Hello, I initially posted this in the wrong forum, but I am trying to make a dvd and everytime I add the video files they show up as a resolution of 704x480 and I need them to be the standard tv size (640x480?) because every time i play the video on my dvd player, it cuts off subtitles. I have tried using a program to resize the video, but it doesn't help, because I think they are already the standard size. Anyone else have this problem or know how to fix this? I would like to add that as far as the actualy burning goes, I don't have any problems, the videos play fine its just that the resolution is odd and cuts off the bottom. Anyone know whatI am talking about? Thanks
Hi dr3546 Try changing the aspect ratio In Vision and see if that helps. By default Nero is set to auotmatic. In Vision go to more>video options>dvd video tab. Change the aspect ratio to 4:3.
I've tried putting the aspect as 4:3 but it doesn't help. The subtitles are burned with the video, you can't remove them I don't think. Could it be the program I am converting with? This is kind of unrelated. but a 30 min mpeg-2 video that is about 300-400 MB ends up being 1.4 GB is that what it normally does or would thatalso be the program? thanks.
I don't think there's much you can do about hard coded subs besides maybe playing w/ the settings on the tv - I could be wrong though. The file size increasing is normal - you're converting the avi.wmv etc to a dvd compliant file.
Alright, Is there a file type I can convert it to so it doesnt take up so much space on the disc? Because it's not the actual file thats so large, it increases once i put it in nero, is that just because it has to convert it?
Yes when you convert from a format like avi to mpeg2 (what Vision converts the file to) it will increase in size. If these are avi's and your dvd player supports DivX then you could burn them as a data disc. Would stay in the same format and no increase in size.
If you want DVD compliant files, use DVD Flick. What you need to do is add some borders around the whole video. The size will depend on the overscan of your TV. Look here and experiment, note the blue arrow.
Thanks for the help, it's been a while since you all replied, but do you maybe know how i could find out the overscan of my tv? I guess I could just experiment too. thanks
Hmmm check your display settings or your tv remote may have the options too. Try MysticE suggestions & give DVD Flick a go.
