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

Sony DVD Architect Studio 5.0 Tutorial: How to create a DVD that has Menus, Sub-Menus and Navigation.
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WARNING: Part One is boring, but important if you don't know what you are doing.
Skip to Part Two if you are confident and already have used DVD Architect Studio.
Here is the link to Part TWO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65aXfMqpdzE

In this tutorial I show you how to create a DVD that has Menus, Sub-Menus and Navigation.
***************THIS IS PART ONE*******************
There is quite a bit to learn when making Menus that are linked to further menus in a DVD. Personally it took me quite some time to get the hang of this, but once I did, it became relatively easy and enjoyable.
Making "proper DVD's" is a very time consuming process that requires a lot of patience, creativity and planning.
There is a great feeling of satisfaction though when you finish burning your own homemade DVD and watch it back on a TV - well worth the effort. If you ever make a DVD for someone as a gift, that contains fully functioning menus, people will definitely be impressed.

This is a follow up to a 2 Part Tutorial I made, showing how to make a basic "primitive" DVD with no real menus. Here are the links to the original videos:
PART ONE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0ZyzTQV8lY
and here,
PART TWO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OlmrF8EwAc

All the best with your Creations.

Dex :)

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[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.

[themonest]

is the program free?



[TemporalParadox1]

@themonest

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

[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?

[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.

[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.

[joseromeroayala]

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