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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













 

MISCELLANEOUS VIDEO GUIDES -> 


Making DVD Cases in Photoshop
After the discs are made, the project is not over. Use this guide to learn tips for creating high quality DVD artwork in Adobe Photoshop, from common image sources found online and in the home.

Create DVD Cases Using Low Resolution Sources
While not an optimal method for case artwork, sometimes all that exists is medium resolution images or video stills. Learn how to restore quality and upsize the images with minimal quality loss.

DVD Burner Troubleshooting
Information on why DVD burners misbehave, and guides for cleaning the laser lens of a burner. Includes information on bad media.

DVD Player Troubleshooting
Information on why DVD players misbehave, and guides for cleaning the laser lens of a player. Includes information on disc reflectivity.






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