DVD editing
scoot
My family videos have finally been put onto DVD, but just as one long movie.
I would like to be able to "chapter" this movie into searchable portions,
like any commercial dvd, and to entitle the chapters.
Is there a program that will let me do this on the already recorded DVD?
Or will I have to re-record onto another dvd? If so, what do you guys
suggest in the way of freeware?
Many thanks,
scoot
alvey
What format is the "one long movie"?
alvey
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>
> (snip)
> 3. Import the MPEG file into Free DVD Creator to reauthor the DVD with
> new chapters. You don't have to add a menu to add chapters unless you
> want to title the chapters.
>
> Free DVD Creator
> Input: AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, MOV, MP4, RM, WMV
> Output: DVD, VOB
> OS: Win 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/Vista
> http://www.minidvdsoft.com/index.html
>
> 4. Burn the new DVD using Free DVD Creator.
M.L., this link got me to looking at all the offerings there. That stuff
looks pretty good. Are there any catches like dotnet or the like to
their stuff that you're aware of?
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>
>>> 3. Import the MPEG file into Free DVD Creator to reauthor the DVD with
>>> new chapters. You don't have to add a menu to add chapters unless you
>>> want to title the chapters.
>>>
>>> Free DVD Creator
>>> Output: DVD, VOB
>>> OS: Win 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/Vista
>>> http://www.minidvdsoft.com/index.html
>>>
>>> 4. Burn the new DVD using Free DVD Creator.
>>
>> M.L., this link got me to looking at all the offerings there. That stuff
>> looks pretty good. Are there any catches like dotnet or the like to
>> their stuff that you're aware of?
>
> it clear that it allowed the user to easily create chapters, unlike
> some of the other DVD authoring tools. As for dotnet, I see it as a
> non-issue for Windows users and don't care whether or not it's
> required.
Well, okay. Whatever. I *do* consider it an issue though (see below.)
Also, please note that I was asking for *any* issues that you might be
aware of, not just dotnet. For instance, nagscreens, time limits,
calling home, etc.
> On the plus side, I found that it also imports FLV files, which was
> not listed on the website import list. Unfortunately, it would not
> import my FLV or WMV files even though all my other video apps can.
> I'm obviously having codec compatibility issues with the app. And I'm
> not sure the app is truly Vista compatible.
Yesterday, I tried their "Free DVD Burner" program:
http://www.minidvdsoft.com/dvdburner/
on my friend's computer. When I discovered that you have to add folders
one at a time (I looked but was unable to discover a way to add multiple
folders at once) to a list you want to burn to a data disc, I removed
the program and went with Ashampoo Burning Studio Free. My friend
already had dotnet installed on his system, so it worked for him.
I have the $ware Nero on my computer, so I don't need a burner program.
Was trying to find something that would work on my friend's computer and
nothing would. It turned out in the end that the problem was that his
burner couldn't use blank Maxell DVD-R discs. When I popped a blank TDK
in it though, Ashampoo worked fine.
As for dotnet, the reason I dont' like it is that it's a huge wad of
files that slows down defragging, malware scans and Scandisk. IME it
slowing down the amount of time it took me to boot. This was not
imagined either, as I timed it both before and after I removed all of
dotnet (yes, I actually did have it installed at one point.) Currently,
I've seen absolutely nothing that compels me to install the crap.
Eventually this may change but I'm going to put off having it on my
system as long as I can.
Pete B
says...
> On Thu, 8 Jan 2009 08:55:16 +0900, scoot wrote:
>
> > Hi guys,
> > My family videos have finally been put onto DVD, but just as one long movie.
> > I would like to be able to "chapter" this movie into searchable portions,
> > like any commercial dvd, and to entitle the chapters.
> >
> > Is there a program that will let me do this on the already recorded DVD?
> >
> > Or will I have to re-record onto another dvd? If so, what do you guys
> > suggest in the way of freeware?
> >
> > Many thanks,
> > scoot
>
> What format is the "one long movie"?
>
Mpeg2 - that's what DVD's are made in.
scoot
"M.L." <m...@privacy.invalid> wrote in message
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>
>
>>>>> 3. Import the MPEG file into Free DVD Creator to reauthor the DVD with
>>>>> new chapters. You don't have to add a menu to add chapters unless you
>>>>> want to title the chapters.
>>>>>
>>>>> Free DVD Creator
>>>>> Input: AVI, FLV, MPEG1, MPEG2, MOV, MP4, RM, WMV
>>>>> Output: DVD, VOB
>>>>> OS: Win 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/Vista
>>>>> http://www.minidvdsoft.com/index.html
>>>>>
>>>>> 4. Burn the new DVD using Free DVD Creator.
>>>>
>>>> M.L., this link got me to looking at all the offerings there. That
>>>> stuff
>>>> looks pretty good. Are there any catches like dotnet or the like to
>>>> their stuff that you're aware of?
>>>
>>> I recommended it based on its description and its tutorial, which made
>>> it clear that it allowed the user to easily create chapters, unlike
>>> some of the other DVD authoring tools.
>
>>> not listed on the website import list. Unfortunately, it would not
>>> import my FLV or WMV files even though all my other video apps can.
>>> I'm obviously having codec compatibility issues with the app. And I'm
>>> not sure the app is truly Vista compatible.
>>
>>Yesterday, I tried their "Free DVD Burner" program:
>>
>> http://www.minidvdsoft.com/dvdburner/
>>
>>on my friend's computer. When I discovered that you have to add folders
>>one at a time (I looked but was unable to discover a way to add multiple
>>folders at once) to a list you want to burn to a data disc, I removed
>>the program and went with Ashampoo Burning Studio Free.
>
> forums and screenshots, I think I found a more promising DVD authoring
> and burning program that supports automatic and customized chapters.
> I've tried a couple of Koyotesoft video programs before and they were
> competent and easy to use performers but with tricky optional adware
> installs. Still, this one should do the job the OP wanted of adding
> chapter breaks (and possibly menus) to their homemade DVDs.
>
> Free Videos To DVD (also burns to DVD, optional adware installs)
> Input: AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, WMV
> Output: DVD, ISO, VOB
> OS: Win 2000/XP/2003/Vista
> www.koyotesoft.com/indexEn.html
Thank you all for your responses.
scoot
alvey
Well and good, however the OP wrote; "...been put onto DVD, but just as one
long movie...".
alvey
>
> Well, okay. Whatever. I *do* consider it an issue though (see below.)
> Also, please note that I was asking for *any* issues that you might be
> aware of, not just dotnet. For instance, nagscreens, time limits,
> calling home, etc.
I gave it a try. It's useable but there's some minor irritants, the worst
of them being that when it came time to burn it wouldn't recognise the
burner, despite having done it earlier in the process. It's not ready to
replace ConvertX but could be after a couple of minor bug fixes.
John Corliss
> John Corliss wrote:
>>
>> Well, okay. Whatever. I *do* consider it an issue though (see below.)
>> Also, please note that I was asking for *any* issues that you might be
>> aware of, not just dotnet. For instance, nagscreens, time limits,
>> calling home, etc.
>
> I gave it a try. It's useable but there's some minor irritants, the worst
> of them being that when it came time to burn it wouldn't recognise the
> burner, despite having done it earlier in the process. It's not ready to
> replace ConvertX but could be after a couple of minor bug fixes.
Thanks for that review, alvey!
John Corliss
DVD Flick might work for you:
Not sure if you can name the chapters, but it will break a video up into
chapters according to their guide:
http://www.dvdflick.net/guide/index_en.html
I have used this program three or four times. It works very well and
isn't all that hard to figure out.
Mike Echo
> Yesterday, I tried their "Free DVD Burner" program:
>
> http://www.minidvdsoft.com/dvdburner/
>
> on my friend's computer. When I discovered that you have to add folders
> one at a time (I looked but was unable to discover a way to add multiple
> folders at once) to a list you want to burn to a data disc, I removed
> the program
Same here. This is a killer for me. Imagine making a data DVD where you
are adding folders one by one. Yikes!
And I noticed it just uses the Starburn dll anyway.
R.
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Mike Echo
> John Corliss wrote:
>
> > Yesterday, I tried their "Free DVD Burner" program:
> >
> > http://www.minidvdsoft.com/dvdburner/
> >
> > on my friend's computer. When I discovered that you have to add folders
> > one at a time (I looked but was unable to discover a way to add multiple
> > folders at once) to a list you want to burn to a data disc, I removed
> > the program
>
> Same here. This is a killer for me. Imagine making a data DVD where you
> are adding folders one by one. Yikes!
>
> And I noticed it just uses the Starburn dll anyway.
And that Koyote stuff is adware that plants quite a bit of junk on your
system. It lasted about 30 seconds here before I deleted it.
Don't waste your time with it.
Mike Echo
> The Koyotesoft apps I tried didn't install any crapware on my system
> because I chose the (somewhat tricky) options to not install them. I
> find their software to be otherwise competent and easy to use.
Fair enough, but I just wish they would be open about its status as
adware.