Problems getting a DVD to playback reliably on a stand-alone DVD
player can be caused by numerous issues. Not only can brand/quality
of blank media play a roll (a big one, at that), but the DVD burner,
burning speed, media type (+/-) and software used to burn, and
bit-rate, all make a difference. I Highly recommend spending some
time at http://www.videohelp.com/ This site has a huge amount of
information collected from thousands of users and their experiences
with different hardware, software, and media.
The process I have found that is the most reliable for producing discs
without playback problems is to produce the video in AP, compress
using Canopus ProCoder2, take the resulting elementary streams into
encore, Author the DVD, then have Encore create an Image File, then
use ImgBurn to write the Disc at no faster than 2x (This is
Important!! Even though your computer can burn a disc at 8 or 16x
without a problem or any buffer under-runs, doesn't mean you should!).
I Usually use Verbatim +R for discs I want maximum compatibility for,
and I use a burner than can change the Book Type to -ROM (only
achievable with +R Discs) A -ROM (vs -R or +R) book type will make
some DVD Players playback Discs it wouldn't play otherwise.
I understand that this is a bit of a pain, all the different steps and
processes, but It is the best method I have found that produces
consistently reliable results. There are some DVD Players that will
play almost any Disc there is without any problems at all (I have a
$40 Cyberhome like this) While other, often much more expensive units
will choke on most burned discs. Using the method I outlined above, I
have had the greatest success on many different players. In fact I
keep several different DVD players on hand to test Discs I distribute
to make sure they play on them all (everything from a old first
generation Sony to an original XBOX (Both very picky).
I found most of my information about the subject from spending time at
Videohelp.com. By the way, The brand of DVD media you buy is much
less important than the Media ID, which indicates who the actual
manufacturer and quality of the Disc is (ie. the Verbatim I use is
MCC 02RG20). Check VideoHelp for more info on the MediaID
I know this was a little long winded, but I hope it sheds light on way
you can get reliable burns. Sometime the most convenient way (Like
straight through Premiere) is not the best.)
--Andrew
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