problems while burning, it makes no scense

Sniper wrote on 12/2/2004, 1:48 PM
Here's the problem.
I'm trying to burn a NTSC WIDESCREEN (704x480) DVD
and all i get is this message.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/animesforlife/screens/DVD_Architect_problem.jpg
and here are my settings for this DVD
http://members.lycos.co.uk/animesforlife/screens/DVD_Architect_settings.jpg
now, all of my audios are .mp3 44100 kHz, Stereo, 224 Kbps
if i go to MAKE DVD> PREPARE DVD
the only messages that comes up are that, either the video or audio will be compressed, nothing is out of the safezone or anything like that.
and if you open the page, it'll show that it will fit on the DVD. (I've even tried on 4.2GB and it didnt work, so ended up leaving at what it is now)
I do have some videos as backround in a few of my pages, but they were ripped from the movie itself, so it has the same resolution.
the menu pictures were also ripped from the movie, so it has the same resolution as the rest. I do have some text on top of the video, but the biggest one is size 48, and the font for all of them is arial)
The color for the highlight i used are all the same but on one page, this page has the same settings as the "Color Set 3" instead of the "Color Ser 1"
My burner is an "HP DVD Writer 200j 1.36" and i'm currently using to burn this dvd is a BLANK DVD+R 4.7GB Philips 1-2.4X
if anyone can help me, it'd be apreciated.
thanks in advance, peace.

Comments

ScottW wrote on 12/3/2004, 5:39 AM
Using free hosting sites like that is probably part of your problem. Besides the fact that the url you provided didn't work, the stupid web site kept insisting on trying to download who knows what kindof software so that it could no doubt take control of my computer - and it wouldn't stop! Next time do the rest of us a favor and don't put stuff on a free hosting site.

DVDA is known to have problems with some burners - if your error message indicates such a problem then usually the only thing you can do is use something else, like Nero, to burn the project prepared by DVDA.

--Scott
bStro wrote on 12/3/2004, 11:56 AM
For Scott and anyone else who had a problem seeing the screencap, Sniper is getting the famous "The sub-picture or menu highlight graphics are too comple and exceed DVD specifications" message. Personally, I had no problem at all with the URL or the site itself. Time to change web browsers, perhaps? ;-)

Sniper, the problem is with either your menu links or subtitles. Such elements are limited to a certain amount of information. This can be affected by how many characters are in a single line, what font is used, how it's formated, etc... As the message says, it's a limitation of the DVD format. Unfortunately, there are no concrete rules other than keep it simple.

I assume that you're using the original release of DVDA 2.0, because 2.0a and later apparently tells you specifically which content is too complex and lets you choose which ones to change. (I've never run into the problem, so I haven't any experience using this tool.) You should update to the latest release.

Rob
Sniper wrote on 12/3/2004, 2:25 PM
yes, I am using the Original DVDA 2.0, and i did install the update, now, how do I tell if whats too complex for the settings i'm trying to use?
will it tell me after i try to burn it again, or can i find out before i burn?
thanks man, peace.
bStro wrote on 12/3/2004, 3:39 PM
As I said, I've never had a problem with complex text, so I don't know exactly what happens. But, as far as I can tell, the message comes up during the prepare stage (rather than the burn stage). Just start the prepare process, and you should get the necessary dialog box.

Rob
ScottW wrote on 12/3/2004, 5:04 PM
Rob, the reason you didn't have a problem viewing the pictures is because he changed the location between when you read his post and when I read his post.

--Scott
Sniper wrote on 12/3/2004, 7:23 PM
i ended up changing the server, sry i forgot to mention that, my bad.
another thing i want to know. do any of you guys know a RELIABLE dvd-ripper?
all the dvd-rippers i've tried so far, did not ripped the whole entire movie, even though it was. I got the vobs into my HD alright, with DVD decrypter, and when i tried to load it, it said it had 23:36 minutes of playing time, which was true, but when i converted to .avi, it only said it had 23:24 minutes of playing time. anybody has a answer for this one?
thanks in advance, peace.
bStro wrote on 12/4/2004, 1:55 PM
I've no idea why you had a problem with DVD Decrypter. I've never used it, but I've never heard of it being anything but reliable.

I use Smart Ripper, which suits my purposes pretty well.

Rob
Sniper wrote on 12/4/2004, 5:23 PM
no no no, i dont think I've explained my self correctly.
DVD Decrypter is VERY reliable, never had a problem.
the real problem is getting the files FROM the .vob files AFTER they've been ripped with DVD Decrypter.
here's the problem that i've been having with various softwares.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/animesforlife/screens/DVDX_problem.jpg
as you can see, the .vob file itself has 23:36 minutes of playing time, and the ripped file using DVDX (along with so many others) only gives me about 23:24 minutes of playing time.
and THAT right there ma man, is the REAL problem.
those files were ripped from a OFFICIAL US RELEASE of Neon Genesis Evangleion, from ADV Films, so i really dont think the problem is somehow linked with the vob files.
thanks man, peace.
Sniper wrote on 12/4/2004, 7:09 PM
another thing, how do i change the font and color of the subtitles (all at once) with DVD Architect 2.0?
i can do it manually, but its fucking 600 subs times 5. too much time.
is there a outside program that i could use or something?
thanks, peace.
ScottW wrote on 12/5/2004, 8:28 AM
So, besides the fact that the times are shown differently, is there actually any difference between the 2 clips? Maybe this is a situation where a difference which makes no difference is no difference.

--Scott
Sniper wrote on 12/5/2004, 10:22 AM
i already fixed the problem, thanks for effort.
later ma man, peace.
Sniper wrote on 12/5/2004, 11:33 AM
hey man, one last thing, how do i change the font & color of a imported subttile?
i got Subtitle Workshop 2.51 and uploaded the .srt (that i ripped with the SubRip) and converted to SONIC DVD Creater (.sub). Than i took that subtitle file and upload to DVDA, but, the font was way too damn small, how do i change them all at once, instead of having to select each one and changing them manually.
If you could help me, it'd be appreciated.
Later ma man, peace.
bStro wrote on 12/5/2004, 12:25 PM
how do i change them all at once, instead of having to select each [subtitle] and changing them manually.

Check page 79 of the manual.

Rob
Sniper wrote on 12/8/2004, 1:18 PM
bro, i'm still having trouble.
i selected all the subs at once, than i picked one (while they were all selected) and edited that one. but only that one got change.
i want to be able to change them ALL at once, not have to edit 4200-6400 subs once-at-a-time. or maybe even more than that.
u think u could help me out?
thanks man, peace.
bStro wrote on 12/10/2004, 10:48 AM
I guess I should've said "start on page 79 of the manual and keep reading." ;-)

From the manual:

Copy formatting and position from one event to others
1. Double-click a title in the Project Overview window (or double-click a button on a menu in the workspace) to open it.

2. From the View menu, choose Timeline to display the Timeline window.

3. Select a subtitle event and edit it. If you want to select multiple events use hold Ctrl or Shift while clicking events. The event you want to edit should be the last event you click.

Use the General Object Properties controls in the Properties window or drag a text object in the workspace to change its position.

Use the text bar to change the subtitle's font, size, or justification.

Use the Subtitle Properties controls in the Properties window to change the color set used to display subtitle text.

4. Right-click the event you edited and choose a command from the shortcut menu to indicate where you want to apply the formatting:

Rob
Sniper wrote on 12/10/2004, 3:48 PM
thanks, later my man.
wobblyboy wrote on 12/10/2004, 10:56 PM
DVD Decrypter works just fine.