Cant save to playable DVD

[Problems saving MM file to playable disc]

I am making a video for my sister's wedding and have everything done, but
when I save to the DVD+R and try to play on our DVD player it says there is a
disc error- playback feature may not be available on this disc. I have tried
multiple discs but no luck. Is there a special way I need to save or do I
need a certain brand or type of DVD???? Please help I am quickly running out
of time!!!

 

[John Inzer]

I am making a video for my sister's wedding and have everything done,
but when I save to the DVD+R and try to play on our DVD player it
says there is a disc error- playback feature may not be available on
this disc. I have tried multiple discs but no luck. Is there a
special way I need to save or do I need a certain brand or type of
DVD???? Please help I am quickly running out of time!!!

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Win XP or VIsta? Which version?

How....exactly, are you burning the DVD?

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John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[Problems saving MM file to playable disc]

I am in Windows XP Home Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 3

In Movie Maker, I am going under file, Save Movie file, clicking on
recordable DVD; under movie setting: clicking on best fit for recordable CD
(estimated space 103.66MB). The Wizard is using HighMat....

 

[John Inzer]

I am in Windows XP Home Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 3

In Movie Maker, I am going under file, Save Movie file, clicking on
recordable DVD; under movie setting: clicking on best fit for
recordable CD (estimated space 103.66MB). The Wizard is using
HighMat....

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The steps you are using will not create a
playable DVD. Scroll down for steps that
should work for you.

First....save the project in a movie format...
DV-AVI would be a good choice.

To save as DV-AVI:

To save as an .avi movie file...
(and several other options)
Type...Ctrl+P to open the Save Movie Wizard /
Choose...My Computer /
Next /
Enter a Name and a Save Location /
Next /
Show More Choices /
Other Settings /
Open the drop window and choose...DV-AVI /
Next /
Wait while the movie is saved /
Finish...

OK...now you need DVD Authoring software to
create your Video DVD.

I've had success using the freeware DVDFlick.

DVD Flick
http://www.dvdflick.net/

Be sure to read the Guide:
http://www.dvdflick.net/guide.php

If you have problems downloading DVD Flick...
try the following direct link:

http://tinyurl.com/6gt7p2
or...
http://voxel.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/dvdflick/dvdflick_setup_1.3.0.4.exe

Save the file to a folder on your hard drive and
install from there.

Tutorials:

DVD Flick Tutorial
http://beginwithsoftware.com/videoguides/dvd-flick-guide.html

Burn Any PC Video Format into DVD
http://www.freevideoworkshop.com/dvdflicktutorial.htm

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[John Inzer]

Just thought I would share the following
instructions with you:

To create a basic Video DVD that should play in a free
standing DVD player...try the following...

Good luck.

First...read the DVD Flick Guide to familiarize yourself
with the program.

Open DVD Flick and insert a blank DVD in your burner.

If your computer's Autoplay window opens....just close it.

Click the Project Settings button and go to...Video /
Target format...residents of USA...choose...NTSC /
Accept.

Left click the Add title button and browse to your
Movie Clips and select the ones you want on the DVD.

You can arrange them by selecting one and then use
the Move Up and Move Down buttons.

Left click the Create DVD button / OK / Yes / Yes.

Wait while the DVD is created.

When the text "Finished Successfully" appears you
may close DVD Flick. Now you can eject your DVD
and play it in your DVD player.

At some point you may wish to purchase more
advanced software like Nero, Roxio, Ulead, etc...but
at least this is a start.

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk