Tap into the advanced authoring toolset of Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 to create everything from DVD dailies, to highly interactive commercial titles in both SD and HD. author, Nathan Haggard, shows how to get the most of the application's sophisticated design tools, templates, and transitions, offering unparalleled creative freedom. High end features and integration with graphic programs allow for unlimited customization. Pre-built templates and artwork allows one to easily create a professional DVD in minutes. To begin learning Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 today, simply click on one of the lessons below.
Introduction
DVD Technology New in Version 4 DVD Creation Overview
Post Production Workflow Authoring in DVD Studio Pro Authoring a Basic DVD
Creating a QuickTime Movie Starting a New Project Working from a Template Adding Video Testing & Burning a DVD
The Interface
Window Configurations
Windows / Palettes / Quadrants / Tabs
Customizing the Toolbar
DVD Specifications
Streams
Buttons
Frame Resolution & File Formats
Video Bit Rates
DVD Physical Media
Sides / Layers / Capacity
Plus & Minus Write / Rewrite
Duplication vs. Replication
Planning a DVD
Storyboarding
Bit Budgeting
Setup & Importing
Setting Preferences
Importing
Organizing
DVD Elements
Disc Level Settings
Working with Tracks
Adding Video & Audio
Adding Chapter Markers
Importing a Marker List
Basic Editing
Simulating the Track
Creating Menus in DVDSP
Adding & Modifying Text
Creating Buttons
Text Button Highlights
Adding a Background
Creating a Chapter Index Menu
Linking Buttons to Markers
Auto Create Index Menu
Video Title Set Editor
Shapes / Styles & Templates
Understanding Pre-Made Elements
Creating a Button Style
Creating a Template
Drop Zones vs. Buttons
Shapes
Stories
Function of Stories
Creating Stories
Using Stories with an Index Menu
Story Navigation
Creating Menus in Photoshop
Creating a Menu
Designing Buttons
Creating a Basic Overlay
Creating an Advanced Overlay
Applying Photoshop Menu in DVDSP
Applying Basic Overlay
Applying Advanced Overlay
Layered Files in Basic Menus
Menu Audio
Motion Menus
Creating Motion Menus
Creating Overlays for Motion Menus
Applying Motion Menus
Layered Menus
Understanding Layered Menus
Building Layered Menus
Using Layered Menus in DVDSP
Slideshows
Building a Slideshow
Working with Slideshow Audio
Using Slideshow Transitions
MPEG-2 Encoding
QuickTime or MPEG-2
MPEG-2 Encoding Basics pt. 1
MPEG-2 Encoding Basics pt. 2
HDV / MPEG-2 / H.264
Chapter Markers in Final Cut Pro
Chapter Markers & Compression Markers
Using Compressor
Exporting from Final Cut Pro
Customizing Presets pt. 1
Customizing Presets pt. 2
Compressing Audio for DVD
Distributed Encoding
Scripting
Purpose of Scripts
Creating a Random Play Script
Loop Point Jump Back Script
Menu Timeout
Transitions
Basic Transitions
Video Transitions
Alpha Transitions
Subtitles
Creating Subtitles
Adjusting Text Parameters
Importing Subtitle Files
Anamorphic 16:9 & 23.98fps
Anamorphic & 24fps
Anamorphic in DVDSP
Multiple Streams
Encoding for Multiple Streams
Creating a Multi-Angle Track
Mixed Angles
Multiple Audio & Subtitle Streams
Linking Setup Menus to Multiple Streams
DVD@cess
DVDs & the Internet
Linking to the Web
Testing the Weblink
Linking to a File
Linking to E-mail
Advanced Connections
The Connections Tab
Establishing Connections
Final Testing
Building and Formatting a DVD
Building a DVD
Testing in DVD Player
Formating in DVD Studio Pro
Burning In Toast
Purchasing DVD Media and Labels
Creating an HD DVD
High Definition Editing Formats
Authoring a High Def Project
Viewing a High Def DVD
HD DVD vs. Blue Ray
Advanced Tricks
Buttons Over Video
Easter Eggs
Conclusion
Final Thoughts
Credits
About the Author