jpeg and audio track for tmpegnc author

[efiste2]

how can i add audio onto a jpeg/bmp picture to use in menus when authouring a dvd using tmpgnc authour, i know i have to use TMPGNCand use the jpeg/bmp as video source but every time i select one as a video source it wont allow it

[Timmychuck]

you need to encode it in tmpgnc first. Just drop your pic and your audio file in it.Use the dvd template

[Timmychuck]

If your trying to make picture dvd use one of thease https://www.videohelp.com/tools?section=28#28

[daamon]

Hi efiste2,

1. Open TMPGEnc Plus (the encoder, not the authoring tool) and click File -> New.
2. Load the relevant template you wanna use. If you want to make changes, then load the "unlock.mcf" template found in the "\...\Template\Extra\" directory. It won't change anything, but will allow you to make changes.
3. Choose your .bmp / .jpg as your AVI source (at the bottom of the window).
4. Choose your desired audio source (same place).
5. Select "System (Video + Audio)" option.
6. Click on "Start" (top left).

You'll get an .mpg with the picture and the sound in one file.

Good luck...

[Sifaga]

daamon,

i tried what you said but when i choose my JPG i get an error. "Invalid Video Source"

does the jpg have to have some special attributes, its JPG from my digital camera.

[daamon]

i tried what you said but when i choose my JPG i get an error. "Invalid Video Source"

does the jpg have to have some special attributes, its JPG from my digital camera.

Weird - especially as it's from your camera. I've not had any problems with any .jpg I use - be it from my digital stills camera, or downloaded. I think it's a case of waiting for more replies, and / or doing some searching through the forums.

Sorry I couldn't help more... I can't even think of what might be causing the problem. What version of TMPGEnc are you using?

On a totally unrelated note, I see you're in Melbourne. I only mention it coz I'm moving out there in July(ish) sort of time. Any hints, tips, nice areas to live / areas to avoid, any good restaurants and pubs etc. are welcome (PM me) as it's quite daunting a prospect to start from scratch. Cheers.

[efiste2]

thanks for the advice, i have managed to join an audio track onto a bmp image but when i create the dvd and watch it back on the PC rather than burn it the picture displays and the sound can be heard for less than a second, the option for BGM music ticked in tmpgenc authour so im stuck what to do next, the audio only plays for a fraction of a second

[daamon]

the audio only plays for a fraction of a second

What happens if you try to play the .mpg file before authoring to VOB files etc.?

Is the audio at 48,000Hz? Use Gspot (OK for AVIs, doesn't work on MPEGs) or AVICodec to see.

the option for BGM music ticked in tmpgenc authour so im stuck what to do next

Not sure what "the option for BGM music" is in TDA, so I'm stuck too. Can you elaborate?

[efiste2]

if i just click on the file out of the created vob file it plays fine , but if i play back the created vob file (as though i was watching the created DVD) the sound plays just for a milli second then stops

[daamon]

if i just click on the file out of the created vob file it plays fine , but if i play back the created vob file (as though i was watching the created DVD) the sound plays just for a milli second then stops

Have you tried burning the files in the right structure? i.e. VOBS, IFO & BUP files in VIDEO_TS and an empty AUDIO_TS (folders must be in caps) to a re-writeable DVD disc and checking it on your TV? You might be worrying over something that isn't an issue (assuming you want to watch more on TV than on PC).

Otherwise, I'm stumped too.

[efiste2]

i burn the finished article using RNMAX into TS Folders and have never had any problem that way, now i want to move upwards and create a menu with audio but as i have explained it doenst seem to work, ive looked in every setting in tmpgenc authour for a sound setting but cant find one, by the way when i click on the blank menu screen to create a background it plays the music in the select file box! the only thing i can thing of is that once i read somwhere you have to create a slideshow file to add audio to a menu??

[jimmalenko]

There is a setting in TDA which deals with how long you want the motion menu to play for. Set this to the length of your audio track.

[efiste2]

i have its set at 35 seconds at them moment, but isnt that to set the length that the small thumbnail motion optiosn play for ?

[jimmalenko]

I had a play around with the motion menus and found that the time relates to how long the background audio and video play for before looping. Try playing an authored DVD using PowerDVD on your PC and you will see what I mean.

[efiste2]

do you mean one of my authored dvds, as i have'nt been able to make one with audio yet! or do you mean a store bought DVD excuse my naivity, and thanks for keeping with me on this

[jimmalenko]

No. Go through and author your DVD with TMPGEnc DVD Author so that it creates the IFO, BUP and VOB files on your hard drive. Play these VOB files with Power DVD.