Multi-language narration tracks for DVD

Hello --
I am using Adobe Pre 7, and I have a project where I need to create narration tracks in two different languages. I want the user to be able to select the language track from the DVD menu. Is it possible, if so, how? If not, what are my options?
Thank you for any informations.
Mike

Mike,
This is easily done in Adobe Encore, but that program is only available as part of PrPro.
PrE does not allow for multi-language Tracks (or any multi-Audio Tracks, like DTS).
Now, Sony's DVD Architect is highly recommended as a full-featured authoring program, but I do not use it (I use Encore), so do not know if it can handle multi-Audio Tracks. Steve Grisetti, our trusted MOD here, has written the book on DVD Architect, so he will know if it will handle this.
I would strongly recommend accessing the various Audio Tracks via a Menu, though the user can use the Audio button on the remote, it is a nice touch to also give them a Menu.
Good luck,
Hunt

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