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[SemiDiablan]

Hey, I think this is my first post here. Nice place.

So, this is what I'm doing. I've made a DVD project in Adobe Encore and since I need to make about 20 copies of the same project I exported it as a *.img so I could burn it without rebuilding the menues every burn. So after Encore I send the file over to MagicISO and convert the *.img to *.iso. Next I open up Roxio CD Creator Classic and "Record disk from image".

Here is my problema. I've handed these out to people (DVD-R Memorex 4x) and people are having problems playing them. In fact, some won't even load in their computers let alone their standalone DVD players. So my question is: When I burn an iso to the DVD-R, is it burning it as data as opposed to video (which means standalone players can't read it)? My Apex can read them, but so far no one else has been able to (except some via computer).

Is there an incompatibility with my writer and media, or is it the way I am writing, or is it simply bad luck with the peoples' DVD players not being compatible?

Thanks!

[SemiDiablan]

Nothin' ?

[fritzi93]

You could vary your burning method for a start. A lot of times it's hard to know where to begin until you eliminate a few things.

A couple methods to try: Save your project as DVD Files ( Main folder containing VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS.) Then simply open in DVDShrink and hit backup. When the burn settings window pops up, specify that an ISO image be created. Also tick the box for launching DVDDecrypter to burn. If Shrink accepts the files, all should be well.

Another way is to use IMGTools Classic to create the ISO. If there's something wrong with the files, it will probably tell you. Then open DVDDecrypter , select Mode>ISO write. Hit burn.

The advantage is either of the above methods is they're very hard to do wrong. And do your test on a rewritable. Also, Roxio doesn't have the best reputation in these parts. :P

It's odd that your player accepts the DVD okay, while "some" people can't even play it on their computers? Is that correct?

[SemiDiablan]

Yea, that is correct. I don't get it either

Thanks for your help, I'll try it

[FulciLives]

If you are making a DVD-R for other people ... especially if you are charging for it ... then you need to use the highest quality DVD-R that money can buy.

Why?

You get a better made DVD-R discs with few if any problems. This means better burns and more compatability.

I had a friend who got into DVD burning early and was using the cheapest DVD-R discs he could fine.

He almost went out-of-business because of all the returns he got from people saying they couldn't play the stuff back.

It turned out to be the type of media he was using.

I suggest Maxell DVD-R discs (easy to find on-line or in retail stores) or Taiyo Yuden DVD-R discs which can be had for the best price at RIMA.COM

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[FulciLives]

I forgot to add something about that I think might be very important and could help ...

I'm not familiar with IMG files because all the programs I use either output a VIDEO_TS folder of DVD files (IFO, VOB, etc.) or can output directly to an ISO file.

However I'm pretty sure that DVD Decrypter can burn from your IMG file.

I do all my burning with DVD Decrypter ... it is a sure fire way to burn ... many people consider it the best burning application program.

So give DVD Decrypter a try ... after all it is free

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

P.S.
I do some video work for hire and have made A LOT of DVD-R discs that have gone to a lot of different people and have never had a problem with playback due to using good quality DVD-R blanks along with DVD Decrypter as my burning application. If I have to create an ISO file from a VIDEO_TS folder of DVD files then I use ImgTools (the classic version).

[DaWulf]

I forgot to add something about that I think might be very important and could help ...

I'm not familiar with IMG files because all the programs I use either output a VIDEO_TS folder of DVD files (IFO, VOB, etc.) or can output directly to an ISO file.

One little quirk that might help. You can simply rename a .IMG to .ISO and burn away. Been doing this for years and never had any problems. Any app that supports . ISO will burn the renamed image fine.

[SemiDiablan]

Wow, thanks for all the helpful replies. I ended up just burning directly through Encore to the DVD-R's. Works like a charm.. So my best guess is that either it messed up making the iso or that Roxio just isn't the best for this sort of stuff (probably it ).

I will try out DVD Decryptor and I'll check out some better media. Thanks again for the help.

[Josef K]

...or that Roxio just isn't the best for this sort of stuff...

I always advise people to burn with Roxio... Excuse me, I mean burn Roxio. If you have a CD with anything Roxio on it - burn it. Seriously. Not kidding.

It's just immensly disheartening that Microsoft decided to include the Roxio burning engine in WinXP. It's like they want that many more people to call support...