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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.

Good Methods to Create DVDs (Workflows)
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 Capturing / Concept Guides

Introduction to Capturing & Recording Video
An introduction to video capturing, discussing all the variables and decisions that must be made in order to effectively capture high quality video. Includes information on MPEG and AVI capturing, software to use and capture card suggestions. Required reading for newbies and experienced alike.

Understanding Your Source
An in-depth look at the specifications of various analog and digital video formats. Includes charts and sample images. Discusses concepts like digital resolution equivalencies, interlace, colorspace compression, overscan, aspect ratios, and other fundamental video concepts. Required reading for newbies and experienced alike.

Playback Hardware Suggestions (VCRs and TBCs)
Discuss the playback aspect of capturing video. Capturing video is more than just the card or DVD recorder, attention must be paid to the signal output and the device creating the signal. Includes information especially on VCRs and TBCs.

How to Prevent Dropped Frames and Audio Sync Problems
Complete list of known fixes for preventing dropped frames and a loss of audio/video sync.

DV Capturing FAQ
Contains often-ignored information about the DV format, and suggests a few good methods for transferring DV material to your computer.

Video Capturing / Capturing Software Guides

Capture AVI with VirtualDub
How to capture decent quality AVI video (uncompressed, HuffYUV or MJPEG) for editing, with an ultimate goal of DVD-Video, using any capture card.

Capture AVI with iuVCR
How to capture decent quality AVI video (uncompressed, HuffYUV or MJPEG) for editing, with an ultimate goal of DVD-Video, using any capture card.

Capture AVI with an ATI All-In-Wonder card
How to capture high quality AVI video (uncompressed, HuffYUV or MJPEG) for editing, with an ultimate goal of DVD-Video, using an ATI All In Wonder (AIW) card. Discusses settings for the ATI MultiMedia Center (ATI MMC).

Capture MPEG with MainConcept Encoder 1.4/1.5
How to capture decent quality MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video for DVD-Video using almost any capture card.

Capture MPEG with PowerVCR II
How to capture decent quality MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video for DVD-Video using almost any capture card.

Capture MPEG with an ATI All-In-Wonder card
How to capture high quality MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video for DVD-Video using an ATI All In Wonder (AIW) card. Discusses settings for the ATI MultiMedia Center (ATI MMC).

Capture using Final Cut Pro on Macintosh
How to capture video on an Apple Macintosh computer. Guide uses Final Cut Pro 2.0 (FCP2) in OS9 on a G4 tower, though newer versions of FCP should be similar.

Video Capturing / Configuration Guides

Correct Field Order Errors in MPEGs
Some capturing programs, notably the older ATI MMC 7.x series, are infamous for capturing interlaced MPEG video, but with the file information reversed. This is quickly and easily fixed with the freeware utility ReStream.

Configuring Windows and Capture Card Sound Settings
Quick overview for setting up the audio mixers and record volume settings in Windows and capture software. ATI MMC used in software example.

Restore Audio

Introduction to Restoring Audio
An overview into restoring audio, mostly software methods. Information is sorted by error type, and doubles as an error glossary, complete with known repair methods.

Restoring Audio with SoundForge
Guide for restoring with SoundForge, complete with a downloadable filter set created by digitalFAQ.com. Easily one of the best methods to correct audio, often referred to as the ‘Photoshop of sound’. High quality filtering with few side effects

Restore Video

Introduction to Restoring Video
An overview of what is required to restore video quality. Includes brief information on both hardware and software methods. Information is sorted by error type, and doubles as an error glossary, complete with known repair methods.

Editing Guides

Edit MPEG with TMPGEnc Plus
How to remove commercials (or other unwanted footage) from MPEG files, using TMPGEnc Plus 2.5. These method do not require a re-encode, and new files should be generated, with unwanted footage missing, in just a few minutes.

Edit MPEG with VideoReDo
How to remove commercials (or other unwanted footage) from MPEG files, using VideoReDo. These method do not require a re-encode, and new files should be generated, with unwanted footage missing, in just a few minutes.

Edit MPEG with Womble MPEG-VCR
How to remove commercials (or other unwanted footage) from MPEG files, using Womble MPEG-VCR. These method do not require a re-encode, and new files should be generated, with unwanted footage missing, in just a few minutes.

Edit DVD from DVD Recorder
For discs created on a DVD recorder, so that the computer can be used for editing and authoring final discs. Uses the freeware DVD Decrypter. Includes brief information on Womble MPEG-VCR.

Edit DVD from DVD Recorder on Mac OS X
For discs created on a DVD recorder, so that the computer can be used for editing and authoring final discs. Uses YadeX and MPEG Streamclip.

Edit Profesionally-Produced DVD
For discs authored on a computer, including both homemade discs and commercially-produced discs. Uses the freeware DVD Decryptor and VOB Edit to decompile the disc an extract the audio and video. The extracted content can then be edited and re-authored as needed.

Edit Video with Adobe Premiere
Covers basic file import and timeline skills for using Adobe Premiere.

Encoding and Conversion Guides

Introduction to Encoding and Converting Video
Covers information on the complete encoding (converting) process, from identifying the source, to reasons why conversion is necessary, to suggestions/reviews on the varying encoder software.

Convert PAL to NTSC
Discusses several methods of playing foreign content, as well as converting between the PAL and NTSC formats, in either the digital or analog domain.

Convert VCD to DVD
Guide to properly extract MPEG-1 data from a VCD and author to a DVD. No conversion of advanced concepts are needed, only requires ISOBuster and Tsunami (TMPG) DVD Author. Only files not compliant with DVD-Video format will need re-encoding. Also works for CVD, does not work for SVCD or XVCD.

Encode to MPEG with Canopus ProCoder
Guide for converting video to MPEG format with the popular Canopus Procoder, often regarded as the high quality encoder available. Includes information for both the Pro version (using v1.5) and the Express version.

Encode to MPEG with Tsunami MPEG Encoder (TMPGEnc)
Guide for converting video to MPEG format with the popular Tsunami MPEG Encoder (often called TMPGEnc). Guide uses the slightly older ‘Plus 2.5′ version of the software, but the settings will still be similar for the older/free non-Plus version, and the newer wizard-driven ‘XPress 3.0′ and ‘DVD Source Creator’ versions. Includes information for both environment settings, as well as a standard MPEG-2 for DVD-Video encodes.

Authoring DVDs

Introduction to DVD Authoring
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.

Author DVDs: 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 DVDs: 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 DVDs: 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.

Burning Discs

Burn DVDs: 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 DVDs: 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 (S)VCD: VCD Easy
Create VCDs, SVCDs and CVDs in VCD Easy. Guides include information on advanced menus.

Copy / Duplicate Discs

Copy DVD with DVD Decrypter
For copying single-layer media to DVD-R/DVD+R, or dual-layer media to DVD+R DL. Honestly, this whole guide can be summed up in four words: ‘ISO Read, ISO Write’. It’s that easy.

Copy DVD with DVD Shrink
For copying and shrinking a dual-layer disc (DVD9) to single-layer disc (DVD5).

Create CD, DVD, Blu-ray Cases

Create DVD Cases in Photoshop
Learn how to create DVD cases easily and quickly in Photoshop, using a variety or artwork sources. Includes downloads for pre-made DVD case templates!

Create DVD Cases in Photoshop with Low Resolution Images
Sometimes the only images available are from old digital cameras, old scans, or even images found online. These tiny images are generally unfit for print, but this guides over proper methods to restore the images to usable sizes, using Photoshop, a Photoshop plugin, and a few freeware tools.


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