Best DVD Authoring software?

[Beev]

At the moment I am using ULead DVD Movie Factory 2. I find it quite limiting, I have also tried TMPEG DVD Author, Dont like it and again, find it limiting.

What I am looking for is a program that will let me create a fully customised menu, exactly the way I want it. rather than using a pre built template.

Are there any suggestions?

For example, I want to create a menu that wil let me specify my own background, allow me to simply set up a small list (play /movie/all etc. Scene selection, and other features I may wish to add), then set up a separate menu for chapter/scene selection etc.

At the moment I find this is not possible.

If there is an application around that will let me do this, please let me know.

Thanks.

[lordsmurf]

I use DVDit! PE. I've even written a guide for it at www.lordsmurf.com (under the AUTHOR guides). Go see what it can do by checking out the guide.

[Baldrick]

Try dvd-lab.

[jjo]

Just purchased Adobe Encore DVD, and really like it. It can do great motion menus, and integrates fantastically with Photoshop for great-looking menu creations.

[Beev]

Ill check into that Lordsmurf. I was actually checking your site out this morning, but was unable to add it to my favourites, there may be a script error.

Just thought id let you know.

I have looked at the tools section on here and I like the sound of the following:

Adobe Encore
DVD Menu Studio
DVD-Lab

I have also looked at DVDit. Whats the difference between PE and SE?

Thanks.

[Beev]

Low an behold, the time it took me to write that message, 2 of the program have been reccomended

[spiderman2k1]

All come's down to what you want to do. for me I like

http://www.pegasys-inc.com/e_main.html

but keep in mind that ever program might not be for you. I like TMPG easy to use fast. I use it only for Satellite dish work. If I was making wedding video's or high end stuff. It would not be my first pick.

[Specialist]

What I am looking for is a program that will let me create a fully customised menu, exactly the way I want it. rather than using a pre built template.

Consider the upgrade to Ulead DVD WORKSHOP.

It offers both Wizard-driven and extensive manual menu customization features:

http://www.ulead.com/dws/runme.htm

Plus - lots of free tutorials:

http://www.ulead.com/learning/dws.htm

Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net