I'm relatively new to burning Blu-ray discs, and I'm trying to create one that will play on regular Blu-ray players. I used TsMuxer to convert my video file into an ISO format, ensuring it has the right Blu-ray file structure. I then burned the ISO onto a blank BD-R using K3b's "burn image" option. However, the disc doesn't work in any Blu-ray player I've tested it on, even though I can view the file structure on my PC, and it looks similar to an actual retail Blu-ray disc. I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing in K3b or if there's another step I need to follow to get this working. Any advice on how to successfully burn a playable Blu-ray would be really appreciated! For context, I'm using a Verbatim 25 GB single-layer disc with an Asus BW-16D1X-U burner, and my Blu-ray player is a Sony BDP-S3700. I'm running Linux Mint 22.3.
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When you mention converting to a "playable" ISO, it’s essential to ensure that your video is fully compliant with Blu-ray specifications. Maybe consider trying TMPGEnc Authoring Works; it can analyze your video and show you what's not meeting the criteria.
For a smoother experience, try using makeMKV paired with a Blu-ray 4K reader if you have access to one. This combination often yields better results when preparing videos to be playable on standard Blu-ray players. Good luck!
It sounds like you're on the right track, but burning playable Blu-rays can sometimes be tricky. You might want to check the specifics of your video file, like the codec and container format. If your ISO isn't compliant with Blu-ray standards, that could explain why it won't play. Honestly, the process was pretty hit-or-miss back in the day. What kind of video file are you trying to burn? Also, verifying the specs of your BD-R could be helpful. Just a thought!
Thanks for the tips! The video is encoded in H.265 in an MKV container. I made sure to use a Verbatim BD-R disc, which should be good quality. Did you have any specific issues burning back in the day?