Multiple .Map/.Evo files naming and folder limitations

Question

If I have my main movie as pevob01.map etc. residing in the Root, and have another video named background/pevob01.map etc. that is my background video.  Should each video be named differently?  The validator never gave an error.

Answer 1

I don't know how much the Validator does with MAPs etc. However if you put them in different directories then the VTI files get to be a bit of a challenge (as VTIs do not store any directory names).

If your authoring tool permits this multi-directory creation, then I think the player should handle it. However, despite this I recommend putting all video assets in the HVDVD_TS directory to keep life simple (and for maximum player compatibility). Every title I have seen does this, and there might be a good reason for that...

Answer 2

Yeah I always keep them in HVDVD_TS

its

HVDVD_TS/pevob01.map etc. (90 min movie)

and

HVDVD_TS/background/pevob01.map etc. (30 second loop)

But you dont think this is a problem for the player? I will check into it more tomorow.

Answer 3

It is probably best to leave everything in the HVDVD_TS folder.

Answer 4

Primary A/V should be in HVDVD_TS folder. Any secondary A/V must be under ADV_OBJ (or a subdirectory thereof).