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DVD BASICS
- Introduction to DVD-Video
- Quick suggestions and concepts
- Video tips weblog  
- Blank DVD/CD/VHS media guide 

CAPTURING
- Introduction to video capturing
- Understanding your source
- Playback hardware suggestions
- Capture MPEG with ATI AIW cards 
- Capture AVI with ATI AIW cards 
- Audio sync and dropped frames

EDITING
- Removing commercials in MPEG
- Edit disc from DVD recorder 
- Edit with Adobe Premiere

RESTORING QUALITY

- Introduction to restoring video
- Hardware video filters
- TMPG software video filters
- Introduction to restoring audio 
- SoundForge software audio filters

ENCODING & CONVERTING
- Introduction to video conversion
- Encode MPEG with TMPGEnc
- Convert VCD to DVD
- Convert PAL/NTSC standards

AUTHORING/BURNING
- Introduction and authoring FAQ
- Make menus in Photoshop
- Blank DVD media quality guide 
- Author with Sonic DVDit! 
- Author with Ulead DVD Workshop
- Author with TMPGEnc DVD Author
- Burn DVD files: Nero

DVD COPYING
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Introduction to copying discs
- Copy a DVD5 with DVD Decrypter 
- Copy a DVD9 with DVD Shrink
- Copy to VCD/SVCD/DVD by Sefy

BUYER'S GUIDE
- Introduction to buying video stuff
- DVD recorder reviews and tips
- Where to buy DVD cases/storage
- Where to buy DVD media

MISC VIDEO INFO
- Make DVD cases in Photoshop
- DVD player troubleshooting
- DVD burner troubleshooting
Future expansion section!!

- Introduction to web design
- Basic design theory
- Advanced design theory
- HTML with Microsoft FrontPage
- Advanced HTML technique
- GIF/JPEG with Adobe Photoshop
Future expansion section!!

- Digital photo vs. film photo
- Megapixels vs. resolution vs. dpi
- Camera buying advice
- Adobe Photoshop basics
- Advanced Photoshop technique













 

DVD BASICS GUIDES -> 


Introduction to DVD-Video
An introduction to the concepts and attributes of the DVD-Video format. Gives a quick rundown of all the steps needed to create DVDs, with brief explanations. Also contains a short glossary of terms that all newbies should know.

Quick Suggestions and Concepts
This quick guide runs through several methods of converting video from analog source to DVD. Includes basic perfect-source scenarios, as well as some more advanced situations. Though not a detailed method, it gives a view into video workflow for analog-to-digital projects.

Video Tips Weblog
This "blog" is run by the owner on this site, and is for sharing day-to-day video experiences. It will receive updates only as new content becomes available. Often contains advanced concepts and troubleshooting for difficult scenarios.

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.






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