Playing DVD from Mac to Apple TV

Hi there,
I recently purchased Apple TV and would like to know if it is possible to view my wedding film on dvd from my mac to my apple tv.
When i turn on Apple TV Airplay mirroring the screen on my mac and my TV is grey and white checkered and it won't play, only sound.
Everything else like home sharing works fine.
Appreciate any advice

Apple have crippled Airplay assuming you are trying to send copy protected content.
Two options:
1 - Use another DVD capable player eg VLC
2 - Assuming the DVD video is not protected, Google the free Handbrake and convert the DVD video footage to AppleTV compatible h264 (there are presets). Add the video to iTunes - it will go to Movies under Unknown Genre - right click and use Get info and adjust metadata. Handbrake will only handle video conversion not menus.
AC

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