You burned a DVDA project with Nero?

Former user wrote on 1/25/2008, 12:43 PM

Yeah, create the DVD file to disk, use nero to burn the video_ts folder to a DVD. Do it all the time with DVDA and other authoring software.

Dave T2

newmediarules wrote on 1/25/2008, 12:54 PM

"create the DVD file to disk"

I just don't know what that means.

Former user wrote on 1/25/2008, 12:57 PM

Instead of using the BURN TO DISK option in DVDA, use the PREPARE option.

Make note of where the files are created, then use NERO 5.5 or later to burn the video_ts folder as a Video Disk.

Dave T2

rs170a wrote on 1/25/2008, 12:57 PM

It means do the "Prepare" in DVDA .
This creates the VIDEO_TS & AUDIO_TS folders.
Use Nero or whatever app oy uwant to burn this as a data disc.
I do this with RecordNow all the time and have never had any problems.

Mike

farss wrote on 1/25/2008, 1:17 PM

Do NOT burn as a data disk, bad move. It'll probably play OK in most players but it's the wrong ISO type and some players will not play the disk!
Latest versions of Nero will build a DVD spec complaint disk. I use it all the time, mainly because Nero will do a verify pass. But also because I run PGCEdit over the DVDA built files to remove a couple of errors that'll cause some player to not play the disk correctly although I think the lastest versions of DVDA have fixed this problem.

Bob.

ken c wrote on 1/25/2008, 1:55 PM

I've created over 22 DVDs and have always used Nero for the DVD authoring, it's great.. just drag the VIDEO_TS folder etc to it.

-k

TGS wrote on 1/25/2008, 2:06 PM

On my version of Nero, which is version 6, you open Nero Start Smart, then you have to go to the Photo/Video section, then there's a nearly invisible slider at the bottom of this screen and when you drag it to the right it exposes more options. Burn DVD files is the very last one
Use that and drag in video_TS from the Vegas prepared file (doesn't need audio_TS) Now hit "Burn" and you're done.

newmediarules wrote on 1/25/2008, 2:19 PM

When I add the video-ts and audio_ts folders to Nero's queue, I get a warning message:

"you have added dvd-video content to a compilation type that will not result in a DVD-Video compliant disc. To create discs playable in standalone DVD-Video players, please use the DVD compilation type"

I'm assuming that means I need to make an adjustment in Vegas. Anybody know what that is?

Thx so much...

TGS wrote on 1/25/2008, 2:27 PM

Well, for one thing, DON'T bring in the audio_TS folder.
Nero only needs the Video_TS
Be sure that the method of Nero you use says "Burn DVD -Video files"
DO NOT USE "Burn Data DVD" for this. Use Data for Data.

ushere wrote on 1/25/2008, 2:49 PM

another thing to bear in mind recording with nero is you can use multiple recorders....

leslie

rs170a wrote on 1/25/2008, 3:14 PM

Do NOT burn as a data disk, bad move. It'll probably play OK in most players but it's the wrong ISO type and some players will not play the disk!

Bob, you're not the first person who's told me this but my own experience tells me it's OK.
I've burned 2,000 (or more) DVDs this way myself over the past 5-6 years (including several that have gone to replicators) and have NEVER gotten even one back saying it wouldn't play.
RecordNow has been my choice of software for doing this.

Mike

farss wrote on 1/25/2008, 3:45 PM

To be honest nor have I from the ones I used to burn the wrong way.
However as it's now a piece of cake to burn them the right way with Nero why tempt the DVD Gods, I've managed to invoke their wrath many times so anything to placate them is a good move in my book.

Bob.

Former user wrote on 1/25/2008, 3:52 PM

rs170a,

If you have always used the same software, chances are it is recognizing the file structure and is burning a video DVD.

Dave T2

rs170a wrote on 1/25/2008, 6:03 PM

Dave T2, that's quite possible.
RecordNow calls it a Data Disc so that's what I call it.
I drop the AUDIO_TS & VIDEO_TS folders on it, click Burn and it does its thing.

Mike

riredale wrote on 1/25/2008, 10:09 PM

I like the elegant simplicity of Nero Express; one reason is because it's practically impossible to make a mistake. On the "What would you like to burn?" menu list there's one item that says, "DVD-Video Files." Kinda hard to miss.

I use Nero for practically everything. I've had horrible luck, however, with burning double-layer Verbatims with it. I use CopyToDVD for that, and it works fine.

MH_Stevens wrote on 1/25/2008, 10:18 PM

That you can burn a Blu-ray DVD with Nero is not surprising - that you can't with DVDA is!

rtbond wrote on 1/26/2008, 11:02 AM

I have been burning DVD's prepared in DVA in Nero since V5.5 of Nero. From Nero Start Smart select the "Nero Burning ROM" application. At the New Compilation screen select "DVD-Video " compilation, keep all the default settings, and select "New".

I have always included the "AUDIO_TS" folder in the burned DVD, as I understand even though it is empty (because this is not a DVD Audio disc) some DVD players may expect it to be present.

Regarding a Nero warning at burn time, older versions of Nero (I believe v5) would always generate a warning with DVD-A prepared DVDs, but the burns were always successful and I never had any playback issues. I am not sure what version of Nero you are using, or if this is the smae warning message (I believe it is).

--Rob

bevross wrote on 1/26/2008, 4:24 PM

I don't quite get why people are burning DVDA prepared files with Nero when DVDA does this too? Is there some advantage in terms of speed, fewer errors, or what?

bStro wrote on 1/26/2008, 4:49 PM

I generally use DVDA to burn, but the most common reasons some people choose to use Nero or another burning app:

1. DVD Architect has a history of burning coasters (meaning, discs that seemed to burn okay but just plain don't work). It varies by burner brand and model, and its support has improved in the last couple versions, but some people still have trouble. And those that had trouble in previous versions simply got used to preparing in DVDA and burning with something else.

2. Nero has more options for burning. For example, you can input the number of discs you want to burn, and Nero will simply prompt you when the first one is done, replace it with another blank, and it will continue on to burn the next. With DVDA, you have to go through all the usual clicks everytime you want to burn a disc. Not a huge hassle, but any small timesaver can be important.

3. I could be mistaken, but I believe Nero supports multiple burners. So if someone has two or three or more attached to the same PC, this is another timesaver.

4. Yes, in the case of some burners, Nero has been known to produce fewer errors than DVDA.

Rob