dvd writing probs - sending me mad

[debz123]

vob files play ok on computer, when i write to dvd, only half the film plays back, i have used dvd santa, vision express and nero recode, what am i doing wrong? this is sending me mad plus costing a fortune on disks.
i have an athlon amd 64 pc with 400 gig hard drive radeon graphics and loads of hard drive space. please help [/b]

[underwurlde]

Hello

What are the filenames on the DVD?

Can only assume you are only placing your VOBs (and no other files?) into VIDEO_TS (with an empty AUDIO_TS folder) folder...
no authoring?

(Need more info to help you out really).

this is sending me mad plus costing a fortune on disks.

why don't you use rewriteables to test first?

Andy

[debz123]

i'm converting divx with dvd santa, it puts vob files in folder i've named,
not in audio ts or video ts folder, then asks if i want to write, after playing back vob files that it has created and knowing they work ok i then burn using dvd santa tool

[zworg2]

i'm converting divx with dvd santa, it puts vob files in folder i've named,
not in audio ts or video ts folder, then asks if i want to write, after playing back vob files that it has created and knowing they work ok i then burn using dvd santa tool

Here lies your problem.

A DVD needs a particular structure;
VIDEO_TS folder
containing your VOBs, IFO, and BUPs (and nothing else)
AUDIO_TS folder
empty (dont ask)

Try HERE for guides on the conversion.
or HERE for DVD Santa guide

IMHO dvdSanta isnt all that good, although it is an easy-to-use GUI.

But use what works for you. If you are bothered by the output quality then i suggest you look into other conversion tools.

[Tbone17]

THE ONLY PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS WHEN I
RECORD A TV SHOW THE PICTURE IS FINE !BUT NO SOUND(I AM USING DVD SANTA) IS THERE A BOX TO CHECK BEFORE CONVERT TO DVD!!!

[guns1inger]

Why are you SHOUTING, and why are you hijacking this thread ?

[underwurlde]

Joined: 24 Jan 2005

noob?

But we don't mind.....


Honest

What are the filenames on the DVD?

Counldn't give two-hoots what's on your HDD. Your DVD player doesn't care either.