NERO SUCKS

[Mike2K17x]

Ok Nero Doesn't really suck, I've just trying to get a solution to this problem all day. I was using the demo of Nero 5.5.9.0., but then everytime I pressed something it closed. So I reinstalled it, and the same thing happened. Then, I downloaded 5.5.8.2, and IT said that the demo version had expired even though on 5.5.9.0. I had a month left. So basically I'm really pissed off because I have about 10 mpgs and I'd like to get them on some VCDs. What should I do?

[snowmoon]

www.vcdeasy.org

Easy one stop (x)(s)vcd formatting and burning software.

[greengiant]

download vcdeasy i just got it and i like it better than nero

[Mike2K17x]

does it have menus?

[markums2k]

The menu features are glorious. Nero menus are amazingly micky-mouse when compared to VCDEasy.

Saying VCDEasy has menus is an understatement. VCDEasy is the MENU GOD.

IT IS BRILLIANT.

BOW BEFORE THE GREAT VCDEASY AND ALL ITS MENU GLORY.

[Mike2K17x]

Sweet Lord dude is that sarcasm or are you serious?

[snowmoon]

He is serious. full acess to all menu options in a way that is both elegnet and simple. Once you get used to the layout ( there are guides ) you have 100% control over EVERYTHING.

[Mike2K17x]

Ok cool. I'm so used to nero I don't even know how to access the menu or how to change it. It doesn't say anything in the tutoral. Any advice?

[rsuave5]

nero is a good all around burner and easy to use i likke it simply cuz its quick, fork over 20 bux for thid great burning tool.
that said i also love vcd easy and the menus are great.

[markums2k]

Man, you can make ANY sequence into a menu. I learned all the ins and outs from one of the guides under the author section. I think there are two guides, with one being much more helpful than the other... if I remember correctly.

Initially, they'll appear to be less user-friendly because VCDEasy won't input text for you (unless I'm missing something). You'll either want to input a BMP (VCDEasy will convert images to still MPEGs for you) or use an MPEG file as the menu screen, with menu selection text already placed directly into the image/video. However, the interface allows all sorts of structure, etc. You can have a main menu, then have a scene selection menu and a special features menu and so on and so on. It'll make you feel all grown-up; like you're making a real commercial VCD product.

You can even alter functions during "normal" playback sequences... I suppose you could even come up with your own alternate angle features... "press 1 for alternate angle"... you get the idea.

[Mike2K17x]

That sounds great. Its the kind of program I've been looking for, but how did you learn all of this? What guide did you use? I can't figure out anything from the looks of it.

[Mike2K17x]

Ok I see the section you were talking about under author. I'm using it for half hour shows, so I don't know if I should use the simple menu, or if I should go all out.

[markums2k]

If you're putting a season of something onto VCDs, you may want to keep it fairly simple... off the top of my head, you may want to have the main menu like this:

1. Episode #1
2. Episode #2
3. Episode #3

4. Index of Disc 2
5. Index of Disc 3

Under the index sections, you could list the episodes contained on THOSE discs. That way, you'll always be able to find what you want. The thing is, those "menus" won't really do anything except show you that index, and then take you back to the main menu. It's not too complicated, and very functional I think. Adds a nice polished feel to the whole thing if you just want additional menus for the sake of having them. You'll also want to consider the order in which you add the files.

VCDEasy is just a front-end to TSCV, right? I read the whole primer for TSCV, where you actually code the XML to do this stuff, and they talk about how important it is to order your files correctly. For example, you don't want to split up your feature sequences, so make sure they are all added together, in the correct order. Inconsequential (...spell chekk anyone?) stuff like trailers, or... a disc index, should be added last, as the access time wouldn't be too important. Just more general information.

It won't take but a few hours to get the hang of it, and the sky's the limit from there.

[Mike2K17x]

Okay Thanks. I'm still reading the guides and trying to figure out everything but I'll see what I can do.