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Affordable DVD Authoring software?

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Hi everyone.

I am wanting to make a DVD of the work I have created over the past few years (DVD showreel). I know DVD studio pro is regarded as a leader at this sort of thing, but I need something that is more affordable (sub £100 / 200 mark). Or, maybe some free / shareware software.

Can anyone recommend anything?
 
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Have you tried iDVD, which may have come with your system? If not it is part of the iLife package.
 
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Thats the best and cheapest way to go.
 
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Yeah I tried that (should have mentioned that in my post). It doesn't give me the level of customisation I am after. Most of the menu types are really corny. I need to make my own menus etc... I find iDVD too restrictive.
 
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I am not sure if there are other DVD authoring application, beside iDVD and DVD Studio Pro.
 
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I know the Adobe's Encore DVD is really good. It's all manual, but very powerful. I'm not sure how much it costs though.
 

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