After DVDshrink

[nachiketajoshi]

May be a dumb question, but want to make sure I get it right:

I have now .vob and .bup files on my harddrive after using dvdshrink. What software do I use to burn them using my pioneer dvr-105? The dvdshrink guide says "use the software bundled with your drive" which, in my case is "sonic mydvd". But this software is only for authoring/burning DVD from your camcorder.

I spent an hour at nero.com and got more confused, as I am not sure if I need nero express, nero visionexpress, or nero burning rom, and if yes, with which plug ins.

Please help me with a suggestion as to which software I need to buy to complete the "shring dvd-9 to dvd-5" project i have started with dvdshrink. Thanks in advance!

[Husky55]

Nero Express and Nero Burning Rom are the same program with different user's interface. I used both with my Cendyne DVR-105 (Pioneer) with no problem whatsoever. Since you apparently are relatively new at this, I would recommend using Nero Express. Simple and easy to use.

[daesdaemar]

I suggest you use Nero and burn DVD-ROM/UDF, no multisession and 1.02. Be sure you have your video files in a VIDEO_TS folder, and an empty AUDIO_TS folder that you drag into Nero for your compilation. Works 100% of the time for me.

[SnoopX]

In my experience NERO has never worked for me...

I will use nothing but RecordNOW Max which came with my A05. Damn I love this program

[daesdaemar]

In my experience NERO has never worked for me...

I will use nothing but RecordNOW Max which came with my A05. Damn I love this program

Nero had some problems with earlier versions and it also tends to fail if not configured properly. But, having figured it out, it ALWAYS works for me now.

[HunterE]

Snoop X, I also have a similar problem. I don't have RecordNow Max, but I do have RecordNow DX. What do you do to burn the output from DVDshrink?? I just get one big folder with alot of vobs, and some other files. I thought you had to change everything into 2 folders VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS. However, I can't make this work. Do I actually have to do this, and is there a way I can do it with RecordNow Dx?

[Bob W]

Snoop X, I also have a similar problem. I don't have RecordNow Max, but I do have RecordNow DX. What do you do to burn the output from DVDshrink?? I just get one big folder with alot of vobs, and some other files. I thought you had to change everything into 2 folders VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS. However, I can't make this work. Do I actually have to do this, and is there a way I can do it with RecordNow Dx?

Just put all the files into a VIDEO_TS folder you create then burn a "data" disc using RecordNow. IMO you don't need the AUDIO_TS folder. I have burned over 300 discs now and none have the AUDIO_TS folder plus I have seen a few original DVDs that don't have that file.

[HunterE]

Thanks man, that was exactly what I needed. Works flawlessly now, and is quicker to boot.

[SnoopX]

Bob W's suggestion is the way to go. However I was always advised to create an AUDIO_TS folder. I suppose creating one doesnt take up any room and will guarantee it to work, rather than just having the VIDEO_TS folder.

[Bob W]

Bob W's suggestion is the way to go. However I was always advised to create an AUDIO_TS folder. I suppose creating one doesnt take up any room and will guarantee it to work, rather than just having the VIDEO_TS folder.

Sure it couldn't hurt to put it in. I'm just to lazy to bother.