Photofanatic
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Q: Image Sizes in iDVD Themes

I know this has been asked before but there doesn't seem to have been a definitive answer.

 

What size and resolution do images need to be in order to fit into the standard drop zones in iDVD vers 7.

 

I realise they can be repositioned by holding down cmd  when they have been dragged across but I need to know a rough guide on their size and resoultion so they appear correctly (ie not over sized or stretched to fit)

 

If anyone can put this in a nutshell I would be grateful!

 

Thanks

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Jan 21, 2015 5:11 AM

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Q: Image Sizes in iDVD Themes

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  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Jan 21, 2015 8:45 AM in response to Photofanatic
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    Jan 21, 2015 8:45 AM in response to Photofanatic

    There is no set size.  Many drop zones use 4:3 size ratio images (the same as used in the slideshows) and others only display part of the image regardless of the size or ratio. 

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  • by J Keller,Helpful

    J Keller J Keller Jan 21, 2015 9:09 AM in response to Photofanatic
    Level 4 (2,754 points)
    Jan 21, 2015 9:09 AM in response to Photofanatic

    I've used trial and error in the past -- sometimes cropping and sometimes adding an edge to the photo's "canvas" to make the drop zone image look right.  For the last few years I simplified my approach and mostly use a static theme (no motion) with a custom photo background (drag and drop an image onto the background) and text-only buttons.

     

    John