Instant Copy size is the same each time

[mfrancis123]

Hi,
I have to admit to being a little behind on the use of Instant Copy. I've searched the forum and can't find the answer to this question, after resizing the DVD to be oversized it keeps coming out the same size? I've done the following:

-unselected the online database
-deleted the files in the discdata directory
-selected customized resize

What am I missing? And as I said I have searched the forum so if the answer is around please point me to it with limited ridicule.

I've been trying to do Spirited Away and it keeps coming out to 3.67GB

Thanks

[MackemX]

are you doing a movie only?

and is it 2.35:1 ratio?

if so have a look HERE (http://www.deano.dsl.pipex.com/backup/sizing.htm)

[mfrancis123]

The movie is 1.85 aspect. The problem is that no matter what I set the size to it is still 3.67GB. I've tried it at 4.37, 4.5, 4.8GB and always the exact same size?

Thanks

[mpucoder]

Probably because those sizes result in no reduction. None of these programs will make the files bigger.

[mfrancis123]

The base files are 5.5 GB with one audio stream, all I want IC to do is reduce the video to get 4.37GB. If the individual streams were less than 4.37 I'd just use Ifoedit.

Thanks,

[danik]

I have the same problem, whatever i set DVD size to, i got exactly the same output. I used InstantCopySettings.exe (thanks to MisterX) and set to Recommended Settings. But there is no change in output.
I will appreciate any help.
Thanks in advance...

[Steel]

I encountered this same problem with a few titles now. ONe I can think of is Harrison's Flowers.

[Allistah]

Make sure that you delete the data files between each try as well. I had this problem and when I killed the files between tries it would actually change.

[mfrancis123]

I delete both the discdata files each time and still no luck. I'm back to using CCE & Maestro on just about anything over 2 hours.

[danik]

Allistah, i deleted data files as you suggested, but got the same result. Maybe we should try http://www.dvd2dvd-r.de/, but it is very time consuming, almost as ripping the DVD to SVCD. (used CCE as mpeg encoder). Does anyone know if there is any english manual for that program? Thanks

[Allistah]

I use dvd95copy. I paid $45 for it and I think its worth it. Works well and always fills up the dvd. You might give that a try. The guy has a 10 day money back deal if you don't like it. And he will give you your money back. I've seen a number of people that have said they got their money back without any trouble.