DVD expands in size

Randy Brown wrote on 1/5/2010, 12:52 PM

I'm duplicating a family movie DVD for a friend of the family.
In V8, I import as file>import>camcorder disk. The 20 vts files are 2 hours on the timeline but only 4 GB total. I render to DVDA and they become over 5 GB.
What am I doing wrong and how can I duplicate this thing onto one 4.7 GB disk?
Thanks very much,
Randy

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Former user wrote on 1/5/2010, 1:02 PM

IF you are just trying to duplicate the disk, use Nero or Imgburn to copy it.

If you are trying to author it, then chances are you are using a higher bitrate than the original, which is causing a bigger file.

Dave T2

arbory wrote on 1/5/2010, 1:06 PM

Reduce the average bitrate in mpeg-2 render settings ( eg.4500)

you can even calculate what bitrate you will need:

http://www.videohelp.com/calc.htm

or maybe you have choosen PCM instead of AC-3 in DVDA for Audio

btw: If you just duplicating the disc with no editing use Nero, or any other DVD Burner! much faster!

Randy Brown wrote on 1/6/2010, 8:51 AM

Thanks guys, I went with ImgBurn.
Thanks again,
Randy