Problems with Join 3 DVDs producing 4.9 GB file

[kroc_kroc]

I got a bit adventurous and tried to join 3 DVDs (after extracting them with DVDBackup) and back them up using DVD2OneX 1.2 (I didn't realise this version has a join feature). Anyway the file is too big too burn. I left the output at 4472 but when I try to burn it says the DVD is 4.9 GB after joining them selecting 4472??? Is there anything I've done wrong? How do I make the file smaller so I can back it up? Should I import that 4.9 GB file into DVD2OneX?

[galactica]

use 4444
4472 is too big for most dvdr brands

[kroc_kroc]

But the last 5 DVDs I backedup/burned were all with that setting and it worked fine. It's the file that DVD2oneX produced was 4.9 GB and I'm not sure why it's done that - can it only join two DVDs? I don't understand how I selected 4472 and it came out 4.9GB?

[AntnyMD]

Three DVDs is a bit much to ask DVD2OneX to do. At a certain point the software can no longer make compromises in quality for the amount of data you're trying to cram in there. It should have even given you a warning screen that says the total original size is more than double the final projected size.

Another thing you can try is to take the 4.9gb VIDEO_TS folder from your first try and then crunch that. Just be warned that you're going very deep into Blocky Image City.

[kroc_kroc]

OK

The 3rd DVD was only half an hour so I thought it might be OK. But the second attempt at 4444 again produced a 4.9GB file. I'll try and do one now with just the two DVDs which I imagine will be fine.

Cheers for all your help and Happy New Year!!!

[kroc_kroc]

PS

What shall I call the new file when I burn it in toast. I usually choose the name of the disc but obviously now there's two???

[galactica]

names are for id purposes only.

you can name it

MY_CREATION_DVD
or
LOOK_WHAT_I_CAN_DO_DVD

its up to you!