

[Longshanks]

Thanks again.

The fact that this isn't an exact science seems to make it more fascinating.

L

[Trevor Andrew]

Hi
Why use Shrink when you can avoid the extra rendering?

I would use either:-
Share-Create video File using 4000 kbps.(as your project is 2 hrs long.
Use the ¡¥custom¡¦ option to set the properties to your settings.
The resultant file should be under 4 .3 Gb and fit to disc.
Then from a new project Share Create Disc-Add Video File.
There will be no further rendering, no Create title.
No need to re-render using Shrink.
Or
Do Share Create disc,
Change the properties under the options cogwheel to reflect 4000 kbps.
The create title will use these settings to create a video file used to burn your dvd.
No need for Shrink.

Whether you create a TS folder or Iso is just personal preference and makes no difference in getting to the final window.

[Longshanks]

Many thanks again.

You are correct. Will adopt the strategy to avaoid using shink in future.

[Ken Berry]

While I would normally try to fit the project to disk by adjusting the bitrate as suggested above, I have on occasions with VS in particular, but just about always in other cases, used the Shrink method. And I am usually better pleased with the result from the Shrink route (or Nero Recode since we are talking here about non-copyright DVDs) than I am when I play with the bitrate. The Shrink route always seems to look better quality on screen...

[Longshanks]

Many thanks

Will try both methods.

[Trevor Andrew]

Ken
Interesting that you find Shrink produces better quality, I will keep that in mind for the next time I need to downsize a video file.

Hi Longshanks

With reference to the Iso file being larger than TS folder.

The size of the final movie can be seen as the Required Disc Space. This is reflected in the size on the bar to the bottom of the window.
As you select the options to create Iso these levels will not change.

What you see changing is the amount of memory needed on the hard drive to complete the operation. The majority of this size being taken up as temporary files, automatically deleted on completion.

No problems here, provided the Available Disc Space is sufficient.

Your original problem regarding large file size, just a thought here.
Rather than using the Custom Option.
Change the project properties from 6000 to 4000.
Use Digital Dolby or Mpeg Audio.
Save the project.
Then Share Create Disc, the size shown on the lower size bar should be below 4.3 GB and fit to disc.
If you decide to Share Create Video File ¡V Use Same as Project Properties, this should create a file below 4.3 Gb