Ulead DVD Factory won't accept Low Resolution DVD Files..?

[BrAiNDaMaGe]

I have encoded one or two things that I want all to fit on one DVD - Quality isn't a big issue here... so I used the Low Resolution DVD setting in the TMPGenc Plus Wizard (NTSC Low resolution) and used CBR MPEG-1 Layer II Audio (MP2) at 224kbits - then I set it to encode the video at 2000kbits (as I said quality is not an issue) - Now I have dropped all the files into Ulead (approx 3 GB of files) and it is telling me it will take a long time to render which basically means that it doesn't like the files the way they are Can anyone tell me what I can do? I really don't fancy re-encoding the whole lot... If it isn't possible, why does TMPGenc lead users to believe it is with the low-res settings?? HEEELP!

P.S. I looked for threads on this topic, as I can't imagine that I am the first one to encounter this problem but all I found was S-VCD reladed stuff - if anyone can just point me to a topic where this issue has been discussed I would also be most obliged

[BKL]

Have you set ULead DVDMF to NOT convert MPEG-compliant files? If not, pn the Add Video page, select the 2nd blue square with the checkmark in it from the lower left corner and check the box to not convert. Good Luck.

[BrAiNDaMaGe]

Have messed around with those settings but no luck - ticked and unticked the box but I always get the "this will take some time to render" message ... Any other suggestions? Am I maybe using the wrong DVD-Authoring software?

[BowlPacker]

I know it can be done, because I've done it using TMPGEnc and Ulead DVD MF2. First make sure you go to the Ulead website and download any patches for MF2. Then it seems that you have to create an MPEG template in MF2 that mimics the settings you used in TMPGEnc and choose that template. Plus, as already suggested, make sure you have the "Do not convert compliant..." box checked.

Also, I can't remember offhand what TMPGEnc uses as "low resolution" DVD? If it is 352x240, you may have a problem because that may not be DVD-compliant resolution. I've used 352x480 (Half-D1) and MF2 has no problem.

[Specialist]

Then it seems that you have to create an MPEG template in MF2 that mimics the settings you used in TMPGEnc and choose that template. Plus, as already suggested, make sure you have the "Do not convert compliant..." box checked.

Correct.

You can create a custom template using the button in the lower left hand corner of the interface.

But - more important - you need to adjust your ENCODE settings to precisely *match* the attributes of your SOURCE video.

Adjust your encode settings by clicking the *second* button in the lower left corner of the interface - the button with the CHECK on it.

Then click the CHANGE MPEG SETTINGS button.

Then carefully match your MPEG project settings to match the attributes of your source file.

When I work with clips recorded by my Panasonic DVD camcorder, they have the following attributes:

NTSC drop frame (29.97 fps)
MPEG files
24 Bits, 704 x 480, 29.97 fps
Field Order B
(DVD-NTSC), 4 : 3
Video data rate: Variable (Max. 8800 kbps)
Audio data rate: 256 kbps
MPEG audio layer 2, 48 KHz, Stereo

So I carefully match my project settings in Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2 to match.

(And I check the DO NOT ENCODE COMPLIANT FILE box.)

As a result, no re-encoding of the source file occurs.

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

[j1d10t]

What version of MF are you using? Are you using MF1, or MF2?