Error in rendering/encoding in iDVD v 7.1.2 with MacMini & music in intro not playing

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Error in rendering/encoding in iDVD v 7.1.2 with MacMini & music in intro not playing

I am having some difficulty in creating a DVD in iDVD. I've created 50+ home DVDs before, but now I am getting this error message every time:

Error in rendering/encoding

"There was an error during rendering/encoding of the menus/slideshows. The burning process has been canceled."

My process is the same every time:

1. I use iMovie and export the movie,

2. Add it into a new iDVD project, add music etc.

3. Click Burn

I have cleared the iDVD cache, tried to recreate the project several times, tried to save the project as a disc image or video_ts folder and get the same error every time.

Additionally, I cannot get any music from itunes to play in the intro. I've tried music from itunes purchases and music i've added via my cds. I've never had an issue either playing in the intro before.

I am wondering if my DVD burner gave out. If so, is there a way to check that? Can I create the DVD image up to the point of burning and use homesharing to burn onto another Mac in the house (none of them have iDVD, but all can burn)?

Help!

Janetta

Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Nov 25, 2013 12:13 PM

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Answer 1

Old Toad

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Nov 25, 2013 2:22 PM in response to sshvartsmann

What version of iMovie are you using and how are you exporting out of iMovie to iDVD?

Where is your iTunes library located. Some have reported problems with getting iTunes tracks to play when the library was on an external HD.

Follow this workflow to help assure the best qualty video DVD:

Once you have the project as you want it save it as a disk image via the File ➙ Save as Disk Image menu option. This will separate the encoding process from the burn process.

To check the encoding mount the disk image, launch DVD Player and play it. If it plays OK with DVD Player the encoding is good.

Then burn to disk with Disk Utility or Toast at the slowest speed available (2x-4x) to assure the best burn quality. Always use top quality media: Verbatim, Maxell or Taiyo Yuden DVD-R are the most recommended in these forums.

If you can create a disk image of the project that will play with DVD Player then we've narrowed down the problem to the burn process.

Can you burn a DVD data disk via the finder?

OT

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sshvartsmann Author

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Dec 2, 2013 9:20 AM in response to Old Toad

Hi, I tried the following:

1. A DVD - it worked in the player

2. File-> Save as Disk Image and it gave me the same error.

It appears that my error is during the encoding process. How do I fix that?

Janetta

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Answer 3

Old Toad

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Dec 2, 2013 9:25 AM in response to sshvartsmann

This post by Bengt Wärleby describes many encoding error possibilities: Multiplexing Error: Apple Support Communities

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sshvartsmann Author

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Dec 2, 2013 10:24 AM in response to Old Toad

Hi, its not a multiplexing error. The error is in encoding/ rendering and it is a new error that has occurred after I've made over 50 movies the same way in the past using the same configuration.

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sshvartsmann Author

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Jan 8, 2014 1:26 PM in response to Old Toad

Hi Old Toad,

I've tried your suggestions the disk rendering is still producing the same error.

1. I can play a DVD, however, I get the same error when I do the file> save as disk image.

2. I'm using iMovie 8.0.6

3. I cannot burn a data disk either

I'm not as worried about the music / itunes issue as I am about the disk rendering.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Janetta

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Answer 6

Old Toad

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Jan 8, 2014 3:37 PM in response to sshvartsmann

3. I cannot burn a data disk either

That sounds like hardware problems. If your Mac came with gray restore disks read this website on running the Apple Hardware Test: How to invoke and interpret the Apple hardware tests | MacFixIt - CNET Reviews

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