DVD Studio Pro 4:
DVDSP 101: Introduction to DVD Studio Pro 4
Our DVD Studio Pro training provides you with the right training solutions to help you learn Apple DVD Studio Pro. Check our schedule for class dates and prices for Apple DVD Studio Pro training in Dallas, Texas or call us for private training at your site.
This three-day class is designed for those who want to take advantage of the power and versatility of Apple's DVD Studio Pro for creating interactive DVD's. DVD Studio Pro allows you to create DVD discs that will play back on standard DVD players. This class covers creating still and motion menus, slide shows, and using Adobe Photoshop to create menu graphics. Encoding audio and video will be explained. Apple Final Cut Pro will be used to create chapter markers for easy navigation on the final DVD. Simple programming and using the built-in testing function and remote round out the class.
Included with the class is the DVDStudio Pro test (a $150 value) for Apple certification. You can take the test on one of our scheduled testing days, or schedule with the instructor if you can't make the scheduled testing day.
Preparing Your First DVD Project
- DVD Creation Process
- DVD-Video Specification
- Exploring the Interface
- Creating a Simple DVD in Basic View
- Creating a Menu, Connecting Assets to the Menu
- Simulating a Disc
- Building a Project and Burning a Disc
Exploring the Full Interface
- Opening the Project
- Exploring Window Configurations
- Adjusting the Project
Setting Up a Simple DVD
- Storyboarding a DVD
- Creating a Storyboard Using the Graphical Tab
- Previewing the Finished Project with DVD Player Application
- Identifying Source Video Settings
- Setting DVD Studio Pro Preferences
- Setting Up Disc Properties
- Importing Audio and Video
- Setting Chapter Markers
Creating Menus in DVD Studio Pro
- The Menu Creation Process
- Importing Assets
- Adding a Background Graphic
- Using the Title Safe and Action Safe Guides
- Creating Buttons on a Still Menu
- Connecting Buttons to Video
- Adding Text to a Menu
- Adding Sound to a Menu
- Creating an Intro Menu
- Targeting Navigation on your DVD
- Using a Drop Zone to Create a Motion Menu
Creating a Chapter Index Menu
- Customizing a Default Chapter Index Menu
- Setting Up the Chapter Index Navigation Buttons
- Adding a Drop Zone Shape
- Automating the Chapter Index Menu Creation Process
Creating a Slideshow
- Using Slideshows
- File Formats for Slideshows
- Adding a Slideshow
- Modifying Your Slideshow
- Slideshow Transitions
- Converting a Slideshow to a Track
Adding Subtitles
- Creating Subtitles in DVD Studio Pro
- Modifying the Font and Color of Subtitles
- Importing Subtitles from a Text File
- Previewing Subtitles
- Creating Buttons over Video
- Understanding Closed Captioning
Finishing Your DVD
- Adding DVD-ROM Content to a DVD-Video Disc
- Testing Your Project
- Building and Formatting a DVD
- Using the DVD Player Application
- Burning a Disc Using the Burn Command
- Choosing Recordable DVD Media
- Distributing your Completed DVD
Encoding with Compressor
- Understanding Compression
- Importing a File into Compressor from Final Cut Pro
- Applying Preset Settings
- Creating Custom Settings
- Setting Compression Markers in Compressor
- Creating Chapter Markers
- Submitting Files for Encoding
- Creating a Compressor Droplet
Designing Advanced Menus
- Maintaining the Look of Menu Graphics
- Creating Standard Menus
- Adding a Simple Overlay
- Creating Buttons for the Overlay
- Choosing Highlights for Button States
- Using Advanced Overlays with Grayscale Color Mapping
- Customizing Button Colors
- Saving Default Colors
- Adding a Motion Background
- Setting a Loop Point
- Working with Motion Menus
- Advantages of Layered Menus
- Adding a Layered Menu
- Creating Layered Menu Buttons
- Linking your Assets
Markers, Stories and Connections
- Working with Chapter Markers
- Creating Markers in Final Cut Pro
- Adding Markers in Final Cut Pro
- Setting Encoding Preferences
- Using Stories as Playlists
- Creating and Working with Stories
- Establishing Connections
- Finding the Unconnected Elements
Scripting
- Building Menu Loop Scripts
- Creating Return to Menu Scripts
Creating Transitions
- Applying a Transition
- Using a Video Transition
- Using Alpha Transitions
- Exploring the Asset Movie
- Exploring the Background Matte Movie
Using Alternate Angles
- Setting Up the Project
- About Alternate Angles
- Creating Multi-Angle Tracks
- Creating Mixed-Angle Tracks
- Targeting Alternate Angle Streams
- Simulating Alternate Angle Errors
- Exploring Final Cut Pro Markers
Converting SD To HD
- HD to SD Downconversions
- Encoding HD Assets
- Converting SD Projects to HD Projects
prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of the Mac OS
Some knowledge of Final Cut Pro is recommended
related classes:
apple certification:
- The Apple Training & Certification programs are designed to keep you at the forefront of Apple's digital media technology. Certification creates a benchmark to assess your proficiency in a specific Apple Pro application. By taking and passing an exam, you earn Apple Certified Pro status, which allows you to distinguish yourself to colleagues, employers, and prospective clients as a skilled user of the chosen application. Certification gives you a competitive edge in today's ever-changing job market.
- You can take the DVD Studio Pro certification test here at our facility. The test is included with the price of the class.
- Study guide for DVD Studio Pro.
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- Digital Training & Designs is modern, clean, it has very easy access, and the staff is so friendly and helpful (sounds like a cliche but it's true). The computers and software worked without breaking down, the Net speed was faster than I anticipated and the very best thing within the classroom was the additional monitor on my desktop to view what you were showing me (vs. the old projector-style 'look up here' form). This was the first time I had the privledge to experience that as a student and now it will be hard to accept any other type of training!
