Designed to complement the Encore DVD software documentation, this full-color book begins with a brief description of the DVD specification, then introduces readers to DVD authoring concepts such as menu creation, timeline construction, navigation, transcoding, and disc mastering. Readers learn how to plan and manage projects, and how to master the workflows between Encore and other Adobe applications such as Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects to create well-structured and engaging menus. The companion DVD contains documents for planning a DVD, tutorial projects, and a library of royalty free, customizable, templates.

Compared to other technologies like the television, VCR, and even personal computer, the rapid pace of DVD adoption is unprecedented. This information-packed book offers thorough instruction on how to build appealing DVD menus using the DVD Studio Pro toolset, a sophisticated, professional-level DVD authoring tool from Apple. The book features real-world tutorial projects that demonstrate how to get fast, professional results, add Hollywood features to a DVD, and streamline production while maintaining a creative edge. It also shows how to create a wide variety of menu styles, automate image production, customize menus, construct seamless motion menus, and much more. Written by two graphic designers with years of experience designing interfaces, Designing Menus with DVD Studio Pro is an informative companion to a high-powered piece of software.

This text provides readers at any level with all the information and inspiration they need to create a complete DVD from start to finish. It demystifies the jargon and explains technical issues in terms that are easy to understand.

Designed to complement the Encore DVD software documentation, this full-color book begins with a brief description of the DVD specification, then introduces readers to DVD authoring concepts such as menu creation, timeline construction, navigation, transcoding, and disc mastering. Readers learn how to plan and manage projects, and how to master the workflows between Encore and other Adobe applications such as Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects to create well-structured and engaging menus. The companion DVD contains documents for planning a DVD, tutorial projects, and a library of royalty free, customizable, templates.

A well-crafted, full-color book for a growing market, this title explores Adobe's DVD creation program, Encore. It's a complete tutorial for Adobe CS developers, particularly those who use Premiere and AfterEffect, as well as for professional filmmakers who wish to transfer their projects to DVDs.

The book is an introduction to Apple DVD Studio Pro and the workflow involved in the creation of DVDs. If you are new to DVD authoring, the basic section will lead you through easy-to-follow tutorials. For more experienced users, the advanced section will cover sophisticated DVD features such as complex menu design, tracks, languages and subtitles, multiple audio and video streams, scripting, working with DVD-9 and more.

If you want to become part of the wedding video industry, Wedding Video Handbook explains everything you need to know. Each chapter explores a different part of the business or the production ends, and covers topics including finding clients, selecting equipment and tips on capturing special moments in difficult filming conditions.