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helmi007

16:9 Menu

Post by helmi007 »

Hello from Austria

I have the following problem. (Ulead Powertools(Workshow)2.x)
I make photoshows and videos (format PAL 16:9) in external programs.
I import these .MPG files, create a menu and burn as PAL DVD.
When I play back this DVD on an 16:9 TV (I already tried different types)
all my photoshows and videos are played back correctly in 16:9, only the created menu (from Ulead) always shows up in 4:3.
Have I done something wrong?
Is there any possibility to get the menu in 16:9 as well?

Thanks in advance
helmi007
GeorgeW
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Post by GeorgeW »

Unfortunately, DWS2.x does not let you specify 16:9 menus.

But if you are familiary with tools such as IFOEdit or PGCEdit, you can burn the DVD to your hard drive, then modify them using those free tools.

It can work in alot of cases (I remember someone having a problem with this procedure though).

Regards,
George
helmi007

Post by helmi007 »

Hello GeorgeW

Thanks for the fast reply.
Yes I have tried with "IFOEDIT" and it works, but if you want to have a not stretched menu, it is a lot of work.
Therefor I thought that there is another possibility within Ulead Powertools (Workshop). If the program specs say that you can work with 16:9 I would have assumed that the menu is also 16:9!

Thanks again and have a good day
helmi007.
beachvideo

Post by beachvideo »

GeorgeW wrote:Unfortunately, DWS2.x does not let you specify 16:9 menus.
Is this due to a bug that has never been fixed or was it never supposed to support 16:9 menus?
daxtrajero

Post by daxtrajero »

DVD WOrkshop DOESN'T support 16:9 menus ??!?!?!

Is this some kind of JOKE ?!?!

All my projects are in 16:9 including the video menu background.

My DVD Workshop is going back to the shop for a full refund. Its scandalous.
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