Menu Image - Size in Photoshop?

I am working on two projects, both of which require custom menus. Menus (background and buttons) are being designed in Photoshop for import into DVD Studio Pro. I am having some trouble determing what size image to have the designers create.
Both projects are shot in HD 16:9 but will be outputed to a SD DVD.
Can someone please help me?
Thanks

Are you using Photoshop CS2 (may also be in CS1, cannot remember right now) there are templates for NTSC (or PAL) widescreen if you want 16:9 menus or look at page 85 of the PDF (depends on version of DVD SP, look for 864 x 480) and then rescale without constrianing proportions.
For 4:3 menus (which can be used even with 16:9 tracks) use the DV preset in Photoshop or look in the PDF right above the 864 x 480
It is better to rescale outside of DVD SP then letting DVD SP do the rescaling. Also make sure to save as a flattened copy and keep the original aside if you want to make changes.

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