Hi, so i created a video it is in WMV format... it is 2,494,725 KB which is 2.49 GB when I upload it into the DVD Architect to comes back and shows it needs 6.1 GB of DVD. My DVD+R s' are 4.7 GB. I don't understand why its doing that....Whats the problem?? Im needing help ASAP.
In Vegas you should use render settings for DVD Architect as described e.g. here. The DVD A compliant widescreen video templates are also available though they're not mentioned in that link.
Note that DVD Architect gives only an estimate of the size before preparing/burning. It's often inaccurate.
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I reviewed the info you linked on the comment. Just to make sure, I guess I did it the wrong way when I imported the actual video....I clicked on “explore” and double click on the video I wanted for the dvd...I assume that is the incorrect way to upload a video?
It seems you imported your file straight to DVD Architect without editing and rendering in Vegas Pro / Movie Studio Platinum first (as the link advises). As you noticed it's possible, but the more correct way is in the advice.
From DVD A online Help (F1): "DVD Architect software supports many file types and can convert your media to the formats required for DVD or Blu-ray Disc as needed. However, for best performance (decreased disc preparation time and recompression), use existing rendered files. For more information about the types of files that can be used without recompression, see "Rendering files for your project."
Read also "Optimizing your project" in online Help (including the "Fit to Disc" part if you really must).
Thank you so much for your help. Last question, I hope , but if I have it in the WMV formate, what format should I publish it in inside of Movie Studio Platinum. To be able to publish it in the formate that would fit on a DVD + R...the video is about an hour and 40 mins give or take...
Please read again my first comment and click the link in it. That's Render settings for a DVD. It's all there. Customize your DVD Architect compliant video render template's variable bitrate to be about 3.5 min/5.5 avg/8.5 max Mbps or constant about 5.5 Mbps. That should fit.
The long advice would be here https://www.moviestudiozen.com/free-tutorials/dvd-architect-studio-50/493-how-to-compress-a-long-video-onto-a-dvd. See also the related tutorials mentioned there if necessary.