Different resolution on same DVDR?

[timmyp]

Was wondering if I can put a 16:9 movie and a 4:3 movie on the same DVDR? Will this cause any problems?

I'm using DVD-lab to author and I'm getting the warning that it MIGHT cause problems.... anyone with thoughts on this?

Thanks,

Tim

[garryheather]

There is a limitation in the DVD-Video specification where you can not change the resolution or aspect ratio within one VOB file. No reason why it can't change on a disc itself, though.

An authoring application worth it's salt should be aware of this and not try to merge the two into one VOB.

[timmyp]

So as long as each movie is it's own seperate VOB (or VOB's), I should be OK?

Thanks again,

Tim

[housepig]

get a rewritable disc and check it out.

I intentionally authored a disc with 720x480 and 352x480 video clips on it (I wanted to see the difference in capture resolution on my tv).

I got the same warning, disregarded it, put the disc in my player, and it played fine. Some players may not like it, though, so you should try with a rewritable disc.