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Why do I get no video on my DVD’s when using TOAST 7 to author FCP made movies
I just bought Toast 7 Titanium. I’ve never used any Roxio products before. I have tried to burn several copies of a FCP project to DVD. The first time, I exported the FCP movie with chapters and it was not self contained like I would have for iDVD. The dvd came out and all I had was the audio on the dvd. Then I exported the movie self contained. Same thing, no video,only audio when the DVD was finished. Then I tried a disc image with the same self contained movie. It said the file was only about 500mb.It was a 50 minute video encoded at a VBR 7, max BR 8 and reencoding, which I’m assuming means 2 pass encoding so I know the file of an image should have been around 3.2 gigs.
In case you’re wondering why I’m trying Toast and need quick answers, it’s because I hate the way iDVD’s are encoded. I usually use my PC because I love Main Concept’s encoder and Adobe Encore, and don’t think DVD Studio Pro is worth the money if Compressor can encode the same quality MPEG2 in FCP as Studio Pro. Needless to say, I haven’t upgraded from 4.5 to FCP 5.
Sorry I’m long winded.
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Slim,
DVD Studio Pro is far more than an encoder/burner, but if that’s all you need, then you certainly need not spend your money for a powerful authoring package.
Have you installed Quicktime Ver. 7 on your computer??? According to Roxio’s website it is a requirement. If not, that could be the issue. Better check to see if QT 7 causes issues with FCP 4.5 though…
GL,
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I have installed QT 7, but I don’t know of any problems with FCP 4.5 yet. Thank you though, I will check
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I forgot to mention, I did use compressor to make a file, and it works, but there is quite a bit of noise around moving edges of clothing. Toast still encoded it, even though it was already MPEG2. I don’t usually use Compressor, so I don’t know what the cause of the noise is,Toast or Compressor.
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