Apple Certified Pro Applications Training
DVDSP 101
DVDSP 101: Introduction to DVD Studio Pro 4
3 days - $1,200.00
Overview
- Creating menus in DVD Studio Pro
- Simulating discs
- Working with storyboards
- Creating buttons on menus
- Creating slideshows
- Encoding assets and bit budgeting
Upcoming Class Meetings
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Mar 1, 2010 - Mar 3, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Apr 5, 2010 - Apr 7, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | May 3, 2010 - May 5, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Jun 7, 2010 - Jun 9, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Jul 5, 2010 - Jul 7, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Aug 2, 2010 - Aug 4, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Sep 7, 2010 - Sep 9, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Oct 4, 2010 - Oct 6, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Nov 1, 2010 - Nov 3, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Nov 29, 2010 - Dec 1, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
Course Description
This three day, hands-on course delves into the world of DVD authoring with 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.
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
- Some knowledge of Final Cut Pro is recommended
Audience
This course is designed for those who want to learn the basics of authoring professional quality DVDs with DVD Studio Pro 4 and who prefer hands-on, interactive instruction to explore its full functionality.Certification Track
Demonstrate your knowledge by passing the DVD Studio Pro 4 Level One exam and earning Apple Certified Pro - DVD Studio Pro 4 Level One certification.
This certification also counts towards Final Cut Studio Master Pro certification.
MacSpecialist is an Apple Authorized Training Center, offering $50 off Pro Apps exams when purchased as part of the course.
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Course Outline |
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| Day One |
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| Preparing Your First DVD Project |
DVD Creation Process, DVD Specification Basics, Exploring the Interface, Creating a Simple DVD in Basic View, Creating a Menu, Connecting Assets to the Menu, Simulating a Disc, and Building a Project and Burning a Disc |
| Exploring the Full Interface |
Opening the Project, Exploring Window Configurations, and Adjusting the Project |
| Setting Up a Simple DVD |
Storyboarding a DVD, Creating a Storyboard Using the Graphical Tab, Previewing the Finished Project with Apple’s DVD Player, Identifying Source Video Settings, Setting DVD Studio Pro Preferences, Setting Up Disc Properties, Importing Audio and Video, and Setting Chapter Markers |
| Creating Menus within DVD Studio Pro |
The Menu Creation Process, Importing Assets, Adding a Background Graphic, Using the Safe Title and Action Safe Features, Creating Buttons on a Still Menu, Making Connections from Buttons to Video, Adding Title and Text to the Menu, Adding Sound to the Menu, Creating an Intro Menu, Targeting Navigation on your DVD and Using a Drop Zone to Create a Motion Menu |
| Creating a Chapter Index Menu |
Customizing Default Chapter Index Menu, Setting Up the Chapter Index Navigation Buttons, Adding a Drop Zone Shape, and Automating the Chapter Index Menu Creation Process |
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| Creating a Slideshow |
Using Slideshows, File Formats for Slideshows, Adding a Slideshow, Modifying Your Slideshow, Slideshow Transitions and Converting a Slideshow to a Track |
| Adding Subtitles |
Creating Subtitles in DVD Studio Pro, Modifying the Font and Color of Subtitles, Importing Subtitles from a Text File, Previewing Subtitles, Creating Buttons over Video, and Understanding Closed Captioning |
| Finishing Your DVD |
Adding DVD-ROM Content to a DVD-Video Disc, Testing Your Project, Building and Formatting a DVD, Using the Apple DVD Player, Burning a Disc Using the Burn Command, Choosing Recordable DVD Media, and Distributing your Completed DVD |
| Finishing Your DVD |
Understanding Compression, Importing a File into Compressor from Final Cut Pro, Applying Preset Settings, Creating Custom Settings, Setting Compression Markers in Compressor, Creating Chapter Markers, Submitting Files for Encoding, and Creating a Compressor Droplet |
| Designing Advanced Menus |
Maintaining the Look of Menu Graphics, Creating Standard Menus, Adding a Simple Overlay, Creating Buttons for the Overlay, Choosing Highlights for Button States, Using Advanced Overlays with Grayscale Color Mapping, Customizing Button Colors, Saving Default Colors, Adding a Motion Background, Setting a Loop Point, Working with Motion Menus, Adding a Layered Menu, Creating Layered Menu Buttons, and Linking Assets |
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| Markers, Stories and Connections |
Working with Chapter Markers, Creating Markers in Final Cut Pro, Setting Encoding Preferences, Using Stories as Playlists, Creating and Working with Stories, Establishing Connections, and Finding the Unconnected Elements |
| Scripting |
Building Menu Loop Scripts, and Creating Return to Menu Scripts |
| Transitions |
Applying a Transition, Using a Video Transition, Using Alpha Transitions, Exploring the Asset Movie, and Exploring the Background Matte Movie |
| Using Alternate Angles |
Setting Up the Project, About Alternate Angles, Creating Multi-Angle Tracks, Creating Mixed-Angle Tracks, Targeting Alternate Angle Streams, Simulating Alternate Angle Errors, and Exploring Final Cut Pro Markers |
| Converting SD to HD |
HD to SD Downconversions, Encoding HD Assets, and Converting SD Projects to HD Projects |
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