Some Info Needed

[jDev+]

Hi,

 

I have just received a task, out of my scope so far... Basically I need some info about what Roxio NXT2 can do.

 

What my client needs is a CD/DVD:

1. Mac and PC compatible.
   
2. Autorun (in possible, all I found about it is for Windows only).
   
3. CD Interface, with a media gallery (photos) where the user can click in a item (lets say a label) and the system will ask him for a folder to save it.
   
4. Transition effects between screens would be lovely.
   

Any info is greatly appreciated, thanks!

[jDev+]

Thanks for the answer, really helpful. I love the kindness of this kind of responses (No disrespect, I just find them funny)

 

1) That is quite what I need to do, find a tool to create a CD or DVD. In it the users needs an interface (even an html would do I think) to get the CD/DVD contents in a user friendly way.

2) Yes it's. Since my doubts are about Roxio NXT2, the context situate us here, in Roxio NXT2 and the functionalities that it provides (wizards, tools, etc.).

3) Optical media would be our animal ancestor

4) Pages within the photo gallery.

[bimicher]

Thanks for the answer, really helpful. I love the kindness of this kind of responses (No disrespect, I just find them funny)

 

1) That is quite what I need to do, find a tool to create a CD or DVD. In it the users needs an interface (even an html would do I think) to get the CD/DVD contents in a user friendly way.

2) Yes it's. Since my doubts are about Roxio NXT2, the context situate us here, in Roxio NXT2 and the functionalities that it provides (wizards, tools, etc.).

3) Optical media would be our animal ancestor

4) Pages within the photo gallery.

 

It is almost impossible to follow what your (your client) really want.

 

1) The only "interface" possible on a DVD (or CD) is some sort of menu structure - exactly what you get with a normal video DVD. What you would have is a video DVD.

2) No idea what you are asking/saying here. "autorun" is a function of the computer operating system or your stand-alone DVD player. It cannot be "programmed" into a DVD.

3) CD and DVD are both optical media. What you want cannot be done with any be done with any video program A completely new program would have to be written to be able to do what you want.

4) Transitions, etc depend on what your are really creating.

 

I think you need to get a lot more information from your client about what it is they really want.

[sknis]

Video CD in the US are pretty much obsolete. I doubt that anything will play them other than a computer. Come back after you have watched the video in that link. If we donlt have a common understanding, then this will be a long and arduous task.

 

I don't understand what you are trying to say in your answer 2 and 3.

 

You can create several videos in your project and have chapters with a menu. The person would be able to go to a selection and then to a chapter in that selection.

 

A standard single layer DVD holds about one hour of best quality video; a little less than two hours for a double layer. Bly au can haold more than that but those are special cases.

 

Is there a language barrier both Walt and I are using standard English (US) but perhaps some jargon.

[jDev+]

Ok, lets see if a use case is easier for me to explain what I've been told so far:

1. Imagine an advertising/marketing DVD with a bunch of wallpapers of the awesome company products...
   
2. The final user gets the DVD.
   
3. After inserted into the computer (doesn't matter if its Mac or PC) the OS prompts an interface.
   
4. The user will navigate among two or three levels menu. Some of the sections will be media galleries.
   
5. In each media gallery (lets keep it as pictures for now) has few pages and few pictures per page.
   
6. When a picture is clicked a "Save as" dialog is prompted.
   

That's all I need for now.

 

Thanks for the effort guys, I appreciate it a lot.

[jDev+]

Yeah, this is also an issue. English is not my mother language!

[bimicher]

Ok, lets see if a use case is easier for me to explain what I've been told so far:

1. Imagine an advertising/marketing DVD with a bunch of wallpapers of the awesome company products...
    
   
2. The final user gets the DVD.
    
   
3. After inserted into the computer (doesn't matter if its Mac or PC) the OS prompts an interface.
    
   
4. The user will navigate among two or three levels menu. Some of the sections will be media galleries.
    
   
5. In each media gallery (lets keep it as pictures for now) has few pages and few pictures per page.
    
   
6. When a picture is clicked a "Save as" dialog is prompted.
   

That's all I need for now.

 

Thanks for the effort guys, I appreciate it a lot.

 

 

Ok, the final product will only run on a computer. Autorun is a function of Windows and cannot be programmed to the DVD. According to the thread you have running in the Mac forums, Macs do not have a Autorun feature.

 

1) to 5) can be done with NXT 2 by creating a "slideshow" as a DVD video.

6) is not possible

[jDev+]

 

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it!

[Jim_Hardin]

As Walt and Steve have told you, the Auto Run is function of the Computer. Mine is set OFF, so I can put in any DVD or BD or even a Program CD and it will sit there till H_ll Freezes Over but nothing is going to happen...

 

And nothing can be done to change that, but the DVD you want to produce can start up to its' normal menu if the user has not turned off the auto feature, otherwise they will have to start it.

 

Menus could be created to allow the user to select various 'galleries' at their choosing.

 

HOWEVER, NO DVD Movie or BD Movie can be created that will "save" anything... There is a possibility with a BD through Java and an internet connection to do this??? But not without far better software (think $20-30K) and an experienced programs who likely rents his time at $1000 / hr

 

Another approach would be a self installing program that can do all of this but that is probably even more extensive...

 

Oddly this could be set up on a website without too much dificulty. Might be the way you want to go

 

Generally this is not a job for your wife's, sister's cousin's boyfriend

[jDev+]

Haha!

 

I'm pushing the boss to push the client to the website solution. Will be almost done as soon as standard are accomplished (cross-browser compatibilities is what I mean).

 

The line above, plus an autorun in PC, I guess it'll be good enough.

[Jim_Hardin]

Post a link if you think of it ~ I would be curious to see what you guys come up with

[jDev+]

I did a .dmg with disk utility, then saved is as read-only and opened it from other computer.

 

The hidden items remain hidden and the folder background works perfect!

 

All left to do is the autorun.

 

Thanks guys.

[Jim_Hardin]

So you are using a MAC and not a PC???

 

And you understand .dmg files do not work on PC's?

[sknis]

Hi,

 

I have just received a task, out of my scope so far... Basically I need some info about what Roxio NXT2 can do.

 

What my client needs is a CD/DVD:

1. Mac and PC compatible.
   
2. Autorun (in possible, all I found about it is for Windows only).
   
3. CD Interface, with a media gallery (photos) where the user can click in a item (lets say a label) and the system will ask him for a folder to save it.
   
4. Transition effects between screens would be lovely.
   

Any info is greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

 

1) All properly authored DVD can be played on a PC or MAC with the proper software.

2) Autorun is a function of the operating system settings.

3 HUH,? I don;t understand what you are asking for, CD and DVD are two very different animals.

4) What do you mean by screens.- images?

 

If someone hired you to do this project, don;t you think you need to do some reading about DVD. What is your background/business?

 

That wasn't kind of me - sorry. Watch these videos about slide shows on a DVD.using Video wave = a part of Creator.