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[thumper]

Could this be where I'm going wrong?

Having compiled and edited my video clips am I then supposed to render the movie in Videowave rather than trying to burn the dmsm file in MyDVD - which is where I get all the hang ups.?

[barryware]

Could this be where I'm going wrong?

Having compiled and edited my video clips am I then supposed to render the movie in Videowave rather than trying to burn the dmsm file in MyDVD - which is where I get all the hang ups.?

The dmsm file is the project file. It does not contain any of the media that will eventually end up on your project DVD. It is a set of instructions so the software knows what to do as far a edits, audio, and so on.

Yes... Use Videowave to edit and compile your project. Then you have to "output as". This is where the software creates the actual file(s) that you can then add to MyDVD to create your menus and so on. If you choose not to use MyDVD, the files created with Videowave are playable with several software players like Windows Media Player for instance.

There are a few different file formats available in the "output as". This means that you can create a file with an AVI extension as well as MPG, WMA,  and a few others.

There is an explanation of the different file format available in the help menu.

[grandpabruce]

Could this be where I'm going wrong?

Having compiled and edited my video clips am I then supposed to render the movie in Videowave rather than trying to burn the dmsm file in MyDVD - which is where I get all the hang ups.?

You create your production in VideoWave, and save it.  Then, close VideoWave, and open MyDVD.  Click on Add New Movie, browse to the .dmsm that you saved in VideoWave, and open it.  From there, you can burn it.

If that isn't working for you, you can try what barryware suggests.

Edited by grandpabruce, 25 April 2007 - 06:07 AM.

[thumper]

The dmsm file is the project file. It does not contain any of the media that will eventually end up on your project DVD. It is a set of instructions so the software knows what to do as far a edits, audio, and so on.

Yes... Use Videowave to edit and compile your project. Then you have to "output as". This is where the software creates the actual file(s) that you can then add to MyDVD to create your menus and so on. If you choose not to use MyDVD, the files created with Videowave are playable with several software players like Windows Media Player for instance.

There are a few different file formats available in the "output as". This means that you can create a file with an AVI extension as well as MPG, WMA,  and a few others.

There is an explanation of the different file format available in the help menu.

Thanks for that - I think I'm beginning to see the light.

[sknis]

Thanks for that - I think I'm beginning to see the light.

Thumper, please put your computer specs in your signature.  You mentioned that you had some computer hang ups which may or may not be computer/EMC 9 related.  Near the top of this page, click on My Controls.  On the window that opens, on the left is an option to edit signature.  If you put your specs there, they will always show up in your posts.  With this information, people can make better assessments of an future issues.