ConvertXtoDVD question

[foxbox]

From the following log:-

"warning Total size in built folder 4406 Mb., Target size DVD5 4400 Mb. (Overflow 6 Mb.), Occupation 100.16%"

What are the consequences of this? Assuming a film cannot possibly occupy more than 100% of a DVD, what does the software do to the file to make a complete and working DVD? Also, I see the message quite a lot in simply converting 700mb films to disc - could someone explain why? (I use high quality/slow encoding btw).

Cheerz



20/03/2007 17:05:48 info ********** Report session closed ***********
20/03/2007 17:05:24 info Media removed. Burning layer not ready to write
20/03/2007 14:53:10 info Finalization Time 00:00:29 - Total completion time 00:10:35
20/03/2007 14:52:41 info Write finished in 00:10:05 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 6.06
20/03/2007 14:43:12 info Lead-in burning time (mS) 37676
20/03/2007 14:42:35 info Write started 2256912 sectors to write
20/03/2007 14:42:35 info Init success: DVD-R packet writing
20/03/2007 14:42:35 info Writing speed requested x6.0, effective x6.0
20/03/2007 14:42:34 info Available write speed: 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x
20/03/2007 14:42:34 info Media ID: SONY16D1
20/03/2007 14:42:34 info Media type: DVD-R
20/03/2007 14:42:34 info Unspecified Mode
20/03/2007 14:42:34 info Scanned files #10, folder #2 - total size 4621031424 b. (4.3 Gb.)
20/03/2007 14:42:34 info Inserted media type : DVD-R
20/03/2007 14:42:34 info Write started
20/03/2007 14:42:33 info --------------Encoding end--------------
20/03/2007 14:42:33 info Media name: "THE PLAGUE DOGS"
20/03/2007 14:42:33 info Burned folder: "C:\Documents and Settings\Richard\My Documents\ConvertXtoDVD\Plague Dogs Uncut (Stetheboro)\"
20/03/2007 14:42:18 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
20/03/2007 14:42:17 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
20/03/2007 14:42:17 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DW-G120A MYS2 [E] (Ide)
20/03/2007 14:42:17 warning Total size in built folder 4406 Mb., Target size DVD5 4400 Mb. (Overflow 6 Mb.), Occupation 100.16%
20/03/2007 14:42:17 info Conversion completed in 01:26:09
20/03/2007 14:42:06 info ------------Converting Menu--------------
20/03/2007 14:42:06 info Generated duration 5951.40 sec., expected 5951.45 sec.
20/03/2007 14:38:31 info Chapter #20 start at 94:59.800
20/03/2007 14:34:10 info Chapter #19 start at 89:59.760
20/03/2007 14:29:46 info Chapter #18 start at 84:59.720
20/03/2007 14:25:25 info Chapter #17 start at 79:59.680
20/03/2007 14:21:04 info Chapter #16 start at 75:0.000
20/03/2007 14:16:39 info Chapter #15 start at 69:59.800
20/03/2007 14:12:21 info Chapter #14 start at 65:0.080
20/03/2007 14:07:57 info Chapter #13 start at 60:0.000
20/03/2007 14:03:36 info Chapter #12 start at 55:0.000
20/03/2007 13:59:10 info Chapter #11 start at 50:0.120
20/03/2007 13:54:52 info Chapter #10 start at 45:0.120
20/03/2007 13:50:36 info Chapter #9 start at 39:59.800
20/03/2007 13:46:15 info Chapter #8 start at 34:59.760
20/03/2007 13:41:58 info Chapter #7 start at 29:59.960
20/03/2007 13:37:41 info Chapter #6 start at 24:59.840
20/03/2007 13:33:21 info Chapter #5 start at 19:59.800
20/03/2007 13:29:02 info Chapter #4 start at 14:59.640
20/03/2007 13:24:50 info Chapter #3 start at 9:59.880
20/03/2007 13:20:32 info Chapter #2 start at 4:59.640
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Stream #0 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Output Stream#1 - Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 192 kb/s, no automatic gain control
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Output Stream#0 - Video: mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x576, 1/25, q=1-31, 5898 kb/s
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Video Stream #0 framerate : 25.00 Fps (source 25.00 Fps), no pulldown
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info No pulldown: Frame duplication/removal will be used.
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Video source original frame rate: 25.00
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info PAL 25 FPS output format set automatically
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Fullscreen (4:3) set automatically
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Video bitrate 0/5898/8808 Kbps (min/avg/max)
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Converting "C:\Program Files\BitLord\Downloads\Plague Dogs Uncut (Stetheboro).avi"
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info ----------------Title #1----------------
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Project size 4.3 Gb. (139 Mb. audio - 4.16 Gb. video)
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Stream #1 - Audio: mp3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 112 kb/s
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Stream #0 - Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 512x384, 1/25
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 01:39:11.448
20/03/2007 13:16:07 info Opening file "C:\Program Files\BitLord\Downloads\Plague Dogs Uncut (Stetheboro).avi"
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info [ ] Don't fix audio gaps
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info [ ] Engine Log
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info Encoder quality: 100%
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info --------------Encoding begin--------------
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info --------------Menu settings end--------------
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info [X] Sequential playback
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info [ ] Loop playback
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info [ ] Auto start playback
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info [X] Menu
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info --------------Menu settings begin--------------
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info --------------Default burn settings end--------------
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info Default speed selected: 4x
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - SONY DVD RW DW-G120A MYS2 [E] (Ide)
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info [ ] Delete files after burn complete
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info [X] Don't eject after burn complete
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info [ ] Prefer SAO for DVD-R
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info [ ] Include originals
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info [X] Burn result to DVD
20/03/2007 13:16:06 info --------------Default burn settings begin--------------
20/03/2007 13:15:49 info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
20/03/2007 13:12:39 info User default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
20/03/2007 13:12:39 info System default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
20/03/2007 13:12:39 info Version 2.1.14.223
20/03/2007 13:12:39 info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\vso\ConvertXtoDVD\ConvertXtoDvd.exe"
20/03/2007 13:12:39 info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Personal Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
20/03/2007 13:12:39 info ******************** Report session started ********************

[45tripp]

It simply overshot it's target.
DVD5 has a capacity of about 4480MB. So you are safe.
If you'd like to be safer you can set the convertX target to a custom size lower than the default preset under the encoder tab in settings.

Nothing is lost if the filesize is over the DVD's capacity btw. It simply won't burn.

[guns1inger]

ConvertXtoDVD sets a conservative target size well below the total capacity of a DVD5 disc. It then uses a single pass VBR encode, which is not 100% accurate at hitting target file sizes, but is much faster than some other methods. If you were getting 105 or 110% then you would have reason to be concerned. That you are getting such a small overflow is understandable given the way ConvertXtoDVD works.

[theewizard]

if your are really worried about burning a coaster

do like was sugested, set a custom size , say 4200 and run it, you will be under the limit, the file will burn and play on the DVD

[foxbox]

No worries about coasters, so long as the problem is solved in the end I also get to protect my coffee table

Thanks for your info - the disc will still burn and play despite this 'over-occupation' warning, with no apparent side-effects.

[guns1inger]

Think of it this way;

You have a bus with 62 seats. You only ever pick up 58 passengers, so you have a few spare for emergencies. One day you pick 59 passengers. You have gone over your own limit, but you have not gone over the bus's capacity.

ConvertXtoDVD sets it's target for 58 seats.