Macworld® DVD Studio Pro^TM Bible

by Todd Kelsey; Chad Fahs

• ISBN13: 9780764536335
• ISBN10: 0764536338
• Edition: DVD
• Format: Paperback w/Disk
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The DVD StudioPro Bible is the authoritative and comprehensive guide creating professional-quality DVDs using Apple's revolutionary new killer app, DVD Studio Pro. This book features easily accessible information for beginners (including a QuickStart for immediate results), advanced tips and techniques for pros, and extensive professional insights throughout from DVD mastering professionals.

Author Biography

About the Authors Todd Kelsey is the owner of Selendrian Group, Inc., a digital media company that has created music and video projects that received national attention. One such project he produced with is "GLF," collaborating with Jim Cooper of the Detholz, and Skipworth of Skipwave Productions. GLF a cross between Alvin and the Chipmunks and Toontzes the Cat. GLF started as a joke, but then spawned a CD (and video) that received airplay on college and commercial radio stations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The video was a hit on IMNTV, an independent music video channel that gave it play in Virginia, Florida, and California. Todd has recently created a promotional DVD to shop GLF to television. Todd has a BA in Literature and an MA in Communications, with a background in desktop publishing and editorial work. He is also a former performing member and online manager of the major label recording act "Sister Soleil," whose first release on Universal Records was recorded at Realworld Studios in England, featuring a cameo by Peter Gabriel. His current pursuits include independent DVD authoring, Flash animation, and a focus on exploring the possibilities of DVD music video compilations. He is forming a band in the Chicago area and will be touring in the Midwest region and releasing an independent album. His dream is to get a ride in a Huey helicopter. Another dream is to play Hendrix's version of the National Anthem at the 100th Anniversary of Woodstock in 2069. Along the way, he wants to play a lot of shows to keep his fingers limber, get a Ph.D. in Communications, and teach helicopter flying lessons on the side. Chad Fahs knew he wanted to tell stories since he was very young. In his mind, moving images were the best medium to accomplish this dream. Whether making home movies or spending countless hours in a movie theater, it was all done with a single goal in sight. This passion soon led to the formation of his own production company in Chicago in 1998, using an Avid system to edit video. During this time, he traveled the globe in search of new inspiration, working on documentary projects in countries as far apart as Japan and France. At the same time, he worked on a variety of other projects, many of which were for local and national bands, in order to feed his musical interests and need for visual experimentation. After working as an Avid editor, Chad decided to expand his digital palette. Eventually, Final Cut Pro became a part of the mix and DVD soon followed. At the same time, he developed an interest in streaming video and interactive elements as a means of telling his stories on the Web. Currently, Chad is working at one of the top internet sites, while continuing to seek out new projects which merge video, streaming media applications, and interactive content. He is also working on a screenplay for an independent film project.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Calling All DVD Studio Pro Users!	xi
Acknowledgments	xv
Introduction	xxxi
Part I: Working with DVD Studio Pro	1	(72)
Quick Start: Up and Running with DVD Studio Pro	3	(14)
Understanding DVD Studio Pro	17	(12)
Inside the DVD Studio Pro Workspace	29	(24)
Working with Assets	53	(20)
Part II: Creating Interactivity	73	(130)
Planning and Prototyping	75	(24)
Working with Buttons	99	(26)
Working with Menus	125	(24)
Using Subtitles	149	(24)
Exploring Interface Design	173	(30)
Part III: Using Assets in a Project	203	(112)
Understanding DVD Audio	205	(18)
Working with DVD Audio	223	(26)
Understanding DVD Video	249	(20)
Working with DVD Video	269	(26)
Working with Slideshows	295	(20)
Part IV: Bringing It All Together	315	(56)
Building a Project	317	(22)
Preparing for Output	339	(12)
Outputting a Project	351	(20)
Part V: Advanced Interactivity	371	(72)
Understanding Scripting	373	(22)
Adding Multiple Angles to a Project	395	(20)
Working with Multiple Languages	415	(28)
Part VI: Exploring DVD Content Delivery	443	(60)
Evaluating DVD Player Options	445	(12)
Developing DVD-ROM Content	457	(18)
Cross-Developing for DVD, CD-ROM, and the Internet	475	(28)
Part VII: Case Studies	503	(68)
Case Study: Warm Blankets	505	(8)
Case Study: Atomic Paintbrush Studios	513	(10)
Case Study: Pioneer Electronics' SuperDrive	523	(10)
Case Study: Simple Motion Menus	533	(10)
Case Study: Metatec --- Manufacturing a DVD	543	(16)
Case Study: Real World Promotional DVD	559	(12)
Part VIII: Appendixes	571	(18)
Appendix A: DVD Studio Pro Installation and System Requirements	573	(4)
Appendix B: Resources	577	(4)
Appendix C: Glossary and Terms	581	(4)
Appendix D: About the DVD-ROM	585	(4)
Index	589	(26)
End-User License Agreement	615