Nero version 5.5.x.x was used to provide these instructions. Screens in other versions may vary, but the general process applies. You can use them as a pattern for probably many DVD burning programs. The goal here is to get all of the files created with DVD Shrink burned onto the DVD. It’s that simple of a task, and the Wizard makes it very simple. Let’s go:
Step 1: Choose the [DVD] option and click the [Next] button to continue...
Step 2: Choose the [Compile a new DVD] option and click the [Next] button to continue...
Step 3: Not an Audio DVD, not a Data DVD, must select [Other DVD Formats] option and click the [Next] button to continue...
Step 4: Aha! Select the [DVD-Video] option and click the [Next] button to continue...
Step 5: This screen tells us what kind of files we need, and that after clicking the [Finish] button that this screen will disappear and we will have to click the Burn button on the Nero toolbar to continue.
Note: In case you’re wondering just what these files are/contain, here’s a quick rundown:
.IFO files are index information files telling where everything is located on the DVD.
.VOB files actually contain the movie, maximum size of each is 1 GB.
.BUP files are BackUP files of the .IFO files. They must be there in case one of the .IFO files ends up corrupted, the system can use the info from the .BUP to continue working right.
Step 6: After clicking the Burn button, NERO sets up to burn. The folders in the left window (DVDVideo1_DVD) were placed there automatically by Nero. Use the File Browser window (on the right side) to navigate to the folder containing the DVD Shrink created files. Select them all and drag them into the VIDEO_TS folder.
Step 7: Make sure the files are in the VIDEO_TS folder, not at the root or in the AUDIO_TS folder. This is crucial to the DVD auto-playing for you.
Nothing has to be in the AUDIO_TS folder at all, but I think it has to be on the DVD so I just leave it alone. Neat freaks may panic, but, jeeze, it’s only a folder and you’ll never see it after you finish this process!
NAMING THE DVD: I didn’t show it in this capture, but you really should give each DVD a unique name. Do that by pressing the [F2] key and typing in an appropriate name. Reason for this is that many players keep up with the last point you were at on a DVD, and they do it by name. If you have a bunch of DVDs named “NEW” then things can get confusing.
Step 8: Almost done. Make sure that the Create Image box is NOT checked, and that the Write Speed selected is compatible with your burner and the DVD in it. Click the [Burn] button and sit back and wait. At 4x it takes roughly 15 minutes to burn a full DVD
And that’s what you’re waiting for. (Note the time for this not-quite-full DVD at 4x: 15m18s). Click the [OK] button and then shut down Nero.
The Finishing Touches:
I do not put paper labels on my DVDs. They tend to get old, the edges curl, they can rip, etc. The balance of a DVD is pretty critical for proper playing. They spin pretty fast, and being out of balance due to a torn label or such can make them useless. I write the name and other desired information on the label side with a fine point, felt-tipped pen with permanent ink. I like the Sharpie brand ultra-fine point pens that you can get at Staples, Office Depot and even at WalMart and they come in colors for those of you that think black is too plain.
Put the DVD in a case, mark/label the case (I do use labels for them) OR you cab purchase a large assortment of other storage devices as well that contain separate sleeves both online an off. and you’re done.