Burn DVD (no video tracks defined)

I am new to iDVD, and just made my first one using a basic theme placing pictures from iPhoto into the drop zones then adding music from iTunes, it looks great but when I try to burn it I get a drop down sign saying, There are no video tracks defined in the current project, error in project structure.
what am I doing wrong ? Can anyone help with this Please

Hello, Lowie
You're in the Aperture forum you'll have better luck if you place your post here.
love & peace,
victor

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