Contributor : Digital Video Team
E-mail :members@visions-uk.com
INFORMATION
This package allows the recreation of the complete effect above
The after Effects project contains currently the PAL composition
Firstly install the fonts supplied in the download
This project requires a little preparation work
STEP 1
Open the source file/images/bkgrd.psd
This is the certificate of marriage
and change the text layers to your requirement do not create any additional layers in this file
STEP 2
Open the source file/enc_DVD_menu//retro_enc_pal.psd
this is the first play menu
Change the text layers in the text folder to your requirement the links can also be altered here again be careful not to create any additional layers
IMPORTANT you must include your Photo here
This is best done by using oval selection tool with a feather of 20 pixels try to paste your image to match the my photo layer Once you achieved this delete the your photo layer and rename your layer to my photo as per existing be careful not to disturb the layer order ie your image layer should be in the exact same position and name as the original layer with no extra layers
Repeat this process for the scene select menu
Ask Colin in the forum if you require help on this
STEP 3
After saving both files (do not rename)
Open the after effects project
retro_enc_pal.psd
To change the image simply use the replace footage feature from the asset panel Video1.psd
It is Best to preview the project first of all to identify where the various text entries will appear
Try and create your video1.psd file with similar layout to the provided image
STEP 4
The final composition will compile your complete first play video
STEP 5
The DVD menu composition will render the Encore DVDmenu backgrounds
To include your background Video .
Simply use the replace footage facility in the asset panel and replace the background video holder
With a little work this will be one of the most rewarding Productions you can obtain
The download is in compressed RAR format.
Colin will talk you though any help aspects in the forum simply start a thread
in the After Effects exchange area here
NTSC project instructions are available in this area
HD is coming! - so start a post requesting your favourite menus and backgrounds and we will attempt to upload these ASAP
ENJOY!