New User Question About Burning DVD

[Dmillb]

I created a great video with sound. I tried to burn a DVD, but I got two messages. First said 644.2MB over. The DVD did burn successfully, but my music is not there. Instead, there is other music??? I need an answer quick, since I plan to give this DVD as a present. Please provide help. Thanks!

[Ron P.]

Welcome to the forums...

What DVD authoring program are you using? With VS X3, the default DVD program is DVD Factory 2010, and we strongly urge people to not use it, instead use Corel's free replacement program, DVD MovieFactory 7SE. The reason I know that you used DVD Factory 2010, is that it will place an audio track into your production, and you can not get rid of it. Pretty sad isn't it..

You stated you "created a great video with sound", which is nice.. but it doesn't tell us much. What type of video file did you create? Was it a DVD compliant MPEG-2? Are you working with HDV, or AVCHD (high-def video)?

Now keep in mind that with DVD MovieFactory 7SE, you must first create a DVD compliant MPEG-2 in VS X3. Then launch DVD MF7SE, and insert your newly created MPEG-2 video file, and proceed on from there.

[Dmillb]

Ron,

Thanks for the prompt reply. Yes, you are right I was using the one that came with the bundle ... DVD Facotry 2010. I'm so glad to hear that I wasn't going nuts. Where do I download the free replacement program? On the Corel site, it looks like it costs $59.99.

And great to me (for my first attempt) and great to an experienced user are two different things However, I was happy with it. It is not HD. And this is the very first time I used the Video Pro, so I was proud that I figured out how to load a video and put music to it. It's a 10 minute video with about 8 different audio clips. Gosh - you asked what kind of file it is. Now, I'm really going to show how ignorant I am and say that I do not know. The file extension is .vsp? Does that tell you anything. Sorry, But I'm really a novice.

Also, any idea why it said 644 MB over? Surely my 10 minute video will fit on a DVD - right. I bought DVD-R (16x speed) 4.7 GB (120 minutes discs from Staples) It say under properties that the file is 544 KB. I always get confused on MG, GB, KB's !!

Thanks so much for trying to help me.
Donna

[Ron P.]

Have you installed the patches/updates for VS X3? If not you can do so HERE. The largest download, 202Mb, should contain DVD MovieFactory 7SE. You might also look in the Corel Guide, click on the round button, arrow surrounded by dots, in the upper right. Then click on the Do More or Get More tabs.

VSP files are not video files, they are VideoStudio Project Files, basically instructions for the program. You need to create a video file, which is done in the Share step, Create Video File>DVD>(NTSC or PAL) and then the proper aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9).

To determine the properties of your video file, with it in the time-line or library of VS X3, right-click and select Properties. The 544KB is the file size of the VSP file correct? Unless your video is only around 10secs long. KB=Kilobyte, MB=Megabyte, GB=gigabyte, and TB=terrabyte, which is smallest to largest.

[Dmillb]

Ron - Again, thanks. I'm certainly learning a lot from you. I have now installed the patches and I ran the download for the DVD MovieFactory 7SE through the Corel Guide. When I went to create a video file, it asked: 4:3, 16:9, 4:3 Dolby Digital, 16:9 Dolby Digital or MPEG2. Can you explain aspect ratio, since I'm not sure which one to select? And, what is the purpose of a MPEG2 file?
Also, when I right clicked in the timeline, it only highlighted the first photo (so the prperties shown were just for that photo). Does it matter that I actually started making this video in the "Paint Shop Project Creator rather than within the actual Video Studio? Also, do I need to only create a video file in Share or do I also need to create an audio file? After the video file is created, do I open the MovieFactory and it will show me how to burn onto a DVD? Will I just need to select the video file in order to burn the DVD?
Donna

[Ron P.]

I take it from your last post, you're creating a slide-show video with photos, correct? In that case the video clip properties would not apply. When you go to render your project, you will need to create a DVD Compliant MPEG-2 video file. The importance of the video file being MPEG-2, is that International DVD Specifications require it. So if you're intention is to burn a video DVD, then at some point, no matter what type of video file (MPEG, WMV, MOV) you're using, it must be converted to MPEG-2. This can be done in VS or it is done in the final, burn step, of DVD MF. That is taken one step further, as the MPEG-2 files have additional data added, and the extension changed to VOB. Confused yet??

The aspect ratio, determines how the video is displayed, in standard frame (4:3) or wide-screen (16:9).

If you have audio (music, narration) as part of your project, this is mixed together with the photos, videos, to your video file.

We have a Video Product Tutorials section, where there is a wealth of information to help you better understand video editing, and authoring DVDs.