Apple DVD Studio Pro 4
Training
Provided by The Virtual Training Company
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. VTC 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.
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Apple DVD Studio Pro 4
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
About The Training Provider: The Virtual Training Company
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