Take professional DVD authoring to a new level of creativity and productivity with Adobe Encore DVD 1.5. VTC author Doug Sahlin helps users streamline workflow by demonstrating the comprehensive set of design tools, and smooth integration with other Adobe products, that Encore offers. Import and convert source files automatically to MPEG-2 video and Dolby Digital audio, create and edit menus in Adobe Photoshop format using a flexible interface and a comprehensive set of menu design tools. Sahlin also discusses outputting projects to all recordable DVD formats, allowing for a wide degree of playback compatibility. To get started today, simply click on a link below.
IntroductionWelcome to EncoreIntroducing Adobe Encore DVDAbout Digital Video FormatsAbout Digital Audio FormatsAbout DVD MediaUnderstand TV Broadcast StandardsAbout DVD MenusDisplay Digital Video on TV MonitorsGet To Know Encore DVDExplore a Typical Encore DVD Workflow pt. 1Explore a Typical Encore DVD Workflow pt. 2A/V Formats Supported by Encore DVDImage Formats Supported by Encore DVDAbout Video Pixels and NTSC Safe ColorsIntroducing the Encore DVD WorkspaceExplore the InterfaceAbout the Project TabAbout the Menus TabEditing MenusAbout the Timelines TabAbout the Disc TabExplore the LibraryAbout the Properties and Character PalettesWorking with the Layers PaletteUse the Encore DVD ToolbarCustomize the WorkspaceSet Encore DVD PreferencesPreparing a ProjectPlanning a Project
Shoot Digital Video for DVDs
Prepare Video and Audio Assets
Preview Project Assets
Create a New Project
Create a Storyboard
Save and Open a Project
Work with Project AssetsImport Project Assets
Scale and Swap Image Assets
Replace Project Assets
Organize Project Assets
Create Project Folders
Rename/Sort/Preview Project Assets
Cope with Offline Files
Use the Encore Library
Create Project TimelinesAbout Encore DVD Timelines
Create a Video Timeline
Navigate the Timeline
Work with Audio Clips
Set a Timeline as First Play
Create Chapter Points and Poster Frames
Trim Video Clips
Create Image Timelines
Create Slide Shows
Transcode Project AssetsAbout Transcoding
When to Transcode
About Transcode Methods
Transcode Assets
Create Custom Transcode Presets
Manage Custom Transcode Presets
Create DVD Navigation MenusCreate the Main Menu
Create Menus from Library Presets
Set Default Library Menu and Button
Use the Menus Tab
Edit Menus and Set Menu Properties
Edit Menus in Photoshop
Edit Menus in Encore DVD
Use Blank Menus
Add Text to Menus
Add Drop Shadows to Menu Objects
Create Sub Menus and ButtonsCreate Submenus
Add Buttons and Assets to Submenus
Select and Edit Menu Assets
Align and Distribute Menu Assets
Arrange Menu Objects
Rotate and Mirror Menu Objects
Convert Objects to Buttons
Create Navigation Links
Set End Actions
Set Default Title and Menu Remote Buttons
Set Button Numbering and Routing
Set Override Actions
Set Menu Color Sets
Preview a Menu
Create Motion MenusCreate Video for Motion Menus
Create a Motion Menu
Add Background Audio and Set Looping
Create Animated Buttons
Preview Motion Menus
Create Custom DVD MenusCreate a Custom Menu in Photoshop
Create Background and Title Layers
Understand Button Set Nomenclature
Create a Custom Button Set
Import A PSD File as a Menu Asset
Add Alternate Audio TracksAbout Alternate Audio Tracks
Add Alternate Audio Tracks
Create a Setup Menu
Add Subtitle TracksAbout Subtitle Tracks
Add Subtitle Tracks to a Timeline
Import Subtitle Files
Create Subtitles in Encore DVD
Add Subtitle Links to Setup Menu
Finalize the Project for OutputPreview the Project
Test for Missing Links and Unused Assets
Finalize Project Settings/Set Copy Protection
Build the ProjectBuild a DVD Folder or DVD Image
Burn the Project to DVD Disc
Create a DVD Master
About Disc Replication and Dual-DVD Discs
CreditsAbout this Author
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