Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2 - file size problem

[LabanB]

Hi,

I've created a file from a Dr Who video (I own the original so no copyright problems, just a backup in omnibus form) which is 4.05Gb (4,350,011,396 bytes) in size according to the file on the HD.

When I bring it into DVD MF2 it says the file is 6.6Gb! I used VS6 SE to create a custom Mpeg2 file, could this be the problem? MF2 doesn't refuse the file, just reads it as being a third larger than it actually is.

Anyone got any ideas how I can get the programme to read and write the file correctly?

Bill

[Robert Simandl]

Just have DMF create the folder, close DMF, then burn your disc with Nero. Nero (or RecordNow, or VOB) will read your folders correctly at 4.05gb.

Maybe in the next upgrade, DMF will fix that little bug.

[LabanB]

Hi Bob,

I have produced a converted mpeg of 7.68Gb and thte two folders (video and audio) which also measure 7.68Gb. I am downloading the trial of Nero. Will this read the folders as 4.05Gb?

Bill

[Robert Simandl]

I'm thinking yes, Nero will read the folder as 4.05gb.

If you don't want to wait until you get Nero installed to find out, simply go to that VIDEO_TS folder in plain old Windows Explorer. It will give you an accurate file size reading just like Nero will.

[kitty]

Don't let DMF reencode your video (there is a don't reencode compliant file checkbox). If it reencodes it uses PCM audio which will balloon the filesize.

[LabanB]

Hi Kitty,

I am working with a non-compliant Mpeg2 file - its is 2hrs 34mins long and has been saved at 3900kbs. I have found a "do not convert compliant MPEG files" checkbox, but whether that is checked or not, MF2 starts to convert.

Any ideas?

Bill