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In DVD Architect can you set up a menu in it when the source file doesn’t have chapter points set in it?
I have a file that I (for a variety of reasons) didn’t render out in Vegas, and I want to add a menu to it using DVD Architect. I have 6.0.
They don’t have to be at any particular scene break, maybe just 10 points spread out evenly.
I’m at work and can’t try it, I did a quick google, but everything I found so far assumes I created it in Vegas with chapter points already set.
Thank you
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I can’t see anything that would phase me there. The thing you’re missing out on is that it hasn’t had a Render for DVD from Vegas that gives you more control on creating a smaller and a bitrate to suit capacity/size.
What Format is the file you’ve been given?
* Grazie
Video Content Creator and Potter
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I rendered out a .264 file through Avisynth.
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I’ve not done that, I’ve always prepared in Vegas. The quality will be the thing that will finally decide if you’re happy.
But getting back to your original enquiry, I quickly tested a non-Vegas prepared file, no Chapter Marks and just dragged it into the DVDA Workspace. I added 14 Chapter Markers on the DVDA Timeline; added Scene Selection; added a sub menu and dragged ALL the 14 “Scenes/Chapters” from the folder navigator directly onto the Submenu. Done!
Rendering/Prepare was a cinch. Burnt to a RW-DVD and played it. Used the Scene Selection thumbnails and it all worked fine.
So yes, it is very possible to do what you asked. As a secondary reply, I’m not sure what your quality will look like after you’ve rendered it. The Render being MPEG2.
* Grazie
Video Content Creator and Potter
PC 7 64-bit 16gb * Intel® Core™i7-2600k Quad Core 3.40GHz * 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 Ti
Cameras: Canon XF300 + PowerShot SX50HS Bridge -
Thank you very much!
You added; “I added 14 Chapter Markers on the DVDA Timeline; added Scene Selection; added a sub menu and dragged ALL the 14 “Scenes/Chapters” from the folder navigator directly onto the Submenu. Done!”
I’ve never done any of those processes, but I’ll take a stab at it soon. If it’s something I can’t figure out for myself, I’ll get back with you here.
Thank you very much again!
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