How do I make a window full screen and keep my connected monitor separate to utilize with other programs?

I just got a MacBookPro and have an external monitor connected to it. I opened a window to full screen and the connected monitor went to a gray screen while the MBP monitor showed the program in full screen. How can I make them independant so this doesn't happen?

Hello Azul37,
go to your Applications folder and ctrl-click iDVD, then choose "Show Package Contents" from the drop-down menu. Next navigate to the Resources folder, find the theme, duplicate and rename it, then open the copy with the above procedure (choose Full Frame 1 for this - the other one is a bit tricky)
Again navigate to the Resources folder and find a folder named "FullFrameTitle.pox". There are other folders inside - open them one by one until you find a TIFF file with a long name with loads of numbers and delete it. Now the grey bar for the title is gone.
Next launch iDVD and choose your (modified) theme. Import a movie. You'll see the grey bar appear as button under the text. Go to the Settings tab in the Customize pane, select the button options and choose "Text Only". Voilà
Note: I recommend you leave the grey bar for the buttons - it provides better on-screen visibility.
If you are interested in tweaking your iDVD themes I recommend reading here:
Dave Nagel's tutorial about custom buttons
http://www.creativemac.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=31388
Creating custom dropzones by Dave Nagel
http://www.corporatemedianews.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=32445
hope this helps
mish

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