File formats? Burning in Nero?

[jlb1705]

I have been downloading torrents and burning DVDs hear pretty much from the point they started to become available. I don't think I get to thank people enough for all that goes into making these available to people like me.

I do have a few questions about some of the games I've tried to download and burn lately.

First of all, I've seen some games that not DVD images, but rather were DIVX or mp4 or something. Some of these have been marked clearly, and some - not so clearly it seems. Is there going to be some type of conventional title for each of these torrents so we know exactly what we are getting?

I'm trying to burn some of the new (old) games to DVD using Nero. When I do what I've always done - Burn Image to Disc - specifically with the UC game from 2002, I'm getting the error message "No Compatible Files Found". When I look in the folder, I find a .VRO file - and I've never seen that before? What do I do with a .VRO?

For another game I'm trying to burn (vs. Texas Tech, 2002) I get a different error, but once again, it appears that I'm dealing with a .VRO file and neither myself nor Nero know what to do with this. A screenshot of this error is attached below.

Once again, I appreciate the hard work that everybody is doing on this. I'm just wondering if things could be a little simpler with some conventional naming that tells us exactly what file format we're dealing with for each game, or even some kind of standard so everything works mostly the same.

 

[Best Buckeye]

I did upload those two games in VRO before I started using video redo which converts them to mpg format. I intend to redo those into divx soon.
sorry for the inconvenience.

 

[jlb1705]

I did upload those two games in VRO before I started using video redo which converts them to mpg format. I intend to redo those into divx soon.
sorry for the inconvenience.

OK, I'm just used to burning a disc image to DVD. After doing some more reading I guess I'm just out of luck for now on some of those older games if I'm looking for a DVD ISO.

Just for whomever it concerns, I prefer DVD ISOs so I can watch them on my TV. I know they are larger and take longer, but I am willing to help seed them to whatever extent I can.

 

[Best Buckeye]

The vro files are one type I can produce when I rip a vhs tape to dvd. They will play on a TV. That is why I make them in that format. The other can produce is vob . I think nero doesn't have the capability to convert either one of those.

 

[sandgk]

jlb - First hoping to make silk purse out of what might seem now to be a sow's ear.

Did you keep the .vro file that would not burn, or did you ditch it?

If you kept the file you might try a work-around that will make something out of the .VRO which is useful. Simply change the file extension from .VRO to .MPG.

See if it can then be played as is in VLCPlayer.

For burning to DVD --
Open the .MPG file in a video editor and split it into two smaller halves - one for each half.
(This may not be a requirement, but it will make for a nicer DVD).
Open your DVD authoring software - if you have the same - and add the two new .MPG files to make a standard DVD.

OK - that deals with half of what jlb is getting at in his post, and I believe he is making directly, or between the lines some excellent points.

Uniformity of presentation - One thing is already handled, the specific file type and size is declared by the torrent server and you can see it in the drop-down box. So, there shouldn't be any surprises about what the file is called.

I think jlb is also asking for some kind of uniform declaration of the specifics of the file package, I think that is a great idea and we are not that far away on most of the torrents.

Typical data of interest - is it all one file, or is it really a collection of files. Sometimes we can tell from the drop-down box, sometimes we can't. A simple read-me file (like timbuck2 always included) would help, alternatively a direct declaration by the torrent maker of what it is they are presenting can only help (see Rocketman's servings for example). Either way, what the file is and directly or indirectly, how to use that file on receipt should be part of what we make clear.

BB, first let me echo the appreciation that others have expressed for the work you are putting into making media available. I know it is a time-consuming activity. Still, if you will allow me - just a couple of points. No-one should claim that .VRO files will play on TV, well, not on any TV. It all depends upon the hardware. Assuming the recipient of the file is able to get around the file format and size issues and burn a DVD of some type, the file (and thus the disc) itself may not be recognized by a standard DVD-Player.
Secondly, you can take this to the bank, Nero will recognize .VOB files, they are the default type of media file for a DVD.

 

[Best Buckeye]

jlb -
Uniformity of presentation - One thing is already handled, the specific file type and size is declared by the torrent server and you can see it in the drop-down box. So, there shouldn't be any surprises about what the file is called.

I think jlb is also asking for some kind of uniform declaration of the specifics of the file package, I think that is a great idea and we are not that far away on most of the torrents.

Typical data of interest - is it all one file, or is it really a collection of files. Sometimes we can tell from the drop-down box, sometimes we can't. A simple read-me file (like timbuck2 always included) would help, alternatively a direct declaration by the torrent maker of what it is they are presenting can only help (see Rocketman's servings for example). Either way, what the file is and directly or indirectly, how to use that file on receipt should be part of what we make clear.

BB, first let me echo the appreciation that others have expressed for the work you are putting into making media available. I know it is a time-consuming activity. Still, if you will allow me - just a couple of points. No-one should claim that .VRO files will play on TV, well, not on any TV. It all depends upon the hardware. Assuming the recipient of the file is able to get around the file format and size issues and burn a DVD of some type, the file (and thus the disc) itself may not be recognized by a standard DVD-Player.
Secondly, you can take this to the bank, Nero will recognize .VOB files, they are the default type of media file for a DVD.

I am all for the standardization of our Torrents. If Rocket wants to set the parameters I am all for it.
there are a lot of free converters on line that will do whatever anyone needs to get a dvd they can watch on tv. That is the type I want for myself anyway.
And thank you for your help Sandgk .