is \Video_TS dir required to play movies in set-top DVD Players?

[mlh]

If you look at the file structure on a movie DVD, their are generally root level subdirectories there. I've never seen one without a \Video_TS directory and many also have a \Audio_TS directory. Some have even more directories.

Why doesn't the movie play when I just copy the VOB files to the root of a DVD disk?

[jmet]

You cannot just simply copy a .vob and expect it to play. Not only does a typical DVD have .vob files, its has .bup and .ifo files as well. All needed to play the DVD properly. They all work with each other. You cannot simply insert a DVD, copy the .vob files, then burn them and expect the DVD to play.

[mlh]

Thanks. What's the minimum fileset?

What's the minimum fileset required for a DVD movie to play on a set-top home entertainment DVD player.

[jmet]

Take a look at this tutorial, it even has pictures - http://forum.digital-digest.com/show...threadid=45238

[Mig$y]

Re: is \Video_TS dir required to play movies in set-top DVD Players?

Originally posted by mlh
Why doesn't the movie play when I just copy the VOB files to the root of a DVD disk?

As you also need your .IFO and .BUP files

The IFO files tell the DVD player how the DVD should be played....aspect ratio, subtitles, languages, menus etc etc

BUP files are simple backups of your IFO incase they become corrupted.

[mlh]

Alright. Thank-you.

In another post, I've asked about an editor for IFO files. I would like to understand their file structure, read and edit them. Am hoping for some more useful information concerning them.

[Mig$y]

do a net search for "IfoEdit" or "PgcEdit"....

there is plenty of info' & guides for them both over at: http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tools...res=&listuser=