DVD Burning Problems?

[Nedstruzz]

Just downloaded my first DVD files (VTS_TS)

Files are showing as un-readable by my laptop. I have all the usual software for video playback, just not sure what I need to download so they will play or burn.

Any suggestions is much appreciated.

[U2Lynne]

You need to have software specific for playing DVDs, not just playing video. VLC by videolan.org is a nice player.

And if you don't have access to VLC (no internet connection for example), the Windows media player will in most cases play VOB-files, if you're using Windows 2000 or higher. Only drawback could be that you have to start each VOB-file manually, as the player might not recognize the whole VIDEO_TS folder.

[xequence]

In VLC go to File, then Open Directory and make it open the Video_TS folder.

[Nedstruzz]

OK cool, got the VLC media player and the files now play. As far as burning to DVD do I drop the whole Video_TS file into sonic or the individual files?

Thanks for all your help!

[Nedstruzz]

OK think I got it.

How many different types of files can be burned to a DVD disc?

Onto a Data-DVD: everything
Onto a Video-DVD: VOBs, IFOs and BUPs into the VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS folders. You can add other files into an EXTRAS_TS folder if you like, but then you can access these files with your PC only, standalones will not play them.

[dannyandamie]

I just DL the phish Bluegrass dvd. My files pop up as "IFO" and "VTS" What do I need to do next??? The icons originally said "what program do you want to use open these?" so i chose to use bitorrent. but then the bittorrent keeps opening back up. also not sure what to do with compressing. please help???!!!!!

[saltman]

you need a dvd player like powerdvd, or media player classic to play them on your computer. Butn the video_ts folder to DVD with ones, Nero, etc.. to weatch on your TV. read the FAQ

[dannyandamie]

i'm still struggling with figuring out how to watch,burn, convert a dvd. THis is my first time to Trader's den and first time with DL a dvd. Do I need some conversion tool like FLAC, MKW like i use with audio files? All of the items under the DVD are listed as bittorrents. Do i need to change these to somehting else? Also do I need to DL "VLC?" ANy help is appreciated..
Thanks.

No, you don't need to convert anything. With Nero, select "Video-DVD" as type of project, then drag all files from the downloaded VIDEO_TS folder into the VIDEO_TS folder of your disk. Burn and watch.

On your PC you can play the DVD video files with either a DVD software player or Windows Media Player (in most cases). VLC is a superb prog, I'd suggest getting it. It plays DVDs as well as nearly every other video format around. And it's totally free.

[Chuffer]

My burning software (ONES) will not recognize the TS folder as containing any DVD files? But they play fine on my computer. Any ideas?

What does your VIDEO_TS folder look like?

[Chuffer]

Actually I lied. its not this show, but the set 2 from clifford ball that is giving me a problem. The VIDEO_TS folder looks normal to me. What would I be looking for?

[dannyandamie]

i don't have nero anymore. any other types to use???
thanks/.