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To Use a Custom Intro Show

1. Click on the Shows tab in the Create window for the disc option
you have selected.

2. Check the option for Include Intro Show.

3. Click on Select Show.
4. Browse your system for the show file you want to use.

5. Click on Open.
The show you have selected will be added to the disc, and will play as soon
as the disc is started. This will happen before either your menu, or your
show if you have no menu, begins to play.
As a general rule, keep your intro shows short. These are best used to get
some brand recognition for your show. If you’re running a studio or
photography business, put your logo up there. It’ll get more visibility for
the work you create.

Try not to go too far beyond 3 to 5 seconds for the intro show, but don’t go
below 2.5 seconds. Some DVD players have been found to have problems
when they try to play exceptionally short video clips.

Including an Executable

An executable is a PC-specific form of show that you can opt to include on
the disc. This is primarily for watching the show on a PC that might not
have the software installed to watch a DVD, Blu-ray, or video CD.
Executables are entire shows contained in one EXE file. They can be any
resolution you want to use, are small in file size compared to video, and very
versatile. It’s often a good idea to include an executable on any disc you
create.