DVDSP 101 - An Introduction to DVD Studio Pro 4 May 31, 2011

Course Description
This three day hands-on course delves into the world of DVD authoring using DVD Studio Pro 4. In this comprehensive course students will learn everything they need to create a professional DVD title. This course guides students through every aspect of DVD authoring, from initial storyboarding to burning and replication.

Using compelling media and a real-world production workflow, students will learn how to create amazing MPEG 2 video with Compressor as well as create eye-popping motion menus directly in DVD Studio Pro 4. Students will also "author" a DVD by creating buttons, interactive links, slideshows, playlists and even adding alternate audio stream and camera angles.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for those that want to learn the basics of authoring professional quality DVDs using DVD Studio Pro 4. The course is designed for those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the full functionality of DVD Studio Pro.
Certification
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in DVD Studio Pro. Level 1 certification attests to basic operational knowledge of the application.

DVD Studio Pro Level 1 certification also counts towards the new Final Cut Studio (FCS) Master Pro certification. FCS Master certification recognizes a Certified Pro's skills with the entire Final Cut Studio product suite. Since workflow is such a significant component of Final Cut Studio, users need certification in at least three of the applications to earn Master Certification. For details, please visit http://train.apple.com/certification/proapps.html
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
• Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
Course Outline - Day 1
Lesson 1: Preparing Your First DVD Project
• DVD Creation Process, DVD Specification Basics, About Configurations, Media for DVD Authoring, The palette, The Inspector, Using the Basic Menu Editor, Menus and Templates, Creating Simple Buttons, Using Drop Zone, Using Text Elements in Menus, SImulating, Burning a DVD, and Recordable Media.
Lesson 2: Using the DVD Studio Pro Interface
• Outline Tab, Connections Tab, Quadrants and tabs, Track Editor, Slideshow Editor, Story Editor, Script Editor, Asset Tab, and Creating a Simple One-track DVD.
Lesson 3: Setting Up a New DVD Project
• Storyboarding a DVD, Creating a New Project, Importing Assets, Asset Information, Simple Encoding, and Using Compressor to Encode a File.
Lesson 4: Working with Tracks and Markers
• Creating Tracks, Creating Chapter Markers, Track End Jumps, Setting Audio Stream Language Tags, and Adding an Alternate Audio Stream.
Lesson 5: Creating Standard Menus
• Adding a Background, Creating Buttons, Linking Buttons to Tracks, Creating a Menu Template, Creating Button Shapes, Adding Button Styles, Adding Text Objects, Adding Text to a Menu Background, Creating Drop Zones, Adding Graphics and Still Images, and Creating an Overlay and Button Highlights.
Lesson 6: Creating Motion Menus and Chapter Index Menus
• Converting a Still Menu to a Motion Menu, Authoring a Motion Menu, Motion Menu Loop Points, Chapter Index Menus, Creating a Scene Index Menu, Connecting from Menu Buttons, Adding Audio to Menus, and Using Transitions from Menu Buttons.
Course Outline - Day 2
Lesson 7: Working with Slideshows
•Slideshow Basics, Slideshow Still Images, Creating Slides, Adding Audio, Adding Individual Audio to One Slide, Slideshow Navigation, Using Transitions and Converting a Slideshow to a Video Track.
Lesson 8: Working with Stories
• Defining Stories, Story Marker Entry Points, Story End Jumps, Applying the 99-item Limit to Stories, and Using Transitions from Story Ends.
Lesson 9: Subtitles and Closed Captions
• Burn, Build, Format, Building the DVD Volume, the Log Tab, Emulating the DVD Volume from Hard Drive, Output Options, Adding Copy Protection, Burning a Single DVD, Writing a DLT Tape, and Formatting CMF Volume.
Lesson 10: Building and Formatting
• Burn, Build, Format, Building the DVD Volume, the Log Tab, Emulating the DVD Volume from Hard Drive, Output Options, Adding Copy Protection, Burning a Single DVD, Writing a DLT Tape, and Formatting CMF Volume.
Lesson 11: Advanced Menu Design
• Types of Menus, Creating a Menu in Photoshop, Refreshing Assets, Advanced Menu Audio, Using Advanced Overlays, Creating Layered Menus.
Lesson 12: Finishing Your DVD
• Testing Your Project, Building and Formatting a DVD, Using the Apple DVD Player, Burning a Disc Using the Burn Command, Choosing a Recordable DVD Media, Distribution of Your Completed DVD, Designing Disc Labels and DVD Case Inserts.
Course Outline - Day 3
Lesson 13: Creating Transitions
•Applying a Transition, Using a Video Transition, Using Alpha Transitions, Exploring the Asset Movie, Exploring the Background Matte Movie.
Lesson 14: Working with Markers and Stories
• Alternate Angles, Creating Multi-Angle Tracks, Creating Mixed-Angle Tracks, Targeting Alternate Angle Streams, About Alternate Angle Errors, Exploring Final Cut Pro Markers.
Lesson 15: Encoding Video
• Bit Budgeting, Encoding with DVD Studio Pro, Encoding with Compressor, Exporting MPEG-2, ACS via Compressor, Dialog Normalization, Compression Profiles, Surround Sound and Downmixing, and Exporting Intermediate Files.
Lesson 16: Encoding Audio
• Audio Formats for DVD VIdeo, Using Digital Audio Files, AC-3 Files, Encoding AC-3 with Compressor, Dialog Normalization, Compression Profiles, Surround Sound and Downmixing, and Exporting Intermediate Files.
Lesson 17: Scripting
• Scripting Basics, Scripting Simple Functions, Building a Play-all Script, Building a Return-to-Menu Script, Building a Menu Loop Script, Programming the Title Button, Scripting Audio Streams, Checking Aspect Ratio, and Using Jump Indirect.
Lesson 18: HD DVD Authoring
• About HD DVD, Upconverting and SD Project to HD DVD, Encoding for HD DVD, Building an HD DVD Project, Building an HD DVD Project, Formatting and HD DVD Project, and Playing an HD DVD Project.