DVD Factory

[Adler]

Hi..
Thanks for the help last time..
I'm having a problem with dvd factory.. always whan I try to work with it after a while (1 or 2 min. and less) there is a massege that the software is not responding... the problem was on my old computer and it's now again on my new one (got it yesterday!!)
I'm working with trial of VS ProX3 to test it on my new pc if it's make any different..
please help beacuse I need it for the weekand and I'm sorry again if the topic already exist but i just can't do a good search with my english..
Arie Adler.

[Adler]

Please..... help.. someone...

[sjj1805]

In a nutshell Corel made a big mistake by including DVD Factory in the latest release of VideoStudio.
When you purchase the full version of VideoStudio X3 you will also get DVD MovieFactory 7 SE which is a replacement for DVD Factory. DVD MovieFactory 7 SE is a tried and trusted product and a pleasure to use.

[Adler]

ok thanks! but before i buy it i would like to know 2 things, the problem i'm having was also in my full version of VS 11.5 plus that i had so i understand that the problem was also on this version?!?! and if i buy and download the VS proX3 after that i already have the trial with the dvd pactory could it make a problam?!
thanks again i really appreciate it!
Adler

[Ron P.]

It has been the recommendation of this board;
1. To purchase a full/upgrade version
2. Uninstall the TBYB (trial) version before installing your full/upgrade version.

In the past, activated trial (TBYB) versions seem to have problems when it comes to installing updates and patches. When you attempt to install a full/upgrade version and you still have the trial version installed, VS will first want to uninstall the trial version, or at least ask if you want to repair the current version installed.

[Adler]

I have just started download full verion of VS X3 like you say.. but i notice just now that it says "VideoStudio Pro now includes DVD Factory™ Pro—integrated DVD and Blu-ray authoring and burning" I hope it meens not the DVD Factory but the fixed one that you called DVD MovieFactory SE7........ Does it?!?!?

[Ron P.]

What comes with the download of VS Pro X3 is DVD Factory, not DVD MovieFactory 7SE. However, after installing VS, look in the DO MORE section of the Corel Guide, and you should find where you can download DVD Movie Factory 7SE.

[mitchell65]

I have just started download full verion of VS X3 like you say.. but i notice just now that it says "VideoStudio Pro now includes DVD Factory™ Pro—integrated DVD and Blu-ray authoring and burning" I hope it meens not the DVD Factory but the fixed one that you called DVD MovieFactory SE7........ Does it?!?!?

As Ron says you need to download and install DVD MF SE7 from the Do More section of VS x3 but when you have installed it you will then need to create a compatible vodeo file in VS x3, shut down x3 then open DVD MF SE7 as a stand alone program and insert your video file to continue with the authoring. You cannot open DVD MF SE7 from within x3 (that's the only downside as I see it) I would have thought that Corel could have provided a patch to cover this really!

[Adler]

Thanks.. and one more.. Whan i worked with trial of X3 there was no option that i saw to do a clip that will be before the menu while this option was on the VS 11.5 .. i hope i worng.. Do I?!

[Black Lab]

Once again...the X3 trial (and early versions of X3) comes with the aweful DVD Factory, which is a very limited authoring program. For more advanced features you will have to use MovieFactory 7SE. As you have found, it is now packaged with X3 and there is no need for a separate download.

[mitchell65]

Once again...the X3 trial (and early versions of X3) comes with the aweful DVD Factory, which is a very limited authoring program. For more advanced features you will have to use MovieFactory 7SE. As you have found, it is now packaged with X3 and there is no need for a separate download.

I didn't realise this, but I presume it can't be opened from within X3 and still has to be used as a stand alone program after shutting down X3?

[mitchell65]

Thanks.. and one more.. Whan i worked with trial of X3 there was no option that i saw to do a clip that will be before the menu while this option was on the VS 11.5 .. i hope i worng.. Do I?!

Hi Adler
I think you will find all the info you want on putting an intro clip in here:
http://forum.corel.com/EN/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=37748

[Black Lab]

but I presume it can't be opened from within X3 and still has to be used as a stand alone program after shutting down X3?

I'm not sure how your latest version will work. However, it is my understanding there is a patch forthcoming that will allow MovieFactory to be used with VS still open, much the same way previous versions of VS has worked.

[mitchell65]

but I presume it can't be opened from within X3 and still has to be used as a stand alone program after shutting down X3?

I'm not sure how your latest version will work. However, it is my understanding there is a patch forthcoming that will allow MovieFactory to be used with VS still open, much the same way previous versions of VS has worked.

A patch would be grand - will await with eager anticipation!

[sjj1805]

One further point that does not seem to have been covered.
The "Get More" button on VideoStudio only becomes active 3 days after installation and so you may have to wait a few days before you get the free link to MovieFactory Pro 7 SE.
A service pack is in the pipeline, don't know the release date yet, but Corel are looking at the feasibility of integrating MovieFactory 7 SE into VSX3 so that it can be launched from that program rather than stand alone. It is not yet know if this is possible but it is being worked on.