[Kirk Lito]

Filip

All this was solved by simply importing my MOV into PS3, switching to window>animation, adding my overlays (2 per button, same color as background), turning off all overlay layers, file>export>render video as pro res 422 out of ps3, into compressor for DVDSP ready settings. Then go back into PS3 turn on only the overlay layers, rasterize them all, and save as jpeg.

I then imported the compressed MV2/AC3 and overlay jpg into DVDSP.
This allowed everything to work perfectly and keep the same formatting that I set up in FCP.

Only weird thing is PS3 made my 45 sec MOV only 10 sec.
Is there a duration limit for MOV imported into PS3?
Mine seam to be getting cut off at 10 sec. I’ll dig around in settings to see if its adjustable. I can live with it as is but it would be epic to have my whole MOV.

Anywho this seems to be the exact solution I was looking for all along. This link is what clued me in to even trying to import video into PS. Hope it helps someone else in the same boat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRiaik8eYfU

I couldn’t be more stoked but please do let me know if there is a way to un restrict the MOV duration imported into PS

Thanks!
K

[Kirk Lito]

Thank you Filip, very helpfull stuff. I will pursue all of those options.

The Pallete in my DVDSP has no library of templates, buttons, etc.
My Company installed it legit but not sure why there is no library.
Is there anywhere to download the default contents of the palette library?

I posted a low res version of my current MOV menu here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyoxGHCa8Xo

Please let me know if any of your previous instructions would change now that you’ve seen it.

Thanks a ton!! All this is a lifesaver.

K

[Kirk Lito]

Thank you Filip! All very valuable info.

See the image I have attached of my main menu? The image in the center is clips from my movie playing on a loop.
I created the menu in FCP cause I figured it would be the easiest way for me to size the screen in the middle of the menu and also dial in the audio I want playing in this menu. So that was my thinking, that I will have the video and audio functionality already built into the menus that way they are ready to go when I import them into DVDSP. It worked quite well aside from the buttons being unrecognizable to DVDSP. would the simple fix be to simply set buttons on top of “Play Movie” “Chapters” etc.so that the buttons speak DVDSP’s language?

If I were to go the PS route and create my same menu skin with multi layered buttons as you advised, how would I then plug my video image into that in DVDSP and have it framed the same way I had it in FCP?
If I’m missing large portions of the basics that would explain that process, can you please the best resource/manuals that break that process down best?

I completely understand your info on exporting to Pro Res and selecting correct bit rates. I will look closely at that and I’m sure it will improve quality like you said. Is there any particular reason why Pro Res 422 is the way to go vs. MOV. full res?
Once exported in Pro Res, do you feel like the Compressor presets are good for DVDSP compression?
The bit rate adjustment is made in DVDSP correct?

Thanks you for you patience Filip! I have a lot to learn but am very motivated to do whatever it takes to educate myself where needed. Thanks for the advice.

K