Why cant someone answer on dvd-ram to dvd-r???

[louthewiz]

This is my second attempt on getting help on me trying to convert my transffered laser disc to dvd-ram and now I want to burn to dvd-r .Now I have a dvd rom/ram and a dvd burner in my computer and I also have the ulead dvd movie factory for editing but the movie factory will not see the dvd ram when I try to load the movie to my hard drive.. Please help me!!! What do I need to do??

[gmatov]

I don't know what you have to do.

Apparently, no on else does, either. What is the format of the data on the RAM disk?

If it is not what your conversion program can accept, you're out of luck. Find another encoder.

I don't have enough expertise to help you, but wish you to not think this forum is just ignoring you.

You could also give a little more information. Maybe some one does know, if they know the question.

[The village idiot]

I haven't tried this, but I've read many posts about DVD-RAM VRO files and what to do with them. You will need DVD Movie Factory2. It will work with the VRO file to let you edit, and then prepare them for burning to DVD-R. That's about the best I can offer besides saying search for "VRO" and see where that gets you. I don't have a standalone recorder, or I would be of more help.

This is the first time I've seen you post about this question, and I've been living on this board for the past 2 weeks. Somewhere in the 12+ hours each day. It is not possible that your question escaped me in that 2 weeks. Just not possible. So there must have been some reason I didn't answer the first time.

Maybe someone should write a guide about this subject!, then again, maybe there is, I haven't looked.

[The village idiot]

Also look at this thread, they know more than I do!

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=177359

[CHAOS]

It's really easy,
You need a dvd-rom on your pc that will read dvd-ram, then you just copy and paste the file on the dvd-ram named VR_MOVIE.VRO to your HD then change the file ext. from .VRO to .mpg , then you have a dvd compliant mpg to import into whatever dvd authoring program you choose.

I would recomend trying TMPGEnc DVD Author , which is what i have used to transfer many Laserdisc's to dvdr,

It lets you pretty much layout everything the way you want, the most control with the best ease of use even for a beginner. LOVE this program!!
& i have Movie Factory, DVDit! PE , DVD Complete , acouple of others, but i have found TMPGEnc DVD Author to be the easiest & fastest to use all around & use it exclusively now. It lets you edit, chapter, custom make your own motion menus, allows the DD AC3 audio to pass through so when you burn back to dvdr you retain the DD ac3 without having to go through a ton of other steps like with other programs, ect. ect.

[andydd]

I just stick the DVD-RAM in my PC, copy it to the hard drive. Rename it to .VOB n then just carry on as you woiuld making any other DVD. I demux n then use Spruce Up.

[Roll Tide]

It sounds like you may be using the "Add Video" option in Movie Factory. If the .vro file is still on the DVD-RAM disc, you'll need to use the "Import DVD-Video" option (below Add Video). This should read the .vro file.

I have tried this, and it was very slow for me. It has been quicker for me just to go to Windows Explorer and copy the .vro file to the hard drive, then change the hard drive file's extension to .mpg, just like others have suggested. Then, the Add Video option in MF2 will recognize it and let you add it.

See if this works for you. I myself have asked a few questions on here about transferring DVD-RAM files, and there doesn't seem to be too many people out there doing this.

Let us know if this solved the problem. Sorry, but this is the first time I've seen your post.

[handyguy]

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[louthewiz]

Hello again I tried to paste and copy the dvd ram from my internal drive to author and burn to dvd-r ,but I cant do it what do I have to do exactly to do this because the ulead dvdmovie factory 2.0 will not see the vro file .So right now I am stumped please if anyone knows how I can put the dvd ram movie on my hard drive with step by step instructions it would be a great help. Because I am ready to throw my computer out the window.. My operating system is win 98 se 80 gig and 1 20 gig hard drive 1 dvd rom/ram drive 1 sony 500ax burner 512 ram memory ulead dvd movie factory 2.0 dvd decryptor instant copy dvd shrink and clone dvd and dvd copyxpress and tmpge still with all these tools I cant do anything.

[handyguy]

Se won't support anything over 4 gigs, you'd need a NTSF file system like XP.

[CHAOS]

Okay, you can't get the file off your dvd-ram disc onto your hard drive ??
go through windows explorer and open up your dvd-rom that the disc is in, you should see this......

Just hightlight the VR_MOVIE.VRO file right click and select copy,
then go to the folder on your hard drive and right click in the folder & choose paste.

[CHAOS]

Se won't support anything over 4 gigs, you'd need a NTSF file system like XP.

Actualy,. i can record a 1 1/2 - 2 hour movie from laserdisc to dvd ram in sp mode and the file is way under 4 gigs.
An 85 min. movie is only 2.73gigs, with DD ac3 Audio burned to a dvd ram disc in sp mode.

and i never used SE, i went from 98 first edition right to windows xp, because they all seemed to be worse when i upgraded so i always stayed with 98, i have pro. but seeing as i have yet to see any big improvement i don't know if i will even install that, & i just recently went to xp, about 3 months ?

[leebo]

It is not possible that your question escaped me in that 2 weeks. Just not possible.

Well then why didn't you answer my question about what is the meaning of life and why are Americal women such bitches?


louthewiz, Can you even see the VRO file in Windows Explorer? Windows doesn't support the VRO file format natively. you might have to download a special driver if Explorer cannot see the file.

If you CAN see the file, the next step is to use DVD MF correctly.

Open MF and click on New DVD project.
Click on import DVD video. The VRO must still be in it's original folder WITH THE OTHER FILE (can't remember what extension the other file is, but there will only be 2 files in there). This is important if you copy the file to your HD, be sure to copy the entire folder!

Follow the remaining prompts.

DVD MF will CONVERT the VRO into mpeg files. After it's done look in My Documents, DVD MF, Captures. You'll find the converted mpegs there.

They will be much more compatable than simply renaming the VRO extension to Mpg.

Also, I have posted much on this subject, but I have no desire to repeat myself.

Do a search for my username and keep an eye open for VRO.

[next]

leebo - nice contributions. Four months ago a vro search generally yielded very little.

[The village idiot]

leebo - nice contributions. Four months ago a vro search generally yielded very little.

yes that is correct

Well then why didn't you answer my question about what is the meaning of life and why are Americal women such bitches?

The answer is 42
and they may be like that everywhere

[Bob W]

A simple way is to copy the DVD-RAM VRO file to your hard drive then change the extention to mpeg then use NeoDVD Plus to re-author the files and burn to DVDR.

[leebo]

The answer is 42
and they may be like that everywhere

Yes, I got the 42 answer on the Adobe forum. The bitches thing, I think it's worse here in the States. Where else is it deemed OK to dress like a slut and then get bent out of shape when a guy comes on to you

[FOO]

The way to beat that is don't come on to sluts

[leebo]

The way to beat that is don't come on to sluts

Well, I don't. But thats not what irritates me. It's hearing them complain about it. Haven't you seen Christina A's latest video?

[CHAOS]

louthewiz, Can you even see the VRO file in Windows Explorer? Windows doesn't support the VRO file format natively. you might have to download a special driver if Explorer cannot see the file.

Ya know, i was wondering the same thing but i figured he would have said after i put the pic up of what it looks like ?

no windows version see's a .VRO file ? because all i did was drop in my dvd-rom that reads ram and i have never had any problem importing .VRO's through windows explorer ? i am running xp and i never messed with ram while i was on 98...... it shows up but it won't play it in the .VRO format unless i select a program to open it, but he should still be able to see it, that is if he has a dvd-rom that reads ram, which is what i was thinking from the start, but i just assumed he did

[louthewiz]

I really appreciate all the reply guys but I was able to find another solution and its here as follows..1 I just purchased another dvd player that reads dvd-ram (the panasonic sd 35s) at target for 79 bucks .2Now i can play the dvd rams and record the videos to some cheap dvd-rs and then .3 Put the files in my computer and then author edit and burn all 3 of my original strwars laser discs to dvd-rs.. Oh p.s when I finish doing all my conversions I will be selling my panasonic laser disc player which has an optical output and svideo out also which plays crystal clear along with the widescreen versions (THX) of the 3 original star wars laser discs ,so if anyone is interested drop me a line Im selling them cheap... P.S 2 also can someone direct me on flashing my toshiba 1712 drive on my computer so it will read at 16x.I already have the flash saved on a floppy

[lordsmurf]

Well then why didn't you answer my question about what is the meaning of life

The answer is 42

Must write that down. Note to self. Life = 42.

The way to beat that is don't come on to sluts

Well, I don't. But thats not what irritates me. It's hearing them complain about it. Haven't you seen Christina A's latest video?

Most guys avoid watching crap like that.
If I really need to see tits that bad, I have porn.
I can honestly say the only Christina video I ever saw was maybe 30 seconds of "Genie in a Bottle" and it was while scanning the channels (and that was the only time I found her attractive). 8)

The bitches thing, I think it's worse here in the States. Where else is it deemed OK to dress like a slut and then get bent out of shape when a guy comes on to you

This is by far one of the few things that utterly pisses me off. They dress to show it off, and when I look at it, I'm suddenly branded a loser or ******* because I viewed the goods they assuredly spent so much time in preparing for display.

The way to beat that is don't come on to sluts

Unfortunately, most women in the 21-26 age bracket dress like sluts when they are single and looking. That happens to be the age range I am willing to date (older women and young ones not desired).

Hmm... must think of something to stay on topic... hmm... DVD-RAM Rocks. Yeah! VRO! Woo-hoo!

[FOO]

You dont like the RIAA, starve 'em to death
you don't like sluts, ignore 'em
why is this so difficult ?

[CHAOS]

I really appreciate all the reply guys but I was able to find another solution and its here as follows..1 I just purchased another dvd player that reads dvd-ram (the panasonic sd 35s) at target for 79 bucks .2Now i can play the dvd rams and record the videos to some cheap dvd-rs and then .3 Put the files in my computer and then author edit and burn all 3 of my original strwars laser discs to dvd-rs.. Oh p.s when I finish doing all my conversions I will be selling my panasonic laser disc player which has an optical output and svideo out also which plays crystal clear along with the widescreen versions (THX) of the 3 original star wars laser discs ,so if anyone is interested drop me a line Im selling them cheap... P.S 2 also can someone direct me on flashing my toshiba 1712 drive on my computer so it will read at 16x.I already have the flash saved on a floppy

Hey Lou
I sent you a PM with my e-mail.

Okay, you lost me, why did you buy a standalone that reads ram ? you can just burn to dvd-r on your standalone and still transfer the dvd-r vob's to your HD.

The firmware i have has directions in the .zip, i also have the firmware that removes the region lock.
And if you have a 1712, that should read ram ?? you never did say if you could see it through windows explorer ?

Instructions:
1. Make Bootable Floppy Disk
2. Extract all files of the ZIP file onto Boot Disk
3. Reboot PC with Boot Disk inserted.
4. Type
update.bat <return>
F/W will now be updated (you may be prompted to insert a disk, any CD will do)
5. Wait for Flashing to finish.
6. Reboot PC

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=192

http://hijacker.rpc1.org/toshiba_nolimit/

[louthewiz]

Thanks for the instructions chaos, also I was going to get a standalone that reads ram anyway and it was a bargain and I am a big panasonic fan I got a panny hdtv a dmr-e20 and i got a denon 5 dvd changer lol .But getting back to the question about the windows explorer I was not able to see the dvd-ram since I have windows 98se .And if I was able to I dont know how to see it in win explorer anyways also I think it was the easy way just in case I run into trouble...

[Bob W]

I had to buy this DVD drive to be able to read the VRO files from my Panasonic E50 recorder. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=55&manufactory=12...tby=14&order=1

Now all I do is copy the VRO file to my computer via windows exployer, change the file extention from VRO to mpeg then import the file into NeoDVD Plus where I can then add a menu and do any other editing. NeoDVD then will generate the DVD file set I need and also do the burn for me.

[gmatov]

Lee seems to have a problem with tramps and sluts, and doesn't know why.

Well, the definition, if you didn't know, is that a tramp will sleep with anybody, but a slut will sleep with anybody but you.

Hey, in this day and age, a girl has a thong on , and a skirt up to here, you think you have a right to some because "she was asking for it"? All 5 foot 3 of her?

How about you just got off your BMX, spandex and all, and some 6 and a 1/2 foot, how shall I say it, alternate lifestyler(?), says "Oh, look at that nice behind", and porks you.

Hey, you were asking for it. Does it make it right? Hell no!! You/he need cut to the root.

I'm not saying you did anything, just the thought process is wrong.
Hell, it's all we see on TV, so girls think that is the way to act/dress.

Men think that is the way to act, also.

Cheers,

George

[leebo]

Never said I have a problem with tramps

[lordsmurf]

Hey, in this day and age, a girl has a thong on , and a skirt up to here, you think you have a right to some because "she was asking for it"? All 5 foot 3 of her?

I don't think that's his expectation, nor is it mine. Neither of us said we were entitled to it, nor were we going to force it from them. I actually take offense to that, though knowing you, I'll assume that was not your intent.

We were just pointing out inconsistencies in their attitudes. THEY dress up ready for action, not us. Basically they advertise themselves as the sex objects. If we men try to respond to the ad, we are often branded as an ******* and then to top it off, the women wonder what came over us men. It's not physics, ladies! I didn't dress them in that lowcut top and 3-inch skirt! It's a hypocritical attitude, and spans multiple aspects of dating right now. I can't stand the girl that expects the guy to ALWAYS pay for EVERYTHING, then has a shit-fit if you need her to pay once or ask her to buy something on the way over. This is a BIG problem too.

[leebo]

Right. It's the "All men are pigs", "all men ever think about is sex", "Hey suzie, thats a cute top you've got on". "And I love the navel ring", attitude of women today.

Don't buy in to the BS about how girls today are programmed to dress the way they do by MTV so you can't really blame them. It's simple human nature. Dress sexy and guys will get horny. Nothing wrong with that.

Just don't get bent out of shape because you don't like some of them.
I recently worked with a Court Reporter, totaly hot babe. She complained to me how so many lawyers were pigs and drooled over her, but she put up with it and used it to her advantage.

15 minutes later she was telling me about how she told her boyfriend that she would never cheat... unless she got a chance to do it with Colin (Farrell, the actor).

I didn't say anything, but I thought to myself, "you just got through telling me how men are pigs and now you're telling me you want to screw the self proclaimed current king of male sluts".


Anyway, it's just something for me to bitch about. Life is life.