Re: Solved: Could not create Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound DVD (specifically targeting Blu-Ray)

Actually, just do not force a transcode by right-clicking on any of the files and teling it to transcode.

I don't use the Encore linking from Premiere Pro project. I render the video and audio using the mpeg DVD presets (for SD or Blu-Ray DVD) in Premiere Pro, adjust quality as I desire and export. The produced output format does not require transcoding by Encore. (One of the PRODUCTIVE tech support calls I made to Adobe taught me this.)

As a matter of fact, when you look at the properties of the assset when you import it into Encore, it will say "do not transcode". Select your audio and video asset, right click for the dialog box and tell it to create New Timeline. They will appear on a time-line. Complete your normal Encore tasks (menus, chapters, First Startup, no orphans, etc), hit your Build button and go! It will be a lot quicker because it will not transcode, only order the files and write to disk. :)