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DVD Authoring software
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DVD Authoring software // Roundtable
Post by W!ZARD // Mar 9, 2008, 4:35am
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Some of you will have seen my Animation in the latest Caligallery. I want to burn it to a DVD which will play in any DVD player so I can send it to my Mum who does not have a PC.
I need a software package that will let me edit and compile a DVD project plus something that will Burn the project to a DVD for me.
I know very little about this area beyond what I learned from Wikipedia. Googling around on the net produced a bewildering array of options. If anyone can recommend a solution for this I'll be rapt!
I can spend a little bit of money if I have to but my budget is very limited.
Any help appreciated, thanks
WZRD |
Post by hemulin // Mar 9, 2008, 4:45am
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I have read that this (http://sourceforge.net/projects/dvdstyler/) works (and is free) although you do have to have another program to burn the dvd image file to dvd afterwards of which you can use something like deepburner. (http://www.deepburner.com/) |
Post by hemulin // Mar 9, 2008, 4:48am
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Here (http://www.videohelp.com/tools/sections/authoring-dvd#2) is a list of lots of different DVD Authoring options. |
Post by jamesmc // Mar 9, 2008, 4:56am
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Knowing what media to burn it on helps as well.
I use DVD -R, because it plays in all the DVD players in my house and my relatives' houses.
There are many formats, some newer than others.
Have no idea what would be compatible with England or New Zealand based players.
I use MPEG-2 (motion picture blah blah) to compile the AVI. It does a fine job of compression and reduces the file size quite a bit so one can put many videos on a DVD or chapters of one video. |
Post by frootee // Mar 9, 2008, 7:24am
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yes wizard, check your dvd burner; make sure which type of media it accepts:
DVD +R, or DVD -R |
Post by W!ZARD // Mar 9, 2008, 8:01am
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yes wizard, check your dvd burner; make sure which type of media it accepts:
DVD +R, or DVD -R
LOL - Shows how clever I am - I didn't realise there was a difference! D'oh!
I've burnt data onto DVD-R discs with no problems - I've spent the last 6 hours trawling the net trying to find a viable solution. I'm off to bed now - it's 6 AM here!
I'll check back later if anyone has any advice for me.
Thanks for the links Hemulin - they made a good start point. |
Post by parva // Mar 9, 2008, 8:17am
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the most new recorders accept both dvd+ and dvd-.
The same for dvd player. At least I had never a problem to play a disc.
Mostly I buy dvd+
As authoring tool I can recommend DVD-lab Pro.
Fantastic program with a node based layout to create menues,tracks and titles. |
Post by RAYMAN // Mar 9, 2008, 9:22am
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If you want a good and not to expensive solution I can
only recommend one solution .... its MAGIX video deluxe 2008 !
Its a semi pro easy to use video edit and Dvd authoring unit.
Of all the tests I´ve seen in computer and video mags its always up front !
I use it for about 5 years now and its all you will need if you dont do broadcasting !
http://www.magix.com/de/video-deluxe/classic/pr/
In the states its called Movie edit pro 12 I think....
Here is a trial..
http://www.magix.com/us/free-downloads/trial-versions/all-trial-versions/
Heres the pages..
http://www.magix.com/us/movie-edit-pro/detail/
You have to look at the language code.... its named differently in every
part of the world !:D
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Post by Jack Edwards // Mar 9, 2008, 10:02am
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Sony Vegas comes with DVD Architect. I've messed around with it for a few minutes but was unable to figure it out, so I can't tell you how good it is...but Vegas is nice and relatively inexpensive as far as non-linear video editors go... |
Post by RAYMAN // Mar 9, 2008, 10:29am
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I've messed around with it for a few minutes but was unable to figure it out..
Thats why I pointed you to Magix......
Its just dragging the movieclips into the timeline and in the end hit
make CD/DVD.... it guides you through the " very simple process "
and you can even adjust the size versus quality with just one slider
if you want that !
There are tons of difficult programs out there ; )
But when it boils down to simple... its realy thin terrain..
Peter |
Post by TigreStripe // Mar 9, 2008, 3:08pm
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Sony Vegas comes with DVD Architect. I've messed around with it for a few minutes but was unable to figure it out, so I can't tell you how good it is...but Vegas is nice and relatively inexpensive as far as non-linear video editors go...
Vegas is great! I used Adobe Premeire Elements 2 at first which was also a great app.
Wizard,
Try getting Sony Vegas Platinum 8, it comes with DVD Architect and it's pretty powerful for a comsumer level app. Also, buy it from Sony's website, if NZ is anything like AU, you will get overcharged for it buying it in a shop. The download is the same as the CD version and the help system is pretty good. |
Post by RAYMAN // Mar 9, 2008, 3:39pm
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Vegas is great! I used Adobe Premeire Elements 2 at first which was also a great app.
Vegas is one of the big ones and is great !
Its just not easy to use DVD authoring...... sound and color adjustments
are the best in editing you can find...:)
Peter |
Post by Steinie // Mar 9, 2008, 4:00pm
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Here is my choice for $49.99 with three level to upgrade later.
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/Home+Video/Studio+Family/Studio+11.htm
I own Studio 8 and think it is easy to use and does the job well. |
Post by Jack Edwards // Mar 9, 2008, 4:10pm
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You can get the "Platinum" version of Vegas for under $100 also with the DVD authoring tool, but it's limited to 1440x1080 max resolution: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832135191
I was lucky and caught a special so got Pro for around $300. It seems to be really happy on Vista x64 and I'm not having any problems. Now if only they'd release a 64bit version... ;) |
Post by W!ZARD // Mar 10, 2008, 1:07am
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Thanks for the suggestions guys - I've spent the afternoon playing with the Vegas Studio 8 trial - seems like a lovely bit of soft and not too difficult for an old muso like me to figure out. I really like the 'show me how' feature - more software developers could use that approach!
Rayman - I took a good look at Magix but from what I've seen the extra money for Vegas is well worth it. Ultimately, along with the endorsements from my respected colleagues here on the forum Sony just has a better advertising thing going on - plenty of documentation so I'm sure about what I'm downloading before I even try the trial version.
Thanks again guys. |
Post by RAYMAN // Mar 10, 2008, 2:01am
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Like I said below...
Sonys Vegas is good software... so your going to like it!
In the pro version I would have even pointed you to Vegas.;) |
Post by Paul Boland // Mar 10, 2008, 9:52am
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If you're running Windows Vista, it has DVD authoring software built in. |
Post by rjeff // Mar 10, 2008, 10:03am
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http://sourceforge.net/softwaremap/trove_list.php?form_cat=640 Try this link...it has all freeware dvd programs |
Post by GraySho // Mar 10, 2008, 11:59am
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If you just want to burn media without menu, try DVD Flick (http://www.dvdflick.net/) which is free and burns as well (or creates ISO files). It's a very simple but powerful little piece of software ;) |
Post by W!ZARD // Mar 11, 2008, 11:18am
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I went ahead and got the Sony Vegas movie studio 8.0 - it's not the top of the range but it certainly delivers the goods - I've just had the pleasure of watching my animation on the big TV in our living room.
The DVD editing component is easy to use although the DVD Architect Studio that actually builds the DVD menus and so on is not the most intuitive soft I've ever used. Still, I think it's pretty good value for US$56.00 - which I think is a special price for folk who buy after downloading the trial version.
Thanks for the heads up on this one guys. |
Post by rjeff // Mar 11, 2008, 11:22am
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Just a side note..I use Pinncale Sutio Plus. I did not see this one mentioned on here. It is a good program. |
Post by RAYMAN // Mar 11, 2008, 11:28am
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The DVD editing component is easy to use although the DVD Architect Studio that actually builds the DVD menus and so on is not the most intuitive soft I've ever used.
Wiz thats what I tried to tell you.
Magix has one of the easiest workflow... namely that of the Dvd creation.
Just drag and drop and then choosing the style and thats it.
You just have to tell the software with a slider how big a file you want
and what compression... thats it.You can do much more if you want to
but default is made for a five year old !;)
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Post by TheWickedWitchOfTheWeb // Mar 11, 2008, 3:26pm
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is not the most intuitive soft I've ever used
I can't believe you say this yet you use tS7!!!!
DVD A is quite a powerful bit of kit and for something as advanced as it is I think it's extremely easy and logical. I have Used DVD Architect many times and have never once had to check the manual.
Sorry, I know this doesn't really add anything to the topic but the irony in your quote couldn't be allowed to slip away quietly! |
Post by Jack Edwards // Mar 11, 2008, 5:34pm
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LOL WWotW,
Care to write us guys a tutorial...? :D |
Post by TigreStripe // Mar 11, 2008, 11:33pm
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I went ahead and got the Sony Vegas movie studio 8.0 - it's not the top of the range but it certainly delivers the goods - I've just had the pleasure of watching my animation on the big TV in our living room.
The DVD editing component is easy to use although the DVD Architect Studio that actually builds the DVD menus and so on is not the most intuitive soft I've ever used. Still, I think it's pretty good value for US$56.00 - which I think is a special price for folk who buy after downloading the trial version.
Thanks for the heads up on this one guys.
I'm not an expert in DVD Architect but I have made 3 DVDS with it, home videos mind you. I have a good working knowledge of it. I actually have Platinum 8.0 and Vegas Pro 8.0 (one on the laptop and one on the desktop). I could work out a basic tutorial for you if you like. Let me know. |
Post by W!ZARD // Mar 12, 2008, 1:51am
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I can't believe you say this yet you use tS7!!!!
Chuckle! Perhaps I should have put it another way - the DVD Architect soft is not that difficult to figure out, heck I've only had it for a couple of days and I've managed to make a successful DVD with it! By comparison I've been using trueSpace for more like 6 years:D
I guess the thing that struck me was that the Vegas Studio is very easy to use - it's a real joy for the actual editing although I'm still getting my head around the various file formats. By comparison to Vegas Studio, the DVD Architect is less intuitive ( as opposed to un-intuitive!).:)
Yeah Rayman - I got that about Magix - that it's easy to use. But if I'm going to edit something I want to have as much control over it as possible. I always avoid using existing style sets and themes, prefering to make my own. For me, using presets and supplied styles is not much different to buying a load of Poser props and stacking them into an image. As you say Peter - default settings are for 5 year olds! :D
TigreStripe - thanks for the tutorial offer but I'm pretty sure I've got it figured out. I made a DVD with a couple of menus and links to specific chapters and so forth and it all worked out pretty well I think. Well enough that I'm confident that I'll be able to make reasonably slick DVD's easily enough. |
Post by RAYMAN // Mar 12, 2008, 2:49am
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Yeah Rayman - I got that about Magix - that it's easy to use. But if I'm going to edit something I want to have as much control over it as possible. I always avoid using existing style sets and themes, prefering to make my own. For me, using presets and supplied styles is not much different to buying a load of Poser props and stacking them into an image. As you say Peter - default settings are for 5 year olds! :D
Its just what its for.....
If you need it for a presentation then you wouldnt like default settings
but if its just for a simple storing then its Ok to have......
Its a question of speed sometimes...
Peter |
Post by brotherx // Mar 12, 2008, 8:40am
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Talking about video and stuff, what is a good way to stitch together rendered stills into a video...doesn't matter which format... |
Post by Jack Edwards // Mar 12, 2008, 9:05am
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@TigreStripe:
A quick tutorial would be great :)
@ BrotherX
Vegas lets you drop stills right into the video track. You can drag size them and crossfade them if you like too.
There are settings you can set in the preferences so that when you drag your stills in, it will come in at a preset length and auto crossfade a specified amount with adjacent clips. If you search for "slideshow" in the Vegas help file it gives detailed instructions.
It all comes down to what editor you're using and how fancy you want to get. ;) |
Post by Paul Boland // Mar 12, 2008, 9:53am
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Brotherx, you can use Windows Movie Maker, it's part of Windows. It will output your movie as a WMV file. |
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