How to render WMV-HD720P DVD? at DVinfo.net

Sean Seah · December 12th, 2006, 06:02 PM

Hi guys, I heard that the WMV-HD720P can be delivered on DVD. Can Vegas do this? I'm using an FX1e, shooting 1440x1080i.

John Rofrano · December 13th, 2006, 01:56 PM

If you are using Vegas 7 just select one of the three (3) 720p render templates for WMV files to create the output. You will need some other way to get that file onto a DVD because DVD Architect only supports MPEG-2.

~jr

Bill Ravens · December 13th, 2006, 02:27 PM

WMV9 is a non-compliant video file with the DVD specification, and, as such, cannot be written to a DVD as a "video format". having said that, once you've created a WMV9 file, it's sufficient to burn that file to a DVD disc as a data file, i.e. a DVD-ROM(ISO) file. This is the default selection in NERO, for example. You'll find that this will play in a player that can read WMV9 or DivX files, altho', there is no menu associated with this file type.

Sean Seah · December 14th, 2006, 08:16 AM

Ah thanks for the great info guys! So does it mean that Divx is WMV-720P? I'm pretty confused with Divx cuz I have seen quite a few formats around. So what is the difference? So besides this WMV-720P, are there any other good methods? I will try this out first.

John Rofrano · December 14th, 2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Seah

So does it mean that Divx is WMV-720P?

No, DivX is yet another MPEG4 codec. It was created as an alternative to WMV. If you want to use DivX HD you must make sure your DVD player claims to be DivX HD compatible (it will have the logo on it). Mine plays DivX but not DivX HD. :(

~jr

Alastair Brown · December 15th, 2006, 06:15 AM

Hi Sean,

I think you were reading the thread I started over on the weddings section?

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...d/default.aspx

Not sure if this will make life any easier.

Hi John!

Any tips on "other" ways of burning a WMV-HD disc?

or........when do you thing DVD Architect will offer HD Burning capabilities?

Sean Seah · December 15th, 2006, 05:15 PM

Thanks John & Alastair.. wow the MS thingy on creating the DVD sounds like quite a challenge.. can be done but pretty tedious huh? Do u actually go thru all of that to get the WMV-HD DVD done for playback on a PC? But then again it does work for wedding as many ppl r using laptop for playback..

Anyway I have completed just completed my WMV720-25P n I hope it will run on the DVD recorder (think it prob wouldnt!!)

Sean Seah · December 17th, 2006, 06:20 AM

Update. The WMV didnt work on the DVD player. But the HD 720P did look great on the PC.

John Rofrano · December 17th, 2006, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Seah

Update. The WMV didnt work on the DVD player.

Do you have an HD DVD player or other player that specifically supports WMV HD? Because if you don't, it isn't going to work. Traditional DVD players only play MPEG2. Some newer DVD players added support for DivX and WMV in standard definition. Some "really" new DVD players support DivX HD and WMV HD in 720p. Your player needs to support the format you are giving it. I'm not sure if this was clear or not. You don't just get HD for free on an SD DVD player. The player must support HD to begin with.

~jr

Sean Seah · December 18th, 2006, 06:13 AM

ok, I did more homework n I understand now. Would need a player like Avel Linkplayer II to make it happen..

John Rofrano · December 18th, 2006, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Seah

ok, I did more homework n I understand now. Would need a player like Avel Linkplayer II to make it happen..

BINGO! You got the idea now. I learned the hard way. I bough a player that had the DivX logo but it wasn't the "DivX HD" logo and it was a no go. So you have to get a player that supports the format on DVD.

~jr

Alastair Brown · December 18th, 2006, 11:35 AM

There only seem to be two or three players out at the moment that do this. Type in WMV HD Players in Google and you will get some links.

Hopefully they will become more the norm.

Even more hopefully, blu-ray burners drop to $50 and Sony release a DVD Architect HD Authoring update........PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

Alastair Brown · December 18th, 2006, 02:34 PM

http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/new...eID=634&CatID=

This may be what eventually shakes down to DVD-Architect?

Alastair Brown · December 18th, 2006, 04:23 PM

and this is just out as well although I see it is getting reviewed as giving very soft images.

http://www.roxio.com/eng/products/dv.../overview.html

Oh well...at least it's a step nearer!

Sean Seah · December 18th, 2006, 08:10 PM

Wow.. Sony's solution is $$$$$$.. well, we will just have to wait for now but WMV720P is nice for laptop playback..

December 12th, 2006, 06:02 PM	#1
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	How to render WMV-HD720P DVD? Hi guys, I heard that the WMV-HD720P can be delivered on DVD. Can Vegas do this? I'm using an FX1e, shooting 1440x1080i.

December 13th, 2006, 01:56 PM	#2
John Rofrano Sponsor: VASST Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York Posts: 516	If you are using Vegas 7 just select one of the three (3) 720p render templates for WMV files to create the output. You will need some other way to get that file onto a DVD because DVD Architect only supports MPEG-2. ~jr __________________ Developer: VASST Ultimate S, Scattershot 3D, Mayhem, FASST Apps, and other VASST Software plug-ins Web Site: www.johnrofrano.com

December 13th, 2006, 02:27 PM	#3
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	WMV9 is a non-compliant video file with the DVD specification, and, as such, cannot be written to a DVD as a "video format". having said that, once you've created a WMV9 file, it's sufficient to burn that file to a DVD disc as a data file, i.e. a DVD-ROM(ISO) file. This is the default selection in NERO, for example. You'll find that this will play in a player that can read WMV9 or DivX files, altho', there is no menu associated with this file type.

December 14th, 2006, 08:16 AM	#4
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Ah thanks for the great info guys! So does it mean that Divx is WMV-720P? I'm pretty confused with Divx cuz I have seen quite a few formats around. So what is the difference? So besides this WMV-720P, are there any other good methods? I will try this out first.

December 15th, 2006, 06:15 AM	#6
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Hi Sean, I think you were reading the thread I started over on the weddings section? http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...d/default.aspx Not sure if this will make life any easier. Hi John! Any tips on "other" ways of burning a WMV-HD disc? or........when do you thing DVD Architect will offer HD Burning capabilities?

December 15th, 2006, 05:15 PM	#7
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Thanks John & Alastair.. wow the MS thingy on creating the DVD sounds like quite a challenge.. can be done but pretty tedious huh? Do u actually go thru all of that to get the WMV-HD DVD done for playback on a PC? But then again it does work for wedding as many ppl r using laptop for playback.. Anyway I have completed just completed my WMV720-25P n I hope it will run on the DVD recorder (think it prob wouldnt!!)

December 17th, 2006, 06:20 AM	#8
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Update. The WMV didnt work on the DVD player. But the HD 720P did look great on the PC.

December 18th, 2006, 06:13 AM	#10
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	ok, I did more homework n I understand now. Would need a player like Avel Linkplayer II to make it happen..

December 18th, 2006, 11:35 AM	#12
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	There only seem to be two or three players out at the moment that do this. Type in WMV HD Players in Google and you will get some links. Hopefully they will become more the norm. Even more hopefully, blu-ray burners drop to $50 and Sony release a DVD Architect HD Authoring update........PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

December 18th, 2006, 02:34 PM	#13
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	http://www.sonymediasoftware.com/new...eID=634&CatID= This may be what eventually shakes down to DVD-Architect?

December 18th, 2006, 04:23 PM	#14
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	and this is just out as well although I see it is getting reviewed as giving very soft images. http://www.roxio.com/eng/products/dv.../overview.html Oh well...at least it's a step nearer!

December 18th, 2006, 08:10 PM	#15
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Wow.. Sony's solution is $$$$$$.. well, we will just have to wait for now but WMV720P is nice for laptop playback..