Missing pictures after final burn

[tonyosis7]

After spending many, many hours compiling a production through VideoWave, and going through MyDVD to finalize and burn onto a DVD, I have come up with a product that intermittently is missing either a transition, or a picture, totally randomized.

 

I have attempted many different burn settings and routes (through MyDVD, creating an ISO file and trying to burn that way, etc.), but each time, I get similar results.

 

Actually, the project before this one was massive (7 GB), and had to split it into two parts. This project did the same thing, but not as bad as my latest. When I took this two-parter and saved it into an ISO file and burned it, everything turned out okay.

 

I have made many productions over the years without these problems. It is not until recently did this start happening.

 

I have reloaded the program, I have even suspected the DVD's that I was burning onto.

 

Any ideas as to what the problem might be, or what else I might try besides being very disgruntled at Roxio or my computer (about to go out the window), would be extremely appreciated!

[tonyosis7]

No, I bought MyDVD 9.0 on disc from Roxio via the internet.

[sknis]

No, I bought MyDVD 9.0 on disc from Roxio via the internet.

And what about all the suggestions that were made including the ones in Post # 7

[bimicher]

After spending many, many hours compiling a production through VideoWave, and going through MyDVD to finalize and burn onto a DVD, I have come up with a product that intermittently is missing either a transition, or a picture, totally randomized.

 

I have attempted many different burn settings and routes (through MyDVD, creating an ISO file and trying to burn that way, etc.), but each time, I get similar results.

 

Actually, the project before this one was massive (7 GB), and had to split it into two parts. This project did the same thing, but not as bad as my latest. When I took this two-parter and saved it into an ISO file and burned it, everything turned out okay.

 

I have made many productions over the years without these problems. It is not until recently did this start happening.

 

I have reloaded the program, I have even suspected the DVD's that I was burning onto.

 

Any ideas as to what the problem might be, or what else I might try besides being very disgruntled at Roxio or my computer (about to go out the window), would be extremely appreciated!

 

Unfortunately nowhere in your post do you mention what program package you are using. Basically all you have posted is "It doesn't work".

For all we know you could be using any of 6 or so version that have been put on the market in the last 5 years. Once you tell us what version you are using, then your post can be moved to an appropriate forum and someone can begin to offer suggestions.

 

It would also help if you were to list your OS, your system specs, especially video card, what kind of project your are trying to create. I know you are trying to create a video DVD but what are your source files, how long in time is the project? File size means almost nothing when it comes to video. Its the timelength that is important. A standard 4.7GB DVD can only hold 60 minutes of video at best quality. Any longer and the video has to be compressed with a loss of quality.

 

Some of the symptoms you are describing are indicative of the video card not being able to handle some of the transitions, etc.

[tonyosis7]

I apologize for not having been very detailed . . . before doing so, I wanted to see if anyone was willing, or interested in helping.

 

I have the MyDVD 9.0 package. My OS is Windows XP running a P4 at 2.6 with an ATI Radeon AGP HD 2400 graphics upgrade at 256 MB of RAM.

 

The project that I am having troubles with is only 33 minutes in length, with the files being jpg's, which are digitally scanned images of some older Kodachrome slides.

 

I am simply trying to create a MyDVD production using VideoWave, as I have done with many projects before, even some close to 60 minutes in length, even when compiling high resolution jpg's AND HD video from a Canon Powershot SX200 camera.

 

Do you need any additional information at this point?

 

THANK YOU!

[bimicher]

I apologize for not having been very detailed . . . before doing so, I wanted to see if anyone was willing, or interested in helping.

 

I have the MyDVD 9.0 package. My OS is Windows XP running a P4 at 2.6 with an ATI Radeon AGP HD 2400 graphics upgrade at 256 MB of RAM.

 

The project that I am having troubles with is only 33 minutes in length, with the files being jpg's, which are digitally scanned images of some older Kodachrome slides.

 

I am simply trying to create a MyDVD production using VideoWave, as I have done with many projects before, even some close to 60 minutes in length, even when compiling high resolution jpg's AND HD video from a Canon Powershot SX200 camera.

 

Do you need any additional information at this point?

 

THANK YOU!

 

 

Do you you have the full EMC 9 version or just the myDVD 9 package?

What render mode are you using? I no longer have the "9" version installed so am not sure exactly where you can check. I think it might be under File/Tools/Options. Depending on your setting (software or hardware) and your video card, some of the transitions will not work and some images may disappear. Generally the image resolution does not matter since they all get converted to 720x480 anyway. Some users though have reported "blank" images if the image was too high a resolution and/or the image file too large.

 

How much free space do you have on your hard drive? Has it been defragmented lately?

 

BTW, posting in the forum which is supposed to be for non-Roxio related topics is not a good way to get help. You are much better off posting right away in the appropriate forum where people can immediately see what software you have, etc.

[tonyosis7]

I have MyDVD 9.0 Studio Premier.

 

I have tried rendering both by software, and hardware, with the same results.

 

The hard drive primary partition has around 40 GB available, with secondary and tertiary partitions at over 1 TB.

 

The machine gets defragged monthly.

 

As mentioned before, my previous, 2-disc project utilized mostly 3-5 MB jpeg's with high-definition video. Only after saving this previous project as ISO files, opening the ISO file and going that route to burn was the project okay.

 

The current project that I am having so much difficulty with utilizes digitally scanned images of slides, again, jpg's, and these files are mostly less than 1 MB in size. I have tried burning out of MyDVD, trying just about any burn setting and combination thereof, but without luck. When I save as an ISO, the result is a little better, but still have gaps and holes, where images or transitions belong, periodically.

 

If no solution, would I be able to attempt moving the files to a newer computer, and seeing if the problem resolves? If so, what would be the easiest way to do this?

 

Thanks.

[lynn98109]

I have MyDVD 9.0 Studio Premier.

 

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Thanks.

I know Creator 9 Premier is a Dell OEM [Original Equipment Mfgr] Version - that is, a cut-down Version that comes free with a computer or burner.

 

Did MyDVD 9.0 Studio Premier come with a computer or burner?

 

Lynn

[sknis]

I have MyDVD 9.0 Studio Premier.

 

I have tried rendering both by software, and hardware, with the same results.

 

The hard drive primary partition has around 40 GB available, with secondary and tertiary partitions at over 1 TB.

 

The machine gets defragged monthly.

 

As mentioned before, my previous, 2-disc project utilized mostly 3-5 MB jpeg's with high-definition video. Only after saving this previous project as ISO files, opening the ISO file and going that route to burn was the project okay.

 

The current project that I am having so much difficulty with utilizes digitally scanned images of slides, again, jpg's, and these files are mostly less than 1 MB in size. I have tried burning out of MyDVD, trying just about any burn setting and combination thereof, but without luck. When I save as an ISO, the result is a little better, but still have gaps and holes, where images or transitions belong, periodically.

 

If no solution, would I be able to attempt moving the files to a newer computer, and seeing if the problem resolves? If so, what would be the easiest way to do this?

 

Thanks.

 

* Did you try repeating making the ISO file a couple of times? Have you watched the ISO files on your computer? If so, are the missing images always the same or are they different? Two different problems and two different cures. VLC free player will play the ISO files; just drag the ISO file to the VLC window

 

 

* Try slowing down your burn speed. Look for new firmware for your burner. Try borrowing a USB connected external burner from a friend to see if your burner is working properly.

 

* Have you changed your DVD media manufacturers lately. Are you using good quality discs?

 

* It really sounds like your computer is bogging down. First, remove any programs you don't use using Revo Uninstaller. Once that completes, do a clean up of the hard drive using CCleaner. Then do a defrag. Which defragmenter are your using? You can find the above software here.

 

* This is a Kb article addressing general burn issues. You should try all of them.