Hi,

I wanted to compress my files so I can fit approx 4 hours on to a standard DVD.

I am using PowerDirector HE3D 14.0.3218.0. 12GB RAM Windows 10. I have attached the dxdiag.

Following the advice on one of the threads I saved my files to a compressed format using Produce - I have 4 titles, total size of the files is 3.75 GB. I am guess this would not directly correlate but its a start.

Again following advice on a post, I though I would burn to a folder. I have 49GB free on c drive and 883 GB on D - so should really have no problem there!

Settings for the create disk are DVD-Video, Wide screen, MPEG-2 HQ.

Running time of files is just over 4 hours, but compression at SP or even LP have the same issue, and the same estimated project size - how does it work that out???? Sorry I digress.

When I try to burn to folder, even though it correctly shows my free space on D (where I am trying to write to) and it estimates the project is estimated at 18122 MB so clearly loads of over head, it will not do it. It tells me "The size of the imported files exceeds the ammount of available disk space"

So what is it looking for and why won't it let me do this? Yes I have a cheaper version of the software but this is really frustrating. The main point of all the editing is so I can write to DVD and it seems no matter what I try I fail.

I need some advice on the best way to get my files onto DVD without too much compromise on quality.

I did try the smartfit and burnt direct to DVD - but that just failed just after it got to 100% and I do see a lot on threads saying don't use it becuase its not very good.

Any advice on fitting video on to DVD in general, and maybe can someone tell me why I can not even write to disk! FYI tried to ISO too and that gave me the same error.

Many thanks

Becky