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L.J. Morelli · December 19th, 2008, 03:23 PM

My first attempt to do dual layer with setting a break point was unsuccessful. First I had layer 1 longer than layer 0.

My 2nd attempt when making layer 0 longer then layer 1 also unsuccessful. Also got the same error message.

So I let DVDsp figure it out automatically, with success. But I don't know where it breaks, and god knows what it breaks on. So far no word from the client.

Just looking for for basic steps to get me on right track.
I make a reference movie, then bring that into DVDsp, if that helps any one. Thanks.

Chris Hurd · December 20th, 2008, 08:26 AM

Originally posted to Sony XDCAM EX (??) -- moved here, where it belongs.

Mike Barber · December 20th, 2008, 11:21 AM

There are a few variables involved in this workflow. Have you read up on the workflow contained in the DVDSP manual? Check out pages 576-580 of the manual.

Blake Cavett · December 20th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Dang! I didn't have a bit of luck trying to author to DL discs. You got a lot further than I did!

L.J. Morelli · December 20th, 2008, 11:58 PM

Had much success today authoring DL. Made sure break point was in proper place. Making sure layer 0 was bigger than layer 1. I suggest putting the break point in black. In between 2 fades to black, put a 2 second slug, and put the break point in the middle of that 2 second slug.

Mitchell Lewis · December 21st, 2008, 11:04 AM

http://www.rippletraining.com/movies...dual_layer.mov

L.J. Morelli · December 22nd, 2008, 01:50 PM

Having trouble again, I've now tried 2x, each break point marker past the half way point, so layer 0 is larger than layer 1. No luck. I now have assigned a bunch of break points using the marker inspector, hoping DVDsp will pick the one it likes. The manual says layer 0 has to be mostly filled. I think my problem is I don't know how to figure that out. Any other help would be appreciated. Thank you

L.J. Morelli · December 22nd, 2008, 01:58 PM

That didn't work either, now layer 0 exceeds the maximum. Don't think you can pick several break points.

L.J. Morelli · December 25th, 2008, 09:38 AM

It happened again, does anyone know what I'm missing. I'm setting my break point on layer 0 past the midway point to make that layer longer. Yet I still get the message that layer 0 exceeds the maximum size allowed. I think it have to bring the bit rate down, what do you think?

December 19th, 2008, 03:23 PM	#1
L.J. Morelli Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 122	Work Flow For Dual Layer Discs My first attempt to do dual layer with setting a break point was unsuccessful. First I had layer 1 longer than layer 0. My 2nd attempt when making layer 0 longer then layer 1 also unsuccessful. Also got the same error message. So I let DVDsp figure it out automatically, with success. But I don't know where it breaks, and god knows what it breaks on. So far no word from the client. Just looking for for basic steps to get me on right track. I make a reference movie, then bring that into DVDsp, if that helps any one. Thanks.

December 20th, 2008, 08:26 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Originally posted to Sony XDCAM EX (??) -- moved here, where it belongs. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

December 20th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#3
Mike Barber Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto ON Canada Posts: 731	There are a few variables involved in this workflow. Have you read up on the workflow contained in the DVDSP manual? Check out pages 576-580 of the manual. __________________ Mike Barber "I'm laughing to stop myself from screaming."

December 21st, 2008, 11:04 AM	#6
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	http://www.rippletraining.com/movies...dual_layer.mov __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

December 20th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#4
Blake Cavett Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Madison Posts: 330	Dang! I didn't have a bit of luck trying to author to DL discs. You got a lot further than I did!

December 20th, 2008, 11:58 PM	#5
L.J. Morelli Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 122	Had much success today authoring DL. Made sure break point was in proper place. Making sure layer 0 was bigger than layer 1. I suggest putting the break point in black. In between 2 fades to black, put a 2 second slug, and put the break point in the middle of that 2 second slug.

December 22nd, 2008, 01:50 PM	#7
L.J. Morelli Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 122	Having trouble again, I've now tried 2x, each break point marker past the half way point, so layer 0 is larger than layer 1. No luck. I now have assigned a bunch of break points using the marker inspector, hoping DVDsp will pick the one it likes. The manual says layer 0 has to be mostly filled. I think my problem is I don't know how to figure that out. Any other help would be appreciated. Thank you

December 22nd, 2008, 01:58 PM	#8
L.J. Morelli Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 122	That didn't work either, now layer 0 exceeds the maximum. Don't think you can pick several break points.

December 25th, 2008, 09:38 AM	#9
L.J. Morelli Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 122	It happened again, does anyone know what I'm missing. I'm setting my break point on layer 0 past the midway point to make that layer longer. Yet I still get the message that layer 0 exceeds the maximum size allowed. I think it have to bring the bit rate down, what do you think?