System information

Rendering MPEG Files
Use the MainConcept plug-in to render MPEG files. The plug-in includes templates that will work well for
most of your encoding needs, and you can create custom templates if you have special encoding
requirements.
Notes:
n Vegas Pro does not create Video CDs, but you can use the MPEG plug-in to render files for your
VCD-creation application. Consult the application's documentation to determine the file
requirements before rendering.
n If you choose to save markers in your rendered MPEG-2 file, DVD Architect will read those markers
as chapter markers. Ensure the Render I-frames at markers check box is selected before rendering
(in the Render As dialog, choose MainConcept MPEG-2 from the Template drop-down list, and
then click the Custom button. In the Custom Template dialog, select the Video tab and select the
Render I-frames at markers check box).
MPEG video requires frame widths that are divisible by 16 and frame heights that are divisible by 2.
Noncompliant frame dimensions can cause unpredictable results or system instability.
Using default MPEG templates
When you browse rendering templates in the Render As dialog, a description of the selected template's
settings is displayed below the list of templates. For more information, see "Rendering Projects (Render As)"
on page 515.
Creating custom MPEG templates
In the Render As dialog, choose MainConcept MPEG-1 or MainConcept MPEG-2 in the Output Format box
and click the Customize Template button if you want to create your own MPEG encoding templates.
For information about the active page in the Custom Template dialog, click the button.
Custom templates have many available options, and consequently, a lot of room for error. Verify your
file requirements before creating a template. If you're using third-party DVD-burning software, for
example, refer to the application's documentation to determine the application's file requirements.
Viewing MPEG-2 files on a computer
MPEG-2 files require an MPEG-2 decoder in order to view them in Windows Media Player and other
applications. Sony Creative Software Inc. does not endorse or support any 3rd-party MPEG-2 decoders.
Rendering Projects for Use in DVD Architect Pro
If you have DVD Architect Pro software, you can avoid unnecessary transcoding or recompression by using
Vegas Pro to render your media files in the appropriate formats prior adding them to your DVD Architect
project.
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