How does Ulead dvd workshop 2 compare with DVD-lab?

[fsuorange]

Hello,

I was just about to buy dvd-lab when I saw information about ulead dvd workshop 2. My question is if Ulead dvd workshop has the same flexability to create menus from scratch as dvd-lab does. Does dvd-workshop do most or all things that dvd-lab can do? Which one do you reccommend?

Thanks

[awlchu]

Hello,

I was just about to buy dvd-lab when I saw information about ulead dvd workshop 2. My question is if Ulead dvd workshop has the same flexability to create menus from scratch as dvd-lab does. Does dvd-workshop do most or all things that dvd-lab can do? Which one do you reccommend?

Thanks

The first thing that comes to mind is that DVDlab does not reencode any of your source data. It expects the user to know and understand what is a compliant elementary stream. For a newbee it can be a nightmare, but, I have found that the learning curve is very short. TMPGenc and other encoders do a fine job producing a compliant stream so it's really a moot point.

I switched from Videostudio 7 to DVDlab because I was not happy with the reencoding that occurred.

DVDlab has several built-in tools to help preprocess elementary streams. Really makes it a no-brainer. And the pro version will support VMG that will allow multiple VTS that have different attributes (res/audio etc.). Unsure if Ulead's product does that.

It appears that Ulead does have a built-in AC3 encoder, DVDlab does not. This is important if you author large videos and space for video is a premium. (I happen to use TMPGenc AC3 encoder as a standalone tool for my AC3 encoding, works great for $29US!!)

Ulead might be a large company but let's face it, their customer support is terrible. DVDlab is a one man show, but one heck of a active person in the forum. But don't expect an immediate response.

I would suggest you consider Editstudio and DVDlab package deal. With Editstudio you can buy the Mainconcept encoder at a great price. (MPEG XS)

more info

www.puremotion.com (for the two products)

good luck, awlchu

[lgh529]

I agree with everything in the previous post.

I started with DVD Workshop v1.3 and found it to be OK, but since switching to DVD-Lab, I will never go back.

Even though DVD-Lab isn't the most intuitive program, neither is DVD Worshop if you want to do anything that doesn't fit into their template.

It's a no brainer - DVD-Lab rules

[mazinz]

well you still cant import lone ac3 files with ulead dvd 2, still has to be alreayd muxed with the video file

[Specialist]

No re-encoding occurs in Ulead VideoStudio nor in Ulead DVD Workshop 2.0 if the user follows proper procedure.

The Ulead software employs a technology called "Smart Render."

Smart Render technology helps preserve the quality of source MPEGs by not re-encoding source video.

To activate Smart Render, the user must adjust the PROJECT SETTINGS to precisely match the properties of the source clips.

I've written a step-by-step tutorial for using Ulead VideoStudio 7.01 on the Web page at the following link:

http://www.jonesgroup.net/videostudiodvcaptureone.htm

I've also written a step-by-step tutorial for Ulead DVD Workshop 2.0 on the Web page at the following link:

http://www.jonesgroup.net/dvdworkshoptwostepone.htm

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

The first thing that comes to mind is that DVDlab does not reencode any of your source data.

[lenti_75]

I use Ulead VideoStudio 7, and no problem. As I heard, DVD lab does not encode or capture any video file....
I tried all of Ulead products, and VideoStudio is the best.