Project is too large to burn-why and what now

[Ken Berry]

First off, a .vsp (video studio project) file is just a small text file, and it contains no video. It simply tells Video Studio what video is included in the project; where it is located on your computer; and what edits have been done to it. Generally, the vsp files are located in My Documents\Corel Video Studio Pro\My Projects unless you have designated some other folder when making a specific project.

In order to convert your mp4 video to DVD-compatible mpeg-2, you can either do it in two steps or try it in one. The two step way would be to have the project open in the timeline and then choose Share > Create Video File > DVD (or if your new project is still too big, then choose Custom and reduce the bitrate as already suggested above). Then when the new mpeg-2 is produced, start a new project just to clear the timeline. Then choose Share > Create Disc > DVD. When the burning module opens, insert the new mpeg-2, build your menu and burn the disc.

The one step method would be simply to have the project open in the timeline and select Share > Create Disc > DVD. The burning module would open and would have the project file showing in the burning timeline. You would then need to click on the cogwheel icon (second from left in the bottom left of the burning screen) and adjust the bitrate in the burning properties shown there. Then build the menu and burn.

Note that we generally recommend the two step approach. The one step approach should work, but often people run into trouble with it, and find that taking the two step approach produces a more reliable outcome. You don't lose time with it either since the conversion is going to have to occur whichever workflow you choose, and that will take exactly the same time either way.

[lata]

Hi Paul

I am a little concerned that you have identified a VSP as a clip on the timeline.
However you should be still able to create the Mpeg2 and burn a disc, providing you do not receive any errors or re-link requests.

Ken has pointed out the two methods, my details below could be used to set the Custom option properties mentioned by Ken.
I am hoping that giving you several options that it is not confusing the issue.

You said “I did try lowering the bitrate to 6000 again but it's still MP4...so how do I MPEG-2 it?”

There are several ways to select a template to render the project to Mpeg2.
One way is to set the Project Properties to use your rendering settings.
This is what I wrote in an earlier post…………………

If you are still having problems with the new clip, try this:-

1 / Alt+Enter opens the project properties (Settings – Project Properties)
2 / Choose Mpeg as the Edit File Format
3 / Edit the template to Use 6000kbps
4 / Set the aspect ratio as 16:9 or 4:3 as your original? (general tab)
3 / Set template to use 6000kbps (compression tab)
4 / set audio to use Digital Dolby (compression tab)
OK to close the window, the lower panel should show similar details to

NTSC drop frame (29.97 fps)
MPEG files
24 bits, 720 x 480, 29.97 fps
Upper Field First
(DVD-NTSC), 16:9
Video data rate: Variable (Max. 6000 kbps)
Audio data rate: 256 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio, 48 KHz, 2/0(L,R)

Press OK to modify the project settings

Now Share Create Video File – Same as Project Settings

That will create a Mpeg2 file. A thumbnail will be placed in the library.

The second option to set the properties within the burner module, they should however reflect the Mpeg2 Project Properties
The Green size bar showing at the bottom should not show as Yellow and defiantly no Red, if they do you modify the settings as mentioned by Ken “and adjust the bitrate in the burning properties shown there.”

[pauli55500]

As before, thank you both again...I'll try your suggestions and report back...

[pauli55500]

Thanks again..It worked again....I reduced the bitrate to an arbitrary 6440--video went 1:29:55.....it showed a little bit of yellow...but it all transferred....is there a simple formula with which one could compute the perfect bitrate to use?

[lata]

Hi
There are Bit Rate Calculators that can help in assessing the Kbps
http://dvd-hq.info/bitrate_calculator.php

You should not have any yellow showing, may or may not fit to disc.
As you are on the limit choosing a Text or Thumbnail menu will probably do the trick as they use less memory than Smart Scene.
Using Digital Dolby for the video audio is best for reducing the overall size.

If you access the Cogwheel (project settings) you can uncheck Do Not Convert Compliant Video, then when you change Mpeg Settings – Customise reduce the Video Data Rate it will affect the green slider, I guess we are using it similar to the calculator.

Normally the Do Not Convert Compliant Mpeg files should be selected, as your video file should be under 4.3 Gb and fit to disc.

I think its simply experience, next time you will use 6300kbps instead of 6440kbps