superunknown Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 yeah i agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhnky Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I've been using Sony's DVD Architect 2.0, that came with Vegas 5.0 and have been really happy with it. It has tons of customization capabilities... like controlling what buttons on the DVD remote do, in other words it wouldn't be to hard to use it to make a hidden section of the dvd when the correct button on the remote was pushed (bring on the easter eggs) :D Plus if you are comfortable with sony vegas, which I think is what you have been using, then the DVD Architect realy flows well as far as controls and navigating through the program. If you have any questions about the software I would love the oputunity to try and help... I've made 2 DVDs using the Sony Vegas and DVD Architect... You'll have to forgive me but I also made 5 dvds with Pinacle Studio 9 :oops: I know it was a mistake but it was all I had available to me, so I dressed it up with photoshop to hide my lack of experience in knowing it wasn't the program to use. That said I hope you got the hint to STAY AWAY from Studio unless you want a big headache :) Hope to hear from you guys, PS - I love this, I was actually thinking about doing something like this with my AVI downloads of the show, but a mix from the original content would be better, Can't waite Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Kitchen Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 Thanks for the tip. I'll be checking out both DVD Architect and DVDLabs. I have all the shows in 8-12GB NTSC DV AVI files. I hope DVD Architect will be able to transcode those to MPEG2 without problems. I'm using Vegas 4.0 so I hope it will be compatible. I have had Vegas 6.0 available for many months but been reluctant to upgrade since I'm very comfortable with 4.0 and can quickly edit segments with it. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhnky Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I would sugest encoding your avi files into mpg2 files with vegas... I've always done it this way so that I can see the mpg2 quality before deciding to burn it to dvd, plus if you plan on making chapters with in a clip working with the already compressed file will be less intensive on your pc (i.e. on my old system trying to insert chapters with large avi files in memory would bring my system almost to a complete hault :) ). When done this way the only thing architect has ever had to transcode is the audio stream. But if you really want to let Architect do the transcoding I don't see why it wouldn't work, other than possibly running extremly slow. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions Thanks again for HAK.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhnky Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I have another question... What size dvd do you plan on making? While the DL disk would definately offer a higher quality video, if you plan on putting more than 1 hour of content on the disk, and I'm also sure that many of us have DL capable drives, but I feel that probably a vast majority of us are almost strictly burning SL dvds... I don't burn DL myself because I don't think they are worth the added expense, so I definatly don't see me buying and burning DL disk to "give away", not trying to stur up problems so I invite all viewers to comment on this too. Do you want the extra quality of the less compressed DL or do you want the readily more available (typically more compatible with older DVD players) and slightly less quality because of higher compression, SL DVD. I say SL DVD but thats only me, so everyone needs to add their 2 cents on this Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Kitchen Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 I was thinking single layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idium Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 i would agree with Single Layer and i also have 2 agree with the staitment that HALF-ASSED HACKs is the single most greatest segment on IPTV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I can't wait till this comes out :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almostageek Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Thanks for the tip. I'll be checking out both DVD Architect and DVDLabs. I have all the shows in 8-12GB NTSC DV AVI files. I hope DVD Architect will be able to transcode those to MPEG2 without problems.I'm using Vegas 4.0 so I hope it will be compatible. I have had Vegas 6.0 available for many months but been reluctant to upgrade since I'm very comfortable with 4.0 and can quickly edit segments with it. Thoughts? Darren if you want my copy of Vegas Platinum I will send it too you. I freakin hate using Vegas!! It comes with the DVD thing(cant remember the name) and the Music thing too. In the freakin box from the store. Seriously let me know if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhnky Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Almostageek - Why do you hate Vegas so much? Its been the best video editing software I've ever used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I love the ideas for this DVD, and look forward to the official season 1 DVD... in the mean time, here's my thoughts on the 'best of' DVD (most of which have been said lol) (imho) I think it should be SL, bloopers are good, the microshaft minis are great, as is the realplayer interview, the evil server owns and I also love the slashdot patch short... all are worthy of DVD space :p djoek's Hak.5 in 60 seconds idea could work well, would be cool to see that on there I think... (and the clickable pi symbol ;)) and having wallpapers and such would also be nice (though I'm sure it'd be quicker to get those from the site, but maybe DVD-only wallpapers?) great idea to include hi-res cover art, I look forward to seeing what that's gonna look like! arcade cab, buffer overflow w/beer, ipod laser, ep#8's 'dream' intro and the IPTV section... can't think of any more stuff right now, but I'm sure there's loads more XD... cheers all, mloiotn Edit: Just begun watching ep#3 - you have to include the harrison 'reading your email from norfolk, virginia' intro! - actually, why not just have all the intros? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2812 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 For the official DVD, how about putting the show notes in the booklet? Or giving a url to a pdf in a book format so ya can print it off and follow through as your watching the dvd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W4RP3D Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 an inlay and font cover would be cool. As well as the sketches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calking Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I vote in favor for THE BEST OF HARRISON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melodic Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I vote in favor for THE BEST OF HARRISON! all the drunk footage of him you have darren :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 heheh... I quite agree... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 all the drunk footage of him you have darren :D I have created a new easter game that involves absurd amounts of drinking: check it out here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynt4xe770r Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I dont have a dvd burner unfortunatley maybe soon ill have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Perhaps if you have a kind friend who has a burner and a connection they might be kind enough to help you out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Daemon Tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Ah very good Vako! Also available are other such similar tools... basically they allow your disc image to be used like a real CD or DVD... you can see it in My Computer and you can play it if it's a music CD or DVD or whatever or use it just like normal whatever kind of disc image it is actually... Sorry if everyone knew, just making sure :) That wasn't all that clear, was it? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissingIntellect Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 While I understand wanting to put Hak.5's "best foot forward" don't get too caught up in putting in the best shot segments. What made Hak.5 great in the first place was the CONTENT--not the cinematography. ;) Also, I think showing segments from the early episodes compared to recent ones can show how much the show has improved production-wise. Just food for thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kYd Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I dont have a dvd burner unfortunatley maybe soon ill have one! You might be able to get someone of the forum to burn and send it to you, if you beg enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynt4xe770r Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I dont put my address on the intarweB s0rry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynt4xe770r Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Perhaps if you have a kind friend who has a burner and a connection they might be kind enough to help you out? My only freind doesnt have one either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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