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DVD Architect 3 – Invalid format?
Hi
I was just wondering what I could do here – I am trying to copy an AVI file on to a DVD, but when I try using DVD Architect, I just get the message “Render Failure”?
In the properties for the AVI file it seems to say “Video: Stream attributes could not be determined”
But the video is viewable through my player (I use BSPlayer), therefore it definitely works. Any ideas?
Thanks
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4 Replies
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DVDArchitect is a video DVD authoring program – it seems you are trying to just copy a file rather than author a DVD.
You need to simply copy the avi as a data file using Nero or a similar program such as Record Now DX.
Peter Wright
Perth, Western Oz
http://www.allroundvision.com.au -
Hi Peter
Thanks for the quick response. I think the problem with copying the AVI file onto a DVD is that it won’t be watchable on a normal home DVD player. However, by authoring a DVD with the AVI it should be… well, that’s what I was aiming for anyway.
Thanks
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To make a viewable DVD, DVD Architect will convert the avi into an MPEG2 file – this is standard for DVDs.
The easiest way is to create a single movie DVD, which will simply play that movie. You can also create menus to make it more interactive, with Scene selection to allow viewing to start at any chapter.
Peter Wright
Perth, Western Oz
http://www.allroundvision.com.au -
If you’re getting a “stream could not be determined” then Vegas or DVDA don’t have the proper codec installed to read that file. Just because it’s an “AVI” doesn’t mean it can’t have an unknown codec. Where did you get the AVI file? For example, digital cameras can create “AVI” files but Vegas can’t read them until an MJPEG codec is installed.
Edward Troxel
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