Sharing

[mwsing]

I know how to create DVDs because this is what I have always done. After having created a DVD I then wanted to create a thumb drive version of the software. Can I do this without re-rendering in MPEG4 format? I did manage to get onto the on-line Chat once and the techo told me just to copy it across. Is this true and which file do I copy across? I did succeed in creating one by re-rendering. Is it possible for the version on the thumb drive to play on another computer without having DVD software on that computer?

If I create a version on my I-Pad, will it play on the I-Pad without getting another player to play it? I know I can try this, but I'm trying not to waste too much time!

I also note that V7 does not have the facility to create a video file first, but only goes straight to the burn on whatever medium you choose. I don't mind this, but am just wondering.

[lata]

Hi

Video Studio X7 share options are similar to the earlier versions, however the layout has changed and the way the options are displayed, may cause some confusion.
You can create a video file first……….

With your project open in the edit timelines select the share tab
There is a central vertical icon list, the top icon being selected by default
This is the Create Video File option now described as “Create a video you can play on a computer”
Select the Mpeg2 option, this is what is needed to burn a standard dvd, choose one of the options from the profiles (probably MPEG-2(720 x 576,16:9,50i,8Mbps)

(For earlier versions Share Create Video File – DVD 16:9)
Ok that renders the project to a compliant Mpeg2 file.

You can use the file to burn a standard DVD
Start a new project, nothing in the timeline—Share – Disc icon 4th down
Add the Mpeg2 file to the burner module, top left add video.

You can add that file to a memory stick to play on the tv, maybe via the DVD Players usb port.
Your USB stick will be formatted to Fat 32 so will have a 4 Gb file limit, you may be best to format to NTFS
You should be able to play that file on your pc, you will need a media player to play the files, VCL Media Player seems to play most formats.

I don’t know that much about I-pads but think you may need Mpeg4, and an “app” to play video.

[mwsing]

Thanks very much Trevor, this is most helpful

[mwsing]

This should perhaps be a new topic, but I can't for the life of me find the button to create a new topic!
Anyway, re previous post,s I was having trouble creating the disc from the video file, so decided to go straight to Create Disc. The first time I got the infamous Unspecified Error no 5.1. I changed the burn rate and then it succeeded. However, I had requested it to burn two copies. It seemed to me that the software then went back into trying to start as if it was a brand new request, which then failed with a message " Could not create file". I am most perplexed.

Now, I did ask it to create a disc image the first time, so I thought that I would just copy the disc image to a new disc, using Movie Factory 7. Alas, I have a new computer and discovered that Movie Factory does not come with Videostudio X7. Does anyone know how I can create a new disk from the disk image file? I am guessing that I will have to download some software from somewhere!

[BrianCee]

No need for any extra software - VideoStudio has the means to burn a disc image to DVD. just go to "Tools >> Burn from disc Image (ISO)"

[mwsing]

Thanks Brian - how obvious! I looked i the Help" and couldn't find any reference to this.