DVD
AUTHORING & BURNING GUIDES ->
Introduction and authoring FAQ
An introduction to
DVD authoring, discussion of technical jargon. Lists the
valid audio and video files allowed by the DVD spec.
Discusses the various audio formats available for DVD, and
weighs the pros and cons of each one. Also reviews the
advanced topic of 'Multiple VTS' and why it's important.
Blank DVD media FAQ
This is the most
popular page on the site, a complete list of media, sorted
by quality grades. Includes information on "bad
discs" and how to test/scan media for errors. Has it's
own domain shortcut www.NoMoreCoasters.com for quick access.
How
to make menus in Adobe Photoshop
Tips, techniques
and templates for designing professional quality images for
use in DVD authoring. Discusses correct BMP background image
techniques as well as PSD button image techiques.
Author with Sonic
DVDit!
How to author DVDs
with any version of Sonic DVDit. Guide uses the Professional
Edition (PE) of the software, so it covers AC3 and multiple
menus.
Author with Ulead DVD
Workshop
How to author DVDs
with Ulead DVDWS2. Includes several user tips not found in
official manuals, such as importing still GIFs, proper menu
image settings, menus settings, etc. Easily the highest
quality GUI drag-drop software on the market, rivaled only
by professional software.
Author with TMPGEnc DVD Author
How to author DVDs
in the easy software Tsunami (TMPGEnc) DVD author, often
nicknamed 'TDA'. Includes lots of user tips not found in
official manuals, for using audio menus, fixing navigation
errors, using firstplays, etc.
Author with DVD Studio
Pro (Mac)
How to author DVDs
in the professional Apple Macintosh software DVD Studio Pro
(DVDSP). Includes "basic" information for
authoring, but will likely overwhelm even season video
hobbyists. This is professional software and has a steep
learning curve.
Author with Adobe Encore
Not my favorite
tool, but it has become very popular among Adobe
enthusiasts, especially because of the deals packs that now
include Photoshop, Premiere and Encore in the same bundle
for one low combo price. This guide is not written nor
hosted by digitalFAQ.com, but is a link to the Adobe-centric
guide site WrigleyVideo.com.
Burn DVD files:
Nero Burning ROM
Burn
already-authored DVD-Video folders (VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS)
in Nero Burning ROM. This is burning only, not for making
menus or authoring the disc content.
Burn DVD files:
RecordNow Max
Burn
already-authored DVD-Video folders (VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS)
in RecordNow Max. This is burning only, not for making menus
or authoring the disc content.
Burn
VCD/SVCD/CVD: Nero
Create VCDs, SVCDs
and CVDs in Nero Burning ROM. Simple menus only.
Burn
VCD/SVCD/CVD: VCD Easy
Create VCDs, SVCDs
and CVDs in VCD Easy. Guides include information on advanced
menus.
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