Videostudio vs DVD Moviefactory

secookie · Post by **secookie** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:05 pm

Hi everyone

Hope tihs is on the right board - I think it is.

As you may know from my other posts, as the local Cub Scout Leader I am preparing the annual DVD and have done for a few years now.

I have always taken the photos, and created a videostudio file for each event. I have then made each one of these into a mpg file using videostudio.

I've then taken these files and used dvd moviefactory to make the dvd.

My question is this: I seem to recall reading with older versions of the software (I've used both since about version 5 or 6), that it was very slow to put videostudio project files straight into dvd moviefactory. I'm currently using videostudio x2 pro and the associated dvd moviefactory (version 6 I think) and I'm really just looking for the quickest way to do this as the way I'm doing it at the moment does seem somewhat long winded - bearing in mind I've got 20 videos to make from the project files and then put on the dvd before 17th December!

Many thanks for your help and advice in advance.

Simon

Black Lab · Post by **Black Lab** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:19 pm

Why are you using MovieFactory to make the DVD? Are you using a sophisticated menu?

VideoStudio's menu process is easy to use and very customizable. I have MF and very, very rarely use it. VideoStudio's menu creation suits me just fine.

secookie · Post by **secookie** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:31 pm

If I'm honest, I think Ive used MF as it came with one of my PCs when I got it - all the hard work seems to be done through VSx2. How quickly does VS burn direct to DVD from project files?

Having had a quick look at the DVD authoring through VS, it does look almost identical to MF. No, the menus I make aren't overly complex - indeed for the 17th December, I actually simply need all the different parts on a dvd to play as a presentation, with the final "posh" dvd with menus and cover etc being available for the kids in the new year.

Again, many thanks for the help and advice.

Simon

secookie · Post by **secookie** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:33 pm

I've had a little tinker with the Videostudio DVD authoring, but when it gets to the preview screen with the remote control, it says I should click next once i've previewed the dvd, but there is no next button. The back button is partly hidden by the menu button in the bottom left, but there is no sign of a next button.

Any ideas?

Black Lab · Post by **Black Lab** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:45 pm

Try updating your DirectX.

secookie · Post by **secookie** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:27 am

Thanks for the link - I've updating the directx, but its still the same - there's just no next button on the preview page.

There is a next button once you add the clips to get to the preview where the remote control is shown, but only a back button on that screen.

What is the speed difference between using the Videostudio DVD authoring and placing the projects into Moviefactory to put onto DVD? As I said in a previous post, I normally create the videos themselves in videostudio and import these to Moviefactory and not the projects - is there any difference in the speed?

Many thanks for everyone's help.

Simon

Black Lab · Post by **Black Lab** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:56 am

I do as you and create the video file, then insert that into the VS burning module, so I can't answer your question.

Some time ago I had the same problem as you are experiencing. I did both a DirectX update and a reinstall of VS. I wasn't sure which fixed it, but it sounds like the reinstall. You might want to give that a try.

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:49 pm

In addition to all of the above, whilst you can place a project file into the DVD Authoring stages, it is recommended that you split your project up into two distinct stages.

Stage 1. Capture / Edit.
Then create an MPEG file from the [share] tab | Create video.
Stage 2. Restart VideoStudio - or if you prefer, MovieFactory.
Now import the newly created MPEG from from stage 1.

Please view:
1. Suggested work flow by SJJ1805 for Video Creation
2. What is a project file?