'Add Media' problem in DVD burning process

[JoshT561]

Hi All,

I have 3.91 GB of clips in a project file that I am ready to burn to a 4.7 GB DVD... unfortunately I am stuck in the 'Add Media' step 1 of 3, the 'Next' button is grayed out so I cannot proceed to the next 'Menu & Preview' step. I'm guessing there is a simple reason for this, but can't figure it out for the life of me. Any suggestions?

Thank you,
Josh

[BrianCee]

this is usually a sign of incompatibility - which version of VideoStudio are you using ?

as a workaround try holding down the alt key while you press 'N' - standard windows keyboard shortcut "alt+N" for 'Next'

[JoshT561]

Thank you... unfortunately, the alt+n shortcut didn't work. Another problem I noticed is the Add/Edit Chapter feature is also not available/grayed out.

I am using VideoStudio Pro X5. The source video files are QuickTime Movie (.MOV) in 640x480 and 1280x720... I don't think this is the problem as I have another DVD project I am working on that uses the same file types but does not have the 'Next' button or 'Add/Edit Chapter' buttons grayed out.

Thanks again,
Josh

[Ken Berry]

It would probably be better if you first converted your edited projects in the Editing module of VS to DVD-compatible mpeg-2: Share > Create Video File> DVD. That way, when you go to Share > Create Disc > DVD, you can add the new mpeg-2 files. (If there is anything in the burning timeline when you open the burning module, delete it and add the mpeg-2 files manually.) Then you should not have any problems with the production of the menu and the actual burning. Moreover, the overall time take would be about the same.

[JoshT561]

Thank you for the ideas. As is probably the case most often, the problem was user error. I had unknowingly checked the 'Use first clip as introductory video' option for the one and only clip, which in turn grays out the option for Add/Edit Chapter and the Next button. Embarassingly simple, but wanted to share in case anyone else ever experiences the same problem while trying to create a DVD.

[BrianCee]

Thank you for the feedback Josh - filed in the old grey matter for future reference.