Re: Creating DVD Movies

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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 23:49:01 -0700

Hi,

In trying to get info about creating DVDs from Windows Movie Maker files, I
came across this thread which appeared to contain the answer I was looking
for. I downloaded TMPGenc as suggested. In order to give it a try, I
converted the "Windows Movie Maker Sample File.WMV" that came with my new
computer. (The one with the family at the zoo that I imagine is included in
most XP computers).

I converted it to MPEG 2 as suggested but I ended up with 2 separate files -
a .m2v file and a .wav file. It appears that the converter separated the
audio from the video. I expected one file after the conversion. Did I do
something wrong?

My plan was to put the ONE file into my Pinnacle Expression (it accepts .mpg
and .avi) Now with the two files, it appears I must go a different route.

I looked up the DVD Authoring software mentioned (DVD Lab) which I saw has a
trial version on TUCOWS. However, a Microsoft article
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/expert/bridgman_burndvd.mspx
suggests Sonic Solution's MyDVD as an easy solution. I'll have to make a
decision about which to use.

But before I buy any more software, I would like to know if I converted the
files correctly and was supposed to end up with two separate files as I
mentioned above. I would appreciate any advice on this. I have spent
countless hours on this and am going bonkers at this point. The Windows Movie
Maker is avery nice piece of software and I enjoyed using it, but I want to
get the finished movie on DVD to share with the family (my daughter's
wedding). Again, thank you for any advice.

"Rehan" wrote:

> "LynManUK" <LynManUK@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:972E3FCA-40B6-4F4E-8CE7-96F14FC0EFF9@microsoft.com...
>
> > Got a real problem. [...]
>
>
> Are you completing all the required steps to make a DVD Video ?
>
> Below is an extract from my website:
>
> DVD Movie making generally involves these 5 steps:
>
> 1. Capturing from video camera to hard disk
> 2. Editing the movie
> 3. Encoding to MPEG2
> 4. Authoring (creating chapters and menus)
> 5. Burning to disk.
>
> Each of these steps requires a different type of software or same software
> to do different type of work. Some software suites cover more than one of
> these five steps, however for professional looking results you may need a
> dedicated software for each step. Windows Movie Maker does a good job of
> step 1 and 2. For the rest of the three steps:
>
> For encoding: I use TMPGenc (Tsunami Encoder) which is a very high quality
> yet affordable encoder for converting any media type to MPEG1 and MPEG2. For
> MPEG1 encoding it is completely free as well. You need MPEG2 encoding though
> for DVDs. Note that this (step 3) is most critical as it involves a format
> conversion which has most potential for incurring quality loss if not done
> with due care.
>
> For authoring: My favourite is DVD Lab. Other softwares include TmpGenc DVD
> Author, Nero vision Express and many others.
>
> For burning the disk I use Nero Burning Rom. However this step is not that
> critical as any CD/DVD burning software will do the job once everything is
> ready to burn. Many Authoring softwares can do this step too.
>
> For links to these programs visit my faq page:
> http://www.rehanfx.org/faq.htm
>
> --
> -R-e-h-a-n-
> http://www.rehanfx.org (visit for free effects and transitions)
>
>
>
> "LynManUK" <LynManUK@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:972E3FCA-40B6-4F4E-8CE7-96F14FC0EFF9@microsoft.com...
> > Got a real problem. I'm a primary school teacher and as an end of year
> > event I decided to create a compilation movie of the children who were
> > leaving school. It took me ages. Created in Windows Movie Maker and then
> > couldn't get it to burn to DVD. Eventually after paying for some
> > consultancy help managed to burn onto DVD but this would only play through
> > pc. We managed to show to whole school on the last day (there were about
> > 250 people in the audience!) but, I still need to be able to copy the DVD
> > so that the children can have a leaving present. This was to be their
> > gift on completing 8 years at school with us.
> > Have redone the movie using ArcSoft Showbiz 2 but can't get further than
> > 'Write Disc' and this just goes on to the hard disk. I don't get an
> > option to write to DVD writer.
> > This was a new system purchased in April 2004 HP Pavilion with media
> > center, paid £1500 with the attraction that I would be able to produce my
> > own DVDs for school use.
> > Have tried Philips DVD+RW discs, Packard Bell DVD+R discs.
> > Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling DVD writer too.
> > HELP
> > Lynne
> >
>
>
>

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