Creating chapters from multiple video files in Sony DVD architect

[MTy]

Hi am making a DVD in Sony DVD architect 3.0 from a bunch of video clips and here is my question, probably a stupid one too Is there a way to make every clip a chapter on the DVD? When i just add them in to the project they become tracks and then i cant skipp to the next clip by pressing the skip button when i play the DVD.

Is there a smart way of doing this? I was hoping that i wouldnt need to make all my clips into one big video file and then add that to the project and THEN add chapters to it.


Thx / MTy

[tinker]

If you are familiar with PGCEdit, import your finished output from architect into it and edit commands to do what you want.
There is also DVD Lab with multiPGC title where you import your clips, they will appear as one title but can be accessed as chapters.
Or you can join clips into one with TMPGEnc Xpress or similar software and import to architect to make DVD with chapters.

[guns1inger]

What you are trying to do is wrong from a DVD point of view, because what you have are different titles. Chapters are points within a single title.

Tinker's suggestions will all work, or you could look at Tmpgenc DVD Author, and put all your clips on a single track.

[MTy]

ok thx guys that helps alot

[MTy]

ok so im testing this PGCEdit you recommended but i have no idea where to start modifying Iv loaded the DVD files from Sony DVD architect and then what? You'll have to lead me in this jungle of buttons and textareas


thx / MTy

[tinker]

If you are familiar with PGCEdit, import your finished output from architect into it and edit commands to do what you want.

If you do not know anything about DVD commands and structure I would recommend to join the files and make chapters later, if that what Architect need.
No offence, but to lead you through without seeing what commands are set by Architect and without you having any knowledge of the structure and commands is almost impossible.
If you are going to make quite a bit of DVD in future I would suggest to stay away from these simple to use authoring applications and try DVD Lab Studio for starters. It has a 30 day trial.

Found this in other thread:
http://www.romskye.com/GP/gp003playselect.pdf