Burning a Video_TS folder to make a DVD

[mduser63]

I'm trying to figure out how to burn a DVD that will play in a regular DVD player if I just have the VIDEO_TS folder. I believe that Toast can do it, is there something free that will do it? In case you're concerned, it's not a commercial DVD. It's one I created some time ago, and compiled on a PC (before I switched), and now I only have the VIDEO_TS folder, not an image, and I want to burn it. I've got DVD Studio Pro in case there's some way to do it with that.

[tykles]

I am sure there are dozens of threads on this. you could also go to dvdforums or whatever the site is for extremely in depth discussions. but basically, in toast, you select DVD-ROm(UDF), drag in your video_ts folder, make and add a blank audio_ts folder, burn and check in your dvd player of choice. works for me. Don't forget to double check w a dvd-rw first if you've got one lying around.

[mduser63]

Thanks for the reply, but the problem is, I don't have Toast, and don't really have the money to buy it either, so I'm looking for a free solution if possible.

[Lacero]

I remember being able to burn discs from within DVD Studio Pro but I've forgotten, since I rarely if ever use DVDSP to burn DVDs. I use Toast, and so should you.

[ClarkeB]

If you just pop a DVD into your comp, open it up in Finder and then drag the folder into the window and then click burn.

[Laslo Panaflex]

If you just pop a DVD into your comp, open it up in Finder and then drag the folder into the window and then click burn.

That doesn't work. It has to be DVD rom UDF format, burning from the finder just makes a standard data DVD.

[TrashCanDan]

MacTheRipper (http://versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22715) make a copy using this program, than burn the ripped files onto a blank dvd.

[Brigrat]

MacTheRipper (http://versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22715) make a copy using this program, than burn the ripped files onto a blank dvd.

Macthereipper rips the movie into a video_TS folder. then we are back to where we started. How to get the Video_TS folder burned on to a DVD so that it will play in a DVD Player.

[daveL]

Thanks for the reply, but the problem is, I don't have Toast, and don't really have the money to buy it either, so I'm looking for a free solution if possible.
I don't mean to second guess you, but you can afford DVD Studio Pro, but you can't spring for Toast?

TrashCanDan: MTR has nothing to do with it; his DVD is not encrypted, which is the only purpose of MTR. In addition, you can't just "burn the ripped files onto a blank DVD". The VIDEO_TS folder has to be formated for a video DVD, otherwise you end up with a data DVD, which won't play on a standalone DVD player.

[swiftaw]

How about Popcorn? Its a little cheaper than Toast.

[Artful Dodger]

Make a disc image then burn it. Do you know anyone that has a new burner? If so see if they have Toast Lite and that should help. Also as stated by tykles put an audio_ts folder in the new folder, unless it is in there from the dvd.

[ClarkeB]

I've burned Video_TS folders to blank DVDs before and they play perfectly. :confused:

[Laslo Panaflex]

I've burned Video_TS folders to blank DVDs before and they play perfectly. :confused:

On a set top player or your computer?

[tykles]

Toast Demo (http://www.roxio.com/en/products/toast/product_demo.jhtml)
That should do it for ya. If you like it and want to keep using it, buy it.
You could also try DragonBurn (http://mac.tucows.nyi.net/preview/256140.html). Hope this helps.
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[~Shard~]

I don't mean to second guess you, but you can afford DVD Studio Pro, but you can't spring for Toast?

Damn, you beat me to it, was wondering the same thing... ;)

[ClarkeB]

On a set top player or your computer?

A regular DVD player. I used MTR to copy the DVD to my HD and then I dragged the Video_TS folder to a DVD I had and clicked Burn and then whne it was done I ejected it and inserted it into my Humax 80-hour TiVo box w/ DVD recorder and played it there.

[mduser63]

Thanks for all the replies. I have DVD Studio Pro, but only because I saved for a long time and was able to buy it with an educational discount (I'm a student). At the moment, I don't have the money for Toast. I'll download the demo for now, and buy it when I get paid next week. Thanks again.

[Nermal]

Toast Demo (http://www.roxio.com/en/products/toast/product_demo.jhtml)

That 'demo' appears to be a Flash movie that shows you about Toast, but doesn't actually let you use it :(

[jalagl]

I second the recomendation for Popcorn. It is much more affordable than Toast, and works like a charm.

[keysersoze]

I second the recomendation for Popcorn. It is much more affordable than Toast, and works like a charm.

Popcorn + Tiger = Cluster F***

Sorry, but I'm having all kinds of problems burning. Even after 1.02 update. Still wanked.

[lazyboy922]

Yup,

Rip with "Mac the Ripper", then burn with "popcorn". Works everytime in my dvd player.

[daveL]

Popcorn + Tiger = Cluster F***

Sorry, but I'm having all kinds of problems burning. Even after 1.02 update. Still wanked.
Tiger and Popcorn 1.02 have worked fine for me, so far.

[tykles]

That 'demo' appears to be a Flash movie that shows you about Toast, but doesn't actually let you use it :(
oooooops. that was pretty dumb. I gues i shold have looked at that a bit harder before posting it, eh? :o I'm rather surprised they don't offer a demo.

Here's (http://www1.shopping.com/xGS-roxio_toast_lite~NS-1~linkin_id-3062083) somewhere you can pick it up for 20 bucks, though. Or if you do a search on pricewatch (http://www.pricewatch.com/) you can find it for even less.
sorry about the previous fubar. The DragonBurn link will give you a viable demo though.

[sonofapplepm]

If you just pop a DVD into your comp, open it up in Finder and then drag the folder into the window and then click burn.


I second this method. If it's not protected and is small enough to fit on a DVD, it should work. I've done this many times and they play in all my DVD players!!!

[keysersoze]

Tiger and Popcorn 1.02 have worked fine for me, so far.

Mind me asking:

1. What burner you have?
2. What media you are using?

I have been banging my head against a wall. Always get a 'Media Error' of some kind. Same media I used under Panther though!! I've tried Memorex, Apple brand, and Sony. All DVD-R. All don't work. :(

[jared_kipe]

Here is the easy way folks, there is a program called ffmpegx find it and download all the little files you need to make it install. Acutally in tiger, you have to use the command line and sudo to create a folder that is missing that is needed in the install process, but it isn't anything too bad. Anyway open ffmpegx and go to the tab all the way on the right, on the right column click browse and navigate to the folder that has your video_ts folder and choose that folder. Then there is a little button down at the bottom that says something like DVDimg, punch it and sit back, in a few min you will have a image that diskutility can burn.

[daveL]

Mind me asking:

1. What burner you have?
2. What media you are using?

I have been banging my head against a wall. Always get a 'Media Error' of some kind. Same media I used under Panther though!! I've tried Memorex, Apple brand, and Sony. All DVD-R. All don't work. :(
I have a Pioneer 107D and I use nothing but Ritek/RiData media. I haven't had a coaster is well over a hundred burns, both -R and -RW.

[keysersoze]

I have a Pioneer 107D and I use nothing but Ritek/RiData media. I haven't had a coaster is well over a hundred burns, both -R and -RW.

Thanks! I'll give that a whirl. Hope it works!

[jalagl]

Popcorn + Tiger = Cluster F***

Sorry, but I'm having all kinds of problems burning. Even after 1.02 update. Still wanked.

I'm still on Panther, so I wasn't aware of these issues.
One more reason to wait some time before upgrading...

[~Shard~]

Here is the easy way folks, there is a program called ffmpegx find it and download all the little files you need to make it install. Acutally in tiger, you have to use the command line and sudo to create a folder that is missing that is needed in the install process, but it isn't anything too bad. Anyway open ffmpegx and go to the tab all the way on the right, on the right column click browse and navigate to the folder that has your video_ts folder and choose that folder. Then there is a little button down at the bottom that says something like DVDimg, punch it and sit back, in a few min you will have a image that diskutility can burn.

Yes, ffmpegx will indeed work, although I didn't find it the most user-friendly in terms of installing it and using it - so many options, no useful help files... But yes, after a while you can figure it out.

[~Shard~]

I'm still on Panther, so I wasn't aware of these issues.
One more reason to wait some time before upgrading...

I'm with you. Panther suits me just fine, and after reading the countless problems people have been having with Tiger, it doesn't make me want to upgrade any faster....

[keysersoze]

So I had a bunch of old TEON brand DVD-R's lying around. I got a 50 pack from Staples for $4.99 after rebate, like 6 months ago. I thought, what the hell, they're practically coasters anyway, let's give it a shot...

and low and behold, it worked. 3 perfect burns in a row, with the Tiger + Popcorn combination.

Unbelievable. 3 Cheers for cheap quality. :)

[~Shard~]

So I had a bunch of old TEON brand DVD-R's lying around. I got a 50 pack from Staples for $4.99 after rebate, like 6 months ago. I thought, what the hell, they're practically coasters anyway, let's give it a shot...

and low and behold, it worked. 3 perfect burns in a row, with the Tiger + Popcorn combination.

Unbelievable. 3 Cheers for cheap quality. :)

Sometimes you get more than what you pay for. I bought a 200 disc spindle of BenQ DVDs for $50 and haven't had one coaster or one corrupted disc yet - and I always thought they weren't the best quality either. ;)

[Lucky8]

Yup,

Rip with "Mac the Ripper", then burn with "popcorn". Works everytime in my dvd player.
Should I get Toast or Popcorn?

[just_field]

Had the same problem as original. Burning with built in mac burn software just created a useless data dvd with the VIDEO_TS folder on it.

Here's the answer. Visit this link and download the file.

http://lonestar.utsa.edu/llee/applescript/dvdimager.html

It will create an image for you that you just simply burn with disk utility. Voilla.

Enjoy

[Bote]

On a side note, I have been planning on buying Toast, but popcorn does sound so much cheaper. What are the benefits to toast for the increased money. I will not be doing anything fancy as far as burning :confused:

[~Shard~]

On a side note, I have been planning on buying Toast, but popcorn does sound so much cheaper. What are the benefits to toast for the increased money. I will not be doing anything fancy as far as burning :confused:

Now that Toast Titanium 7 is out, the differences between Toast and Popcorn are even less. It is a very powerful app, however, as you say, if you won't be needing any advanced burning functionality, and your needs are limited to to the primary offerings of Popcorn, that still may be your best bet. Personally, I think the new Toast is excellent and would recommend it, but it may be overkill for what you need - I could go into all the benefits and features, but as you say, they may not be of interest to you...

[Bote]

Now that Toast Titanium 7 is out, the differences between Toast and Popcorn are even less. It is a very powerful app, however, as you say, if you won't be needing any advanced burning functionality, and your needs are limited to to the primary offerings of Popcorn, that still may be your best bet. Personally, I think the new Toast is excellent and would recommend it, but it may be overkill for what you need - I could go into all the benefits and features, but as you say, they may not be of interest to you...

Thanks, for the price I will just pick up popcorn for now and upgrade later if I need more functionality.

[~Shard~]

Thanks, for the price I will just pick up popcorn for now and upgrade later if I need more functionality.

Sounds good - glad to have been of some help. If you have any other questions, just ask!

[Eastend]

Had the same problem as original. Burning with built in mac burn software just created a useless data dvd with the VIDEO_TS folder on it.

Here's the answer. Visit this link and download the file.

http://lonestar.utsa.edu/llee/applescript/dvdimager.html

It will create an image for you that you just simply burn with disk utility. Voilla.

Enjoy

To do it for free you had the correct reply, to do it easily it's Toast, but for free, dvdimager is the only way I know of.

[drcock]

I am aware this thread went on in 2005, but i found it useful today and thought i'd add this:

http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20070612161317338

Simple terminal command that creates a burnable UDF iso from a video_ts folder. perfect.