Framed button styles?! Disappointed

CLWaldroff wrote on 1/1/2009, 4:26 PM
I'm just getting into the software, touring around, making some templates . . . but I was struck by the . . . umm . . . really crappy low quality framed buttons. Sorry Sony. They're far too cartoony and unprofessional. I've used Ulead and at least they have a good selection of clean, pro looking frames.

And what really bugs me is the fact that this software is designed to build HD Blueray menus, but only has a couple of framed buttons that come close to being 16:9 in style!?? I mean, briefcases, stars, hearts, suns, and weird shapes? Is this meant for kids?

And they're aren't even any 16:9 backgrounds, they just stretch the existing 4:3 graphics!?

Anyone else feel the same? Know where can I get some pro frames?

Comments

TheHappyFriar wrote on 1/1/2009, 7:47 PM
i've never seen a "professional" DVD with frames. Unless it's supposed to fit with a specific theme. I never use frames.

so don't use frames!
Sonata wrote on 1/2/2009, 4:46 AM
As mentioned, "professional" DVDs use custom frames, buttons, images, and background media that relate specifically to the project at hand.

My DVDs are far from professional, but I would never think of using pre-made frames and background media. I always make my own frames, or usually use no frames, and always use my own images or movies as background material.

The built-in stuff is meant for the occasional hobbyist who wants to slap their kid's birthday party on a disc and doesn't know, doesn't care, or doesn't have the time to use their own material.

At least that is how I see it. I actually think the pre-made stuff in Movie Studio is actually pretty good compared to other applications I have used.
CLWaldroff wrote on 1/2/2009, 7:11 PM
Yes, I agree, "professional" DVD's should have custom built frames, or no frames, etc. But I just expected better from Sony. Like I said, I've used Ulead and they have a good selection of simple, clean, minimal frames to choose from.

It just seems like DVDA just copied over what they had produced 5 years ago with their basic consumer DVD authoring programs.

I guess I'll just have to make my own.