WMV as well as DVD

[Edward Troxel]

You can put an “extras” folder onto a DVD. In fact, DVD Architect has that exact option under File – Preferences.

Edward Troxel

[Steph St. laurent]

Oooop.

Thanks Ed. I didn’t see that. I feel like a boob now.

🙂

s.

[Ted Snow]

I do this all the time with Roxio. I just create a data disk and make sure the AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS folders are in the root directory of the DVD. Then I just add other directories (in the root directory) for data or what ever. As long as you finalize the disk it will play on set top DVD players, but will also contain any data files you wish to save with your project. You can then just open up the DVD in windows explorer and copy any of the files if you need to later.

[Allen Zagel]

I wonder if I’m missing something here or is everyone else missing something? I think that Steph is asking if he can use WMV files to actually create the DVD so they play on the set top player, not as extra data on the DVD for computers.

I did a test a few weeks ago on this one. Brought the WMV files into V5, rendered to MPG and burnt to DVD. I tried it using both DVDA2 and DVLabPro. It wasn’t a very good experience. ha ha

WMV files are small both in size and picture 320 X 240 usually. The resulting DVD was very blocky at full DVD size.

I found a program that will actually convert WMV to AVI but it still can’t expand the picture. So after I converted I had to use the Track Motion to scale the video down a little so it remained sharp. Resulting DVD wasn’t too bad considering all the factors.

If I’m wrong here about understanding the original question, then I’m sorry.
Allen

ASX Media Productions
https://www.asxvideo.com

[Steph St. laurent]

Hi Allen.

No, I was actually asking if I could place the extra data files on the dvd. I know now that I can.

I’ve used some wmv files in MPegs before. It is tricky. If you’re exporting for web viewing in flash it’s not too bad (if the wmv file is over 1mps at least.) I did up a little piece for the local airport using this form and it didn’t turn out too bad. A bit blurry, definitely not broadcast quality, but acceptable for 320/240 streaming…

https://onreelvideo.com/video/airport/airportchinese.swf

Thanks for your help everyone. I love this forum! 🙂

steph

[Allen Zagel]

Hi Steph

Took a look at the SWF. Nice work! It’s good.
Allen

ASX Media Productions
https://www.asxvideo.com

[Steph St. laurent]

Thanks mucho Allen. Next project I’ll have more keyed time. 🙂

s.