With iDVD, how can I create a DVD that auto plays on insert and then loops?

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With iDVD, how can I create a DVD that auto plays on insert and then loops?

I want to burn a presentation using idvd which will be played at an exhibition. how do I create a dvd without menu that auto plays upon insert and then loops?

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20" intel iMac 2.4GHz, Mac OS X (10.4.10), 1gb ram

Posted on Nov 3, 2007 2:39 PM

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Answer 1

SDMacuser

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Nov 4, 2010 12:16 PM in response to Joseph-O-Connor

Look into an AutoStart DVD and also look at One Step DVD's from a QT Folder / File:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5554844&#5554844

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Answer 2

Nov 4, 2010 12:17 PM in response to Joseph-O-Connor

I'm still none the wiser on this.
IDVD wants me to choose a theme. I dont want a theme, I just want it to play on insert to a pc Can IDVD do this or is there another way vai the finder? I dont have Roxio toast.

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Answer 3

SDMacuser

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Nov 4, 2010 12:17 PM in response to Joseph-O-Connor

a 1 step has no menu. It plays in a loop in what is called Kiosk mode.

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Answer 4

Nov 4, 2010 12:17 PM in response to SDMacuser

I created the movie in imovie 08 opened idvd and went into map view, I dropped the movie onto the top left hand corner box which is supposed to make it play on insert. I also selected loop from the advanced menu then burned the dvd.

The dvd wasnt even recognized on reinsertion in the computer. Can someone please tell me how to do this without refferring me off to pages or in 1 word answers I have no idea about? I am a complete newbie to this and I'm soory to say that I have not the faintest idea.

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Answer 5

SDMacuser

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Nov 4, 2010 12:17 PM in response to Joseph-O-Connor

To create a OneStep DVD:
Connect your DV camcorder to your computer and set the camera to VTR, VCR, or Play mode. Turn on your camcorder if it doesn't turn on automatically.
Open iDVD and click the OneStep DVD button. (If iDVD opens to a recent project, choose File > OneStep DVD.)
Insert a recordable DVD disc.
iDVD rewinds the tape in the video camera and captures the video.
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To burn a OneStep DVD from a folder:
Choose File > "OneStep DVD from Movie."
Locate the movie you want to add in the dialog that opens, then click Import.
Insert a blank DVD disc into the optical drive.

This kind of disc is sometimes called "kiosk mode" and is a good way to create demos or other presentations that play automatically and require no user interaction.

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Answer 6

Nov 4, 2010 12:18 PM in response to Joseph-O-Connor

Thanks.
But will it continually loop though if I use the 1 step dvd method?

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Answer 7

SDMacuser

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Nov 4, 2010 12:18 PM in response to Joseph-O-Connor

That's what Kiosk Mode means exactly. I should have explained this earlier. Plays on insertion and won't stop playing until you tell it to stop with DVD Player remote or a set top DVD Player remote or command/button to stop on the front panel of most DVD Players. That's why it is a good way to create demos or other presentations that play automatically and require little / no user interaction.

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Answer 8

Nov 4, 2010 12:18 PM in response to Joseph-O-Connor

Great.....It actually worked!
Thankyou for your patience.

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Answer 9

SDMacuser

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Nov 4, 2010 12:18 PM in response to Joseph-O-Connor

You are most welcome.

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