Why can't I burn these avi files?

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  1. willlow

    willlow Member

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    Hello all,

    I am attempting to burn 3 avi files that I downloaded from an online source. I have attempted this with Roxio 10 and with Windows DVD Maker, but neither will accept the files. I am able to play them no problem in WMP, and have K-Lite and ffdshow on my computer.

    The errors I get:

    1) Roxio: "The file you are trying to use can not be edited, and has not been added." (I don't want to edit them, just burn them!)

    2) Windows DVD Maker: "The file is not valid or is corrupted."

    I am kind of a dummy when it comes to this stuff, so I would really appreciate your input. MediaInfo follows in case this is helpful.

    Format : AVI
    Format/Info : Audio Video Interleave
    File size : 700 MiB
    Duration : 37mn 3s
    Overall bit rate : 2 643 Kbps
    Writing application : FairUse Wizard - http://fairusewizard.com
    Writing library : The best and REALLY easy backup tool

    Video
    Format : AVC
    Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
    Format profile : Main@L5.1
    Format settings, CABAC : Yes
    Format settings, ReFrames : 2 frames
    Codec ID : H264
    Duration : 37mn 3s
    Bit rate : 2 503 Kbps
    Width : 688 pixels
    Height : 384 pixels
    Display aspect ratio : 16/9
    Frame rate : 29.970 fps
    Resolution : 24 bits
    Colorimetry : 4:2:0
    Scan type : Progressive
    Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.316
    Stream size : 663 MiB (95%)
    Writing library : x264 core 58 svn-736bm
    Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=1 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x1:0x131 / me=hex / subme=5 / brdo=0 / mixed_ref=0 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=0 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=4 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=2 / b_pyramid=0 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / wpredb=1 / bime=0 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=2503 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30

    Audio
    Format : MPEG Audio
    Format version : Version 1
    Format profile : Layer 3
    Codec ID : 55
    Codec ID/Hint : MP3
    Duration : 37mn 3s
    Bit rate mode : Constant
    Bit rate : 128 Kbps
    Minimum bit rate : 128 Kbps
    Channel(s) : 2 channels
    Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
    Resolution : 16 bits
    Stream size : 33.9 MiB (5%)
    Alignment : Aligned on interleaves
    Interleave, duration : 33 ms (1.00 video frame)
    Interleave, preload duration : 504 ms
    Writing library : LAME3.97
    Encoding settings : CBR

    Thank you!!!
     
  2. ferguj1

    ferguj1 Active member

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    I am sure that you are aware that this disk will not be playable in all standalone DVD players :)
    That said the best program for burning is ImgBurn. Just burn the .avi files to disk as data files.
     
  3. willlow

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    Hi, thanks for your response!

    I am aware not all players can play burned discs. :)

    My player doesn't read data discs, but will read burned DVDs, so using IMG Burn isn't an option unfortunately.

    I can usually create my own DVD through Roxio (making my own menus and what not) and can then watch it on my player. But for whatever reason, I can't add these particular files.

    I always figured if I could watch the show on my PC, I had the needed codecs, but maybe I'm missing something?
     
  4. dialysis1

    dialysis1 Regular member

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    Try AVStoDVD.
     
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    ferguj1 Active member

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    You can also try DVD Flick.
     
  6. willlow

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    Just finished burning with AVStoDVD and it worked like a charm. Thank you!!!
     
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    Glad to hear you got it. AVStoDVD is a nice piece of freeware.
     

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