Quick-Play Menus, the gateway drug to BDedit menu creation.

[doobre]

My goodness lowpro you really have taken this far beyond the expected. Great work. Cheers CD

[Lowpro]

Originally Posted by doobre

My goodness Lowpro you really have taken this far beyond the expected. Great work. Cheers CD

Thanks for the kind words and yeah, I've come a long way since my first "Quick-Play" menu with BD Rebuilder. Re-authoring Blu-ray's has become an obsession thanks to BDedit. Great way to pass the time while I'm strapped in this chair here at work waiting for the next support call to come in. In fact, I just finished re-authoring another Blu-ray. Pics of the TOP MENU shown below.

TOP MENU:

(Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. Navigating "UP" performs the same action as pressing "OK". Well, only in cases where pressing "OK" would take you up a level within the menu. Navigating "DOWN" is used to return to the previous level of the menu.)

PLAY:

(When selecting "PLAY" and pressing "OK" the above "Resume" prompt is given. The "Resume where you left off" option in this case is greyed out as playback can't be resumed.)

BONUS:

(When going to the "BONUS" page the last menu item played is selected by default. If the last menu item played is contained within a category that category is selected by default. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time takes you to the current default selection.)

BONUS (Resume):

(The above "Resume" prompt is always given if playback of the selected "Bonus Feature" can be resumed, otherwise playback starts from the beginning, no prompt given.)

SCENES:

(When activating the "SCENES" option the last chapter played is selected by default. If no chapter had been played yet the first chapter is selected by default. Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. Navigating "UP" at any time moves your selection to the current chapter. Additional pics: Chapters 5-8, Chapters 9-12)

AUDIO:

(When going to the "AUDIO" page the check mark positioned to the right of the menu items calls out the current audio stream for the Feature Presentation. If the movie hadn't been played yet the first menu item is selected by default. Selecting the current stream will automatically take you to the "SUBTITLES" page. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time moves your selection to the current stream.)

SUBTITLES:

(When going to the "SUBTITLES" page the check mark positioned below the menu items calls out the current subtitle stream for the Feature Presentation. Selecting the current stream will automatically take you back a level to the "PLAY" button. Navigating "UP" at any time moves your selection to the current stream.)

[Lowpro]

I revisited my re-authoring of "The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)" last night as I didn't care for how the original disc handled both versions of the film. With the original disc the menus catered strictly to the "Director's Cut" of the film. The "Theatrical Cut" was included as a "Bonus Feature" only, the "PLAY", "SCENES", "AUDIO" and "SUBTITLES" options applying to the "Director's Cut" only. To add insult to injury, the POPUP MENU for the "Director's Cut" was used for the "Theatrical Cut". So when watching the "Theatrical Cut" the "AUDIO" and "SUBTITLES" selections don't apply as the "Theatrical Cut" only includes a single audio track and has no subtitles. The "SCENES" selections don't apply either. Well, they do, but not for the "Theatrical Version" of the film. When making your selection the given chapter from the "Director's Cut" is played instead. Not exactly the best implementation to say the least.

When re-authoring the original disc I also included the "Theatrical Cut" as a "Bonus Feature", but with one big difference. When playing the "Theatrical Cut" I didn't use the POPUP MENU for the "Director's Cut". I used my secondary POPUP MENU instead which provides for returning to the TOP MENU only. That being said, I took the opportunity here to add yet another feature to my "Universal Blu-ray Authoring Template", menu support for multiple versions of a film. The default menus in this case are for the "Director's Cut", the menu background video calling this out now, the "Theatrical Cut" listed as a "Bonus Feature". When selecting "Theatrical Cut" the original disc would immediately start playback of the film. With my version of the disc you're taken to the "Theatrical Cut" version of the menus instead, the menu background video calling this out, the "Director's Cut" then listed as a "Bonus Feature", the "SCENES", "AUDIO" and "SUBTITLES" options also being specific to the selected version. From the POPUP MENU playback of the particular version starts immediately when making your selection, the POPUP MENU when enabled then reflecting that version of the film.
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And here's some eye candy showing both versions of the TOP MENU. Gotta love it when a plan comes together!

TOP MENU (Director's Cut)


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TOP MENU (Theatrical Cut)


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But wait, there's more! I also included the below dedicated Playlist for selecting which version you'd like to watch. The Playlist is displayed the moment you start playback of the disc (if the option is enabled), the included "Always-On" menu providing for selecting which version of the film you plan to watch initially. Once making a selection the playlist for the FBI Warning, Commentary Disclaimer, Shout Studios and Scream Factory video plays after which you’re taken to the TOP MENU. When reaching the TOP MENU, the appropriate menus are used based on the version of the film selected.


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The above feature can also be used for "Double Feature" discs. When initially adding the feature there were some limitations in this regard. I've since gone back and rebuilt the feature from scratch. Some structural changes to the template were required. It was time well spent however as the feature now fully supports a given disc including 2 movies with completely different menus. Are we having fun yet!
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But wait, there's even more! I needed to make sure the above also worked in combination with my "alternate" Playlist feature where one can navigate "DOWN" from "PLAY" on Page 1 and press "OK" accessing an alternate Playlist for the current movie or version of the film selected, the TOP MENU in this case being visually confined to the same aspect ratio as the Feature Presentation. It took a while to determine the path of least resistance, but I eventually got both features working together beautifully. Both versions of the film now offer a TOP MENU in 1.78:1 and 2.39:1, the aspect ratio being maintained when selecting a different version of the film from the "Bonus" page. Pics of the 2.39:1 version of the menus shown below. Gotta love it when a plan comes together!


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[Lowpro]

I authored another Blu-ray yesterday during the process of testing my "Universal Blu-ray Authoring Template". Along the way I added a new feature to the template, the ability to jump directly to a given set of chapters from any of the "SCENES" pages. The implementation is a bit convoluted at present, but works. Next week I'll be rebuilding the feature as I've since come up with a better way to go about things. In any event, pics of my latest Blu-ray adventure shown below, the menu graphics mirroring the original version of the disc, a number of liberties taken along the way.

TOP MENU:

(Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. Navigating "UP" performs the same action as pressing "OK". Well, only in cases where pressing "OK" would take you up a level within the menu. Navigating "DOWN" is used to return to the previous level of the menu. If a given set of menu items are arranged vertical navigating "UP" from the top-most item wraps around to the bottom-most item, navigating "DOWN" from the bottom-most item returns to the previous level of the menu.)

PLAY:

(When selecting "PLAY" and pressing "OK" the above "Resume" prompt is given which includes the "Overview" section from the back of the retail cover art. The "Resume where you left off" option in this case is greyed out as playback can't be resumed.)

SUBTITLES:

(When going to the "SUBTITLES" page the filled circle to the left of the menu items calls out the current subtitle stream for the Feature Presentation. Selecting the current stream will automatically take you back a level to the "PLAY" button. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time moves your selection to the current stream.)

SCENES:

(When activating the "SCENES" option the last chapter played is selected by default. If no chapter had been played yet the first chapter is selected by default. Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. Navigating "UP", then "LEFT/RIGHT" and pressing "OK" provides for jumping directly to a given set of chapters. Navigating "UP" from there takes you back a level, the current chapter being selected rather than the chapter selected at the time prior to navigating “UP”. Additional pics: Chapters 6-10, Chapters 11-15, Chapters 16-20, Chapters 21-25, Chapters 26-30.)

EXTRAS:

(When going to the "EXTRAS" page the last menu item played is selected by default. The last menu item played can be accessed at any time by navigating "RIGHT".)

EXTRAS (Resume):

(The above "Resume" prompt is always given if playback of the selected "Bonus Feature" can be resumed, otherwise playback starts from the beginning, no prompt given.)
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POPUP MENU:

(Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. Navigating "UP" performs the same action as pressing "OK". Well, only in cases where pressing "OK" would take you up a level within the menu. Navigating "DOWN" is used to return to the previous level of the menu. Navigating "DOWN" from the first level of the menu turns the POPUP MENU off. When turning the POPUP MENU off, then back on again the prior state of the POPUP MENU is restored.)

It's also worthy of note that retail Blu-ray's POPUP MENU mirrors the positioning used for the TOP MENU. As a result, the main level of the POPUP MENU is positioned outside the 2.39:1 screen area of the Feature Presentation. This doesn't present an issue if I were to watch the Blu-ray from my plasma display. It would present an issue from my home theater however, as I physically mask my 1.78:1 projector screen down to the aspect ratio of the Feature Presentation. The main level of the POPUP MENU in this case would be projected on my black velvet masking. Well, that's not an issue now as my version of the Blu-ray positions the main level of the POPUP MENU within the 2.39:1 screen area of the Feature Presentation. If you want something done right, do it yourself evidently.

SUBTITLES:

(When going to the "SUBTITLES" page the filled circle to the left of the menu items calls out the current subtitle stream for the Feature Presentation. Selecting the current stream will automatically take you back a level to the "PLAY" button. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time moves your selection to the current stream.)

SCENES:

(When activating the "SCENES" option the current chapter played is selected by default. Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. Navigating "UP", then "LEFT/RIGHT" and pressing "OK" provides for jumping directly to a given set of chapters. Navigating "UP" from there takes you back a level, the current chapter being selected rather than the chapter selected at the time prior to navigating “UP”. )

EXTRAS:

(When going to the "EXTRAS" page the last menu item played is selected by default. The last menu item played can be accessed at any time by navigating "RIGHT". Playback of the Feature Presentation always resumes after the selected "Bonus Feature" finishes playing. This includes when leaving the "Bonus Feature" early by way of the secondary POPUP MENU.)
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Details acquired from original disc prior to plugging values into my template...

FIRST PLAYBACK
00:00:05 | 00160 MPLS | 00023 M2TS | Region Locked (The player is incompatible with the region setting of this disc.)
00:00:22 | 00000 MPLS | 00000 M2TS | Paramount (Dolby TrueHD 7.1)

TOP MENU (PLAY | SUBTITLES | SCENES | EXTRAS)
00:00:10 | 00003 MPLS | 00585 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976

POPUP MENU (PAUSE/RESUME | SUBTITLES | SCENES | HOME)

PLAY (Playback resumes if possible, otherwise playback starts from beginning.)
00:00:05 | 00150 MPLS | 00020 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | FBI
00:00:10 | 00011 MPLS | 00630 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | MPAA
02:01:03 | 00001 MPLS | 00351 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Feature Presentation
00:00:05 | 00151 MPLS | 00021 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | IPR
00:00:05 | 00100 MPLS | 00017 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Copyright
00:00:05 | 00444 MPLS | 00618 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Commentary Disclaimer
(Java based time OSD displayed when pausing with Blu-ray player remote.)

AUDIO (Dolby TrueHD 5.1)
(No "Audio" menu item included.)

SUBTITLES
English
English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
None
(Activating menu item sets stream and goes to "PLAY".)

SCENES (Chapters 1-30)
1-5 | 6-10 | 11-15 | 16-20 | 21-25 | 26-30
Current chapter range greyed out. Available chapter ranges in white. Selected chapter range in red.
Navigation wraps around. InEffects used when going to given page. Items scroll to selected chapter range.

EXTRAS (Playback resumes if possible, otherwise playback starts from beginning.)
00:12:08 | 00701 MPLS | 00631 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DD, Stereo, 48 kHz, eng | PG, eng | Filmmaker Focus - Martin Scorsese on Bringing Out the Dead
00:14:43 | 00702 MPLS | 00632 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DD, Stereo, 48 kHz, eng | PG, eng | A Runimation on Salvation - Nicolas Cage on Bringing Out the Dead
00:06:05 | 00703 MPLS | 00633 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DD, Stereo, 48 kHz, eng | PG, eng | Cemetery Streets - Screenwriter Paul Schrader on Bringing Out the Dead
00:09:21 | 00712 MPLS | 00642 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DD, Stereo, 48 kHz, eng | PG, eng | City of Ghosts - Cinematographer Robert Richardson on Bringing Out the Dead
00:06:06 | 00704 MPLS | 00634 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DD, Stereo, 48 kHz, eng | PG, eng | On Set with Patricia Arquette
00:05:40 | 00705 MPLS | 00635 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DD, Stereo, 48 kHz, eng | PG, eng | On Set with John Goodman
00:02:58 | 00706 MPLS | 00636 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DD, Stereo, 48 kHz, eng | PG, eng | On Set with Ving Rhames
00:03:01 | 00707 MPLS | 00637 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DD, Stereo, 48 kHz, eng | PG, eng | On Set with Tom Sizemore
00:04:51 | 00708 MPLS | 00638 M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DD, Stereo, 48 kHz, eng | PG, eng | On Set with Marc Anthony
00:10:57 | 00709 MPLS | 00639 M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo, 48 kHz, eng | PG, eng | Exclusive Cast and Crew Interviews
00:02:32 | 00710 MPLS | 00640 M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo, 48 kHz, eng | None | Theatrical Trailer
00:02:32 | 00711 MPLS | 00641 M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo, 48 kHz, eng | None | Theatrical Trailer (#2)

[Lowpro]

And here are pics of the secondary POPUP MENU accessible during "First Playback", before and after the "Feature Presentation" is played and while playing a given "Bonus Feature". (See my prior post for pics of the TOP MENU.) Two different versions of the secondary POPUP MENU are available, the "Move GPR2030, x" command executed from MovieObject 1 on First playback determining which version is used. The "Move GPR2030, 0" command provides for setting the position of the prompt per scenario. "Move GPR2030, 1" centers the prompt on-screen against a full screen backdrop.

FIRST PLAYBACK (Proceed to Main Menu):
Secondary POPUP MENU when accessed during First Playback prior to reaching TOP MENU for first time. Pressing "OK" skips directly to TOP MENU. Navigating "DOWN" turns POPUP MENU off.

Version used when value of "0" moved to GPR2030 on First Playback:

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Version used when value of "1" moved to GPR2030 on First Playback:

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MAIN MENU (Proceed to Feature Presentation):
Secondary POPUP MENU when accessed after initiating playback of Feaure Presentation from TOP MENU. Pressing "OK" skips directly to Feature Presentation. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.

Version used when value of "0" moved to GPR2030 on First Playback:

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Version used when value of "1" moved to GPR2030 on First Playback:

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FEATURE PRESENTATION (Return to Main Menu):
Secondary POPUP MENU when accessed after Feature Presentation finishes playing prior to returning to TOP MENU. Pressing "OK" skips directly to TOP MENU. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.

Version used when value of "0" moved to GPR2030 on First Playback:

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Version used when value of "1" moved to GPR2030 on First Playback:

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BONUS FEATURE (Return to Main Menu):
Secondary POPUP MENU when accessed after initiating playback of "Bonus Feature" from TOP MENU. Pressing "OK" skips directly to TOP MENU. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.

Version used when value of "0" moved to GPR2030 on First Playback:

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Version used when value of "1" moved to GPR2030 on First Playback:

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BONUS FEATURE (Return to Feature Presentation):
Secondary POPUP MENU when accessed after initiating playback of "Bonus Feature" from Feature Presentation. Pressing "OK" skips directly to TOP MENU. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.

Version used when value of "0" moved to GPR2030 on First Playback:

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Version used when value of "1" moved to GPR2030 on First Playback:

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The fun never ends! After posting this I thought of a new feature to add to my secondary POPUP MENU. Several of the “Bonus Features” in this case include a subtitle track. Going to update the POPUP MENU so that it looks to see if a subtitle track is available for the current Playlist. If so, the POPUP MENU will include a button that provides to toggling subtitles “On” and “Off”.

[Lowpro]

Another day, another Blu-ray authored while developing my "Universal Blu-ray Authoring Template". With this latest Blu-ray I added support for a "BACK" button from any given page. Examples shown below, pics of the TOP MENU.

TOP MENU:

(Navigating "UP/DOWN" wraps around at either end. Navigating "RIGHT" performs the same action as pressing "OK". Well, only in cases where pressing "OK" would take you up a level within the menu. Navigating "LEFT" or selecting and activating the "BACK" button returns to the previous level of the menu.)

PLAY:

(When selecting "PLAY" and pressing "OK" the above "Resume" prompt is given which includes the "Overview" section from the back portion of the cover art. The "Resume where you left off" option selected by default in this case as playback can be resumed.)

AUDIO:

(When going to the "AUDIO" page the filled circle to the left of the menu items calls out the current audio stream for the Feature Presentation. Selecting the current stream will automatically take you to the "SUBTITLES" page. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time moves your selection to the current stream.)

SUBTITLES:

(When going to the "SUBTITLES" page the filled circle to the left of the menu items calls out the current subtitle stream for the Feature Presentation. Selecting the current stream will automatically take you back a level to the "PLAY" button. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time moves your selection to the current stream.)

BONUS:

(When going to the "BONUS" page the last menu item played or last category containing the last menu item played is selected by default.)

BONUS (Resume):

(The above "Resume" prompt is always given if playback of the selected "Bonus Feature" can be resumed, otherwise playback starts from the beginning, no prompt given.)

BONUS (Commentary):

(The commentary track is available from the "PLAY", "AUDIO" and "BONUS" options. Turning the commentary off results in the previous audio selection for the Feature Presentation being restored in addition to the previous bonus feature selection.)

BONUS (Commentary\Resume):

(The above "Resume" prompt is always given if playback of the "Feature Presentation" can be resumed, otherwise playback starts from the beginning, no prompt given.)

BONUS (Radio & TV Spots):

(The original disc presents a single list of all "Bonus Features". My version of the disc includes a separate page for the above items, a "PLAY ALL" option being included.)

BONUS (Radio & TV Spots\Resume):

(The above "Resume" prompt is always given if playback of the selected "Bonus Feature" can be resumed, otherwise playback starts from the beginning, no prompt given.)

BONUS (Bonus Trailers):

(The original disc presents a single list of all "Bonus Features". My version of the disc includes a separate page for the above items, a "PLAY ALL" option being included.)

BONUS (Bonus Trailers\Resume):

(The above "Resume" prompt is always given if playback of the selected "Bonus Feature" can be resumed, otherwise playback starts from the beginning, no prompt given.)
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Details acquired from original disc prior to plugging values into my template...

FIRST PLAYBACK
00:00:01 | 00007 MPLS | 00001 M2TS | Region Locked (This disc is intended to playback in Region A only.)
00:00:15 | 00001 MPLS | 00002 M2TS | Copyright Warning, Kino Lorber Studio Classics
00:00:07 | 00001 MPLS | 00007 M2TS | "Views expressed" disclaimer.

TOP MENU
PLAY | BONUS | SUBTITLES | AUDIO
00:00:50 | 00003 MPLS | 00003/00005(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 DTS-HD XLL, Stereo (x3) | Menu Background
(IG = Interactive Graphics Menu)

POPUP MENU (Feature Presentation)
MAIN | BONUS | SUBTITLES | AUDIO
(See "PLAY" details.)

POPUP MENU (Bonus Features)
xx:xx:xx | xxxxx MPLS | 00020 M2TS | For use with "1080p, 23.976" content.
xx:xx:xx | xxxxx MPLS | 00015 M2TS | For use with "480i, 29.970" content.
(No menu graphics. Immediately taken to TOP MENU via "Play Title 0" command when turning POPUP MENU on.)

PLAY
00:00:11 | 00004 MPLS | 00008/00006(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Kino Lorber
01:33:23 | 00004 MPLS | 00004/00006(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Feature Presentation
00:00:01 | 00004 MPLS | 00000/00006(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Black screen
(Playback always starts from beginning.)

AUDIO
DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Dolby Digital 2.0 (Commentary with Film Historian Paul Talbot)

SUBTITLES
English
None

BONUS (Playback always starts from beginning. Always taken to TOP MENU afterwards.)
00:18:23 | 00000 MPLS | 00011/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | Interview with Actor John Herzfeld
00:00:01 | 00000 MPLS | 00000/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:01:30 | 00002 MPLS | 00012/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | Death Wish Radio Spots
00:00:01 | 00002 MPLS | 00000/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:01:02 | 00005 MPLS | 00013/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | Death Wish TV Spot
00:00:01 | 00005 MPLS | 00000/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:02:19 | 00006 MPLS | 00016/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | Death Wish Trailer
00:00:01 | 00006 MPLS | 00000/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:03:53 | 00008 MPLS | 00017/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | Violent City Trailer
00:00:01 | 00008 MPLS | 00000/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:02:35 | 00009 MPLS | 00018/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | City Sweat Trailer
00:00:00 | 00009 MPLS | 00009/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Blank Screen

00:02:09 | 00010 MPLS | 00019/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | Chato's Land Trailer
00:00:01 | 00010 MPLS | 00000/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:03:22 | 00011 MPLS | 00021/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | The Valachi Papers Trailer
00:00:01 | 00011 MPLS | 00000/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:01:33 | 00012 MPLS | 00022/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | Mr. Majestyk Trailer
00:00:00 | 00012 MPLS | 00009/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Blank Screen

00:01:33 | 00013 MPLS | 00023/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | Breakout Trailer
00:00:01 | 00013 MPLS | 00000/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:03:06 | 00014 MPLS | 00024/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | Breakheart Pass Trailer
00:00:00 | 00014 MPLS | 00009/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Blank Screen

00:01:51 | 00015 MPLS | 00025/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | The White Buffalo Trailer
00:00:01 | 00015 MPLS | 00000/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:02:48 | 00016 MPLS | 00026/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | Cabo Lanco Trailer
00:00:01 | 00016 MPLS | 00000/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:01:30 | 00017 MPLS | 00027/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | Murphy's Law Trailer
00:00:00 | 00017 MPLS | 00009/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Blank Screen

[AVX]

keep it going!

[Lowpro]

Originally Posted by AVX

Keep it going!

I'm back in business. See my recent reply in the BDedit thread.

[sacdman]

Hi everyone. I am looking for some help with adding menus to BDRebuilder. I have no idea how to insert any menus or create links for a Blu-ray. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

[Lowpro]

Originally Posted by sacdman

Hi everyone. I am looking for some help with adding menus to BDRebuilder. I have no idea how to insert any menus or create links for a Blu-ray. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

BD Rebuilder's "Quick-Play" feature (Mode\Quick-Play Backup) will create a simple TOP MENU for Title selection when authoring one or more Titles to Blu-ray. The feature can be customized in a number of ways. The "HIDDENOPTS.TXT" file in the root of the BD Rebuilder folder calls out said options which you'd add to your "BDREBUILDER.INI" file. Mess around with it some. You can't break anything.

[Lowpro]

I authored this movie to Blu-ray some time ago, the digital offering that I own. I've since purchased Kino Lorber's Blu-ray release. Still working on my "Universal Blu-ray Authoring Template". Decided to put it through its paces here. Below is the end result, the menus mirroring the "Bringing Out the Dead" layout a few posts back. Eye candy provided below for your viewing pleasure.

TOP MENU:

(Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. Navigating "UP" performs the same action as pressing "OK" in cases where pressing "OK" would take you up a level within the menu. Navigating "DOWN" is used to return to the previous level of the menu. If a given set of menu items are arranged vertical navigating "UP" from the top-most item wraps around to the bottom-most item, navigating "DOWN" from the bottom-most item returns to the previous level of the menu.)

PLAY:

(When selecting "PLAY" and pressing "OK" the above "Resume" prompt is given which includes the "Overview" section from the back of the retail cover art. The "Resume where you left off" option in this case is greyed out as playback can't be resumed.)

AUDIO:

(When going to the "AUDIO" page the filled circle to the left of the menu items calls out the current stream for the Feature Presentation. Selecting the current stream automatically takes you to the "SUBTITLES" page. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time moves your selection to the current stream.)

SUBTITLES:

(When going to the "SUBTITLES" page the filled circle to the left of the menu items calls out the current stream for the Feature Presentation. Selecting the current stream automatically takes you back a level to the "PLAY" button. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time moves your selection to the current stream.)

BONUS:

(When going to the "BONUS" page the last category and/or menu item played is selected by default. The last menu item played can be accessed at any time by navigating "RIGHT".)

BONUS (Resume):

(The above "Resume" prompt is always given if playback of the selected "Bonus Feature" can be resumed, otherwise playback starts from the beginning, no prompt given.)

BONUS (Commentary):

(The commentary track is available from the "AUDIO" and "BONUS" options. Turning the commentary off results in the previous audio selection for the Feature Presentation being restored in addition to the previous "Bonus Feature" selection.)

BONUS (Featurette):

(The original disc presents a single list of all "Bonus Features". My version of the disc includes a separate page for the above items.)

BONUS (Alternate Ending):

(The original disc presents a single list of all "Bonus Features". My version of the disc includes a separate page for the above items.)

BONUS (Feature Trailers & TV Spots):

(The original disc presents a single list of all "Bonus Features". My version of the disc includes a separate page for the above items, a "PLAY ALL" option being included.)

BONUS (Bonus Trailers):

(The original disc presents a single list of all "Bonus Features". My version of the disc includes a separate page for the above items, a "PLAY ALL" option being included.)

SECONDARY POPUP MENU (Return to MAIN MENU.):

(The image above shows what the POPUP MENU looks like when when initiating playback of a "Bonus Feature" from the TOP MENU. Pressing "OK" takes you back to the TOP MENU. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.)
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POPUP MENU (Feature Presentation):

(Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. Navigating "UP" performs the same action as pressing "OK" in cases where pressing "OK" would take you up a level within the menu. Navigating "DOWN" is used to return to the previous level of the menu. Navigating "DOWN" from the first level of the menu turns the POPUP MENU off. When turning the POPUP MENU off, then back on again the prior state of the POPUP MENU is restored.)

SECONDARY POPUP MENU (Return to FEATURE PRESENTATION.):

(The image above shows what the POPUP MENU looks like when when initiating playback of a "Bonus Feature" from the Feature Presentation. Pressing "OK" resumes playback of the Feature Presentation. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.)
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SECONDARY POPUP MENU (First Playback):

(The image above shows what the POPUP MENU looks like when accessed during First Playback prior to reaching the TOP MENU for the first time. Pressing "OK" skips directly to the TOP MENU. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.)
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Details acquired from original disc prior to plugging values into my template...

FIRST PLAYBACK
MPLS 00001 | M2TS 00002 | 00:00:15 | 1080p, 23.876 | Copyright Warning, Kino Lorber Studio Classics
MPLS 00001 | M2TS 00007 | 00:00:07 | 1080p, 23.876 | "Views Expressed" Disclaimer

REGION LOCKED
MPLS 00007 | M2TS 00001 | 00:00:00 | 1080p, 23.876 | This disc is intended for playback in Region A only.
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TOP MENU (PLAY, BONUS, SUBTITLES, AUDIO) (IG 00005/HD)
MPLS 00003 | M2TS 00003 | 00:01:39 | 1080p, 23.876 | Menu Background Video (DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0)
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PLAY (IG 00006/HD)
MPLS 00004 | M2TS 00008 | 00:00:11 | 1080p, 23.876 | Kino Lorber
MPLS 00004 | M2TS 00004 | 01:39:34 | 1080p, 23.876 | Feature Presentation
MPLS 00004 | M2TS 00000 | 00:00:01 | 1080p, 23.876 | Spacer
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BONUS (IG: 00013/SD | 00025/HD) (Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0/SD | DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0/HD)

Audio Commentary by Director E. Elias Merhige (On | Off)
(Sets audio commentary track to be enabled when selecting "PLAY" menu option.)
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What We See When We Close Our Eyes: 4-Part Featurette (00:30:58)

MPLS 00000 | M2TS 00011 | 00:03:26 | 480i, 29.97 | How We See
MPLS 00000 | M2TS 00012 | 00:08:26 | 480i, 29.97 | Remote Viewing
MPLS 00000 | M2TS 00014 | 00:13:01 | 480i, 29.97 | Psychic Spying
MPLS 00000 | M2TS 00015 | 00:06:05 | 480i, 29.97 | A Non-Local World
MPLS 00000 | M2TS 00010 | 00:00:00 | 480i, 29.97 | Spacer

MPLS 00002 | M2TS 00011 | 00:03:26 | 480i, 29.97 | How We See
MPLS 00002 | M2TS 00010 | 00:00:00 | 480i, 29.97 | Spacer

MPLS 00005 | M2TS 00012 | 00:08:26 | 480i, 29.97 | Remote Viewing
MPLS 00005 | M2TS 00010 | 00:00:00 | 480i, 29.97 | Spacer

MPLS 00006 | M2TS 00014 | 00:13:01 | 480i, 29.97 | Psychic Spying
MPLS 00006 | M2TS 00010 | 00:00:00 | 480i, 29.97 | Spacer

MPLS 00008 | M2TS 00015 | 00:06:05 | 480i, 29.97 | A Non-Local World
MPLS 00008 | M2TS 00010 | 00:00:00 | 480i, 29.97 | Spacer
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MPLS 00009 | M2TS 00018 | 00:10:40 | 480i, 29.97 | Remote Viewing Demonstration
MPLS 00009 | M2TS 00010 | 00:00:00 | 480i, 29.97 | Spacer
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MPLS 00010 | M2TS 00016 | 00:00:59 | 480i, 29.97 | Alternate Ending (PLAY | PLAY with Commentary by Merhige)
MPLS 00010 | M2TS 00010 | 00:00:00 | 480i, 29.97 | Spacer
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MPLS 00011 | M2TS 00019 | 00:00:53 | 1080p, 23.876 | Suspect Zero - TV Spots
MPLS 00011 | M2TS 00000 | 00:00:00 | 1080p, 23.876 | Spacer

MPLS 00012 | M2TS 00020 | 00:01:42 | 1080p, 23.876 | Suspect Zero - UK Trailer
MPLS 00012 | M2TS 00000 | 00:00:00 | 1080p, 23.876 | Spacer

MPLS 00013 | M2TS 00021 | 00:02:14 | 1080p, 23.876 | Suspect Zero - US Trailer
MPLS 00013 | M2TS 00000 | 00:00:00 | 1080p, 23.876 | Spacer

MPLS 00014 | M2TS 00022 | 00:02:06 | 1080p, 23.876 | Red Dragon - Trailer
MPLS 00014 | M2TS 00000 | 00:00:00 | 1080p, 23.876 | Spacer

MPLS 00015 | M2TS 00023 | 00:00:43 | 1080p, 23.876 | Thirst - Trailer
MPLS 00015 | M2TS 00000 | 00:00:00 | 1080p, 23.876 | Spacer

MPLS 00016 | M2TS 00024 | 00:02:22 | 1080p, 23.876 | Eastern Promises - Trailer
MPLS 00016 | M2TS 00000 | 00:00:00 | 1080p, 23.876 | Spacer

MPLS 00017 | M2TS 00027 | 00:01:57 | 480i, 29.97 | The Crimson Rivers - Trailer
MPLS 00017 | M2TS 00009 | 00:00:00 | 480i, 29.97 | Spacer

MPLS 00018 | M2TS 00028 | 00:02:30 | 1080p, 23.876 | In Bruges - Trailer
MPLS 00018 | M2TS 00000 | 00:00:00 | 1080p, 23.876 | Spacer

MPLS 00019 | M2TS 00029 | 00:02:30 | 1080p, 23.876 | The Score - Trailer
MPLS 00019 | M2TS 00000 | 00:00:00 | 1080p, 23.876 | Spacer

MPLS 00020 | M2TS 00030 | 00:02:06 | 480i, 29.97 | Thursday - Trailer
MPLS 00020 | M2TS 00010 | 00:00:00 | 480i, 29.97 | Spacer

MPLS 00021 | M2TS 00031 | 00:02:03 | 480i, 29.97 | The Crew - Trailer
MPLS 00021 | M2TS 00009 | 00:00:00 | 480i, 29.97 | Spacer
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Subtitles (On | Off)
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Audio (5.1 | 2.0)
DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Dolby Digital 2.0 (Audio Commentary by Director E. Elias Merhige)
(Audio Commentary accessible via "Bonus" option only.)

[Lowpro]

Well, so much for "by the end of 2024". Development of my "Universal Blu-ray Authoring Template" continues. Below is the latest victim. Along the way I fixed a couple bugs in addition to making several improvements. Enjoy checking out the pics.

SECONDARY POPUP MENU (First Playback):

(The image above shows what the POPUP MENU looks like when accessed during First Playback prior to reaching the TOP MENU for the first time. Pressing "OK" skips directly to the TOP MENU. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.)

TOP MENU:

(Navigating "UP/DOWN" wraps around at either end. Selecting and activating the "BACK" button when available takes you to the previous level of the menu.)

PLAY:

(When selecting "PLAY" and pressing "OK" the above "Resume" prompt is given which includes the "Overview" section from the back portion of the cover art. The "Resume where you left off" option is greyed out in the above example as playback can't be resumed.)

SCENES (Chapters 1-3):

(When activating the "SCENES" option the current chapter played is selected by default. Navigating "UP/DOWN" wraps around at either end. Navigating "LEFT" moves your selection to the current chapter. Navigating "RIGHT" takes you to the previous level of the menu.)

SCENES (Chapters 4-6):

(When activating the "SCENES" option the current chapter played is selected by default. Navigating "UP/DOWN" wraps around at either end. Navigating "LEFT" moves your selection to the current chapter. Navigating "RIGHT" takes you to the previous level of the menu.)

SCENES (Chapters 7-9):

(When activating the "SCENES" option the current chapter played is selected by default. Navigating "UP/DOWN" wraps around at either end. Navigating "LEFT" moves your selection to the current chapter. Navigating "RIGHT" takes you to the previous level of the menu.)

AUDIO:

(When going to the "AUDIO" page the filled circle to the right of the menu items calls out the current audio stream for the Feature Presentation. Selecting the current stream takes you to the "SUBTITLES" page. If there's no "SUBTITLES" option you're instead taken to the "PLAY" option. Navigating "LEFT" moves your selection to the current stream.)

SUBTITLES:

(When going to the "SUBTITLES" page the filled circle to the right of the menu items calls out the current subtitle stream for the Feature Presentation. Selecting the current stream takes you to the "PLAY" option. Navigating "LEFT" moves your selection to the current stream.)

BONUS:

(When going to the "BONUS" page the last menu item played or last category containing the last menu item played is selected by default. Navigating "LEFT" moves your selection back to said item as if you had just gone to the page.)

BONUS\Feature Length Audio Commentaries:

(The commentary tracks are available from the "PLAY", "AUDIO" and "BONUS" options. Selecting the "Commentary Off" menu item results in the previous audio selection for the Feature Presentation being restored in addition to the default selection for the "Bonus" page reverting back to what it was prior.)

BONUS\Bonus Trailers:

(The original disc presents a single list of all "Bonus Features". My version of the disc includes a separate page for the above items, a "PLAY ALL" option being included.)

BONUS\Resume:

(The above "Resume" prompt is always given if playback of the selected "Bonus Feature" can be resumed, otherwise playback starts from the beginning, no prompt given.)

SECONDARY POPUP MENU (Return to MAIN MENU.):

(The image above shows what the POPUP MENU looks like when when initiating playback of a "Bonus Feature" from the TOP MENU. Pressing "OK" takes you back to the TOP MENU. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.)
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POPUP MENU (Feature Presentation):

(The POPUP MENU for the Feature Presentation is identical to the TOP MENU in both form and function minus the "PLAY" option which is replaced with a "MAIN" button for returning back to the TOP MENU. The color scheme is inverted as well, i.e. white calling out the "normal" state of buttons rather than black.)

SECONDARY POPUP MENU (Return to FEATURE PRESENTATION.):

(The image above shows what the POPUP MENU looks like when when initiating playback of a "Bonus Feature" from the Feature Presentation. Pressing "OK" resumes playback of the Feature Presentation. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.)
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Details acquired from original disc prior to plugging values into my template...

FIRST PLAYBACK
00:00:01 | 00007 MPLS | 00001 M2TS | Region Locked (This disc is intended for playback in Region A only.)
00:00:15 | 00001 MPLS | 00002 M2TS | Copyright Warning, Kino Lorber Studio Classics
00:00:07 | 00001 MPLS | 00007 M2TS | "Views expressed" disclaimer.
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TOP MENU
PLAY | BONUS | SUBTITLES | AUDIO
00:03:03 | 00003 MPLS | 00003/00005(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 DTS-HD XLL, Stereo (x4) | Menu Background
(IG = Interactive Graphics Menu)
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POPUP MENU (Feature Presentation)
MAIN | BONUS | SUBTITLES | AUDIO
(See "PLAY" details.)

POPUP MENU (Bonus Features)
xx:xx:xx | xxxxx MPLS | 00019 M2TS | For use with "1080p, 23.976" content.
xx:xx:xx | xxxxx MPLS | 00013 M2TS | For use with "480i, 29.970" content.
(No menu graphics. Immediately taken to TOP MENU via "Play Title 0" command when turning POPUP MENU on.)
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PLAY
00:00:11 | 00004 MPLS | 00011/00006(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Kino Lorber
01:53:43 | 00004 MPLS | 00004/00006(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Feature Presentation
00:00:01 | 00004 MPLS | 00012/00006(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Black screen
(Playback always starts from beginning.)
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AUDIO (5.1 | 2.0)
5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio
(Audio commentary accessible via "Bonus" option only.)
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SUBTITLES (On | Off)
English
None
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BONUS (Playback always starts from beginning. Always taken to TOP MENU afterwards.)

Commentary by Director Robert Donaldson (On | Off) (DD, Stereo)
(Sets audio commentary track to be enabled when selecting "PLAY" menu option.)

Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Steve Mitchell and Writer/Actor Richard Brewer (On | Off) (DD, Stereo)
(Sets audio commentary track to be enabled when selecting "PLAY" menu option.)

00:37:24 | 00000 MPLS | 00014/00019(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | FILM STORIES' Simon Brew Interviews Director Roger Donaldson
00:00:01 | 00000 MPLS | 00000/00019(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:01:30 | 00002 MPLS | 00015/00019(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | Theatrical Trailer
00:00:01 | 00002 MPLS | 00000/00019(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:02:14 | 00005 MPLS | 00016/00019(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | "The Package" trailer.
00:00:01 | 00005 MPLS | 00000/00019(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:01:36 | 00006 MPLS | 00017/00013(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | "Mississippi" trailer.
00:00:01 | 00006 MPLS | 00009/00013(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Blank Screen

00:02:57 | 00008 MPLS | 00018/00013(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | "The War" trailer.
00:00:01 | 00008 MPLS | 00009/00013(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Blank Screen

00:02:32 | 00009 MPLS | 00022/00019(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | "Swing Vote" trailer.
00:00:00 | 00009 MPLS | 00000/00019(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Blank Screen

00:02:08 | 00010 MPLS | 00023/00013(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | "The Bounty" trailer.
00:00:01 | 00010 MPLS | 00009/00013(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Blank Screen

[doobre]

Lowpro - the gift that just keeps on giving……. Cheers

[Lowpro]

Originally Posted by doobre

Lowpro - the gift that just keeps on giving……. Cheers

Thanks for the kind words. And yeah, that's the plan. Eventually. The giving part. I'll get there eventually. Made significant progress this evening actually. My "Universal Blu-ray Authoring Template" now supports up to 6 Main Menu items instead of 5. And here's the cherry on top. Any one of the menu items can be configured to restart playback of the disc, i.e. "First Playback". The feature is intended for use with "Double Feature" discs where on "First Playback" you're presented with a menu for selecting which movie you'd like to watch.

See my previous post here, an example where two versions of the same movie are available. On "First Playback" you're presented with a menu for deciding which version of the movie you'd like to watch. Once reaching the TOP MENU a bonus feature is available for going to the TOP MENU for the other version of the film and vice versa. With this latest update to the template it's now possible to restart playback of the disc if you prefer. This method makes better sense for an actual "Double Feature" Blu-ray, hence the addition.

[Lowpro]

I purchased the Kino Lorber release of this movie last week. When creating my own Blu-ray for it I decided to combine the "AUDIO" and "SUBTITLES" options which is something my "Universal Blu-ray Authoring Template" didn't support prior. I've been wanting to add this to the mix for a while now. Figured why not. No better time than the present. In any event, eye candy of the menus shown below. Enjoy checking out the pics. Great looking Blu-ray transfer by the way. Night and day compared to the Warner Home Video release I purchased some 10 years ago now.

TOP MENU:

(Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. Selecting and activating the "BACK" button when available takes you to the previous level of the menu.)

PLAY:

(The contents of a given page are displayed on the right side of the screen, the underscore below the given menu item to the left appearing faded when not on the main level of the menu. By default the full "Overview" section from the back portion of the retail cover art is shown. When selecting and activating the "PLAY" option the header and lower portion of the "Overview" is replaced, options given instead to play the movie. In the above example the "Resume where you left off" option is greyed out as playback can't be resumed.)

SCENES (Chapters 1-5):

(When activating the "SCENES" option the current chapter played is selected by default. Navigating "UP/DOWN" wraps around at either end. Navigating "RIGHT" moves your selection to the current chapter. Navigating "LEFT" takes you to the previous level of the menu.)

SCENES (Chapters 6-10):

(When activating the "SCENES" option the current chapter played is selected by default. Navigating "UP/DOWN" wraps around at either end. Navigating "RIGHT" moves your selection to the current chapter. Navigating "LEFT" takes you to the previous level of the menu.)

SETUP:

(When going to the "SETUP" page the filled circle to the right of each set of menu items calls out the current stream for the Feature Presentation. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time takes you to the current audio stream. Selecting the current audio stream takes you to the current subtitles stream. Selecting the current subtitles stream takes you to the "PLAY" option.)

BONUS:

(When going to the "BONUS" page the last menu item played is selected by default. Navigating "RIGHT" moves your selection back to said item as if you had just gone to the page. With prior Kino Lorber content my "BONUS" section would include dedicated pages for accessing the "Audio Commentaries" and "Bonus Trailers", the "Audio Commentaries" also being made available on the "AUDIO" page. In this case I decided to go with a single "BONUS" page containing all the trailers, the "Audio Commentary" still being made available on the "AUDIO" page. Well, the "Audio" section of the "SETUP" page.)

BONUS\Resume:

(The above "Resume" prompt is always given if playback of the selected "Bonus Feature" can be resumed, otherwise playback starts from the beginning, no prompt given.)
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And here's some pics of the POPUP MENU for the Feature Presentation. The menu here is identical to the TOP MENU in both form and function minus the "PLAY" option which is replaced with a "MAIN" button for returning back to the TOP MENU. The color scheme is the same as well, the layer styles applied in Photoshop having been taken up several notches for improved visibility. It's in Technicolor!

MAIN:

(Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. When turning the menu off, then back on again the prior state of the menu is restored. Navigating "DOWN" from the first level of the menu turns the menu off.)

SCENES:

(When activating the "SCENES" option the current chapter played is selected by default. Navigating "UP/DOWN" wraps around at either end. Navigating "RIGHT" moves your selection to the current chapter. Navigating "LEFT" takes you to the previous level of the menu.)

SETUP:

(When going to the "SETUP" page the filled circle to the right of each set of menu items calls out the current stream for the Feature Presentation. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time takes you to the current audio stream. Selecting the current audio stream takes you to the current subtitles stream. Selecting the current subtitles stream turns the menu off. Turning the menu back on at that point takes you to the "MAIN" button.)

BONUS:

(When going to the "BONUS" page the last menu item played is selected by default. Navigating "RIGHT" moves your selection back to said item as if you had just gone to the page. With prior Kino Lorber content my "BONUS" section would include dedicated pages for accessing the "Audio Commentaries" and "Bonus Trailers", the "Audio Commentaries" also being made available on the "AUDIO" page. In this case I decided to go with a single "BONUS" page containing all the trailers, the "Audio Commentary" still being made available on the "AUDIO" page. Well, the "Audio" section of the "SETUP" page.)
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Details acquired from original disc prior to plugging values into template...

FIRST PLAYBACK
00:00:01 | 00007 MPLS | 00001 M2TS | Region Locked (This disc is intended for playback in Region A only.)
00:00:15 | 00001 MPLS | 00002 M2TS | Copyright Warning, Kino Lorber Studio Classics
00:00:07 | 00001 MPLS | 00007 M2TS | "Views expressed" disclaimer.
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TOP MENU
PLAY | BONUS | SUBTITLES | AUDIO
00:03:03 | 00003 MPLS | 00025/00005(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 DTS, Stereo (x3) | Menu Background
(IG = Interactive Graphics Menu)
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POPUP MENU (Feature Presentation)
MAIN | BONUS | SUBTITLES | AUDIO
(See "PLAY" details.)

POPUP MENU (Bonus Features)
xx:xx:xx | xxxxx MPLS | 00020 M2TS | For use with "1080p, 23.976" content.
xx:xx:xx | xxxxx MPLS | 00015 M2TS | For use with "480i, 29.970" content.
(No menu graphics. Immediately taken to TOP MENU via "Play Title 0" command when turning POPUP MENU on.)
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PLAY
00:00:11 | 00004 MPLS | 00008/00006(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Kino Lorber
02:37:31 | 00004 MPLS | 00011/00006(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Feature Presentation
00:00:01 | 00004 MPLS | 00000/00006(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Black Screen
(Playback always starts from beginning.)
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AUDIO (5.1 | 2.0)
5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio
_________________

SUBTITLES (On | Off)
English
None
_________________

BONUS (Playback always starts from beginning. Always taken to TOP MENU afterwards.)

Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo and Writer/Filmmaker Peter Hankoff (On | Off) (DD, Stereo)
(Sets audio commentary track to be enabled when selecting "PLAY" menu option.)

00:03:01 | 00000 MPLS | 00004/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | "Hatari!" trailer.
00:00:01 | 00000 MPLS | 00009/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Black Screen

00:02:18 | 00002 MPLS | 00013/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | "The Shepherd of the Hills" trailer.
00:00:01 | 00002 MPLS | 00010/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Black Screen

00:02:16 | 00005 MPLS | 00014/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | "Reap the Wild Wind" trailer.
00:00:01 | 00005 MPLS | 00010/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Black Screen

00:03:43 | 00006 MPLS | 00016/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | "Legend of the Lost" trailer.
00:00:01 | 00006 MPLS | 00009/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Black Screen

00:02:50 | 00008 MPLS | 00017/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | "Jet Pilot" trailer.
00:00:01 | 00008 MPLS | 00000/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Black Screen

00:02:38 | 00009 MPLS | 00018/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DTS-HD XLL, Stereo | "The Horse Soldiers" trailer.
00:00:00 | 00009 MPLS | 00000/00020(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Black Screen

00:02:22 | 00010 MPLS | 00019/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | "Brannigan" trailer.
00:00:01 | 00010 MPLS | 00009/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Black Screen

00:01:58 | 00011 MPLS | 00021/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | DD, Stereo | "Man's Favorite Sport?" trailer.
00:00:01 | 00011 MPLS | 00009/00015(IG) M2TS | 0480i, 29.970 | Black Screen

[Lowpro]

Here's my latest victim, the Via Vision Entertainment release of "Beverly Hills Ninja". The original disc didn't allow for resuming playback of anything and didn't a "Scenes" menu option or POPUP MENU. Talk about barebones! Just finished rolling my own. Built everything from scratch of course minus the M2TS files for the Feature Presentation, Theatrical Trailer and First Playback items. I did like the original menu layout and graphics so I mirrored and built upon that. Quite pleased with the end result. Eye candy provided below as always. Enjoy checking out the pics.

TOP MENU:

(Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. Navigating "UP" or pressing "OK" takes you up a level within the interface. Navigating "DOWN" from the bottommost item takes you back a level.)

PLAY FILM:

(Selecting and activating the "PLAY FILM" option prior would immediately start playback of the "Feature Presentation" from the beginning, no ability to resume playback if available. With my version of the disc the above "Resume" prompt is always shown which includes a description of the film. In the above example the "Resume where you left off" option is greyed out as playback can't be resumed.)

BONUS:

(When going to the "BONUS" page the last menu item played is selected by default. Navigating "RIGHT" moves your selection back to said item as if you had just gone to the page. Navigating "UP" from the topmost item would normally wrap around. With this disc I have an option set that requires 3 or more items before navigation wraps around.)

BONUS\Resume:

(The above "Resume" prompt is given if playback of the "Theatrical Trailer" can be resumed, otherwise playback starts from the beginning, no prompt given.)

BONUS\Commentary:

(The commentary track is available from the "BONUS" and "SETUP" options. Selecting the "Commentary Off" menu item results in the previous audio selection for the Feature Presentation being restored in addition to the default selection for the "Bonus Feature" page reverting back to what it was prior.)

BONUS\Commentary\Resume:

(The above "Resume" prompt is always given if playback of the "Feature Presentation" can be resumed, otherwise playback starts from the beginning, no prompt given.)

SETUP:

(When going to the "SETUP" page the filled circle to the left of each set of menu items calls out the current stream for the Feature Presentation. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time takes you to the current audio stream. Selecting the current audio stream takes you to the current subtitles stream. Selecting the current subtitles stream takes you to the "PLAY FILM" option.)
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POPUP MENU:

(Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. When turning the menu off, then back on again the prior state of the menu is restored. Navigating "DOWN" from the first level of the menu turns the menu off.)

BONUS:

(When going to the "BONUS" page the last menu item played is selected by default. Navigating "RIGHT" moves your selection back to said item as if you had just gone to the page. Navigating "UP" from the topmost item would normally wrap around. With this disc I have an option set that requires 3 or more items before navigation wraps around.)

BONUS\Commentary:

(The commentary track is available from the "BONUS" and "SETUP" options. Selecting the "Commentary Off" menu item results in the previous audio selection for the Feature Presentation being restored in addition to the default selection for the "BONUS" page reverting back to what it was prior.)

BONUS\Commentary\Resume:

(The above "Resume" prompt is displayed when selecting a given commentary menu item, the options given to continue playback or start from beginning. When making your selection the POPUP MENU remains on, the user taken back to the "BONUS\Commentary" page.)

SETUP:

(When going to the "SETUP" page the filled circle to the left of each set of menu items calls out the current stream for the Feature Presentation. Navigating "RIGHT" at any time takes you to the current audio stream. Selecting the current audio stream takes you to the current subtitles stream. Selecting the current subtitles stream turns the menu off. Turning the menu back on at that point takes you to the "TOP MENU" button.)
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And here are pics of the secondary POPUP MENU accessible during "First Playback", before and after the "Feature Presentation" is played and while playing a given "Bonus Feature".

FIRST PLAYBACK (Proceed to Main Menu):

(Secondary POPUP MENU when accessed during First Playback prior to reaching TOP MENU for first time. Pressing "OK" skips directly to TOP MENU. Navigating "DOWN" turns POPUP MENU off.)

MAIN MENU (Proceed to Feature Film):

(Secondary POPUP MENU when accessed after initiating playback of Feature Presentation from TOP MENU. Pressing "OK" skips directly to Feature Presentation. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.)

FEATURE PRESENTATION (Return to Main Menu):

(Secondary POPUP MENU when accessed after Feature Presentation finishes playing prior to returning to TOP MENU. Pressing "OK" skips directly to TOP MENU. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.)

BONUS (Return to Main Menu):

(Secondary POPUP MENU when accessed after initiating playback of Bonus Feature from TOP MENU. Pressing "OK" skips directly to TOP MENU. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.)

BONUS (Return to Feature Film):

(Secondary POPUP MENU when accessed after initiating playback of Bonus Feature from Feature Presentation. Pressing "OK" skips directly to TOP MENU. Navigating "DOWN" turns the POPUP MENU off.)
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Details acquired from original disc prior to plugging values into template...

FIRST PLAYBACK
00:00:10 | 00000 MPLS | 00000 M2TS | Copyright Warning
00:00:09 | 00000 MPLS | 00001 M2TS | Via Vision Entertainment
00:00:12 | 00000 MPLS | 00002 M2TS | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
00:00:15 | 00000 MPLS | 00003 M2TS | "Views expressed" disclaimer.
00:00:00 | 00000 MPLS | 00004 M2TS | Blank Screen
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TOP MENU
(PLAY FILM | SPECIAL FEATURES | SET-UP)

00:00:01 | 00003 MPLS | 00009/00010(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Menu Background
(IG = Interactive Graphics Menu)

POPUP MENU
(Not included.)
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PLAY FILM
(Playback always starts from beginning.)

01:28:38 | 00001 MPLS | 00006/xxxxx(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | Feature Presentation
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SPECIAL FEATURES
(Playback always starts from beginning.)

Audio Commentary by Director Dennis Dugan
(See "PLAY" details above.)

Theatrical Trailer
00:02:13 | 00004 MPLS | 00007/xxxxx(IG) M2TS | 1080p, 23.976 | DD, Stereo | Theatrical Trailer
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SET-UP
(Audio/Subtitles)

5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
2.0 Dolby Digital (Audio Commentary)
Subtitles On
Subtitles Off

[Lowpro]

I had way too much fun authoring "Beverly Hills Ninja" to Blu-ray yesterday. Decided to go for broke this evening. In the process now of adding a "Scenes" menu option. See below.

SCENES (Chapters 1-5):

(When activating the "SCENES" option the current chapter played is selected by default. Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. Navigating "UP" moves your selection to the current chapter. Navigating "DOWN" takes you to the previous level of the menu.)

SCENES (Chapters 6-10):

(When selecting a given item the number below the chapter thumbnail displays its "Selected" state. The chapter thumbnails themselves have a selected state as well. The "Normal" state is a de-saturated version of the given image, the colors appearing muted. The "Selected" state is a full color version.)

The above is a mock-up I created in Photoshop. Still deciding on which thumbnails to use. I have a couple to choose from for each chapter. And for those wondering, the swords framing each pic were lifted from the back portion of the DVD cover art. Pretty clever if I do say so myself.
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Well I finally had time today to put the above into practice. Properly integrated the above mock-up within my Photoshop template, then exporting the assets for import to the Blu-ray via BDedit. Took only 15 minutes from there to import the new objects to the menus, then making the other required edits. And a bit redundant, but why not. End result for the POPUP MENU shown below, the backdrop transparency increased significantly over what's used for the TOP MENU. (Pics in my prior post have been updated accordingly.)

SCENES (Chapters 1-5):

(When activating the "SCENES" option the current chapter played is selected by default. Navigating "LEFT/RIGHT" wraps around at either end. Navigating "UP" moves your selection to the current chapter. Navigating "DOWN" takes you to the previous level of the menu.)

SCENES (Chapters 6-10):

(When selecting a given item the number below the chapter thumbnail displays its "Selected" state. The chapter thumbnails themselves have a selected state as well. The "Normal" state is a de-saturated version of the given image, the colors appearing muted. The "Selected" state is a full color version.)

Tested the Blu-ray just now with PowerDVD. No issues. Next I'll be burning to BD-RE to test with a hardware based player, the M2TS file for the "Feature Presentation" not being included. I never include the larger M2TS files when burning to BD-RE for testing purposes. When playing the "Feature Presentation" in this scenario a hardware based Blu-ray player will end up playing the last frame of the video it was playing prior in place of the missing M2TS file, in this case the video from the TOP MENU. The POPUP MENU can still be accessed and tested at that point. If everything checks out it's time to put another BD-R to good use. In this case a BD-25, the Blu-ray weighing in at 20.4 GB (21,936,81,154 bytes).