multiple slideshows on dvd maker

On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:06:03 -0700, Geo <Geo RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

>I just purchased a new laptop with Vista Premium. I love the Windows DVD
>Maker. The slideshow is great. I really like the transition/animation
>effect. But I have the same problem as Lon. I can only make 1 slideshow per
>DVD. Is there an add-on I can install on the DVD Maker to create multiple
>slideshows on 1 DVD disk?

Since I can't see what DVD Maker does, having only Vista Business
where it isn't included, I can only hazard a guess. Neither
Microsoft's Movie Maker or DVD Maker supports real DVD authoring. All
you're getting probably is the ability to copy one video onto the DVD,
meaning you can't create any menu system for your DVDs, right?

If that is a yes, and that's what you want to do, ie have multiple
slideshows and/or videos on one DVD, then you need true DVD Authoring
capability and the ability to REALLY edit the video files. That's what
seperates the toy applications and the real thing. Of course not
everyone will not need or want to pay for pro grade software.

Guess what... like I said in another post today, we get into standards
and licensing legal BS where I explained WHY Microsoft doesn't include
a MPEG-2 encoder and how the patent/copyright is licensed by the MPEG
group. Same kind of deal with DVDs, this time the group is called the
DVD Forum, another international organization composed of hardware,
software, media and content companies that use and develop the DVD and
HD DVD formats.

Wikipedia.org actually has several fairly accurate and extensive
articles on DVD authoring, the DVD group, the various specs "books"
blue, red, orange, yellow, white, etc.. that set out the standards
everybody follows. Nope, you can't get a copy of the "books" they hold
closely guarded secrets, and AFAIK, you got to belong to the club and
pay big time to get a hold of the how-to contained there in.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_authoring

The bottom line if your want to get fancy with DVDs, you need some DVD
Authoring software. I like DVD Architect from Sony which is packaged
with their flagship professional grade video editor called Vegas,
goofy name for software, but highly acclaimed.

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/product.asp?pid=404

Also look here to learn the "secret" to professional video touch up

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/product.asp?PID=404&PageID=19

Click on to enlarge the two top images to see a "color corrector"
filter and the video scopes which show real time waveforms of your
video as it plays frame by frame. This is how professionals adjust for
errors; post production. You can't fix what's wrong, unless you SEE
what's wrong. The scopes show you, the filters allow you to fix it.
I'm guessing DVD Maker includes nothing like it nor any of the other
50 filters or scores of FX plug-ins.

You can get a watered down version in their Movie Studio+DVD for about
$90. The full suite combining Vegas, DVD Architect the ability to
encode Dolby 5-1 surround, plus a GREAT Main Concept MPEG-2 encoder
and software with all the bells and whistles will set you back more
than $500 and the learning curve is steep, but worth it.

Home and Ultimate get the MS Mpeg-2 converter. This is my list. AFAIK only
Compro is a third party one.

Video Codecs
Type Name Format Binary Version
ICM Microsoft RLE MRLE msrle32.dll 6.0.6000.16386
ICM Microsoft Video 1 MSVC msvidc32.dll 6.0.6000.16386
ICM Microsoft YUV UYVY msyuv.dll 6.0.6000.16386
ICM Intel IYUV codec IYUV iyuv_32.dll 6.0.6000.16386
ICM Toshiba YUV Codec Y411 tsbyuv.dll 6.0.6000.16386
ICM Cinepak Codec by Radius cvid iccvid.dll 1.10.0.12
DMO Mpeg4s Decoder DMO mp4s, MP4S, m4s2, M4S2 mp4sdecd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
DMO WMV Screen decoder DMO MSS1, MSS2 wmvsdecd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
DMO WMVideo Decoder DMO WMV1, WMV2, WMV3, WMVP, WVP2, WMVR, WMVA, WVC1
wmvdecod.dll 11.0.6000.6324
DMO Mpeg43 Decoder DMO mp43, MP43 mp43decd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
DMO Mpeg4 Decoder DMO MPG4, mpg4, mp42, MP42 mpg4decd.dll 11.0.6000.6324

MPEG/DVD Filters
Type Name Binary Version
video Compro Video Decoder CproDec.ax 1.3.3.7
video Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Decoder msmpeg2vdec.dll 11.0.5840.6324
video Ulead MPEG Video Decoder ULDSMPEG.AX 1.0.0.74
video CBVA DMO wrapper filter cbva.dll 6.0.6000.16386
audio Compro Audio Decoder ComproADec.ax 1.3.0.8
audio Microsoft MPEG-1/DD Audio Decoder msmpeg2adec.dll 11.0.5840.6324

"Adam Albright" <AA.DeleteThis@ABC.net> wrote in message
news:nj1l139qepsjm8c53ihou4nmg8eg60c852@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:06:03 -0700, Geo <Geo.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
>>I just purchased a new laptop with Vista Premium. I love the Windows DVD
>>Maker. The slideshow is great. I really like the transition/animation
>>effect. But I have the same problem as Lon. I can only make 1 slideshow
>>per
>>DVD. Is there an add-on I can install on the DVD Maker to create multiple
>>slideshows on 1 DVD disk?
>
> Since I can't see what DVD Maker does, having only Vista Business
> where it isn't included, I can only hazard a guess. Neither
> Microsoft's Movie Maker or DVD Maker supports real DVD authoring. All
> you're getting probably is the ability to copy one video onto the DVD,
> meaning you can't create any menu system for your DVDs, right?
>
> If that is a yes, and that's what you want to do, ie have multiple
> slideshows and/or videos on one DVD, then you need true DVD Authoring
> capability and the ability to REALLY edit the video files. That's what
> seperates the toy applications and the real thing. Of course not
> everyone will not need or want to pay for pro grade software.
>
> Guess what... like I said in another post today, we get into standards
> and licensing legal BS where I explained WHY Microsoft doesn't include
> a MPEG-2 encoder and how the patent/copyright is licensed by the MPEG
> group. Same kind of deal with DVDs, this time the group is called the
> DVD Forum, another international organization composed of hardware,
> software, media and content companies that use and develop the DVD and
> HD DVD formats.
>
> Wikipedia.org actually has several fairly accurate and extensive
> articles on DVD authoring, the DVD group, the various specs "books"
> blue, red, orange, yellow, white, etc.. that set out the standards
> everybody follows. Nope, you can't get a copy of the "books" they hold
> closely guarded secrets, and AFAIK, you got to belong to the club and
> pay big time to get a hold of the how-to contained there in.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_authoring
>
> The bottom line if your want to get fancy with DVDs, you need some DVD
> Authoring software. I like DVD Architect from Sony which is packaged
> with their flagship professional grade video editor called Vegas,
> goofy name for software, but highly acclaimed.
>
> http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/product.asp?pid=404
>
> Also look here to learn the "secret" to professional video touch up
>
> http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/product.asp?PID=404&PageID=19
>
> Click on to enlarge the two top images to see a "color corrector"
> filter and the video scopes which show real time waveforms of your
> video as it plays frame by frame. This is how professionals adjust for
> errors; post production. You can't fix what's wrong, unless you SEE
> what's wrong. The scopes show you, the filters allow you to fix it.
> I'm guessing DVD Maker includes nothing like it nor any of the other
> 50 filters or scores of FX plug-ins.
>
> You can get a watered down version in their Movie Studio+DVD for about
> $90. The full suite combining Vegas, DVD Architect the ability to
> encode Dolby 5-1 surround, plus a GREAT Main Concept MPEG-2 encoder
> and software with all the bells and whistles will set you back more
> than $500 and the learning curve is steep, but worth it.
>

On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:37:24 +1000, <.> wrote:

>Home and Ultimate get the MS Mpeg-2 converter. This is my list. AFAIK only
>Compro is a third party one.

Wow, a list of codecs and filters. None of which will get you multiple
videos on a DVD. But hey, thanks for playing, you're a find copy and
paste artist.
>
>Video Codecs
>Type Name Format Binary Version
>ICM Microsoft RLE MRLE msrle32.dll 6.0.6000.16386
>ICM Microsoft Video 1 MSVC msvidc32.dll 6.0.6000.16386
>ICM Microsoft YUV UYVY msyuv.dll 6.0.6000.16386
>ICM Intel IYUV codec IYUV iyuv_32.dll 6.0.6000.16386
>ICM Toshiba YUV Codec Y411 tsbyuv.dll 6.0.6000.16386
>ICM Cinepak Codec by Radius cvid iccvid.dll 1.10.0.12
>DMO Mpeg4s Decoder DMO mp4s, MP4S, m4s2, M4S2 mp4sdecd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
>DMO WMV Screen decoder DMO MSS1, MSS2 wmvsdecd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
>DMO WMVideo Decoder DMO WMV1, WMV2, WMV3, WMVP, WVP2, WMVR, WMVA, WVC1
>wmvdecod.dll 11.0.6000.6324
>DMO Mpeg43 Decoder DMO mp43, MP43 mp43decd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
>DMO Mpeg4 Decoder DMO MPG4, mpg4, mp42, MP42 mpg4decd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
>
>MPEG/DVD Filters
>Type Name Binary Version
>video Compro Video Decoder CproDec.ax 1.3.3.7
>video Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Decoder msmpeg2vdec.dll 11.0.5840.6324
>video Ulead MPEG Video Decoder ULDSMPEG.AX 1.0.0.74
>video CBVA DMO wrapper filter cbva.dll 6.0.6000.16386
>audio Compro Audio Decoder ComproADec.ax 1.3.0.8
>audio Microsoft MPEG-1/DD Audio Decoder msmpeg2adec.dll 11.0.5840.6324
>
>"Adam Albright" <AA.RemoveThis@ABC.net> wrote in message
>news:nj1l139qepsjm8c53ihou4nmg8eg60c852@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:06:03 -0700, Geo <Geo.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I just purchased a new laptop with Vista Premium. I love the Windows DVD
>>>Maker. The slideshow is great. I really like the transition/animation
>>>effect. But I have the same problem as Lon. I can only make 1 slideshow
>>>per
>>>DVD. Is there an add-on I can install on the DVD Maker to create multiple
>>>slideshows on 1 DVD disk?
>>
>> Since I can't see what DVD Maker does, having only Vista Business
>> where it isn't included, I can only hazard a guess. Neither
>> Microsoft's Movie Maker or DVD Maker supports real DVD authoring. All
>> you're getting probably is the ability to copy one video onto the DVD,
>> meaning you can't create any menu system for your DVDs, right?
>>
>> If that is a yes, and that's what you want to do, ie have multiple
>> slideshows and/or videos on one DVD, then you need true DVD Authoring
>> capability and the ability to REALLY edit the video files. That's what
>> seperates the toy applications and the real thing. Of course not
>> everyone will not need or want to pay for pro grade software.
>>
>> Guess what... like I said in another post today, we get into standards
>> and licensing legal BS where I explained WHY Microsoft doesn't include
>> a MPEG-2 encoder and how the patent/copyright is licensed by the MPEG
>> group. Same kind of deal with DVDs, this time the group is called the
>> DVD Forum, another international organization composed of hardware,
>> software, media and content companies that use and develop the DVD and
>> HD DVD formats.
>>
>> Wikipedia.org actually has several fairly accurate and extensive
>> articles on DVD authoring, the DVD group, the various specs "books"
>> blue, red, orange, yellow, white, etc.. that set out the standards
>> everybody follows. Nope, you can't get a copy of the "books" they hold
>> closely guarded secrets, and AFAIK, you got to belong to the club and
>> pay big time to get a hold of the how-to contained there in.
>>
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_authoring
>>
>> The bottom line if your want to get fancy with DVDs, you need some DVD
>> Authoring software. I like DVD Architect from Sony which is packaged
>> with their flagship professional grade video editor called Vegas,
>> goofy name for software, but highly acclaimed.
>>
>> http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/product.asp?pid=404
>>
>> Also look here to learn the "secret" to professional video touch up
>>
>> http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/product.asp?PID=404&PageID=19
>>
>> Click on to enlarge the two top images to see a "color corrector"
>> filter and the video scopes which show real time waveforms of your
>> video as it plays frame by frame. This is how professionals adjust for
>> errors; post production. You can't fix what's wrong, unless you SEE
>> what's wrong. The scopes show you, the filters allow you to fix it.
>> I'm guessing DVD Maker includes nothing like it nor any of the other
>> 50 filters or scores of FX plug-ins.
>>
>> You can get a watered down version in their Movie Studio+DVD for about
>> $90. The full suite combining Vegas, DVD Architect the ability to
>> encode Dolby 5-1 surround, plus a GREAT Main Concept MPEG-2 encoder
>> and software with all the bells and whistles will set you back more
>> than $500 and the learning curve is steep, but worth it.
>>

Windows DVD Maker can actually import multiple video clips. But it can only
create 1 slide show. For examples, I have 6 different video clips. I can
import all 6 video clips to Windows DVD Maker and each one will be a seperate
item on the main menu. But I want to add 4 different slideshows to the same
DVD. The Windows DVD Maker can only make 1 slideshow. I'll have to use
different program (such as Window Movie Maker or Window Photo Story) to make
the slide show and export it as WMV files. Then import the WMV files to
Windows DVD Maker. This way, I can import multiple slideshows (WMV files).

I am just wondering if Windows DVD Maker has an add-on to allow multiple
Slideshows creation. That will save me several steps.



"Adam Albright" wrote:

> On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:37:24 +1000, <.> wrote:
>
> >Home and Ultimate get the MS Mpeg-2 converter. This is my list. AFAIK only
> >Compro is a third party one.
>
> Wow, a list of codecs and filters. None of which will get you multiple
> videos on a DVD. But hey, thanks for playing, you're a find copy and
> paste artist.
> >
> >Video Codecs
> >Type Name Format Binary Version
> >ICM Microsoft RLE MRLE msrle32.dll 6.0.6000.16386
> >ICM Microsoft Video 1 MSVC msvidc32.dll 6.0.6000.16386
> >ICM Microsoft YUV UYVY msyuv.dll 6.0.6000.16386
> >ICM Intel IYUV codec IYUV iyuv_32.dll 6.0.6000.16386
> >ICM Toshiba YUV Codec Y411 tsbyuv.dll 6.0.6000.16386
> >ICM Cinepak Codec by Radius cvid iccvid.dll 1.10.0.12
> >DMO Mpeg4s Decoder DMO mp4s, MP4S, m4s2, M4S2 mp4sdecd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
> >DMO WMV Screen decoder DMO MSS1, MSS2 wmvsdecd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
> >DMO WMVideo Decoder DMO WMV1, WMV2, WMV3, WMVP, WVP2, WMVR, WMVA, WVC1
> >wmvdecod.dll 11.0.6000.6324
> >DMO Mpeg43 Decoder DMO mp43, MP43 mp43decd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
> >DMO Mpeg4 Decoder DMO MPG4, mpg4, mp42, MP42 mpg4decd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
> >
> >MPEG/DVD Filters
> >Type Name Binary Version
> >video Compro Video Decoder CproDec.ax 1.3.3.7
> >video Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Decoder msmpeg2vdec.dll 11.0.5840.6324
> >video Ulead MPEG Video Decoder ULDSMPEG.AX 1.0.0.74
> >video CBVA DMO wrapper filter cbva.dll 6.0.6000.16386
> >audio Compro Audio Decoder ComproADec.ax 1.3.0.8
> >audio Microsoft MPEG-1/DD Audio Decoder msmpeg2adec.dll 11.0.5840.6324
> >
> >"Adam Albright" <AA DeleteThis @ABC.net> wrote in message
> >news:nj1l139qepsjm8c53ihou4nmg8eg60c852@4ax.com...
> >> On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:06:03 -0700, Geo <Geo DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>>I just purchased a new laptop with Vista Premium. I love the Windows DVD
> >>>Maker. The slideshow is great. I really like the transition/animation
> >>>effect. But I have the same problem as Lon. I can only make 1 slideshow
> >>>per
> >>>DVD. Is there an add-on I can install on the DVD Maker to create multiple
> >>>slideshows on 1 DVD disk?
> >>
> >> Since I can't see what DVD Maker does, having only Vista Business
> >> where it isn't included, I can only hazard a guess. Neither
> >> Microsoft's Movie Maker or DVD Maker supports real DVD authoring. All
> >> you're getting probably is the ability to copy one video onto the DVD,
> >> meaning you can't create any menu system for your DVDs, right?
> >>
> >> If that is a yes, and that's what you want to do, ie have multiple
> >> slideshows and/or videos on one DVD, then you need true DVD Authoring
> >> capability and the ability to REALLY edit the video files. That's what
> >> seperates the toy applications and the real thing. Of course not
> >> everyone will not need or want to pay for pro grade software.
> >>
> >> Guess what... like I said in another post today, we get into standards
> >> and licensing legal BS where I explained WHY Microsoft doesn't include
> >> a MPEG-2 encoder and how the patent/copyright is licensed by the MPEG
> >> group. Same kind of deal with DVDs, this time the group is called the
> >> DVD Forum, another international organization composed of hardware,
> >> software, media and content companies that use and develop the DVD and
> >> HD DVD formats.
> >>
> >> Wikipedia.org actually has several fairly accurate and extensive
> >> articles on DVD authoring, the DVD group, the various specs "books"
> >> blue, red, orange, yellow, white, etc.. that set out the standards
> >> everybody follows. Nope, you can't get a copy of the "books" they hold
> >> closely guarded secrets, and AFAIK, you got to belong to the club and
> >> pay big time to get a hold of the how-to contained there in.
> >>
> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_authoring
> >>
> >> The bottom line if your want to get fancy with DVDs, you need some DVD
> >> Authoring software. I like DVD Architect from Sony which is packaged
> >> with their flagship professional grade video editor called Vegas,
> >> goofy name for software, but highly acclaimed.
> >>
> >> http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/product.asp?pid=404
> >>
> >> Also look here to learn the "secret" to professional video touch up
> >>
> >> http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/product.asp?PID=404&PageID=19
> >>
> >> Click on to enlarge the two top images to see a "color corrector"
> >> filter and the video scopes which show real time waveforms of your
> >> video as it plays frame by frame. This is how professionals adjust for
> >> errors; post production. You can't fix what's wrong, unless you SEE
> >> what's wrong. The scopes show you, the filters allow you to fix it.
> >> I'm guessing DVD Maker includes nothing like it nor any of the other
> >> 50 filters or scores of FX plug-ins.
> >>
> >> You can get a watered down version in their Movie Studio+DVD for about
> >> $90. The full suite combining Vegas, DVD Architect the ability to
> >> encode Dolby 5-1 surround, plus a GREAT Main Concept MPEG-2 encoder
> >> and software with all the bells and whistles will set you back more
> >> than $500 and the learning curve is steep, but worth it.
> >>
>
>
>

Yup, i've been able to do multiple videos as well, and have converted my
slidedhows into video to do so.

however, this is still a bit of a pain, and would love to know when msft
will release an update to this.

another issue, i just noticed was that there seems to be a limit on the
number of videos? I had 30 or so clips, and it seemed to skip every other
one and only be able to burn about half of them?? i find this really odd as
it gave no warnings on any limits. anyone else encounter this?

these are serious issues that need to get fixed.


"Adam Albright" wrote:

> On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:37:24 +1000, <.> wrote:
>
> >Home and Ultimate get the MS Mpeg-2 converter. This is my list. AFAIK only
> >Compro is a third party one.
>
> Wow, a list of codecs and filters. None of which will get you multiple
> videos on a DVD. But hey, thanks for playing, you're a find copy and
> paste artist.
> >
> >Video Codecs
> >Type Name Format Binary Version
> >ICM Microsoft RLE MRLE msrle32.dll 6.0.6000.16386
> >ICM Microsoft Video 1 MSVC msvidc32.dll 6.0.6000.16386
> >ICM Microsoft YUV UYVY msyuv.dll 6.0.6000.16386
> >ICM Intel IYUV codec IYUV iyuv_32.dll 6.0.6000.16386
> >ICM Toshiba YUV Codec Y411 tsbyuv.dll 6.0.6000.16386
> >ICM Cinepak Codec by Radius cvid iccvid.dll 1.10.0.12
> >DMO Mpeg4s Decoder DMO mp4s, MP4S, m4s2, M4S2 mp4sdecd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
> >DMO WMV Screen decoder DMO MSS1, MSS2 wmvsdecd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
> >DMO WMVideo Decoder DMO WMV1, WMV2, WMV3, WMVP, WVP2, WMVR, WMVA, WVC1
> >wmvdecod.dll 11.0.6000.6324
> >DMO Mpeg43 Decoder DMO mp43, MP43 mp43decd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
> >DMO Mpeg4 Decoder DMO MPG4, mpg4, mp42, MP42 mpg4decd.dll 11.0.6000.6324
> >
> >MPEG/DVD Filters
> >Type Name Binary Version
> >video Compro Video Decoder CproDec.ax 1.3.3.7
> >video Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Decoder msmpeg2vdec.dll 11.0.5840.6324
> >video Ulead MPEG Video Decoder ULDSMPEG.AX 1.0.0.74
> >video CBVA DMO wrapper filter cbva.dll 6.0.6000.16386
> >audio Compro Audio Decoder ComproADec.ax 1.3.0.8
> >audio Microsoft MPEG-1/DD Audio Decoder msmpeg2adec.dll 11.0.5840.6324
> >
> >"Adam Albright" <AA DeleteThis @ABC.net> wrote in message
> >news:nj1l139qepsjm8c53ihou4nmg8eg60c852@4ax.com...
> >> On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:06:03 -0700, Geo <Geo DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>>I just purchased a new laptop with Vista Premium. I love the Windows DVD
> >>>Maker. The slideshow is great. I really like the transition/animation
> >>>effect. But I have the same problem as Lon. I can only make 1 slideshow
> >>>per
> >>>DVD. Is there an add-on I can install on the DVD Maker to create multiple
> >>>slideshows on 1 DVD disk?
> >>
> >> Since I can't see what DVD Maker does, having only Vista Business
> >> where it isn't included, I can only hazard a guess. Neither
> >> Microsoft's Movie Maker or DVD Maker supports real DVD authoring. All
> >> you're getting probably is the ability to copy one video onto the DVD,
> >> meaning you can't create any menu system for your DVDs, right?
> >>
> >> If that is a yes, and that's what you want to do, ie have multiple
> >> slideshows and/or videos on one DVD, then you need true DVD Authoring
> >> capability and the ability to REALLY edit the video files. That's what
> >> seperates the toy applications and the real thing. Of course not
> >> everyone will not need or want to pay for pro grade software.
> >>
> >> Guess what... like I said in another post today, we get into standards
> >> and licensing legal BS where I explained WHY Microsoft doesn't include
> >> a MPEG-2 encoder and how the patent/copyright is licensed by the MPEG
> >> group. Same kind of deal with DVDs, this time the group is called the
> >> DVD Forum, another international organization composed of hardware,
> >> software, media and content companies that use and develop the DVD and
> >> HD DVD formats.
> >>
> >> Wikipedia.org actually has several fairly accurate and extensive
> >> articles on DVD authoring, the DVD group, the various specs "books"
> >> blue, red, orange, yellow, white, etc.. that set out the standards
> >> everybody follows. Nope, you can't get a copy of the "books" they hold
> >> closely guarded secrets, and AFAIK, you got to belong to the club and
> >> pay big time to get a hold of the how-to contained there in.
> >>
> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_authoring
> >>
> >> The bottom line if your want to get fancy with DVDs, you need some DVD
> >> Authoring software. I like DVD Architect from Sony which is packaged
> >> with their flagship professional grade video editor called Vegas,
> >> goofy name for software, but highly acclaimed.
> >>
> >> http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/product.asp?pid=404
> >>
> >> Also look here to learn the "secret" to professional video touch up
> >>
> >> http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/product.asp?PID=404&PageID=19
> >>
> >> Click on to enlarge the two top images to see a "color corrector"
> >> filter and the video scopes which show real time waveforms of your
> >> video as it plays frame by frame. This is how professionals adjust for
> >> errors; post production. You can't fix what's wrong, unless you SEE
> >> what's wrong. The scopes show you, the filters allow you to fix it.
> >> I'm guessing DVD Maker includes nothing like it nor any of the other
> >> 50 filters or scores of FX plug-ins.
> >>
> >> You can get a watered down version in their Movie Studio+DVD for about
> >> $90. The full suite combining Vegas, DVD Architect the ability to
> >> encode Dolby 5-1 surround, plus a GREAT Main Concept MPEG-2 encoder
> >> and software with all the bells and whistles will set you back more
> >> than $500 and the learning curve is steep, but worth it.
> >>
>
>
>

On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 21:54:02 -0700, Geo <Geo DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

>Windows DVD Maker can actually import multiple video clips. But it can only
>create 1 slide show. For examples, I have 6 different video clips. I can
>import all 6 video clips to Windows DVD Maker and each one will be a seperate
>item on the main menu. But I want to add 4 different slideshows to the same
>DVD. The Windows DVD Maker can only make 1 slideshow. I'll have to use
>different program (such as Window Movie Maker or Window Photo Story) to make
>the slide show and export it as WMV files. Then import the WMV files to
>Windows DVD Maker. This way, I can import multiple slideshows (WMV files).
>
>I am just wondering if Windows DVD Maker has an add-on to allow multiple
>Slideshows creation. That will save me several steps.

That's strange since a slideshow is just a "special" kind of video
where the still images and any transitions between them and music
track if you have one gets converted just like any video does. After
your project is burned to the DVD, what does the DVD's file structure
look like?