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littletj1987
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September 16, 2017
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export to DVD without Encore

  • September 16, 2017
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I need to make a DVD of the video I've created but I do not have Encore.  All the tutorials tell me to go to Encore.  When I export to to MPEG2 - DVD I don't get usable files for a DVD player.  I have an old grandmother type that wants to see this memorial video, but does not have a computer.

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    Correct answer jasontcox

    One alternative is to purchase a consumer friendly DVD-burning application such as Roxie Toast Titanium. With that, you can export a standard video file (like H.264) out of Premiere and then drop that file into Toast, which is a consumer friendly, easy to use app for burning video files to disc. H.264 is like a 8 out of 10 in quality but Toast will definitely accept the file. ProRes or DNxHD are gonna give you slightly better quality but I’m not 100% sure Toast accepts those files. Frankly, it’s probably a moot issue because the video will be compressed to DVD quality (which isn’t great) anyway so I’d just go with the H.264 option!

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    excited_Genie16B8
    Legend
    September 17, 2017

    Does she have an HDTV?  Most models purchased within the last five years or so will have a USB port from which you can play videos.

    Stan Jones
    Community Expert
    Stan JonesCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 17, 2017

    I used to put instructions (oh yes, printed on the DVD case) to help users figure out how to configure the DVD player/TV settings for wide screen. Get a USB extension so she doesn't have to find the port, plug the USB stick in, and use stickers on her remote/picture instructions to show how to change the source. I'm not against DVDs, but when you have HD material, it is painful not to have it displayed!

    Ann Bens
    Community Expert
    Ann BensCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 17, 2017

    If you have a CC subscription you also have access to Encore.

    Install Premiere CS6 and it also will at the same time install Encore.

    Export with mpeg2-dvd preset from Premiere. Load the two files (audio and video) into Encore.

    Make menu and burn.

    John T Smith
    Community Expert
    John T SmithCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 16, 2017

    How to get Encore using a Cloud subscription https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2372985

    Somewhat dated now, but still some good information to learn Encore

    PPro/Encore tutorial list http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1448923

    jasontcox
    jasontcoxCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    September 16, 2017

    One alternative is to purchase a consumer friendly DVD-burning application such as Roxie Toast Titanium. With that, you can export a standard video file (like H.264) out of Premiere and then drop that file into Toast, which is a consumer friendly, easy to use app for burning video files to disc. H.264 is like a 8 out of 10 in quality but Toast will definitely accept the file. ProRes or DNxHD are gonna give you slightly better quality but I’m not 100% sure Toast accepts those files. Frankly, it’s probably a moot issue because the video will be compressed to DVD quality (which isn’t great) anyway so I’d just go with the H.264 option!

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