Ugly Background Image on Menu :(

[yelloman]

I have two mpg files i want to add to a vcd and use a menu.
I had some problems with NERO though...the disc just wouldnt
run.. so i tried NTI Cd Maker and it does work fine...

However, i have a really annoying problem now and i cant suss
out why its doing it. Everytime i use a background image it
always displays it in a REALLY ugly format. Low res would
describe it part of the way but basically the whole pics messed
up. Writing is not legible and colours etc just look messy

Is this a stand-alone player prob (using a toshiba drive for vcd
because my sony s300 doesnt like cdr) or am i doing something
wrong?

Is there anyone out there that has used hi-res pics on NTI?

Also, does the picture have to be a certain size/colour depth?
I have tried reducing the picture but didnt make that much difference

Many thanks in advance

[mategal]

Try VCD easy for making svcds
It has all the options, including menus ( mpeg stills)
For PAL small images ( 480*576) the best source is 675*506
For PAl large images (704*576) the best source is 676*506
For NTSC small images (480*480) the best source is 563*422
For NTSC large images (704*480) the best source is 564*422

watch out for using the large images cause sometimes they dont fit on the TV ( or my standalone doesn't accept them )

[yelloman]

Thanks very much indeed

I'll try it and see if i have any joy!