Toast Titanium 20: How to Burn a DVD with Chapters
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- In this video, I'm going show you how to use Toast Titanium 20 to burn a DVD with chapters.
I recently published a video that walks through how to use Toast to burn a DVD. I'll drop a link in the description if you'd like to check it out.
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A Walkthrough of Burning DVDs with Roxio Toast 20 -
• A Walkthrough of Burni...
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Excellent work on the basics, very well done presentation, but do you have any YT videos of complete customization of DVD using Toast 20 Pro? Backgrounds, Templates, chapter button manipulation, etc...? I had a Corel tech help me with Logmein to take over my computer, he couldn't do much of anything. It was really bad. I finally burned a Blu-Ray disc, but I couldn't jump from chapter to chapter using the skip button. I couldn't see the sub menu's of the chapters I created? I hope you can help or point in the right direction? Also the opening menu music always cuts short on the Blu-Ray disc, but in the software it plays all the way through. Just wrong.
Thank you. I touch on it in the walkthrough, but I don’t have a complete run through.
I can add that to my to do list, though.
I’m so sorry you’re having a tough time. Their support could be a lot better. And I haven’t found a way to change the menu selection color.
Thank you so much, this isn't covered anywhere in the software manual!
I’m glad to help.
Ivan, I just sent you a question under your previous video on the subject and you have answered my question with this video! Thank you!
Excellent!
Your videos are great. You answer a lot of questions (that Roxio doesn't) - but I'm not finding the answers I need for something... I have a single one-hour video. I want to be able to have a "PLAY" (entire movie) button (chapter?), then a chapter page for select scenes, then a chapter for songs - all using the same video file. I was able to do this in DVD Studio Pro - but have spent the last 3 weeks trying to figure out HOW to do this in Roxio Toast (Titanium 20). Is this even possible - or am I wasting my time?
From what I understand about how Toast works is that your chapter marks are like specific time stamps to parts of the whole video. If you want to do a select scene, then you’ll need to make a video that contains only that scene and add it to the DVD menu you build. I believe that’s how commercial DVDs do it, too.
@@HeyIvan I am having the same issue and I don't believe you answered the question. Is it possible to have a button to play an entire video, and another button to go to the Chapters Menu? When I create chapters, the only way to play the entire video is one chapter at a time. If you have a way of doing this, please let us know!
Ivan, great video. I used to use Toast about 15-20 years ago and haven't had a need for it since then, but I was asked to create a Blu-ray and DVD masters for a friend's movie, so I bought Toast 20 Pro. I have to tell you, I'm very frustrated. All I want to do is create a custom menu, which I'm pretty sure I did correctly, and then create chapter markers in the video, which I did correctly. Now, when I preview the video, the name of the video does not appear on the main menu page, and when I click on the small box that "previews" the video, it jumps to the chapters page and doesn't play the video. I'm about ready to use a pre-made menu even though I don't want to, but I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Also, when I create a custom menu, I can't create 5 rows or 5 columns...the "5" is greyed out. Is it just me? Again, very helpful videos!
I totally understand. I just bought Pro to see how it stacks up against Titanium and I am a bit underwhelmed. I'll give it a few days, but I'll probably return it.
I'll keep looking for a better alternative.
Your Awesome. Thanks for your quick response
Thanks for watching! It’s my pleasure.
Very much appreciate your video! Thank you!!
You're very welcome!
No, I put my video with no chapter and work with toast and it looks very good when I check but when I burn it's different.
That is so odd. I recommend reaching out to Roxio for Toast Support. They SHOULD be able to provide some help and insight.
I've had better support experiences with other companies, but Roxio has been able to help me get the info I need about Toast when I've called and chatted with them.
www.roxio.com/en/support/
Can the chapter markers that I created in FCPX be brought over to Toast? 😊
It's been my experience that chapter markers in your videos, like those created in Final Cut Pro X will be preserved when you add the video to a Toast DVD project.
curious if there is a limit as to how many "chapters" or selections each menu can contain?
The theme you choose will constrain how many chapters appear on screen, but you can have more than one screen of chapters.
For example, if your chapter menu has room for 6 thumbnails, then if you had 11 chapters, the first page would have 5 thumbnails. The last position will be a link to the next chapter page that will have 6 thumbnails.
Very good video but if you chose the scene and it's the wrong one, how can you go back to scenes?
On the DVD player or remote you click Menu to return to the menu screen and select a different scene.
Hi I have a question: is the same thing with the menu if I want burn a blu-ray disk? Thanks
I think so, but I can’t say for sure because I don’t have a blue-ray burner.
I will say that some have complained that Toast doesn’t give you fine control over menu options. For example, you cannot specify the menu highlight color that shows you when an item is selected.
Yes, example, the title on chapter 2 is on chapter 1 , the title on chapter 6 is on chapter 5, It is really weird.
That is weird. Did your video have chapters before you created them? Or, are these chapters you added on your own from within the app?
It seems like you have to add the video twice if you want the user to just play the video and have a chapter menu. Once to set all the chapters and second time if you want the user to be able to just play the video?
The way I describe allows you to have multiple chapter marks that link to the entire video, just at different timestamps that mark the starting point. So, 10 chapters might link to the same video, but just at different points throughout it.
If you want to play ONLY a specific chapter, then yes, you have to do that the way you describe.
@@HeyIvan But what I mean is in the main menu I want a "Play Movie" option as well as the menu for chapters. I see how to get the chapters and that works fine but to get the "Play Movie" button to play from the start seems to require adding the video clip again and have the "Play Movie" button point to that.
@FullSwingMedia OH! I see what you’re saying. I’ll look at that and get back to you.
whats a good alternative for windows?
It has been years since I've burned anything. However, when I did, my favorite app at the time was Nero. It looks like they're still around. It looks like Nero Video can do that.
www.nero.com/eng/products/nero-video/?vlang=us
It's looking like I'll need to take a look at Windows options available today. It looks like Cisdem DVD Burner and Wondershare DVD Creator are both available for Windows. I'll look at them, too, to see how different they are from their Mac counterparts.
I need to know how to change or if you can change the types colour and size ?
Are you talking about the text on the DVD menus? Yes, you can change those by clicking Design New Template and then customizing a new DVD menu. You can base your new template on an existing one. In this way, you'll be able to tweak the font size and color as you like. Click each one you'd like to change.
Here's a link to a timestamp in one of my videos that walks through how to design a new template. ua-cam.com/video/Ip9RUBqMuW4/v-deo.htmlsi=HgOnx7YiFj2qYcAa&t=200
That's interesting, thanks :)
Hi, When I preview my chapter before I burn my video, everything is fine , but when i burn my video, the chapter name are not in order?
Are you saying that on the menu the clickable tiles don't appear in order? I haven't seen that myself.
I noticed that all your videos just happened to deal with the video even the walk-through. I was wondering about the audio portion of it. Can you add tracks or chapters to one long audio track meaning if that particular track has let’s say 10 songs but it’s one long audio file, is there a way to add individual tracks to that?
It seems that I cannot find it anywhere on UA-cam
I’ll check. This is something I have not tried.
@@HeyIvan that’s the only thing that’s holding me back to upgrade to the newer version. Not knowing if I can add tracks to a 30 minute audio mix.
Hopefully it’s just as easy adding the chapters
I get you. After using the app for a while, I’m not sure I’d buy it again. I’m still exploring other apps.
@@HeyIvan is there a way you can check that I can add a track to any single MP3 thank you so much
You wouldn't happen to know how to change a text buttons color when pressed would you? I have a black background that blends in with the button once clicked.
There doesn’t appear to be a way to change the color, unfortunately.
@@HeyIvan So bizarre, since the premade templates all have different colors.
@user-yt4ei6ef6g let me take another look to be sure I’m right.
I gave in and changed the background to a lighter color. But now the text looks low res after export, is that normal?
@user-yt4ei6ef6g dvd-video format is 480p, so low resolution for sure.
Hi how to create chapters and a full read video button ?
Please help me understand your question a bit better. The method I describe shows how to create bookmarks to specific points in the video.
Thanks for the comment!
@@HeyIvan My video is the annual dance show of a shooldance. In the main menu, i would like 3 bookmarks : one for the videos of the first part of the show, one for the videos of the second part of the show, and one for seeing all the show with no bookmarks. I hope it is more clear for you. Another question how to force Toast to convert files in 1080 for the better quality. Thanks a lot.
Hey, there. I thought I answered this. Apologies for the delay.
To answer the second question first, the DVD-Video disc, which I show how to make is a standard definition format, not 1080p.
You would have to burn to the AVCHD format or BDMV. These formats can be played back on Blue-ray players. The both support higher definition than the standard DVD format.
If you have Toast Titanium 20, Roxio does offer a High-Def/Blue-ray disc plug-in for around $10 USD.
www.roxio.com/en/products/toast/plugin/?redirect=plugin14
For the second part, I don't see a way to make the chapter marks show up on the main menu. They show as a link to a collection of the chapter marks you've created.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Can you add commentary audio tracks?
Unfortunately, it doesn’t support multiple audio tracks. You’d have to add a duplicate video clip with different audio.
@@HeyIvan well that stinks. I’ll have to keep looking then.
I know. Let me know if you find anything. I’ll check it out and maybe make a video , too.
I ended up adding the commentary tracks to the video itself with idealshare videogo. but not sure if toast will have a way to selected that tracks... i can select them playing it in VLC. i currently don't have a burner. i was planning have dvds pressed online.i might need a burning to test stuff before submitting. this is all new to me.
I suspect Toast won’t select the audio track. I could be wrong, but my call with support left me with the impression that multiple audio tracks aren’t supported.
I’ll check out the app you just told me about.
Can I do costumized dvd menu with background? You showed Blanck dvd menu
Yes. You can make a customized DVD background with an image no problem. The app shows you can create a DVD menu with a video background, too, but for me the app crashed when I tried it.
Can you answer my question ? Please
Custom Theme Background in Toast #tips #toast #DVD
I just uploaded a short video answer to this that shows what to do. Please let me know if you have any more questions. The screen is a bit blurry in the image. Here's a timestamp to a video where the button is shown more clearly: ua-cam.com/video/Ip9RUBqMuW4/v-deo.html
So I have been having a issue with my Blueray disk coming out with just the audio not audio and video coming out, when I put it in the player also my custom graphic is not showing up also its just a black screen with a little bit of the text showing up?
That’s strange. Do you happen to know what format your video is encoded in? I’m wondering whether that might be tripping up Toast.
@@HeyIvan I tried to use a mp4 file and also tried a Mov file
Thanks. Please right-click or control-click the MP4 file and choose Get Info. In the More info section on the dialog box, under Codecs, let me know what it says. For example H.264 or HEVC or whatever.
Hi there. I have a film that is 2.4 gb and when i put it into Toast it says its too big to fit in? Any ideas why please? Many thanks!!
I imagine your using an app like Davinci Resolve to edit the video and then you export it at full quality.
You may need export a copy with a lower bitrate. Standard DVD's handle about 10 megabits per second (Mbits/s).
@HeyIvan Yes I have got it to 2.4 gb where the dvd has 4.7gb but when I bring it in to Toast it says its too big. Thank you!!
@@andye300 Where did you get the 2.4 gb file from? How did you make it? If the quality is too high, Toast and other burn apps won't be able to handle it.
@HeyIvan I edited it in Premiere Pro then exported it at a low rate to make it only 2.4 gb to it on a dvd.
Fit sorry*
I am lost, i am offered preserve chapters on my dvd ripper. I will be view my video files on my tv they will be tv series or movies. Os it necessary to to preserve chapters and if so why?
I think I understand what you'ere asking:
Do you need to preserve chapters when ripping a DVD? No, however depending on the app you're using to play the video files back, they can be useful. For example, I use Plex.tv to host my own family movies and stuff. When there are bookmarks, I can see chapter links that jump directly to a time stamp when I swipe my remote while watching the video.
So, I recommend preserving them as you rip. If you never use them, you're not any worse off for having them be present.
@@HeyIvanI will format through either winx DVD or DVD fab ripper and save files on external storage device and take those files and play on my Samsung tv
I use Dumbofab DVD Ripper on my Mac. Typically, I rip the main video into its own file and each of the extras into their own files, too. Then, under Plex I name them a certain way and put them in a certain folder structure so that Plex shows all the DVD extras and special content appropriately.
I haven't used Winx DVD, but it looks very familiar.
@@HeyIvan so is it really necessary?
@hochhasd1 No. It’s not critical. I just nerd out on these things. You’ll be fine without them.
Pretend I am 10 or 90 years old Your video is great but I think you are too fast, I can you you change the type instead of white to put it black ?
Hey, @daniellegagne2041. Thanks for the comment. I appreciate the feedback.
You probably know this, but you do have the ability to slow down or speed up the playback of any UA-cam video. When you're playing the video, click or tap the gear icon and choose the playback speed you want.
I'll take a look at the pacing of my videos and see whether I can make a tweak. I'll also look at the text color, too.
Thanks!
I am not impress with it, Adobe pro wa much better !
Thanks for the comment.
I think you’re saying that Adobe Permiere Pro can easily add chapters to a video. I agree.
However, I don’t think you can create DVD discs with it. I’ll double-check.
I am looking to buy the DVD fab ripper, but ever time I ask their tech support it seems to get lost in translation. If I send screenshots shots to your email would you be able to help?
Let’s start with you sharing the exact wording of any error message you might be seeing. And what are you trying to do that isn’t working?
@@HeyIvan it is not an error message. I am looking to format for TV use MP4 video with 4k and 12 bit along with code H265. When I mention about going to screen that offers this they say use the ai, but I can see if they offer the things I just mentioned. I also have a question about advanced settings
Here's a place where you can upload a few pictures or screenshots. You can ask your question there and I'll respond here. forms.gle/9qMM6BXDY5E1caRT9
@@HeyIvan I just sent you three tickets, thank you
Thanks for all the background info. It's clear to me that we are using different ripping apps. I'm using Dumbofab DVD Ripper on macOS. My app is Mac only. I think the problem you're running into is trying to upscale the DVD. Standard DVD videos are 480p, and I'm pretty sure they aren't 10-bit color either. According to Wikipedia, DVD-Video supports video with a bit depth of 8 bits per color, encoded as YCbCr with 4:2:0 chroma subsampling.
I've ripped all of mine using the default H.264 codec. Each DVD for me ends up being around 1 to 3 or 4 GB, depending on how much of the DVD content I rip.
Here's an article from Tech Radar that summarizes the benefits and limitations of a few different DVD ripping apps for Windows. It looks like the critique of your app is that the free version limits the options you can pick. www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-dvd-ripper
For me, I just deal with the original quality video instead of trying to upscale it to higher quality and better colors. To my way of thinking, the data just isn't on the original, so it's unlikely that the quality will get much better than the source. In my own workflow, I aim for the simplicity of converting to a digital format. And I hope that in the future, my video playback tools will become smarter about upscaling low-quality videos for me.
Hello -- how do you use chapter points created in Premiere Pro as chapter points in Toast?
Good question. I have recently been told, and have verified, that if your Mac sees the chapter marks in a video, Toast will also see them and include them in burn projects, by default. I was thinking there was some difference in Titanium vs Pro, but I was mistaken. Existing chapters in your videos should be respected and retained.