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Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 Tutorials
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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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Introduction
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| DVD Technology | (02:37) | |
| New in Version 4 | (04:58) | |
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DVD Creation Overview
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| Post Production Workflow | (03:57) | |
| Authoring in DVD Studio Pro | (02:26) | |
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Authoring a Basic DVD
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| Creating a QuickTime Movie | (02:56) | |
| Starting a New Project | (04:58) | |
| Working from a Template | (03:57) | |
| Adding Video | (05:46) | |
| Testing & Burning a DVD | (02:56) | |
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The Interface
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| Window Configurations | (03:16) | |
| Windows / Palettes / Quadrants / Tabs | (06:02) | |
| Customizing the Toolbar | (03:00) | |
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DVD Specifications
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| Streams | (03:40) | |
| Buttons | (01:30) | |
| Frame Resolution & File Formats | (04:28) | |
| Video Bit Rates | (02:03) | |
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DVD Physical Media
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| Sides / Layers / Capacity | (04:26) | |
| Plus & Minus Write / Rewrite | (04:18) | |
| Duplication vs. Replication | (02:59) | |
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Planning a DVD
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| Storyboarding | (07:11) | |
| Bit Budgeting | (04:50) | |
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Setup & Importing
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| Setting Preferences | (04:04) | |
| Importing | (05:22) | |
| Organizing | (03:20) | |
| DVD Elements | (02:33) | |
| Disc Level Settings | (05:31) | |
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Working with Tracks
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| Adding Video & Audio | (03:45) | |
| Adding Chapter Markers | (04:57) | |
| Importing a Marker List | (02:52) | |
| Basic Editing | (01:59) | |
| Simulating the Track | (03:01) | |
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Creating Menus in DVDSP
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| Adding & Modifying Text | (03:36) | |
| Creating Buttons | (02:31) | |
| Text Button Highlights | (05:34) | |
| Adding a Background | (06:13) | |
| Creating a Chapter Index Menu | (05:07) | |
| Linking Buttons to Markers | (04:03) | |
| Auto Create Index Menu | (05:32) | |
| Video Title Set Editor | (03:51) | |
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Shapes / Styles & Templates
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| Understanding Pre-Made Elements | (03:58) | |
| Creating a Button Style | (05:29) | |
| Creating a Template | (06:15) | |
| Drop Zones vs. Buttons | (02:56) | |
| Shapes | (05:48) | |
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Stories
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| Function of Stories | (04:19) | |
| Creating Stories | (04:47) | |
| Using Stories with an Index Menu | (05:54) | |
| Story Navigation | (04:42) | |
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Creating Menus in Photoshop
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| Creating a Menu | (04:22) | |
| Designing Buttons | (03:35) | |
| Creating a Basic Overlay | (02:04) | |
| Creating an Advanced Overlay | (05:10) | |
| Applying Photoshop Menu in DVDSP | (03:46) | |
| Applying Basic Overlay | (03:02) | |
| Applying Advanced Overlay | (04:16) | |
| Layered Files in Basic Menus | (03:00) | |
| Menu Audio | (02:50) | |
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Motion Menus
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| Creating Motion Menus | (06:16) | |
| Creating Overlays for Motion Menus | (02:59) | |
| Applying Motion Menus | (05:16) | |
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Layered Menus
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| Understanding Layered Menus | (03:16) | |
| Building Layered Menus | (04:30) | |
| Using Layered Menus in DVDSP | (05:42) | |
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Slideshows
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| Building a Slideshow | (04:38) | |
| Working with Slideshow Audio | (04:07) | |
| Using Slideshow Transitions | (02:50) | |
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MPEG-2 Encoding
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| QuickTime or MPEG-2 | (05:37) | |
| MPEG-2 Encoding Basics pt. 1 | (04:11) | |
| MPEG-2 Encoding Basics pt. 2 | (03:32) | |
| HDV / MPEG-2 / H.264 | (03:58) | |
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Chapter Markers in Final Cut Pro
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| Chapter Markers & Compression Markers | (07:14) | |
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Using Compressor
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| Exporting from Final Cut Pro | (05:41) | |
| Customizing Presets pt. 1 | (04:12) | |
| Customizing Presets pt. 2 | (03:05) | |
| Compressing Audio for DVD | (06:17) | |
| Distributed Encoding | (02:27) | |
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Scripting
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| Purpose of Scripts | (04:10) | |
| Creating a Random Play Script | (06:56) | |
| Loop Point Jump Back Script | (04:43) | |
| Menu Timeout | (02:14) | |
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Transitions
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| Basic Transitions | (04:01) | |
| Video Transitions | (04:32) | |
| Alpha Transitions | (06:57) | |
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Subtitles
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| Creating Subtitles | (03:02) | |
| Adjusting Text Parameters | (02:49) | |
| Importing Subtitle Files | (02:04) | |
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Anamorphic 16:9 & 23.98fps
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| Anamorphic & 24fps | (04:53) | |
| Anamorphic in DVDSP | (04:54) | |
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Multiple Streams
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| Encoding for Multiple Streams | (03:14) | |
| Creating a Multi-Angle Track | (03:05) | |
| Mixed Angles | (05:33) | |
| Multiple Audio & Subtitle Streams | (04:43) | |
| Linking Setup Menus to Multiple Streams | (07:29) | |
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DVD@cess
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| DVDs & the Internet | (02:24) | |
| Linking to the Web | (04:04) | |
| Testing the Weblink | (03:29) | |
| Linking to a File | (05:51) | |
| Linking to E-mail | (02:31) | |
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Advanced Connections
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| The Connections Tab | (04:51) | |
| Establishing Connections | (03:32) | |
| Final Testing | (03:50) | |
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Building and Formatting a DVD
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| Building a DVD | (04:03) | |
| Testing in DVD Player | (04:58) | |
| Formating in DVD Studio Pro | (03:29) | |
| Burning In Toast | (02:26) | |
| Purchasing DVD Media and Labels | (03:09) | |
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Creating an HD DVD
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| High Definition Editing Formats | (05:07) | |
| Authoring a High Def Project | (04:50) | |
| Viewing a High Def DVD | (02:42) | |
| HD DVD vs. Blue Ray | (01:51) | |
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Advanced Tricks
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| Buttons Over Video | (04:04) | |
| Easter Eggs | (06:11) | |
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Conclusion
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| Final Thoughts | (05:18) | |
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Credits
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| About the Author | (02:34) | |
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| Title: | Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 |
| Author: | Nathan Haggard |
| SKU: | 33658 |
| ISBN: | 1-932808-61-2 |
| Release Date: | 2005-12-02 |
| Duration: | 8.5 hrs / 114 lessons |
| Work Files: |
Yes |
| Captions: | No |
| Compatibility: |
Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux QuickTime 7, Flash 8 |
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