DVD lab pro frame indexing

[bobban]

Hello

Just wondering if using frame indexing in DLP is worth my while... It seems to take take a lot of time (doubles the compilation time at least)...

Is it helping audio sync or is it really just nudging the chapters towards better accuracy...?

[InXess]

To my knowledge frame indexing occurs only when chapter are created to ensure accuracy. Disk creation without chapter points does not require indexing, does it?

[bobban]

I am using chapters...but just wondering if I stopped using frame indexing, how bad the consequences would be..

[InXess]

try it and watch the dvd on your pc (from video_ts folder) - simplest way to find out

[bobban]

sure will, but am I expecting to see differences purely in chapter accuracy, or should I look for other consequences too?

[guns1inger]

Do you place your chapters by hand, or use the auto-chapter facility. If you use auto-chapters then it doesn't matter and you gain nothing.

[CaZeek]

I have tried both, and when I didn't use frame-indexing, the chapters are a little off. If you have a large "black" blank area, ie 2 seconds or so, it won't matter, but if it's a quick scene change, and the chapter comes in 3/4 of a second early or late, it is noticeable. Obviously not a big deal or anything, but I always use it, because the little imperfections bother me

[InXess]

3 min delay don't bother me and I always use indexing. At least you get predictable output.