Recommendations for DVD Burner Software

While I am stil mourning the loss of iDVD in my new Mac, I need to get equivalent or better software. What do you all recommend?

Do you still have your install disks with iDVD on them? iDVD works both in ML and Mavericks. If not, you can still buy it as part of the retail iLife 09 or 11 DVD available at online resellers and ebay. There is nothing better. Roxio Toast is good ($$), but it does not have all the customizable menus, themes, etc. I've not found an equal replacement - still using iDVD.

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  • Simple DVD Burning Software

    Hi All
    I am looking for a simple dvd burning software for the MacBookPro. I have a 11 minute interview that I would like to burn straight to DVD from Final Cut Express 3.5. It has to cost $0.00
    Any ideas?
    Many thanks
    Justin, Durban: South Africa

    No problem Justin!
    What you want is a simple Autoplay movie where you insert the DVD and the movie begins playing.
    You can set it up in seconds like this:-
    Click the Map button (bottom of monitor, looks like 3 squares in a triangle shape) to open the DVD map.
    There will probably be 2 icons showing. Drag your QT Movie and drop it onto the top icon.
    Then click the Burn Button, insert your blank DVD and wait for your Mac to do its work.
    That's it!

  • 512 ram sufficient for dvd burning?

    My friend is about to buy an eMac and was wondering about the 512 ram. The only ram intensive application that she'll be using is the dvd burning software- the rest is just Appleworks and web browsing. Is 512 ram sufficient for her needs? She's on a tight budget but if the upgrade to 1 gb would make a significant difference she'll consider it.
    Thank you,
    Tracy

    DVD burning (most specifically the compression stage which is the time-consuming part) is really more CPU-dependent than it is RAM, so 512MB, while not perhaps ideal for top performance, should be sufficient. I doubt that she'd see a lot of difference in burning time with 1GB, though not having performed real-world tests I can't say for certain. She should just make sure that no other application is running other than what she's using for the DVD burning (which would be good practice even with 1GB of RAM).
    Regards.

  • Media MAnger uninstalls DVD burning software?

    I just purchased my first Blackberry and find it very nice to use. Yesterday I installed the Desktop MAnager software and as part of that install Roxio Media Manager was installed with it. During the install process my Roxio CD and DVD Burning software was uninstalled. The Media Manager installation said it found an earlier version of the software and needed to uninstall it.
    How do I install the desktop manager application without uninstalling my DVD burning software? Why would Blackberry design their installs to do this very terrible thing? It's uninstalling software that is not even used by the smartphone.

    you want to install the Desktop Manager.
    but what you really installed is "Desktop Manager" and "Roxio Media Manager". Since the installer of Roxio products is "not perfect", there are problems like the one you have experienced.
    I suggest you to install your other Roxio software, then install the "Desktop Manager without Media Manager", which you have to download first.
    The search box on top-right of this page is your true friend, and the public Knowledge Base too:

  • Firmware for DVD burner: Optiarc AD-7250H

    hi
    I'm looking for the newest firmware for DVD burner Optiarc AD-7250H.

    Hey tmoon,
    To find a replacement drive I will need to know the actual product number. Its usually found on the bottom of the laptop. Here is a picture of what the sticker looks like:
    Just let me know the P/N (product number) and I can point you n the correct direction.
    Thanks!
    Sean
    -------------How do I give Kudos? | How do I mark a post as Solved? --------------------------------------------------------

  • Premiere doesnt play my m2v file and how do i export videos correctly to burn to dvd. also any suggestions on dvd burning software

    exactly as i stated above:
    i tried exporting my video project via mpeg2-dvd option which put my video in the m2v. file format. the file format is showing blank when i go to put it in any dvd burning software. also when i put the file back into premiere it shows no media but has the entire duration of the video project on it with 3.5 gb. what is going on and can anyone help assist me with this frustrating issue

  • Has anyone used Wondershare DVD burning software on Mountain Lion please?

    Have uopgraded to Mountain Lion and therefore lost iDVD.  Is Wondershare DVD burning software linked to iMovie effective please?

    Yes we had this issue too over a year ago and decided to research what would be the best alternate. We came up with Wondershare, see here http://www.burnworld.net/mac/wondershare-video-converter-ultimate-review.html

  • Blackberry updates remove (uninstalls) Roxio Easy CD/DVD Burning software

    Whenever I do a Blackberry Desktop update, my Roxio Easy CD/DVD Burning software is removed.  The only part of the program left standing is the "Drag & Drop" portion.
    Solved!
    Go to Solution.

    Perfect. You got it exactly right with the media card.  And if you like the media manager, stick with it. If it ain't broke......
    I thought you wanted to get away from having to continually reinstalling the Easy Burn program, but if you have the disk and don't mind the process.....
    Just my two cents worth.  Keep coming back.  Great place to pick up bits of information. 
    IrwinII
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  • A slide show with audio created in PSE 9 plays fine in edit.  When brought to Premier Elements for dvd burn, the audio no longer plays.  It appears in the edit, but no audio is played.  This happens consistently.  What setting might be wrong?

    A slide show with audio created in PSE 9 plays fine in edit.  When brought to Premier Elements for dvd burn, the audio no longer plays.  It appears in the edit, but no audio is played.  This happens consistently.  What setting might be wrong?

    H-SPhoto
    That Photoshop Elements 9.0.3 Update has generally been discouraged by the Photoshop Elements gurus. But, I am not going to factor that into this at this point.
    This is what I would ask you to look at in the Elements Organizer 9 accessed from the Photoshop Elements 9 or Premiere Elements 9.
    a. Create your slideshow in the Elements Organizer 9/Create/Slideshow/Slideshow Editor. Then use the Output option of Edit with Premiere Elements.
    From your description, you are probably using the Output Option of Burn to Disc DVD which will take your slideshow directly in the Disc Menu section of Premiere Elements 9. The preferred transfer of the Elements Organizer 9 slideshow to Premiere Elements 9 Editor is by the non wmv route "Edit with Premiere Elements" not the wmv route of Burn to Disc DVD.
    Let us explore if any of the above is involved in your issue and then we will decide what next if necessary.
    Thanks.
    ATR

  • RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANTI-SPAM SOFTWARE?

    Hello !
    Can anyone recommend a good anti-spam software to purchase? I have a new MAC and I use Netscape Navigator for my mail managing system. I really want to be able to block out some email users from my account - but on MAC.com we don't get that option (like we can on Yahoo for example).
    So any recommendations for anti-spam software?
    Thank you! Pam

    Set "Rules" in "Preferences," in the "Mail" application, to delete: "Sender is not in my Address Book", and "Sender is not in my Previous Recipients."
    I have resorted to that BOLD move because of all the spam I was receiving that started several weeks ago. The spam was a graphic in the body of the email, which no rule would touch, except for the one as stated above, nor could it be bounced back.
    It is working very well, and I am not using any other anti-spam software.
    Paula
    iMac 1.9 GHz PowerPC G5 1.5 GB DDR2 SDRAM (Owned a Mac since 1984!)   Mac OS X (10.4.6)   Slot Loading 8X Dual Layer SuperDrive, iSight & Apple Remote; iPod Video

  • Which DVD Burn Software for Blu-ray from Folder

    Per the recommendation in Steve Grisetti's PrE11 book, I would like to burn to a folder and then to DVD and/or BD-R.  However, based upon the Adware problems with downloading ImgBurn, it does not appear to be the way to go at this time.  I understand using Custom install on their "options", but it appears that even the most knowledgeable people sometimes get caught.
    Therefore, what is the recommended software for burning DVDs and Blu-ray DVDs from a folder (for those that don't have old versions of ImgBurn).  I will purchase software if that is the best route.

    Ed
    I do not endorse any particular program (up for purchase) for the task of taking video files to DVD-VIDEO, AVCHD format, or Blu-ray disc format on disc. Note that I wrote Nero or program like Nero. One of the app of the Nero program is the "Nero Burning Rom".  Use that in your google search. That is the app in a Nero version that you should need for your task. If interested in Nero for this feature, please check out the Nero web page for the versions that have the Burning Rom and the associated price after you have looked at the tryout. The following is a how to for Burning Rom feature
    http://ftp6.nero.com/user_guides/nero2015/burningrom/NeroBurningRom_en-US.pdf
    There are other programs on the market that can accomplish the task. Nero products have a long history of often competing with other programs for the burner, but I have not run into that issue using an OEM version that came with one of my computer burners. All the Burning Rom should be doing is taking your files already in the DVD-VIDEO or BDMV structure to disc, not creating those structures.
    In spite of what you have read, I do not consider Premiere Elements burn to folder to be a "native" approach/route to DVD-VIDEO on DVD disc. I see that only as a troubleshooting alternative when the user experiences unsolved Premiere Elements burn to disc issues. Have you run into problems with the Premiere Elements burn to disc - burner not recognized and/or media not present/other?
    Looking forward to learning of further developments.
    ATR

  • Best DVD burner software for mac

    I have made some simple movies I want to burn to DVD with menu options.  What is the best (at a reasonable cost) burner softwar to puchase. Have done some research and read the reviews but still confussed.

    Handbrake to copy to avi or mp4(I use it for watching my DVD's on the go, so my battery lasts for a longer time)
    I think MP4 is better quallity.
    To copy a DVD: simply use Toast (maybe withe popcorn, but I don't use it).
    But, be legal! This is a forum, and anyone can see your posts!

  • Best DVD Burning Software for My Powerbook

    I just got a burner and was curious as to what the best software for burning was?

    The point is Popcorn does two things - compresses non-protected DVD media to fit a single DVD and some file conversions many of which you can cover with QT pro or MPEG Streamclip.
    Toast 7 does as well plus is a full service DVD /CD writiing program. Popcorn came out while Toast 6 existed which did not compress.
    For some reason Roxio still pitches Popcorn 2 and tries to sell it relentlessly to Toast 7 owners at a discount, which makes no sense. Since Toast 7 has the technology. I guess I should not be surprised as Roxio still pitches the new Toast 7 to people who already upgraded at a discount to Toast 7. From Roxio.
    As for a DVD burning program, it is not that at all - it is a MPEG-2 compressor and that is the extent of its value other than file conversions. You cannot make data discs or anything else since that would limit sales of Toast 7.
    The OP wanted a DVD burning program not a one hit wonder. Too bad you bought Popcorn, no need to flog it to people who want better.

  • HT1645 Hello, does anyone know of good DVD burning software for Mac?  I've got two 8 min 25 sec mov files to put on a DVD with title and a menu for the two.  I've tried it with iDVD five times, each time waiting over an hour and then getting an error mess

    I have a short film I produced and I need to burn off copies however I am having no end of trouble with finding a simple DVD burning programme.
    I tried a few but no luck.  I am trying with mov files and I can't see where the cog is happening.  If anyone has any good and relatively inexpensive solutions, please let me know!
    Thanks so much!
    Cheers

    Welcome to the forums.
    If you'd like to continue trying with iDVD, one of Apple's resources shows HT 1645 to be an encoding error (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1645), so I would suggest starting a new iDVD project and set the iDVD Preferences to make sure they match to your project.  In particular, you should be using the Pro encoding setting or Best Performance for projects with a total length under an hour (http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5417). 
    Roxio Toast is an excellent burning tool and part of my work flow after I've used iDVD to create a disk image.  Toast will not have the nice iDVD menus, but can do many other tasks besides DVD creation.  (Disk images can help in the DVD creation process -- here's one of many discussions:  https://discussions.apple.com/message/15469221#15469221)
    John

  • Best Export Settings for DVD burning and Computer viewing

    Hello,
    I am trying to export a 1 hour video that I need to be compatible with standard DVD players as well as viewable on any computer.
    Original footage was shot with a Canon 5d Mark ii in 24fps.
    I have done all of my editing in Premiere Pro CS6. From there, I exported a high quality file to bring into Media Encoder (for trials of best output). My master file from Premiere was exported with the Preset MPEG2. The only thing I changed in the preset was VBR from 1 pass to 2 pass.. This gave me a 6.2 GB file.
    I then brought that file into Media Encoder where I have tried the following presets:
    MPEG2-DVD - Match Source Attributes
    MPEG2-DVD - NTSC 23.976fps Widescreen High Quality
    MPEG2 - HDTV 720p 23.976 High Quality
    MPEG2 - NTSC DV High Quality
    These settings have encountered various issues.. some have significant banding, but most importantly, none of them will play on my DVD player when I burn them to a disc.
    The discs I am using are Sony DVD-RW with a 4.7GB capacity.
    Where am I going wrong here? From what I've read, the format needs to be MPEG2 to be viewed on DVD... Sorry if I sound ignorant! This stuff is tricky..

    First off, don't export your timeline and then take the result to AME to re-encode, this is compressing your video twice and degrading quality (not to mention takes extra time and hard drive space). Always export direct from Premiere to Media Encoder. If you must use an "intermediate" file as part of your workflow, perhaps to archive a completed video that might later be exported to other formats, then use a lossless codec such as UT or Lagarith (free downloads).
    For DVDs, you MUST use "MPEG-2 DVD". Other forms of MPEG-2 are not appropriate, as the official DVD specification requires that the MPEG-2 file has certain attributes. Not recommended to use "Match Source" for ANY export, just choose an appropriate setting as needed.
    This should be correct for your application - MPEG-2 DVD > NTSC 23.976fps Widescreen High Quality
    If you want to encode a DVD file over 1 hour in length, then you will need to adjust the encoding bitrate so the resulting file will fit the disc. Rule of thumb is 560/minutes = bitrate, but you might round down the result a bit to allow for menu overhead and such, depending.
    Once you export the "MPEG-2 DVD" file, you can NOT simply burn that file to DVD media. That is only creating a DATA disc and it will not be playable in a DVD player (though a computer or PS3/PS4 may work since they can play most media files). To make a DVD that works in all DVD players (and meets the spec), it MUST be "authored" in a program like Adobe Encore. This compiles your content and menus and all that and then writes the result to the disc in certain way so that DVD players can read the disc. If you open any DVD on your computer, you will see a folder called "VIDEO_TS" and inside that there are .vob files and others. That is a proper DVD. And once you have a proper DVD, you can't simply copy the VIDEO_TS to another disc (as DATA), you must tell the burning software to create as a "VIDEO DVD" and not DATA, or it again won't be readable in a DVD player. Very picky spec, sorry.
    When using AME to export MPEG-2 DVD, it will create two files, audio and video (.m2v and .wav), you will then Import both of those into Encore together. Note that you CAN import other formats into Encore, such as .avi but Encore will then transcode that to the correct MPEG-2 format anyway, so best that you take charge and create the right media in the first place in AME before you get to Encore.
    EDIT: In AME, any time that your source is higher resolution than the destination, such as HD to DVD, you can check the "Max Render Quality" button in AME to provide the best downscale quality.
    EDIT 2: I see you're using DVD-RW media. That is fine for experimenting, but for delivery to clients always use good quality DVD-R or DVD+R media. DVD-RW may not have the best compatibility with players and costs more anyways. DVDs are so cheap now that I just proof to DVD-R and toss the bad ones, up to you.
    Thanks
    Jeff Pulera
    Safe Harbor Computers

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