Subscribe for updates and inspiration!

Wondershare

Grease was the word around here a few weeks ago. My daughter and her high school theatre department performed the iconic musical in November to packed out audiences for a week! It was so exciting. My husband video taped the performances so all the cast could have a copy of the show. Sounds like a simple plan, right? Well, the snag is that burning DVDs right now is not as easy as it was in the past. The reason? Technology has changed and most people are storing things in the cloud. Therefore, many computers don’t provide for dvd burning these days. This becomes especially a problem when you have a video of about 2 hours like we had.

So, I had the task of finding a way to put together an edited version of the show, convert it to a smaller size, and then burn dvds for the students. I tried several free software programs but none of them would allow me to do what I needed. Finally, on Christmas Eve, I found the one that worked! It was a Christmas miracle! I used Wondershare DVD Creator and it worked like a charm. I did have to purchase the software instead of using the free version, but it was worth the $39.99.

I used Movie Maker Live to piece together the video first. I needed to edit the footage a little so this made it pretty simple to do. It took forever for the video to load, but it looked nice when I was done with a title, etc. Then I used Wondershare DVD Creator and selected the template I wanted the DVD to use for my video and titled the video. I loaded the video into Wondershare and again it took forever, but it was worth it. Finally when the video had processed I was able to burn copies of the video on DVDs using my external DVD burner.

With the end of the school year around the corner, I thought some of you may be putting together class videos and might need some help if you have parents wanting DVDs of the presentations. I do use the cloud for just about everything for storing and sharing, but this particular file was so large and many of the parents requested a DVD copy so I had to go old school and work through this process. Like I said earlier, many computers now don’t even have a DVD player/burner so you may find yourself needing to purchase an external burner and software to burn your favorite videos. All the trouble was worth it because the students and their families were able to watch an incredible show and cherish the memories made during the production of the show. We watched it ourselves several times to see our hysterical daughter play the part of Jan, the cutest Pink Lady ever!

Like this article?

Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on Linkdin
Share on Pinterest

Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply

Latest on Twitter

Twitter feed is not available at the moment.

Latest on Facebook

I’m in love with this one! Recommended by a friend and she was right! This is the sweetest book about Queen Elizabeth, her life, and her love for Corgis. It’s just wonderful! 👑🐾💕** Having my own adorable corgi makes this book even more special! 🥰 ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
First quarter report cards and parent/teacher conferences are just about here. Now is the perfect time to try ESGI progress monitoring software! So simple to use and with a click you can generate letters to parents, reports, and games to highlight your students’ progress. Assessment is a snap with ESGI! Try it FREE for 60 days using the code DRLORI. www.esgisoftware.com/sign-up?promo=DRLORIYou will also be entered to possibly win your own Teacher Era gift box or Amazon gift card. ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
📣I’m presenting!! I’m excited to invite you to The Educator Summit this January, a three-day virtual conference featuring nationally recognized educational leaders such as Emily Hanford, Dr. Richard Warren, Jr., and Katie Garner! As an attendee, you'll enjoy these exclusive features:🌟 Over 25 hours of on-demand professional development sessions. 🌟 The flexibility to watch and replay all sessions until March 31st. 🌟 A valuable Certificate of Attendance (please check with your district for any specific requirements). 🌟 Access to exclusive VIP free products tailored specifically for this event. 🌟 The option to purchase college credit units when you receive your Certificate of Attendance. 📣Starting September 15th, you can secure your seat at the virtual conference with a special discount. You can attend the conference for 50% off the tuition price, PLUS I have a coupon code for YOU. 📣❄️Use code LORI10 to grab your ticket for ONLY $45!!! This offer is only eligible until October 15th!❄️Click this link to grab your ticket: www.theeducatorsummit.com/a/45942/r4gR62QFI hope you will join me this January!!😎The Educator Summit Mrs Wills Kindergarten ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
Ready for the new school year? Which Barbie are you? I’m a C right now… excited and also feeling like I’m on a wild ride already. 🤪😂☺️ Wishing everyone a great Back to School! Come on Teacher, let’s go teach! 💕 ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
What an incredible experience at the Michigan Lutheran Schools Early Childhood Conference! I’m so blessed and honored to have been part of this awesome event! Thank you, Michigan Lutheran Early Childhood teachers and leaders for having me! ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook

© 2020 Dr. Lori Elliott | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Designed by Kelsey Romine