Hi Bryson -
Confession: I don't use menus much, which means I don't spend much time trying to work out how to manipulate them. I honestly don't know how to modify a menu template to do what you're trying to do.
BUT - here's a trick I used for my grandson's birthday video, where I wanted a "preview video" to play on the main menu page. If I knew a smarter way to do this, I'd share it with you.
1. First make a
frame image, with a transparent section (this is where your preview thumbnail will play). I've uploaded this to DirectorZone, so you can see how it works...
http://directorzone.cyberlink.com/detail/7574443
- Create a short menu length (say 30 seconds) video, just for the purpose of menu display.
2. Import the menu video clip & the frame image & set them on the timeline...
3. Resize the video clip to fit in the frame
- now produce the video. This will be imported into Menu Designer in the next step.
4. In
Create Disc - modify an existing template or create a new one. Import your produced video as a background
5. Save the template (give it a name) & apply it to your disc in Create Disc.
I'm sure there are better ways to do it, but this worked for me. Other more experienced menu makers might have better ideas.
Cheers - Tony
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