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.
At the conclusion of this three-day class, the students will be able to:
- Set up a project and use a storyboard to outline the flow through the DVD
- Encode audio and video correctly for authoring a DVD
- Understand how layers are used in Photoshop to create interactive menus
- Build menus and buttons with highlights
- Create chapter markers in Final Cut Pro
- Create a slideshow using stills, video, and audio
- Build, format, test, and record a disc image
- Use the remote control to test menus
- Create a web link
- Prepare an image for duplication
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.
what students say:
- 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!
