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[DianeA]

I would like to burn two mini-DVDs to a full size DVD+R.  Is this possible?  Thanks.

[myguggi]

I would like to burn two mini-DVDs to a full size DVD+R.  Is this possible?  Thanks.

Not very clear on what you really want to do. Do you want to create a data or video DVD? You will have to supply more info.
It is possible to burn the data/video from the mini DVDs to a full size DVD.

Edited by myguggi, 09 August 2009 - 07:09 PM.

[DianeA]

Sorry for the vagueness.  

They are videos.  I have mini DVD's from my digital camera and would like to make copies.  Two would fit on a regular size DVD, but I can't make the program do it.

[myguggi]

Sorry for the vagueness.  

They are videos.  I have mini DVD's from my digital camera and would like to make copies.  Two would fit on a regular size DVD, but I can't make the program do it.

Copy the video files from your miniDVDs to your hard drive. In what format are the videos on the miniDVDs?

Its still not clear what you want to create. Do you want to make a DVD that you can play on a DVD player or do you just want to buckup the video from the miniDVDs to the regular DVD?

Exactly what steps are you taking now? What program from the Creator 2009 suite are you using?

[DianeA]

I'm using Easy Media Creator 9.

I would like to make a DVD that can be played on a DVD player.  

I'm not sure what format the mini DVDs are in.  The default title of one is video_TS.  Does that help?  Is "TS" a format type?  (Obviously, I'm not very knowledgeable here.)  

In Roxio, under the Copy tab, I used Save Image and saved each to a file in My Documents.  Each mini actually saved to two files - one with 2 KB and the other with 1,300,000+ KB.   (4 files total)

[myguggi]

I'm using Easy Media Creator 9.

I would like to make a DVD that can be played on a DVD player.  

I'm not sure what format the mini DVDs are in.  The default title of one is video_TS.  Does that help?  Is "TS" a format type?  (Obviously, I'm not very knowledgeable here.)  

In Roxio, under the Copy tab, I used Save Image and saved each to a file in My Documents.  Each mini actually saved to two files - one with 2 KB and the other with 1,300,000+ KB.   (4 files total)

Creating a DVD that is playable on a DVD player is not simply a case of copying a few files. You have to follow a certain procedure to create such a DVD so that it has the correct structure. Since you are trying to combine the video from 2 minDVDs into a new DVD, things get a bit more complicated then just making a copy of one miniDVD. Do you want to have the video combined into one final video or do you want 2 separate movies that are selectable from a menu. As you can see, things are really not that "Easy" which really is a misnomer in Roxios titling of the program.

Until you are comfortable creating a DVD I would suggest you get a few rewritable DVDs which are compatible with your DVD burner. What is the make/model of your DVD burner and of your stand alone DVD player. Rewritable DVDs can be erased and used again so you do not create too many coasters as you learn. Once you are confident you can always burn your final video to a "normal" DVD.

I am going to assume that you have a standard Video_TS folder on your miniDVD which should contain a number of files that have the extensions ifo, bup and vob. Do you have that?

If yes then copy the complete Video_TS folder from each of the minDVDs to the "mini" folders I referred to in an earlier post.
After a successful copy, launch myDVD and select the "Add video" option. A new window should open, navigate to the first "mini" folder and select the file called "Video_TS.IFO" and then follow the instructions. At this point you should save your project using "Save As" from the main File menu. Give it a filename and location you can easily remember.

Let's see if you get this far before doing any more.

Unfortunately, I no longer have EMC 9 installed on my systems and I am going from memory (or similarity to the version I am running now , Creator 2009) so if am am giving incorrect instructions someone will jump in and correct it.

[DianeA]

First, you are being very helpful.  I appreciate it.

Each mini copies to a video_ts folder with .bup and .ifo and .vob extensions as well as vts_01.0.bup and 0.ifo and 1.vob and 2.vob files.

My DVD disc is a NEC DVD+RW ND-1100-A.

I can't tell you the makes/models of the stand-alone DVD players.  I am making copies of granddaughter videos for my daughters as well as my Mom - i.e., for 3 or 4 different players.  I have and view the mini DVD's.  

I have a couple rewritables to experiment with.  My DVD is ver. 4.0.  

When I launch My DVD, there is not an "add video" option.  The options are:
1 - Create or modify a DVD-Video project
2 - Transfer Video direct to DVD   (Unfortunately, my camcorder does not have a computer connection)
3 - Open an existing open DVD disc

I've chosen option #1.  Then I've clicked on "get movies" which seems to be the nearest to "add video."  I find the the video file.  However, when I try to open that file to access the .ifo file, I am sent to My DVD again and told that My DVD does not support this file type.  (The video file does not "open" to show the sub files with the various extensions.)

It seems (to me) that part of the problem is that I'm not accessing just the .ifo file.  I only know that these various extensions exist because I can see then when I view the directories of the minis.  I'm getting frustrated!!!

[myguggi]

First, you are being very helpful.  I appreciate it.

Each mini copies to a video_ts folder with .bup and .ifo and .vob extensions as well as vts_01.0.bup and 0.ifo and 1.vob and 2.vob files.

My DVD disc is a NEC DVD+RW ND-1100-A.

I can't tell you the makes/models of the stand-alone DVD players.  I am making copies of granddaughter videos for my daughters as well as my Mom - i.e., for 3 or 4 different players.  I have and view the mini DVD's.  

I have a couple rewritables to experiment with.  My DVD is ver. 4.0.  

When I launch My DVD, there is not an "add video" option.  The options are:
1 - Create or modify a DVD-Video project
2 - Transfer Video direct to DVD   (Unfortunately, my camcorder does not have a computer connection)
3 - Open an existing open DVD disc

I've chosen option #1.  Then I've clicked on "get movies" which seems to be the nearest to "add video."  I find the the video file.  However, when I try to open that file to access the .ifo file, I am sent to My DVD again and told that My DVD does not support this file type.  (The video file does not "open" to show the sub files with the various extensions.)

It seems (to me) that part of the problem is that I'm not accessing just the .ifo file.  I only know that these various extensions exist because I can see then when I view the directories of the minis.  I'm getting frustrated!!!

You seem to have the correct file structure so that is good. Don't get frustrated yet Don't worry about what make/model of DVD players.

So it seems that EMC 9 does not accept the ifo file.
Try to get the movie with the vob extension. If that doesn't work, change all the vob extensions to mpg and try to get one of those.

[sknis]

Just a quick comment here.  It sounds like the OP has one of the OEM versions that came with a Dell computer or other piece of hardware.  (If you didn't guess that already).  Walt, it might be hard to provide exact instructions.  Perhaps the OP can go to the Dell users group and get some information there if the VOB to mpg2 doesn't work.

[DianeA]

First, my apologies for being non-responsive for so long.  I was away for a while and then I've been playing with this trying to get it to work.  Here is what I've been doing:

1.  When I look at the mini in the D drive, I see the various files as part of the movie.

2.  When I transfer it to a directory on the hard drive, I cannot open it to see all those files.  

3.  Then I opened the mini and copied each file, individually, to a new directory on my hard drive.

4.  My DVD does not have an "add video" option.  The options are:
~~ Create or modify a DVD-Video project
~~ Transfer video direct to DVD  (my camera does not have a computer connection)
~~ Edit an existing open DVD disc  (I wish I could get one to edit!!)

sknis is correct.  My program is an OEM version that came with my Dell.  

5.  If I try to use that "create or modify" option, when I search for the file, the only one available is VIDEO_TS_ses.  And that is when "type of file" selected is "all files."

Now......here is another possibility.  We have received new computers at work.  They have two DVD drives - one writable and one readable.  I'm assuming that, with the proper software, I could make these copies at work with fewer steps.  The computers currently do not have software installed.  The OS is Vista which is new to me so I don't know if there are any built-in capabilities for this purpose.  What are your thoughts about this?

Thanks.

[Jim_Hardin]

No it will not be easy… You are thinking they are files and you can just slap them together like Word documents.

Of course it doesn’t work that way in video…

In Video you organize all the bits and pieces the way you want them to appear.

When you click Burn it re-renders all of that into an International Standard for DVD Movies and then burns the disc.

You are also trying to use a crippled version of software to do what the full version can do easily.

This is what the Video choices are in the Full Version:


You will have to tell us what you have in your version???

Another question – you are getting new PC’s, what OEM software will they have in them? – it may be less than what you have now!

[sknis]

Did your computer come with other software to edit videos (muvee or similar?)  You may be able to use that to get the videos loaded.  You can also try Windows Movie Maker.

The better solution is to look for a sale on Creator 2009.  Some stores are clearing them out in anticipation of a new version .  Roxio usually has deals like this.  Iif you buy it directly from them, your get a 30 day $$ back guarantee and free tech service for 90 days.

"Flagship Telephone Support
Roxio offers complimentary telephone support for our flagship products within the first 90 days of purchase.
Our flagship products include: Creator 2009, Toast 10 and DVDit Pro HD.
No other versions or products will be supported through this phone number. Please note that the use of this complimentary service does not guarantee resolution of the issue.
To initiate a complimentary technical support call, toll-free, 1-877-769-4601
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., EST - excluding Roxio holidays.

Edited by sknis, 19 August 2009 - 03:20 AM.

[DianeA]

No, I don't have muvee maker or any other similar software.  I also don't believe I have Windows Movie Maker.  I'm using XP Prof.  But....I think I did see Windows Movie Maker on the new computer at work (Vista for Business).  Do you think that would do what I'm trying to do?  

The new computers for work were ordered without software and we are just installing the typical Office Suite, Adobe, a calendar program, etc.  

It is now obvious to me that I'm not using the full version of Roxio.  I hadn't realized that.  I would have no problem with buying it if I know that it will put two movie files onto one DVD.  (but then again, a 30-day money back guarantee?!)

Should I try Windows Movie Maker at work?  Or would I be better off just purchasing Roxio?  (Keep in mind that, obviously, I'm needing a somewhat easy way to do this.)

Thanks.