Minor menu problem

flapper · #1 (**permalink**) 02-16-2004, 04:27 PM

Hi all, I just found this site and thought I'd ask the question, since its been bugging me for a while.

I am currently using InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 to capture/burn/author movies. I have used DVD MovieFactory2 in the past also.

My problem is, (well its abit of an irritation really) when I author the movie, in both the apps above, I cant just display the menu. I have to display a menu first showing that there is a menu (God... I hope you understand that last bit)

What I'm looking for is a proggie that, when DVD is placed in standalone it will automatically display menu. Not a screen with a Play button and a Menu button when pressed leads you to the menu.

Thanks for you help in advance..........

purejammy · #2 (**permalink**) 02-16-2004, 05:36 PM

I use DVD MovieFactory as well. I agree that it is a complette nuisance to have to display that default menu. Unfortunately there is no way round it.

Certainly the problem is overcome with Ulead DVD Workshop, although this is a bit more expensive.

No doubt other contributors will be able to advise of thei experience with DVD Authoring software.

I'll keep looking and post again if I find anything else.

Marc Peters · #3 (**permalink**) 02-16-2004, 06:41 PM

My prefered DVD authoring app is Sonic DVDit and it does exactly what you want...

flapper · #4 (**permalink**) 02-16-2004, 07:19 PM

Hi guys, thanks for the replies...

Marc........
you mentioned Sonic DVDit, How advanced is this to use? I am pretty much new to authoring. Although money isnt really a problem, I dont want to be forking out a bucket full of pennies only to find out I cant get my head around it.

Jammy........
I havent tried Workshop, because after having used MovieFactory and Videostudio6 (which I forgot to mention before) I was told by a friend to ditch the Ulead proggies, although they did the job just fine WinDVD Creator kicked their ass speedwise. This I have found to be very true, its a hell of a lot faster. So I dont want to go down the Ulead route.

Marc Peters · #5 (**permalink**) 02-16-2004, 07:32 PM

I think u'll be suitably impressed with DVDit - nice and simple. If money's no object, opt for http://www.adobe.com/products/encore/main.html - never used it, but it's been well recieved and has a free trial (as do all ulead apps!)