How to design a video disc template
After reviewing the template design workspace and the options available to you, it’s time to start creating your template.
To design a video disc template
1 In Toast start a Burn Video project.
2 Ensure the Theme button (left upper corner) is enabled.
3 Click the plus sign below Design new template.
4 Click Main Menu (on the right).
5 Click the Template style button, and choose a preset style as a starting point.
6 If you want to change the layout, do one of the following:
• Click the Change the layout button.
• Change the values for the Rows or Columns
• In the preview area, click an element that you want to change, and drag it to a new position.
7 If your template has preview thumbnails and you want to change their border style, click the Change border style button. You can choose from None (no border), Preset (choose from the list), Color (apply a color from the Colors window), or Custom (import a frame).
8 If you want to change the style of the navigation icons, click the Change button style button, and choose Preset (choose from the list) or Custom (choose an individual button from the list and import the image that you want to use).
9 To format text, in the preview area, click the placeholder text that you want to format. In the text formatting panel that appears on the right, choose the settings that you want. If you want to add new text, click the Add text button (added to the center of the preview area by default), position the text where you want it, then format the new text.
10 If you want to add media, such as photos, to your template, click the Insert media button, open the media you want (added to the center of the preview area by default), position and size the media in the preview area and adjust any settings you want using the panel on the right.
11 If you want change the background, click the Change the background button. In the panel that displays, click the Change the background button and open the media you want. If the media is a video clip that is longer than 30 seconds, you will be prompted to trim the clip. The new media fills the menu area automatically. You can use the Crop tool if you want to show only a specific area.
12 To change the music, click the Edit the music button, and in the panel that appears, click the Add audio as music button, and open the file you want. If the clip is longer than 30 seconds, you will be prompted to trim it. You can then adjust the volume and apply a fade (optional).
13 Click Chapter Menu (on the right), and repeat steps 5-12 to customize the chapter menu.
14 When you are finished creating your template, click the Next button (lower right corner), and click Export.
15 If you want to save a project file (so you can edit your template later), type a project name when prompted. When the Save window appears, type a name for your template and save. The template will take a few moments to export.