How to Use Aiseesoft Burnova — Step-by-Step TutorialAiseesoft Burnova is a user-friendly tool for creating DVDs and Blu-ray discs from video files, ISO images, and folders. This tutorial walks you through installing the software, preparing media, burning discs, customizing menus, and troubleshooting common problems. Follow the steps below to create professional-looking discs quickly.
1. System requirements and preparation
Before starting, ensure your computer meets the basic requirements:
- Operating system: Windows 11/10/8/7 (64-bit recommended)
- Free disk space: at least 2 GB for installation; additional space for temporary files during burning
- A DVD or Blu-ray burner drive (to write physical discs)
- Blank DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, BD-R/RE discs as needed
Also collect the source files you’ll burn: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, ISO images, or VIDEO_TS folders. If planning to burn Blu-ray, make sure you have BD-compatible blank discs and a Blu-ray burner.
2. Download and install Burnova
- Download the installer from Aiseesoft’s official website or a trusted distributor.
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts. Choose an installation folder and accept the license agreement.
- Launch Burnova once installation completes. If you have a license key, register the program via Help > Register (enter email and key). Otherwise you can use the trial version with limitations.
3. Choose the disc type and source
- On the main screen, select the target disc type: DVD or Blu-ray.
- Insert a blank disc into your burner if you plan to burn directly to disc. If creating an ISO file or folder, choose those output options instead.
- Click “Add File” to import video files or drag-and-drop them into the project window. You can also click the dropdown to add an ISO image or a folder.
Tips:
- For multiple clips, arrange them in the desired playback order.
- To burn a VIDEO_TS folder, choose “Add Folder” and point to the VIDEO_TS directory.
4. Edit videos (trim, crop, enhance)
Burnova includes basic editing tools to adjust your source files before burning:
- Select a video and click Edit (the pencil icon) or double-click a clip.
- Trim: Set start and end times or drag sliders to remove unwanted portions.
- Crop: Remove black bars or change the aspect ratio.
- Effects: Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and add deinterlacing if necessary.
- Watermark: Add text or image watermarks and position/resize them.
- Click Apply to save edits; Preview to view changes.
Use Edit for each clip as needed. Edits are non-destructive to the original files.
5. Create a menu (templates, text, thumbnails)
Menus help structure your disc and improve navigation:
- Click the “Menu” tab to open menu templates. Burnova offers a variety of built-in templates (Holiday, Travel, Classic, etc.).
- Select a template to preview it.
- Customize text: click the title or button text to edit font, size, color, and alignment.
- Background: change the background image or music by clicking Background or Music. You can add a custom image (JPG/PNG) or audio file (MP3/WAV).
- Thumbnails: for multi-title discs, set which frame to use as a thumbnail for each chapter.
- Save a custom menu for reuse if you want consistent branding.
If you prefer a disc without a menu, choose “No Menu” and Burnova will play the first title automatically.
6. Set disc and output options
Before burning, configure these important options:
- Output: choose Burn to disc, Save as ISO, or Save as folder.
- Disc label: enter a name that will appear as the disc title.
- TV Standard: choose NTSC or PAL depending on your region and target player.
- Aspect Ratio: select 16:9 or 4:3 to match your videos and TV.
- Quality: choose between Low, Standard, and High. Higher quality uses more space — Burnova will display estimated disc space usage.
- Burner settings: if burning to disc, select the correct drive and set write speed (lower speeds reduce risk of errors). Enable Finalize disc if you want it to be playable on other players.
7. Add chapters and subtitles
- Chapters: You can set chapters automatically by duration or manually place chapter markers while previewing. Click the Chapter button to manage markers.
- Subtitles: Click Add Subtitle to import SRT/SSA/ASS files. Adjust timing, font, size, color, and position. Burnova will embed subtitles into the disc menu and playback.
8. Preview project
Use the built-in preview player to confirm everything:
- Click Preview to simulate disc playback.
- Check menu navigation, chapter positions, subtitles, and audio sync.
- Return to Edit or Menu to make corrections if needed.
9. Burn the disc or create output files
When everything looks correct:
- Click Burn.
- Confirm output type, select the burner (or output folder for ISO/folder), and set any final options (write speed, number of copies).
- Click Start to begin burning. Progress will be shown with elapsed time and percentage. Do not use other heavy disk-intensive applications during burning to reduce risk of errors.
- After completion Burnova will verify and optionally eject the disc.
Estimated time depends on disc size, write speed, and source file sizes — allow 15–60+ minutes for full-length movies.
10. Troubleshooting common issues
- Burn fails or disc not recognized: try a different disc brand, lower write speed, or update burner firmware.
- Audio/video out of sync: re-encode source with a consistent frame rate before burning or use Burnova’s “Convert” step if available.
- Menu buttons not responding on player: finalize the disc and test on another player; ensure disc region/standard matches player.
- Subtitles not showing: verify subtitle format is supported and timing matches video; try reloading or burning into video (hardcode) if players lack subtitle support.
11. Tips for best results
- Use high-quality blank discs (Verbatim, Taiyo Yuden).
- Rip or convert source videos to a consistent resolution and frame rate before burning.
- Keep write speed moderate (4x–8x) for reliability.
- Test one copy before producing many discs.
12. Alternatives and when to use them
Burnova is great for quick disc projects and simple menu creation. For advanced authoring (complex interactive menus, professional chapters, Blu-ray BD-J scripts), consider tools like Adobe Encore (legacy), DVD Architect, or professional authoring suites.
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