How to make a DVD with MENUS (part1) using Sony DVD Architect Studio 5.0

[mtn2park]

hey there. So would I do 720x480x60i at 16.9 if i want it to be HD on a tv?

[TemporalParadox1]

@mtn2park

You can only make Standard Definition Video on DVD's - it is the only choice.

It will play on an HD TV.

If you want to make a HD Video for a HD TV, then you will have to make a BluRay Disc.

[WeWereYoungandCrazy]

at 8:45 on your drawing, you put in a button "that when pressed goes right back to the beginning.  It actually doesn't go back to the beginning, but just back to the previous menu.

How can I create a go back to home, or root menu button using DVD Architect 5?

[TemporalParadox1]

@WeWereYoungandCrazy

When you ADD a Button, you then have to program it.

Quick example:

Go to menu page you want link added to.

Go to Buttons Tab - press "Insert button" icon at top left - drag to corner.

Now press on top and then go to Button Properties (right top)

Select "Action" - Destination - Open drop down list and select Menu 1.

That's it.

[WeWereYoungandCrazy]

@TemporalParadox1

Thank you for the excellent info, it worked like you said it would. And though I should have mentioned it earlier, this is really one of the best, most concise, tutorials I have ever watched. Good work. How may I contribute?

[themonest]

is the program free?

[TemporalParadox1]

@themonest

DVD Architect Studio comes packaged with Vegas Movie Studio when you buy VMS.

[joseromeroayala]

i burned one disk but when i try to burn another one it says an unexpected error

[TemporalParadox1]

@joseromeroayala Part One:

There are many different reasons for error messages to occur. My experience has shown that 99% of the time it is something simple.

You can try this first to burn your 2nd disc:

Re-boot DVD Architect with NO projects open.

Press "Make DVD" icon in toolbar.

Select "Burn" - Previously Prepared Folder

Press "Browse" and find you DVDA Project Look for a folder that says "My Discs" - this contains the files ready for burning another disc.

Press OK and follow the prompts.

[TemporalParadox1]

@joseromeroayala

Part Two:

This method should work, but there are many variables once again, and it is always hard to diagnose problems when I can't see exactly what you are doing.

Send me a private message to tell me how you go.

p.s.

Make sure you have plenty of spare Hard Drive space - because these DVD files can be up to 4 - 8 GB's in size.

[ImBrookeyB]

ok now I made my dvd but what so I do about the audio?

[TemporalParadox1]

@ImBrookeyB

I can't read minds - more explanation of exactly what you have done please and what has happened, which program are you in? The more detail the better, so I don't have to send a hundred messages backwards and forwards.

[ImBrookeyB]

@TemporalParadox1 Nevermind I figured it out thanks though!

[Budguy68]

Thank you very Much man! Iam doing my first wedding and your vid is a life saver!

[TemporalParadox1]

@Budguy68

Glad I could help :)

[444004541]

I LOVE THE VIDEO QUALITY

[TemporalParadox1]

@444004541

Thanks :)

[Avinashchavan01]

Thank you so much....

I always grateful to you.....

[Avinashchavan01]

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I start my new business and this thing really help me...

I never forget you and your tutorial... creating this type of tutorial help not only me but other people also who really want to learn how to give the link to the video...

one question: How I can keep animated background behind the menu...

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[TemporalParadox1]

@Avinashchavan01

An animated background is very easy.

Just select a short video that you want to use and then do this:

Right-click on top of the Menu and select "Set Background Media"

Then navigate to the video you want to use and select it.

[TemporalParadox1]

@Avinashchavan01

No, I am not on Twitter or FB.

[TemporalParadox1]

@123shabreesh

DVD's only use MPEG2 - this is an International Standard.

When you place different video codecs inside DVD Architect, it actually re-renders the file to MPEG2.

So you need to convert your AVI's to MPEG2 before putting them in DVDA.

AVI is only a video "container" for many different codecs.

Codecs like DivX or Xvid DO not play in Vegas - they must be converted.

[OskarSmellsLIke]

Hey, can you put subtitle options on the menu?

[britsluver]

R u Aussie?

[TemporalParadox1]

@britsluver

Yes ! Don't I sound Aussie enough?

I better go down to the bottleo and buy a slab of VB right now.

[dbwowuk]

Hi,

Any advice/tutorial for producing an ISO file from architect 5 so that I can use DVD style navigation on my Media Player (Popcorn A210) as media players are becoming very desirable opposed to DVD's

Regards Dave

[TemporalParadox1]

@dbwowuk

That's out of my knowledge zone.

[andrewnorris2]

This was really useful, thanks for posting. Glad to see that good old paper and pen still have a place!

[TemporalParadox1]

@andrewnorris2

Thank you for your appreciation.

There are a lot of things you can do in DVD Architect - I have only scratched the surface in this video.

I will never retire my clutch pencil and notebooks.

Peace :)