Will .vob files ever be supported???

scottvf wrote on 3/29/2003, 5:42 AM
I use easy cd/dvd creater 6's Dvd builder to make my own menu for episode dvd's (like friends) All I do is decrypt my dvd then seperate my episodes in their own .vob file with dvdtoolbox. I then use ezcd/dvd creator to create my own menu and just import the .Vob files. I like to use dvda for this since it has more control over the menu (like moving the thumbnails where you want) but it doesn't seem to support vob files. Why is this? This program costs much more then roxio's does, and thier program supports .vob files. Will dvda support .vob files in the future if it will I buy it for sure.

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swattum wrote on 3/30/2003, 9:21 AM
Actually, it looks like DVDA will handle VOB's - just choose "All Files" (rather than All Media Files) on the file selection dialog for insert/media... and select your VOB.

The problem though is that DVDA doesn't like video and audio muxed together, so it won't pick up the audio in the VOB, only the video. You'll need to use some other utility (such as DVD2AVI) to extract the audio from the VOB into a seperate AC3 file. The easy way to do this with DVD2AVI is to open the VOB in question, on the audio pulldown in the Dolby section check "Demux all tracks" and than do a "save project" - you'll end up with a AC3 file as well as a DVD2AVI project file (which you can delete). Rename the AC3 file to the same name as the VOB and then when you insert the VOB into DVDA it will pull in the audio automatically.

--Scott
radcamdvd wrote on 3/30/2003, 9:40 AM
You need to make a fundamental decision; do you want to be compliant with DVD-Video specifications? If so, you will find the functionality you're used to almost worthless. DVD publishers need to be as compliant as possible to ensure the widest compatibility with the title they create. If you want to make "home movie" DVD's then be satisfied with consumer products, but don't expect professional products to give you all of the flexibility you think you need.

The DVD Forum specifications go way beyond just DVD-Video and DVD-Audio. Inherent within the specs are the definitions of how data is constructed for placement on a disc and how that data can be accessed. This is not a simple process, but it does promise to replace all other techniques for as long as you can see into the future.

Sure, advancements like blue lasers and media development will affect capacities and speed, but the basic architecture of how data is constructed will not change. The DVD development of data storage is perhaps the greatest advance made in the late 20th century. Time will tell, but many are willing to bet the farm on it.

By the way, DVD+ is merely a variation on writing strategies, not reading and not structure. If it were, DVD players, all of which are based on DVD Forum specs wouldn't be able to read them. Forget the hype. Look at the technology. Therein lays the answers and the future.

Ouch. Sorry, it hurt getting down off my high horse ;).

Richard
clearvu wrote on 3/30/2003, 10:59 AM
In reading the "subject" I felt the reason for it is the same for which I've thought of. Namely, being able to use the data on home burned DVDs and edit/add/delete things from them.

I know that some Sonic Solutions products are capable of such things. I can't remember what it's called, but it lets you take a completed DVD and manupulate it, and rerender it again. A great feature, I think.

I find DVDA an excellent product, but lacking some obvious features. Hopefully they will be added in time.
eheh wrote on 3/30/2003, 11:28 AM
Just change the file extension to .mpg
rgs5455003 wrote on 8/8/2003, 3:41 PM
Thanks for this response. I've been using VOBrator 0.2 to pull the .ac3 out of the .vob and it works great.

Does anyone know if there is a similar mechanism for VOB's with DTS audio. Using VOBrator on a DTS VOB, it produces a .dts file. After renaming the .dts to the name of the .vob, DVDA doesn't recognize the audio. I also tried renaming the .dts to .ac3.

Greg