Menu Problems-Need Help!

chumply207 wrote on 7/12/2003, 7:39 PM

I just purchased Vegas+DvD a few weeks ago and have been having problems with the menu-based projects. While the project previews effectively, allowing all menu-based options, final burn plays as single movie, with out letting me highlight any thumbnails.

Ridiculous rendering times!

Sony DRU-500ax

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EdK wrote on 7/13/2003, 12:21 AM

Can't answer your first question, I'm not sure what you did or did not do. Maybe others with more experience can help'

The second statement also needs to be clarified. To you, what is a ridiculous render time? Are you rendering in DVDA or in Vegas? Mpg2 & AC3 audio rendering time will be shorter if done in Vegas. A 2 hour video can be rendered to Mpg2 in about 3 hours. I think AC3 audio is around 10 minutes or more, cannot remember right now. In DVDA it could take up to 5-6 hours or more and this also depends on the number animated chapters moving backgrounds, number of pages,etc.

I think I have that right, others please correct me if I'm wrong.

Ed

chumply207 wrote on 7/13/2003, 9:44 AM

I wasn't able to view that last message, please try posting it again.

thefilmcrew wrote on 7/17/2003, 4:37 AM

Let me guess. Are you using an Akai ADV-2280 set top player to view the completed DVD?

chumply207 wrote on 7/19/2003, 2:22 PM

No, i've just been using the Power DvD software that came with the computer, i have not attempted to play the menu-based DVD, on a set top player.

BillyBoy wrote on 7/19/2003, 4:45 PM

Then that's your problem. Power DVD and other software players aren't a proper test to test if or not your DVD is burned correctly. Use a set top DVD player. Check the compatibility list over at DVDhelp.

chumply207 wrote on 7/21/2003, 8:18 PM

Thanks for the help everyone!