Contents

DVD Studio Pro 4 User Manual
- Contents
- Welcome to DVD Studio Pro
  - About DVD Studio Pro
  - About DVD Studio Pro Documentation
  - Additional Resources
- Overview of Using DVD Studio Pro
  - Moving from iDVD to DVD Studio Pro
  - About Standard and High Definition DVDs
  - About DVD Studio Pro and HD Resolution DVDs
    - DVD Video Zone with HD Content
    - Blue Laser Disc Media
    - Supported Video Resolutions
    - Using 24P Video Formats
  - HD Video Assets
    - Using HDV Assets
    - Using H.264 Assets
    - Using DVCPRO HD and Uncompressed HD Assets
  - Brief Overview of the DVD Creation Process
    - Creating Source Material
    - Encoding Video and Audio
      - What Is Needed for DVD?
      - Using the DVD Studio Pro Tools
      - Using Pre-Encoded Sources
    - Authoring with DVD Studio Pro
    - Creating a Disc
      - Building the Video Zone
      - Formatting and Burning
  - What Makes a DVD Authoring System?
  - Hard Disk Storage
  - SCSI Devices
  - DVD Burners
    - Choosing a DVD Burner
    - General Versus Authoring Media
    - About the Different Types of General DVD Media
    - Determining Which Media Types Your DVD Drive Supports
  - DLT Drives
  - External Video and Audio Monitoring
    - Connecting an External Video Monitor
    - Connecting an External Audio Monitor
  - Audio and Video Assets
    - Have the Assets Been Edited Yet?
    - Capturing from an Audio or Video Player
- Planning Your Project
  - Investigating Existing DVDs
  - Determining Your Target Audience and Playback Device
  - Deciding Which DVD Standard to Use
  - Deciding Which Video Standard to Use
  - Deciding What Content to Include
  - Creating a Storyboard
  - Designing the Menus and Buttons
  - Making Sure Your Content Will Fit
    - What Do You Mean a 4.7 GB DVD Wont Hold 4.7 Gigabytes?
    - Disc Options
    - Estimating Whether Your Content Will Fit
    - Fitting Your Project on a DVD-5 Disc
    - Beware of Setting Your Bit Rate Too High
      - Using PCM or AC-3 Audio
      - Subtitle Allowances
      - Multiple Video Angles
      - Transitions
    - Using the Video Bit Rate
  - General DVD Limitations
- How Do You Do That?
  - Creating a Simple DVD
    - Adding Chapter Markers
    - Adding a Menu
    - If Youre Using Multiple Movies
  - Creating a Play One or Play All Project
    - Stories in a Nutshell
    - Creating the Basic Project
      - Creating the Track and Adding Chapter Markers to It
      - Creating and Configuring the Stories
      - Creating and Configuring the Menus
  - Grabbing a Still Image from Your Movie
  - Adding Easter Eggs to Your Menus
- Preparing Video Assets
  - Introduction to Preparing Video Sources
  - NTSC or PAL?
  - Using 24 fps Video
    - Importing 24 fps Assets
    - Using 24 fps Video in Tracks
    - Using 24 fps Video in Menus
  - Choosing an Aspect Ratio
    - What Exactly Is a 16:9 Asset?
      - 16:9 and SD Projects
      - 16:9 and HD Projects
    - Using Pan-Scan to Display 16:9 Video
    - MPEG Encoding and 16:9 Video
    - Using 16:9 Assets in Tracks
      - Mixing 16:9 and 4:3 Assets in a Track
      - Some Players Cheat!
      - Buttons over 16:9 Video Tracks
    - Using 16:9 Assets in Menus
    - Issues with Film Aspect Ratios
  - About MPEG Video
  - Encoding Video Materials for DVD
    - Elementary and Multiplexed MPEG Files
    - Choosing Between MPEG-1 and MPEG-2
    - Choosing a Bit Rate for SD Projects
    - Choosing a Bit Rate for HD Projects
    - MPEG Encoding Methods
    - Choosing a Video Resolution
      - SD Projects
      - HD Projects
    - Picture Frame Rate
    - Working with GOP Settings
      - GOP Pattern
      - GOP Length
      - Open or Closed GOPs
    - General Quality Issues
      - Noisy Video
      - Transcoding Artifacts
  - Using the Integrated MPEG Encoder
    - Configuring the Integrated MPEG Encoder
    - Encoding Preferences
    - Using the Integrated MPEG Encoder
      - Verifying and Changing Encoding Settings
      - Encoding Settings in HD Projects
      - How the Encoded Files Are Named
  - Encoding Video for Multi-Angle Tracks
    - Considerations for Mixed-Angle Tracks
    - Requirements for MPEG Streams in Multi- and Mixed-Angle Video
    - Using Final Cut Pro and Compressor
    - Maximum Bit Rates for Multi- and Mixed-Angle Tracks
  - Adding Markers to Your Video
    - Placing Chapter Markers Exactly Where You Want Them
    - Using Compression Markers to Improve the MPEG Encode
    - About the Markers You Add in an External Editor
    - Adding and Configuring Markers in Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express
  - About H.264 Video
    - Natively Supported H.264 Formats
    - H.264 Bit Rates
    - H.264 Frame Sync Setting
  - About HDV Video
  - DVD Video Source Settings Summary
    - DVD Video Settings for SD Projects
      - MPEG Type
      - MPEG Structure
      - MPEG Bit Rates
      - Video Resolution
      - Frame Rate
      - Aspect Ratio
      - Chroma Format
      - GOP Size (Maximum)
      - GOP Size (Typical)
    - DVD Video Settings for HD Projects
      - MPEG Type
      - MPEG Structure
      - MPEG Bit Rates
      - H.264 Bit Rates
      - Video Resolution
      - Frame Rate
      - Aspect Ratio
      - Chroma Format
      - GOP Size (Maximum)
      - GOP Size (Typical)
- Preparing Audio Assets
  - Introduction to Preparing Audio Sources
  - Audio Formats Not Supported by the DVD Specification
  - Audio Formats Supported by the DVD Specification and DVD Studio Pro
    - Uncompressed PCM Audio
    - Compressed Audio Formats
      - MPEG-1 Layer 2 Audio
      - Dolby Digital AC-3 Audio
      - DTS Audio
      - Previewing AC-3 and DTS Audio
  - Using Multiple Audio Formats in Your Project
  - Required Audio Formats for SD Projects
  - DVD Audio Source Settings Summary
    - DVD Audio Settings for SD Projects
      - Bit Rates
      - Audio Sample Rate
    - DVD Audio Settings for HD Projects
      - Bit Rates
      - Audio Sample Rate
- Preparing Menu Assets
  - Introduction to Preparing Menu Sources
  - What Is a Menu?
  - Creating a Menu
  - Creating Graphics to Use in Menus
    - Using Your Graphics Program
    - Tips for Creating Menu Graphics
    - Flattening a Photoshop Layer
    - Understanding Pixel Differences in Graphics and Video
      - Video Pixels
      - Square Pixels in Graphics
      - HD Video Pixels
  - Creating Overlays
    - About Simple and Advanced Overlays
    - About the Overlay Colors
    - About Overlay Files
    - Creating Simple Overlays
    - Creating Advanced Overlays
      - The Four Colors in an Advanced Overlay
      - Pseudo-Soft Overlay Edges
    - Keeping Each Buttons Elements Together
  - Creating a Layered Menu
    - Using the Photoshop Layers
    - Using PSD Files to Create Layered Menus
  - Creating Video for Motion Menus
  - Defining the Menu Loop Point
  - Creating Shapes
    - Creating a Shape
    - Setting a Shapes Opacity
    - General Shape Information
    - Shape Aspect Ratios
  - Creating Graphics for Drop Zones and Buttons
- Preparing Slideshow Assets
  - Slideshow File Formats
  - Aspect Ratio and Resolution
  - Colors
  - Audio
- Preparing Alpha Transitions
  - Introduction to Preparing Alpha Transitions
  - Transition Asset Folder
  - Asset Movie
    - Alpha Channels
    - Switch Points
  - Asset Matte Movie
  - Background Matte Movie
  - About Alpha Transition Durations
  - About NTSC and PAL Alpha Transitions
- Starting a Project
  - Opening DVD Studio Pro
  - Setting DVD Studio Pro Preferences
    - Project Preferences
    - General Preferences
    - Menu Preferences
    - Track Preferences
    - Alignment Preferences
    - Text Preferences
    - Colors Preferences
    - Simulator Preferences
    - Destinations Preferences
    - Encoding Preferences
  - Creating a New Project
    - Setting the Video Standard
    - Setting the DVD Standard
      - Setting the DVD Standard in DVD Studio Pro Preferences
      - Setting the DVD Standard in the Disc Inspector
    - Naming the Project
    - Setting the Disc Size
    - Setting the Projects First Play
  - Opening an Existing Project
  - Video Standards of the World
  - Changing a Projects Video Standard
  - Changing a Projects DVD Standard
- The DVD Studio Pro Interface
  - Introduction to the DVD Studio Pro Interface
  - Configuring the Interface
  - Working with the Quadrants
    - Resizing the Quadrants
    - Adding Quadrants to the Basic and Extended Configurations
  - Working with the Tabs
    - Viewing a Tabs Contents
    - Rearranging Tabs Within a Quadrant
    - Moving a Tab to a Different Quadrant
    - Tearing Off a Tab into Its Own Window
    - Restoring a Torn-Off Tab to a Quadrant
    - What Happens If You Close a Torn-Off Tabs Window?
  - Overview of the Quadrant Tabs
    - Assets Tab
    - Connections Tab
    - Graphical Tab
    - Log Tab
    - Menu Tab
    - Outline Tab
    - Script Tab
    - Slideshow Tab
    - Story Tab
    - Track Tab
    - Viewer Tab
  - Inspector
  - Palette
    - Hiding and Showing the Palette
    - Templates and Styles Tabs
    - Shapes Tab
    - Media Tabs
      - Adding Folders to the Folder List
      - Managing the Folder List
      - Viewing and Using Assets
  - Toolbar
    - Hiding and Showing the Toolbar
    - Managing the Toolbar
    - Toolbar Items
  - Drop Palette
  - Comparing the Outline and Graphical Project Views
  - Using the Outline Tab
    - Selecting Elements
    - Moving Elements in the By Type Display
  - Using the Graphical Tab
    - Graphical Tab Introduction
    - Graphical Tab Viewing Options
    - Using the Macro View
      - Displaying the Macro View
      - Working with the Macro View
    - Selecting and Managing Tiles
      - Selecting Tiles
      - Moving Tiles by Dragging
      - Using Distribute Objects
      - Locking the Tile Positions
    - About the Tiles
      - Tile Sizes
      - Flagging Tiles
      - Viewing Specific Tile Types
    - Viewing Connections
    - Printing the Graphical Tabs Tile Area
  - Managing Elements Using the Outline and Graphical Tabs
    - Renaming Project Elements
    - Deleting Elements
    - Duplicating Elements
    - Assigning the First Play Element
    - Simulating Elements
    - Using Item Descriptions
- Importing and Managing Assets
  - How DVD Studio Pro Manages Assets
    - Missing or Renamed Assets
    - Using Video and Audio Assets That Are Not DVD-Compliant
    - How the Encoded Files Are Named
    - Should You Remove the Original QuickTime Files?
    - Verifying and Changing Encoding Settings
    - Using Still Assets That Are Not DVD-Compliant
    - Using DVD-Compliant Assets
    - About the Parse Files
    - About Segmented MPEG Files
    - Using Motion, LiveType, and Soundtrack Pro Projects
  - About the Assets Tab
    - Default Columns in the Assets Tab
    - Additional Columns You Can Add
    - Managing Columns in the Assets Tab
    - Managing the Contents of the Assets Tab
      - Creating Asset Folders
      - Sorting Assets
      - Scrolling Through the Assets List
  - Importing Assets
    - Importing Assets That Are Not DVD-Compliant
    - Using the Import Asset Feature
    - Dragging Assets to the Assets Tab
    - About Dragging Assets Directly to a Project Element
    - Dragging Assets to the Menu Editor
    - Dragging Assets to the Track Editor
    - Dragging Assets to the Slideshow Editor
    - Dragging Assets to the Outline and Graphical Tabs
  - Removing Selected Assets
  - Renaming Assets
  - Refreshing Still and QuickTime Assets
    - Issues with Refreshing Still Assets
    - Issues with Refreshing QuickTime Assets
      - Re-encoding
      - Video Asset Length Changes
      - Video Asset Content Changes
      - Audio Asset Length Changes
  - Opening Assets in Their Editor
  - Identifying an Asset
  - Previewing Assets
  - Asset Inspector
- Introduction to Creating Menus
  - About Menus
    - Standard Menu Creation Method
    - Layered Menu Creation Method
    - Working with 16:9 Menus
      - How the Menu Will Be Displayed on a 4:3 Monitor
      - Fewer Buttons Can Be Used
      - 16:9 Graphics Must Be Anamorphic in SD Projects
    - Creating Menus for HD Projects
    - Adding Intro and Transition Clips to Menus
  - About the Menu Editor
    - Using the Menu Rulers
    - Using Menu Guides
    - Using Dynamic Guides
    - Using the Align Objects Feature
    - Using the Distribute Objects Feature
    - Menu Editor Pop-Up Menus and Tools
  - Starting and Working with a Menu
    - Creating a New Menu
    - Opening a Menu
    - Naming a Menu
    - Adding Assets to a Menu
      - Dragging Assets to the Menu Editor
      - Viewing the Drop Palette
      - About Dragging Video and Audio Assets Together
      - Having Audio Automatically Follow the Video
    - Selecting Multiple Menu Items
    - Copying Menu Items
      - Copying Items by Dragging
      - Using Copy, Cut, and Paste
    - Moving and Resizing Menu Items
    - Verifying Your Menus
      - Verifying Button Connections
      - Verifying Button Navigation
      - Verifying Menu Aspect Ratios and Languages
    - About Chapter Index Menus
    - About the First Marker Button in a Chapter Index Menu
- Creating Menus Using the Standard Method
  - About Standard Menus
  - Choosing the Menus Background
    - Still Images for Backgrounds
    - Video Clips for Backgrounds
    - Assigning a Background to a Menu
      - Assigning a Menu Background Using the Inspector
      - Assigning a Menu Background by Dragging
      - Choosing a Menus Background from a Layered Photoshop File
  - Choosing the Menus Overlay
    - Assigning a Menu Overlay Using the Inspector
    - Assigning a Menu Overlay by Dragging
    - Choosing a Menu Overlay from a Layered Photoshop File
  - Understanding Color Mapping
    - Differences Between Simple and Advanced Overlays
    - Color Mapping Palette
      - Setting the Colors in the Color Palette
      - Methods for Choosing Colors
    - Color Mapping Sets
    - Using Simple Overlay Color Mapping
    - Using Advanced Overlay Color Mapping
      - Normal State
      - Selected State
      - Activated State
    - Setting Up a Menus Color Mapping Using an Advanced Overlay
    - Using an Advanced Overlay to Support Anti-Aliasing
  - Configuring the Menu Inspector for Standard Menus
    - Settings at the Top of the Menu Inspector for Standard Menus
    - General Tab in the Menu Inspector for Standard Menus
    - Menu Tab in the Menu Inspector for Standard Menus
    - Transition Tab in the Menu Inspector for Standard Menus
    - Colors Tab in the Menu Inspector with Simple Selected
    - Colors Tab in the Menu Inspector with Advanced Selected
    - Advanced Tab in the Menu Inspector for Standard Menus
  - Adding Buttons to Your Menu
    - Adding Overlay-Based Buttons
      - Creating and Modifying Button Active Areas
      - Viewing the Selected and Activated States
    - Adding Shapes to a Menu
      - Dragging a Shape from the Palette
      - Assigning a Shape in the Button Inspector
      - Copying a Button
    - Setting a Buttons Connection
    - About Button Properties
    - Settings at the Top of the Button Inspector
    - Style Tab in the Button Inspector
    - Advanced Tab in the Button Inspector
    - Colors Tab in the Button Inspector
    - Transition Tab in the Button Inspector
    - About Button Numbers
    - Adding Text to a Button
      - Setting the Button Texts Font and Color
      - Creating Text-Only Buttons
    - About Overlapping Buttons
  - Configuring Button Navigation
    - Setting Button Navigation Manually by Dragging in the Menu Editor
    - Setting Button Navigation Manually with the Button Inspector
    - Setting Button Navigation with the Auto Assign Feature
      - How Auto Assign Works
      - Setting Button Navigation with Continuous Auto Assign
      - Right-to-Left Reading Mode
  - Adding Drop Zones to Your Menu
    - Setting Drop Zone Properties
    - About Using Drop Zones
      - Overlapping Drop Zones
      - Shapes in Drop Zones
  - Working with Assets in Buttons and Drop Zones
    - Positioning Images in a Button or Drop Zone
    - Matching the Active Area Aspect Ratio to the Asset
  - Adding Text Objects to a Menu
    - Setting Text Object Properties
    - About Text Objects
  - Adding Audio to a Menu
  - Configuring the Menus Drop Shadow Settings
    - Enabling Drop Shadows
    - Setting the Drop Shadow Properties
  - Configuring Motion Menu Settings
    - About Motion Menu Playback
    - About the Motion Settings
      - Start Setting
      - Loop Point
      - End Setting
      - Duration Setting
  - Options in the Drop Palette for Standard Menus
  - Drop Palette for Standard MenusDragging Assets
    - Dragging a Motion Video Asset to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Motion Video Asset to a Button
    - Dragging a Motion Video Asset to a Drop Zone
    - Dragging Multiple Motion Video Assets to an Empty Area
    - Dragging One or More Audio Assets to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Video/Audio Pair to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Video/Audio Pair to a Button
    - Dragging a Still Picture to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Still Picture to a Button
    - Dragging a Still Picture to a Drop Zone
    - Dragging Multiple Still Pictures (or a Folder) to an Empty Area
    - Dragging Multiple Still Pictures (or a Folder) to a Button
    - Dragging a Multiple-Layer Still Picture to an Empty Area
  - Drop Palette for Standard MenusDragging Project Elements
    - Dragging an Existing Track to an Empty Area
    - Dragging an Existing Track to a Button
    - Dragging Multiple Existing Tracks to an Empty Area
    - Dragging an Existing Story to an Empty Area
    - Dragging an Existing Story to a Button
    - Dragging Multiple Existing Stories to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Slideshow to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Slideshow to a Button
    - Dragging Multiple Slideshows to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Menu to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Menu to a Button
    - Dragging a Script to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Script to a Button
  - Drop Palette for Standard MenusDragging Templates and Styles
    - Dragging a Shape to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Shape to a Button or Drop Zone
    - Dragging a Template to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Template to a Button
    - Dragging a Button Style to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Button Style to a Button
    - Dragging a Text Style to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Text Style to a Text Object
    - Dragging a Drop Zone Style to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Drop Zone Style to a Drop Zone
    - Dragging a Layout Style to the Menu Editor
- Using Templates, Styles, and Shapes to Create Your Menus
  - Introduction to Templates, Styles, and Shapes
  - What Are Templates and Styles?
    - About the Apple Templates
    - About the Template Intro Movies
  - Templates and Styles in the Palette
    - Template and Style Groups
    - Style Types
    - Linking Styles to Templates
    - About Template and Style Properties
    - Button Style Properties
    - Text Style Properties
    - Drop Zone Style Properties
    - Layout Style Properties
    - Other Template Properties
  - Applying a Template or Style
    - Using the Palettes Apply Button
    - Dragging Templates and Styles to a Menu
    - Applying Templates or Layout Styles to a Menu with Buttons
  - Setting Default Styles
  - Creating a Template or Style
    - About Self-Contained Templates and Styles
    - Locations of Template and Style Files
    - Naming Buttons in Your Templates and Styles
  - Importing Templates and Styles
  - Deleting Templates and Styles
    - Deleting Really Deletes
    - Deleting Apple Templates and Styles
  - Managing Shapes
    - Two Types of Shapes
    - Whats a Patch?
    - Applying a Shape
    - Importing a Shape
    - Updating a Shape
    - Deleting a Shape
- Creating Menus Using the Layered Method
  - About Layered Menus
  - Choosing the Menus Background
    - Assigning a Menu Background Using the Inspector
    - Assigning a Menu Background by Dragging
    - Choosing a Menus Background from a Layered Photoshop File
  - Choosing the Menus Overlay
  - About the Menu Inspector for Layered Menus
    - Settings at the Top of the Layered Menu Inspector
    - General Tab in the Layered Menu Inspector
    - Menu Tab in the Layered Menu Inspector
    - Transition Tab in the Layered Menu Inspector
    - Colors Tab in the Layered Menu Inspector
    - Advanced Tab in the Layered Menu Inspector
  - Adding Buttons to Your Layered Menu
    - Mixing Overlay Buttons with Layered Buttons
    - Configuring a Layered Button
  - About Layered Menu Button Properties
    - Settings at the Top of the Layered Button Inspector
    - Button Tab in the Layered Button Inspector
    - Layers Tab in the Layered Button Inspector
    - Colors Tab in the Layered Button Inspector
    - Transition Tab in the Layered Button Inspector
  - Options in the Drop Palette for Layered Menus
  - Drop Palette for Layered MenusDragging Assets
    - Dragging a Motion Video Asset to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Motion Video Asset to a Button
    - Dragging a Video/Audio Pair to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Video/Audio Pair to a Button
    - Dragging a Single-Layer Still Picture to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Single-Layer Still Picture to a Button
    - Dragging a Multiple-Layer Still Picture to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Multiple-Layer Still Picture to a Button
    - Dragging Multiple Still Pictures (or a Folder) to an Empty Area
    - Dragging Multiple Still Pictures (or a Folder) to a Button
  - Drop Palette for Layered MenusDragging Project Elements
    - Dragging an Existing Track to an Empty Area
    - Dragging an Existing Track to a Button
    - Dragging a Story to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Story to a Button
    - Dragging a Slideshow to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Slideshow to a Button
    - Dragging a Menu to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Menu to a Button
    - Dragging a Script to an Empty Area
    - Dragging a Script to a Button
- Using Advanced Menu Features
  - Adding Intro and Transition Clips to Menus
    - Using Menu Intro Clips
    - About Button Transition Clips
    - Using the Menu Transition Feature
    - About the Transition Types
    - Adding Button Transitions to a Menu
    - Transition Tab in the Menu and Button Inspectors
    - Transition Parameters
    - Manually Creating Button Transition Clips
  - Using Languages with Menus
    - Creating and Configuring Menu Languages
      - Adding Menu Languages
      - Configuring Menu Languages in the Outline Tab
    - Setting Up Menus for the Languages
- Creating and Editing Tracks
  - About Track Limits in a DVD
  - Working with a Tracks Assets
  - How Many Tracks Should You Have?
  - About Subtitle Streams
  - DVD Studio Pro Tools for Working with Tracks
  - Creating Tracks
  - Opening Tracks
  - Setting Track Properties
    - Settings at the Top of the Track Inspector
    - General Tab in the Track Inspector
    - Other Tab in the Track Inspector
    - User Operations Tab in the Track Inspector
    - Transition Tab in the Track Inspector
  - About the Track Editor
  - Configuring the Track Editor
    - Viewing the Streams
    - Using the Stream Configuration Buttons
    - Setting the Timeline Zoom
  - Understanding Time Information in the Track Editor
    - Timecode in the Timeline
    - Clip Start and End Timecode
    - Playhead
      - Positioning the Playhead by Dragging
      - Positioning the Playhead by Using Keyboard Shortcuts
      - Positioning the Playhead by Entering a Timecode Value
  - Supported Asset Types
    - Video Assets for SD-Based DVD Video Streams
    - Video Assets for HD-Based DVD Video Streams
    - Still Assets for Video Streams
    - Assets for Audio Streams
  - Adding Video and Audio Assets
    - Adding Audio Assets Automatically
    - Adding AC-3 Audio Assets
    - Using Multiple Copies of a Clip
    - Viewing a Clips Properties
    - Removing a Clip from a Stream
  - Editing Video and Audio Clips
    - About the V1 Stream
    - Trimming and Positioning Clips
    - Clip Conflicts
      - Video Clips
      - Audio Clips
  - Setting Stream Properties
  - Exporting an MPEG Clip
  - Working with Markers
  - About Marker Placement
  - Creating and Editing Markers
  - Adding Markers to a Track Without a Video Clip Assigned
  - Importing Markers from an Editor
  - Importing Markers from a Text List
  - About the Marker Types
    - Chapter Markers
    - Button Highlight Markers
    - Dual-Layer Break Markers
    - Cell Markers
  - Setting Marker Properties
    - Settings at the Top of the Marker Inspector
    - General Tab in the Marker Inspector
  - Introduction to Stories
  - Creating a Story for a Track
  - Using the Story Editor
  - Setting Story Properties
    - Settings at the Top of the Story Inspector
    - General Tab in the Story Inspector
  - Setting Story Entry Properties
  - Simulating a Story
  - Adding Alternate Video Streams
    - Multi-Angle and Mixed-Angle Tracks
    - About Alternate Stream Video Assets
    - Creating a Multi-Angle Track
    - Creating a Mixed-Angle Track
  - Using Still Clip Transitions
    - Adding Transitions to Still Clips
      - Setting a Tracks Default Transition
      - Setting an Individual Still Clips Transition
    - Transition Tab in the Track and Clip Inspectors
    - Transition Parameters
  - Viewing a Track
    - About the Viewer Tab
      - Pausing or Stopping Playback?
      - Modifying the Step Buttons
    - Previewing Angles
    - Simulating a Track
- Creating Slideshows
  - Introduction to Slideshows
  - Want Your Slideshows to Do More?
  - File Formats for Slideshows
    - Still Images in SD Projects
    - Still Images in HD Projects
    - Audio Files
  - Adding a Slideshow to Your Project
  - Creating a Slideshow Using the Menu Editor
  - Working with Slides in a Slideshow
    - Setting the Default Slide Duration
    - Adding Slides to a Slideshow
    - Selecting Slides in a Slideshow
    - Rearranging Slides in a Slideshow
    - Removing Slides from a Slideshow
  - Adding Audio to Your Slideshow
    - Assigning an Audio File to Each Slide
    - Assigning Overall Audio Files to the Slideshow
  - Working with Slideshows
    - Setting the Slideshow Editors Thumbnail Size
    - Slideshow Editor Settings
    - Slideshow Editor Controls
    - Slide List
    - Manually Changing a Slides Duration
    - Setting Up a Slideshow to Let the Viewer Advance the Slides
    - Setting a Pause on the Last Slide
      - Setting the Slideshows Next Jump Connection
      - Duplicating the Last Slide
    - Using Slideshow Transitions
      - About Transitions
      - Start and End Frames
      - Setting a Slideshows Default Transition
      - Setting an Individual Slides Transition
      - Setting the Transition Parameters
      - Transition Parameters
    - Converting a Slideshow to a Track
  - Setting Slideshow Properties
    - Settings at the Top of the Slideshow Inspector
    - General Tab in the Slideshow Inspector
    - Advanced Tab in the Slideshow Inspector
    - Transition Tab in the Slideshow Inspector
  - Setting Slide Properties
    - Settings at the Top of the Slide Inspector
    - General Tab in the Slide Inspector
  - Previewing a Slideshow
  - Simulating a Slideshow
- Creating Subtitles
  - Introduction to Subtitles
  - Importing Older DVD Studio Pro Subtitles
  - Subtitles and Overlays
  - About Subtitles and Closed Captions
    - Subtitle Capabilities
    - Closed Caption Capabilities
  - Subtitle Stream Basics
    - Working with Subtitles in DVD Studio Pro
    - How Subtitles Switch Streams
    - Subtitle Preferences
    - Applying Subtitle Settings to the Stream
  - Subtitle Inspector
    - Text Entry Area in the Subtitle Inspector
    - General Tab in the Subtitle Inspector
    - Button Tab in the Subtitle Inspector
    - Colors Tab in the Subtitle Inspector
  - What Happens with Different Aspect Ratios?
    - Normal Text Subtitles and 16:9
    - Normal Overlay Graphic Subtitles and 16:9
    - Buttons over Video Using Text Buttons and 16:9
    - Buttons over Video Using Overlay Graphic Buttons and 16:9
  - Viewing Subtitles
    - Previewing Subtitles
    - Simulating Subtitles
  - Creating Subtitles with DVD Studio Pro
    - Creating a Subtitle Clip
    - Positioning and Trimming a Subtitle Within a Stream
    - Selecting Subtitle Clips
    - Entering Subtitle Text
    - Copying Text Between Subtitles
    - Entering Subtitles in Multiple Languages
    - Formatting Subtitle Text
      - Setting the Subtitle Font
      - Setting the Subtitle Color
    - Positioning Subtitle Text over the Video
  - Importing Graphics Files for Subtitles
    - Importing a Graphics File
    - Using Graphics Files to Create an Animation
  - Creating and Importing Subtitle Files
    - Using a Single Subtitle File
    - Using a Group of Graphics Files
  - Importing a Subtitle File
    - If a Subtitle Import Does Not Work
    - How Subtitles Are Positioned
    - Editing Imported Subtitles
  - Creating an STL Format Subtitle File
    - Basic STL Format
    - STL Commands
      - Font Commands
      - Color Commands
      - Contrast Commands
      - Position Commands
      - Display Commands
      - Graphics File Command
      - Timeline Command
    - Controls Embedded in the Subtitle Text
      - Line Breaks
      - Bold, Italic, and Underlined Characters
    - Referencing Graphics Files in STL Subtitle Files
  - Creating Buttons over Video
    - How Do Buttons over Video Work?
    - Adding Button Highlight Markers
    - How a Button Highlight Marker Affects the Subtitle Stream
    - Adding a Button over Video Subtitle Clip
  - Configuring a Button over Video Subtitle Clip
    - Using an Overlay Graphic
    - Using Text Buttons
    - Creating the Buttons for Button over Video Subtitles
    - Configuring the Buttons for Button over Video Subtitles
      - Button Navigation
      - Button Targets
      - Color Mapping
    - Copying Buttons in a Subtitle Clip
      - Copying Buttons by Dragging
      - Using Copy, Cut, and Paste
- Creating Scripts
  - Introduction to Scripts
  - Pre-Scripts
  - Scripting Overview
    - About DVD Player Registers
    - About Scripting Commands
  - The Scripting User Interface
  - About the Script Tab
    - Command Line Add and Delete Buttons
    - Command Line Reorder Tools
    - Copying Command Lines
  - About the Script Inspector
  - About the Script Command Inspector
  - Creating and Testing Scripts
    - Creating a Script
    - Duplicating and Saving Scripts
      - Duplicating Scripts
      - Saving Scripts
    - Loading Scripts
    - Testing Scripts
      - Testing a Script in the Simulator
      - Testing a Script with DVD Player
      - Testing a Script on Set-Top DVD Players
    - General Scripting Information
  - Script Command Details
    - Compare Function
      - Element Types to Compare
      - GPRMs To Be Compared To
      - Compare Operations
    - Nop Command
    - Jump Command
      - GPRM-Based Checkbox
      - Start At Loop Point Checkbox
    - Set GPRM Command
      - Operation Types
      - Source Element Types
    - Goto Command
    - Set System Stream Command
    - Resume Command
    - GPRM Mode Command
    - Exit Command
    - Exit Pre-Script Command
    - Jump Indirect Command
  - System Parameter Register Memories List
  - System Parameter Register Memories Details
    - SPRM 0: Menu Language Description Code
    - SPRM 1: Current Audio Stream Number
    - SPRM 2: Current Subtitle Stream Number
    - SPRM 3: Current Angle Number
    - SPRM 4: Current Playing Title Number
    - SPRM 5: Current Title Number in Video Title Set (VTS)
    - SPRM 6: Current Title PGC Number
    - SPRM 7: Current Part of Title Number
    - SPRM 8: Current Highlighted Button Number
    - SPRM 9: Navigation Timer
    - SPRM 10: Timer Target
    - SPRM 11: Player Audio Mixing Mode for Karaoke
    - SPRM 12: Country Code for Parental Management
    - SPRM 13: Parental Management Level
    - SPRM 14: Player Video Configuration
    - SPRM 15: Player Audio Configuration
    - SPRM 16: Initial Language Code for Audio
    - SPRM 17: Initial Language Code Extension for Audio
    - SPRM 18: Initial Language Code for Subtitle
    - SPRM 19: Initial Language Code Extension for Subpicture
    - SPRM 20: Player Region Code
  - Using Bit-Wise Operations
  - General Purpose Register Memories
    - Configuring GPRM Partitions
    - Naming the GPRM Partitions
    - Importing and Exporting GPRM Configurations
    - Setting a GPRMs Mode
  - Scripting Examples
    - Jumping to a Menus Loop Point
    - Randomly Playing Tracks
    - Playing All Tracks
      - The Play All Script
      - The Track End Scripts for the First Three Tracks
      - Track End Script for the Last Track
      - But What If...
      - Canceling the Play All Script
  - Language Code Table
- Establishing Connections
  - About Connections
  - Connections Tab
  - Connection Items
    - Project Elements
    - Sources
    - Targets
    - Default Connections
      - Chapter-to-Chapter Connections
      - Menu Button Connections
  - Making Connections
    - Changing the Displayed Sources
    - Establishing Connections in the Connections Tab
  - Connection Details
  - Source Details
    - Basic
      - Disc Sources
      - Menu Sources
      - Track Sources
      - Story Sources
      - Slideshow Sources
    - Standard
      - Menu Sources
      - Track Sources
      - Story Sources
    - Advanced
      - Disc Sources
      - Menu Sources
      - Track Sources
      - Slideshow Sources
  - Target Details
- Finishing a Project
  - About the Final Steps of DVD Creation
  - Should You Burn, Build, Format, or Build and Format?
    - Burning a Project
    - Building a Project
    - Formatting a Project
    - Building and Formatting a Project
  - Options for Testing Your Project
  - Simulating Your Project
    - Simulating with an External Video and Audio Monitor
    - Starting and Stopping the Simulator
    - Simulator Window
    - Playback Controls
    - Menu Controls
    - Stream Selections
    - Information Drawer
    - Simulation Log
  - Setting Disc Properties
    - Settings at the Top of the Disc Inspector
    - General Tab in the Disc Inspector
    - Disc/Volume Tab in the Disc Inspector
    - Region/Copyright Tab in the Disc Inspector
    - Advanced Tab in the Disc Inspector
  - Building Your Project
    - Prebuild Disc Properties
    - About the Macrovision Settings
    - About Jacket Pictures
    - Building the Project
    - Incremental Builds
    - General Build Information
      - Using Multiple Hard Disks
      - About the Build/Format Command
    - The Build Files for SD Projects
      - Standard SD DVD Video Zone Files
      - Non-Standard SD DVD Video Zone Files
    - The Build Files for HD Projects
      - Standard HD DVD Video Zone Files
      - Non-Standard HD DVD Video Zone Files
  - Emulating Your Project Using DVD Player
    - Emulating DVD@CCESS Links
    - Emulating Dual-Layer Projects
  - Setting Disc Format Properties
  - About DVD-ROM Discs
    - Filenaming Issues with Red Laser Media
      - UDF 1.02 Volume
      - ISO 9660 Volume
      - Joliet Volume
    - Filenaming Issues with Blue Laser Media
    - Creating ROM-Only DVD Discs
  - About Dual-Layer Discs
    - Choosing Seamless or Non-Seamless Layer Changes
    - Setting the Dual-Layer Direction
    - About Choosing a Dual-Layer Break Point
    - Setting the Break Point with Large DVD-ROM Contents
    - Setting the Dual-Layer Break Point
    - Manually Determining the Break Point Position
  - About Two-Sided Discs
  - Formatting Your Project
    - Starting a Format Process
    - Output Type Settings
    - Output Devices
      - DVD-R Drives
      - DLT Drives
      - Hard Disk
    - The Cutting Master Format
  - Reading a DLT Drive
- Using Advanced Features
  - VTS Editor
    - About VTS Blocks
      - Menus and VTS Blocks
      - DVD Playback and VTS Blocks
    - Showing the VTS Editor
    - Comparing the By VTS and By Type Displays
    - Moving Elements from One VTS to Another
    - About Pinning Elements in the By VTS Display
    - Adding Additional VTS Blocks
    - VTS Inspector
  - DVD@CCESS
    - Creating DVD@CCESS Links in Your Project
    - Rules for Entering DVD@CCESS Links
    - Testing DVD@CCESS Links
      - Using the Simulator
      - Using the Apple DVD Player
      - Testing DVD@CCESS Links to Files with the Apple DVD Player
    - Configuring Computers for DVD@CCESS Playback
      - Macintosh Computers
      - Windows Computers
      - Including the DVD@CCESS Installer with a DVD
  - User Operations
    - Setting User Operations
    - User Operations Properties
    - Getting Consistent Previous and Next Button Behavior
  - Display Condition
    - Comparing Display Conditions and Pre-Scripts
    - Display Condition Parameters
    - Setting Up a Display Condition
    - Example: Setting a Video Configuration Display Condition
    - Conditional Elements and States
    - Conditional Relationships
    - Issues with Display Conditions
  - Remote Control Settings
    - Remote Control Buttons
    - Configuring the Remote Control Buttons
  - Line 21 Settings for Closed Captions
    - About Subtitles and Closed Captions
    - Adding Closed Captions to a DVD
- Appendix A: Keyboard Shortcuts
  - General Interface and Application Controls
  - General Project Controls
  - Adding Project Elements
  - Scrolling Through Lists
  - Assets Tab
  - Connections Tab
  - Graphical Tab
  - Log Tab
  - Menu Tab (Menu Editor)
  - Outline Tab
  - Palette
  - Script Tab (Script Editor)
  - Simulator
  - Slideshow Tab (Slideshow Editor)
  - Story Tab (Story Editor)
  - Subtitle Editor
  - Track Tab (Track Editor)
  - Viewer Tab
- Appendix B: Importing Other Projects
  - Importing DVD Studio Pro 2 and DVD Studio Pro 3 Projects into DVD Studio Pro 4
    - Opening Old Projects
    - Importing Item Descriptions
    - Menu and Subtitle Text May Change
    - DVD Studio Pro 3 Projects Using Custom Transitions That Have Been Moved May Not Work
- Appendix C: Calculating Disc Space Requirements
  - Calculating a Projects Disc Space Requirements
    - Stage 1: Calculating the Total Video Play Time
    - Stage 2: Calculating Disc Capacities
    - Stage 3: Calculating the Bit Rates for Each Disc Size
    - Stage 4: Calculating the Audio Allowances
    - Stage 5: Calculating the Effect of Audio on the Video Bit Rate
    - Stage 6: Calculating DVD-ROM Allowances
    - Stage 7: Calculating Other Allowances
  - Using the Calculated Bit Rate
- Appendix D: Transition Parameters
  - Transition Duration
  - Video Transition
  - Alpha Transitions
  - Standard Transitions
    - Blur
    - Cube
    - Dissolve
    - Drop
    - Droplet
    - Fade Through Color
    - Flip
    - Melt
    - Mosaic
    - Motion Dissolve
    - Move In
    - Page Flip
    - Push
    - Radial Blur
    - Reveal
    - Rotate
    - Rotation Blur
    - Wipe
    - Zoom
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Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 Specification

Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 is a professional DVD authoring tool designed for creating high-quality DVDs with advanced features and an intuitive interface. It supports a wide range of video and audio formats, including MPEG-2, Dolby Digital AC-3, and DTS, allowing for seamless integration of various media types. The software features a robust menu design capability, offering customizable templates and the ability to import custom graphics to create unique and engaging user interfaces. Its timeline-based workflow facilitates precise editing and synchronization of video and audio tracks, while the advanced scripting support enables complex navigation and interactivity options.

DVD Studio Pro 4 includes a comprehensive set of design tools for creating both standard and widescreen menus, with options for adding subtitles, closed captions, and multiple audio tracks. The software supports dual-layer disc creation, maximizing storage capacity and playback quality. It also offers enhanced encoding options, allowing users to optimize video compression settings for the best balance between quality and disc space. Integration with other Apple software, such as Final Cut Pro and Compressor, ensures a seamless workflow for video editing and export.

The program's simulation feature provides a virtual preview of the DVD, enabling users to test and refine navigation and interactivity before finalizing the disc. DVD Studio Pro 4 supports both PAL and NTSC formats, ensuring compatibility with global playback standards. Its user-friendly interface, combined with powerful authoring capabilities, makes it an ideal choice for professional filmmakers, video editors, and multimedia producers seeking to deliver high-quality DVD projects.

Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 F.A.Q.

How do I import video files into Apple DVD Studio Pro 4?

To import video files into Apple DVD Studio Pro 4, first ensure your video files are in a compatible format such as MPEG-2. Open the application, go to the Assets tab, and drag your video files into the Assets window. Alternatively, you can use the Import button to browse and select files from your computer.

What should I do if my DVD fails to burn in Apple DVD Studio Pro 4?

If your DVD fails to burn, check the following: ensure your DVD burner is properly connected, verify that you have enough disk space, and confirm that your project settings match the specifications of your blank DVD. Also, try using a different brand of DVD media or check the log for error messages.

How can I create a custom menu in Apple DVD Studio Pro 4?

To create a custom menu, navigate to the Menu Editor. Here, you can design your menu using the provided templates or start from scratch. Add buttons, images, and text by dragging elements from the Palette. Customize properties in the Inspector window.

Is it possible to add subtitles to my DVD project in Apple DVD Studio Pro 4?

Yes, you can add subtitles by importing a subtitle file in a compatible format like .scc or .stl. Go to the Track Editor, click on the Subtitles tab, and use the Import Subtitle option to add your subtitle file to the project.

How do I troubleshoot audio sync issues in Apple DVD Studio Pro 4?

Audio sync issues can be resolved by ensuring that your audio and video files have the same duration and frame rate. Re-import the assets if necessary and check the timeline for any misalignments. Adjust the start time or use the Sync Offset feature if needed.

What are the steps to preview my DVD project before burning?

To preview your DVD project, click on the Simulator button located in the toolbar. This opens a preview window where you can navigate through your DVD project as if it were already burned. Test all menus, buttons, and playback to ensure everything works correctly.

Can I use third-party plugins with Apple DVD Studio Pro 4?

Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 does not natively support third-party plugins. However, you can enhance your project by using external software to edit or convert media files before importing them into DVD Studio Pro.

How can I ensure compatibility with older DVD players when authoring in Apple DVD Studio Pro 4?

To ensure compatibility, use standard DVD-Video settings and avoid advanced features that may not be supported by older players. Stick to MPEG-2 video format and AC-3 audio format, and test your DVD on multiple players before finalizing.

What maintenance tips can help keep Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 running smoothly?

Regularly update your Mac OS and related software to ensure compatibility and performance. Clear cache and temporary files in DVD Studio Pro, and avoid running too many background applications while using the software to prevent slowdowns.

How do I change the default encoding settings in Apple DVD Studio Pro 4?

To change default encoding settings, go to Preferences under the DVD Studio Pro menu. In the Encoding tab, adjust the video and audio bitrates, format, and other parameters to suit your project's needs. Save changes before exporting your project.