Creating custom pause/stop screens in DVD SP 4?

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Creating custom pause/stop screens in DVD SP 4?

My boss asked me to create a dvd- in which- when the viewer paused or stopped the video,
the screen would go to our company's logo instead of the dvd player's default logo screen.

I vaguely remember seeing something like this on a DVD I rented once. Is it possible to do
this with DVD SP 4? And does anyone know how to do this?

Help appreciated,
phil

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Jul 8, 2008 12:04 PM

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Jul 11, 2008 7:49 AM in response to Dirty Phil

yes its same as previous versions for a stop image. needs to be 4:3 ratio. i normally import png file at 720x576 which has been resized from 768x576 square pixel in photoshop. go to main disc settings and you have advanced tab. you can select a jacket image from your assets list and apply the pic you have imported.
dvd sp gives preview of this in the simulator.
i dont think it works for pause though, only stop. built in dvd player on mac shows you this, but a lot of dvd players have an option for showing thier own 'screensaver' when paused or stopped rather then showing your custom image, so you may not get a lot of value out of it. its easy enough to do though so we use it on all our dvds.

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Jul 11, 2008 8:28 AM in response to Mark Brindle

Also remember support of Jacket Pictures in player manufacturers is optional - many players do not support this.

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Jul 13, 2008 5:01 PM in response to Mark Brindle

thanks a bunch. this was really helpful

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