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Old 2005-09-27, 05:03 PM
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Re: Dual Layer DVD's & the layer break

It all depends on the software you use for authoring, and if the burning software listens to it when you place the layer break.

I created a dual layer DVD in DVDMaestro on the PC a year ago. spent a lot of time to calculate the sector size and get the layers the correct size (L0 has to be bigger than L1, and both have to be under X number of bytes). when i finally got the layer break in the perfect spot and made the IMG file, i went to burn with dvd decrypter, since maestro is old and doesn't recognize my burner now. DVDDecrypter totally ignored where I wanted to put the layer break.

I guess this setting was either in my layout file or in the image. regardless, it must have been implementation-specific. DVD Decrypter's way of burning DL discs didn't care, and just put it right in the middle of the file.

Now DVD Decrypter has a setting for dual layer where you can specify the number of sectors in L0. So if you've already calculated this, you can just copy/paste that number. so this way it's not automated.

I've never copied a DVD9 so I don't know if dvd decrypter (or toast/whatever) keeps the layer break in the same spot for copies. And i'm sure some programs will preserve it and some will just figure out where they think the best spot is.

Even if you get it right on the discs you burn, there's no way to guarantee people will copy the disc the same way and preserve the layer break. So consider that and decide if it matters enough to skip dual layer authoring. personally i don't care. I think my current dvd player buffers through them. never noticed a layer switch on it.
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Old 2005-09-27, 05:38 PM
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Re: Dual Layer DVD's & the layer break

so far i've only noticed a layer break on 1 of my DL
dvd's that i have made. Sometimes it's noticable, and
sometimes it's not?!? it's probably my player.

But i haven't messed around with setting a specific place
for a layer break. I started to with that neil dvd, but decided not
to change the default. I still haven't noticed a layer break on that dvd.

Sorry i can't be more help; maybe someone else has the answers.
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Old 2005-09-27, 06:28 PM
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Re: Dual Layer DVD's & the layer break

yeah my last project with final cut .... i selected the chapter and it put it directly in the middle of the chapter .... so next time i am just going to make a one second chapter just for the break point .... hopefully that works
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Old 2005-09-27, 07:39 PM
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Re: Dual Layer DVD's & the layer break

Thanks for all the responses, guys. I appreciate the input. I know there's probably not really a right or wrong answer to most of these questions, I just wanted to get a few opinions.

Wilson, I tried that this last time adding a little chapter right in the middle for the break and DVD Studio Pro kept giving me the "there's no suitable place for a layer break" warning I finally just built the disc with Studio pro and burned it with Toast, letting it set it automatically and without the constant errors I was getting with studio pro when trying to burn.
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Old 2005-09-27, 08:09 PM
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Re: Dual Layer DVD's & the layer break

I just used TMPGEnc DVD Author for one I did a month ago. Turned out fine.
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Old 2005-09-29, 10:20 AM
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Re: Dual Layer DVD's & the layer break

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Well, you just answered one of my questions. Got a DL drive awhile ago but haven't gotten around to burning DL discs...yet. I'm definitely staying tuned to this thread.
same here!
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Old 2005-10-14, 05:39 PM
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VHS to PC (DVD)

I recently taped a live blues/rock show and I need the best way to transfer VHS to my PC in DVD format. I have the capability to connect a VCR to my PC via S-Video. But I need to know what to use to capture it to DVD format.

Any freeware programs out there?

Thanks in advance for any help...
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Old 2005-10-14, 05:42 PM
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Re: VHS to PC (DVD)

there is a freeware but I don't remember the name...it worked tho
hope that little info helps...
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Old 2005-10-14, 05:52 PM
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Re: VHS to PC (DVD)

Is it this?

http://sourceforge.net/projects/virtualdub
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Old 2005-10-14, 08:08 PM
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Re: VHS to PC (DVD)

WinDV is free capture software
http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=WinDV
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Old 2005-10-17, 11:29 AM
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Re: VHS to PC (DVD)

what vcr do you have with svideo outputs?
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Old 2005-10-17, 11:57 AM
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Re: VHS to PC (DVD)

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what vcr do you have with svideo outputs?
mine does. jvc. has an input also.
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Old 2005-10-29, 02:10 PM
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Help Needed: Uncompressed AVI to DVD?

Hi. I'm trying to make a DVD from MiniDV. My plan is to extract it to my computer in uncompressed AVI using WinDV.

I Have soundforge so I can extract wav audio and do the editing I need.

From there I have a Wav and uncompressed AVI....anyone know the best way to get the two back together to form a DVD? Any help much appreciated. Thanks!
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Old 2005-10-30, 08:24 AM
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Re: Help Needed: Uncompressed AVI to DVD?

you'll need a DVD authoring program...these can range from a few buckz to a thousand buckz...the one i've *heard* is good for cheap is TMPGEnc DVD Author
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Old 2005-10-30, 11:23 AM
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Re: Help Needed: Uncompressed AVI to DVD?

TMPGEnc DVD Author doesn't work with AVIs. You need to convert AVI to MPG2 format first or use other authoring programmes like Adobe Encore (accepts only standard video resolution, unless patched), Mediachance DVD-Lab. More at: http://www.videohelp.com/tools
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