Index
Numbers and Symbols
[ ] (square brackets), 638
< (less-than operator), 643
0 dB full scale, 574
A
AAC files, 161
abbreviations, SurroundStems folder, 597–598
AC-3 audio files
bit rates for, 663–664
control parameters settings in, 558
DVD-Video files, 15
encoded data settings in, 558
encoding movie with preset, 252
fitting assets on DVD with, 244
frequency masking in, 560
importing into slideshows, 161
overview of, 257–258
AC-3 audio files, Compressor creating, 560–574
assigning coding mode, 567–568
assigning source audio channels, 562–565
choosing bit rate, 568–572
creating Dolby Digital preset, 565–566
encoding, 572–574
overview of, 560–562
action safe area
activating guides for, 126
Cmd-Shift-E shortcut showing, 139
activated button state
in advanced overlays, 371–372
defined, 280
highlights for, 289–290
saving new default colors, 375–377
active area, 685
Add Chapter Marker button, 307
Add slideshow (Cmd-K), 175
Add Track (Cmd-Ctrl-T), 107
advanced menu design, 349–407
audio, concatenating files, 385–388
audio, overview, 382–385
keyboard shortcuts, 407
overview of, 350
refreshing assets, 377–381
review Q & A, 407
advanced menu design, in Photoshop, 351–358
creating new document, 352–358
layer styles, 377–381
pixel aspect ratio, 351–352
storage space for layer menus, 664
advanced menu design, layered menus, 397–406
adding, 399–402
creating buttons, 403–406
defining, 350
overview of, 397–399
advanced menu design, motion menus, 389–397
advanced overlays, 395–397
creating in Final Cut Pro, 657
defined, 689
looping, 291–292
overlays, 284–286
setting loop point, 391–394
transitions, 464–470
using, 389–391
advanced menu design, standard menus, 359–377
advanced overlays, 368–372
customizing button colors, 372–375
defining, 350
layered menus vs., 400
overlays, 365–368
overview of, 358–364
saving new default colors, 375–377
advanced MPEG encoding, 489–521
adding encoded file to project, 514–520
choosing Quality settings, 491–495
cropping video, 511–514
GOP structures, 496–501
previewing compression settings, 502–505
review Q & A, 520
setting markers in Compressor, 505–511
setting up, 490–491
advanced overlays, 292–298
adding, 293–294
choosing highlight colors for, 295–298
grayscale color mapping in, 368–372
key colors for, 292
Advanced view, 325–327, 330–331
bit rates for, 663–664
choosing, 257–258
creating new preset group, 266–268
defined, 554
DVD-Video files, 15
encoding movie with preset, 252–253
importing into slideshows, 161
transforming noncompliant digital audio into, 555–558
alerts, build, 219
All setting, Basic connections, 326
alpha channels
LiveType, 443
working with, 480–482
alpha transitions, 474–478
background matte movie with, 484–486
defined, 464
installing, 475–478
names and location of default, 466–467
overview of, 474
scripting with, 602–604
transition asset folder, 474–475
alternate angles, 522–551
creating mixed-angle tracks, 533–538
creating multi-angle tracks, 529–533
encoding streams, 528
errors, 544–546
Final Cut Pro markers, 546–550
overview of, 523
review Q & A, 550
setting up, 524–527
simulating, 543–544
targeting, 539–542
types of, 527
Amaray cases, 236–237
amber dot, 51
Angle button, 543
animation. see LiveType
Apple DVD Player
playing Tiger DVD with, 278–280
previewing simple project with, 84–87
testing build before burning with, 221
testing DVD@access link with, 206–207
testing functionality of entire project on, 212
Apple Pro Certification Program, 7
Apple Pro Training Series, 6
Apple Pro Training Series: Advanced Editing and Finishing Techniques in Final Cut Pro, 575
Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 7 and Express 7, 591
Apple shape group, 424
aspect ratio
checking, 641–645
defined, 685
overview of, 639–640
asset matte movie, 474
asset movie, 478–483
defined, 474
overview of, 478–479
using alpha channels, 480–482
using transition switch point, 482–483
assets
bit budgeting of, 244–246
connecting menu to, 37–40
creating simple DVD with, 21–25
creation process with, 12–13
defined, 685
refreshing, 378–381
Assets tab
adding slideshow, 161–164
adding sound to menu, 128–129
creating advanced menu audio, 382–385
creating Intro menu, 130–132
creating transitional movies, 322–324
importing folders into, 282–284
overview of, 50–52
audio
advanced menus with, 382–385
bit budgets with, 663–664
choosing, 257
concatenating files, 385–388
deleting from menu, 386
DVD-Video file formats for, 15
layered menus, 405
menus with, 128–129
options menu, 626
Palette tab links to, 20
scripting streams. see scripting, audio streams
slideshow, 39–40, 161, 165–167
testing, 42
video, 517
audio coding modes
assigning, 567–568
bit rate, 568–572
dialog normalization formula, 580
setting, 562
surround sound and downmixing, 592
audio encoding, 553–599
AC-3 files and, 558–560
compression profiles, 584–590
formats for, 554
review Q & A, 598–599
surround sound and downmixing, 591–598
using digital audio files, 555–558
audio encoding, creating AC-3 files with
Compressor, 560–574
bit rate, 568–572
coding mode, 567–568
Dolby Digital presets, 565–566
encoding file, 572–574
overview of, 560–562
source audio channels, 562–565
audio encoding, dialog normalization, 574–583
auditioning file, 582–583
formula, 577–581
overview of, 574–576
audio streams, scripting, 626–639
overview of, 626–628
targeting scripts, 635–636
using pre-scripts, 636–639
using SPRM, 628–635
AUDIO_TS (Audio Title Set) folder, 216, 685
audioButtonSelector script, 635–639
audioStreamChecker menu
scripting audio streams, 626–628
targeting scripts, 635–636
using pre-scripts, 639
AudioStreamSelector button, 608
auditioning files, AC-3 dialog
normalization
compression profiles, 590
overview of, 582–583
authoring
defined, 686
DVD-R media for, 232
overview of, 12–13
traditional vs. QuickTime encoding, 51
average bit rate, 247–248
average volume levels
dialog normalization formula, 577–581
peak vs., 574–575
B
background
adding graphic to, 112–115
adding transitions to, 322, 464–470
chapter index menu, 144–145
keyboard shortcut, 157
layered menu, 401–402
menu, 110
motion, 284–286
standard menu, 358–364
background image, 686
background matte movie, 474, 484–486
Basic view, 21–25
Batch Monitor, 262–263
Before & After track
adding to project, 524–527
creating multi-angle tracks, 529–532
previewing multi-angle tracks, 532–533
simulating alternate angles, 543–544
targeting alternate angles, 539–542
B-frames (bi-directional frames)
GOP structures and, 497–501
bit budget calculator, 245
bit budgeting, 242–246, 659–667
calculating audio storage, 663–664
calculating DVD-ROM storage, 665
calculating still menu storage, 664–665
calculating subtitle storage, 664
calculating transition storage, 665
calculating video bit rates, 666–667
defining, 242–243
determining disc capacity, 243–244, 662
determining reserve, 662–663
DVD storage capacity, 662
how it works, 660
methods, 245
overview of, 659
steps for, 661
using disc size indicator, 245
using storyboards for, 246
when assets won’t fit on DVD, 244
bit rate calculations
alternate angle streams, 528
audio streams, 663–664
bit budgeting, 242–246
common audio coding modes, 568
encoding movie, 251–257
encoding MPEG streams, 494
presets, 265
terminology, 247
videos, 666–667
viewing settings, 262
bits, defined, 243
Bold text (Cmd-B), 139
broadcast filters, 161
Build and Format command, 221–223, 238
Build command
creating build of DVD, 218–220
formatting project, 221
keyboard shortcut, 238
build, project, 216–223
burning disc after, 43
and format in single step, 221–223
formatting, 221
overview of, 216
setting preferences, 217–218
steps for, 218–219
VIDEO_TS folder, 220
burn
after tweaking, 71–72
with Burn command, 225–226
choosing any VIDEO_TS folder for, 221
overview of, 43
speed of DVD recordable media, 228
testing links to DVD-ROM files, 208
burning a coaster, 221
button navigation, 686
button shapes, 415–419, 432–435
button states
advanced overlays and, 368–372, 395–397
calculating disc space for, 664–665
customizing colors for, 372–375
keyboard shortcut for toggling through, 368, 407
layered menus, 403–406
saving new default colors, 375–377
shapes creating multicolored, 433–434
buttons. see also overlays
chapter index menu, 144–145
chapter index navigation, 148–150
customized, 32–36
defined, 686
deleting menu template, 31
deleting toolbar, 59
standard menu, 350
storyboard, 79
styles. see styles
buttons, creating, 115–123
drawing, 115–116
drop shadows, 118
font, 118–119
highlights, 119–121
naming, 116–117
new, 121–123
overview of, 110
simulating, 123
buttons, creating transitions, 463–487
applying, 464–470
defined, 463
exploring asset movie, 478–483
exploring background matte movie, 484–487
overview of, 67–69
review Q & A, 487
standard, 463
buttonSelector GPRM
overview of, 611–614
using last item command, 618–620
using Simulator’s information drawer, 614–616
buttonSelectorScript, 635–636
C
calculator, bit budget, 245
capacity, disc, 243–244
case inserts, designing, 236–237
CBR (constant bit rate), 247
cell markers
background graphics using, 113
mixed-angle tracks using, 536–538
certification, Apple Pro, 7
channels, AC-3
assigning, 562–565
assigning audio coding mode, 567–568
downmixing for surround sound, 595–598
Chapter Index button, 86
chapter index menus, 141–157
automating creation of, 154–157, 307
chapter markers for, 280
customizing, 142–148
keyboard shortcuts, 157
navigation buttons, 148–150
overview of, 141–142
review Q & A, 157
template, 150–153
chapter markers, 301–313
creating before chapter index menu, 280
creating in Final Cut Pro, 303–310
creating perfect layer break points with, 233
creating simple, 64–66
creating stories with multiple, 318
defined, 14
in DVD Studio Pro, 310–313
DVD-Video file format, 15
keyboard shortcuts, 320
maximum number for single track, 302
overview of, 302–303
review Q & A, 319
chapter markers, setting, 98–104
in Compressor, 505–511
importing from text list, 99–102
manually, 102–104
testing, 105
viewing in Track Editor, 98–99
chapter menus, 519–520
chapters, defined, 687
chroma (chrominance) mapping, 292, 370
circles, drawing in Photoshop, 355–357
clips
defined, 687
resizing video, 534–535
closed captioning
DVD subtitles vs., 177
overview of, 194
closed GOPs, 500–501
Cmd—(Show small thumbnails), 175
Cmd-(Preferences), 107
Cmd-= (Show large thumbnails), 175
Cmd-0 (Viewer tab), 73
Cmd-2 (Connections tab), 73
Cmd-3 (Log tab), 73
Cmd-4 (Menu tab), 73, 139, 299
Cmd-6 (Script tab), 73
Cmd-7 (Slideshow tab), 73, 175
Cmd-9 (Track Editor tab), 320
Cmd-A (Select all slides), 175
Cmd-A (Select all), 175
Cmd-B (Bold text), 139
Cmd-Ctrl-T (Add Track), 107
Cmd-F (Format), 238
Cmd-I (Italic text), 139
Cmd-K (add slideshow), 175
Cmd-N (Create New project), 45
Cmd-Option I (Show/Hide Inspector), 74, 139
Cmd-Option O (Simulate from first play), 107
Cmd-Option P (Show/Hide Palette), 74, 175
Cmd-Option-5 (Graphical tab), 73
Cmd-Option-C (Build), 238
Cmd-Option-E (Show action safe area), 139
Cmd-Option-F (Build and Format), 238
Cmd-Option-I (Inspector tab), 299
Cmd-Option-I (Open Subtitle Inspector), 175
Cmd-Option-I (Show/Hide Inspector), 107
Cmd-Option-O (Simulate from First Play), 238
Cmd-R (Show/Hide rulers), 139
Cmd-S (Save project), 45
Cmd-Shift-B (Send to background), 157
Cmd-Shift-C (Color Picker), 139
Cmd-Shift-C (Show/Hide Colors window), 74
Cmd-Shift-E (Show title safe area), 139
Cmd-Shift-I (Import asset), 107
Cmd-Shift-T (Add story), 320
Cmd-T (Show/Hide Font window), 74
Cmd-U (Underline text), 139
Cmd-Y (Add standard menu), 139
Cmd-Z (Undo), 45
color
chapter index menu buttons, 146–147
chapter index navigation buttons, 150
creating advanced overlays, 395–397
creating button shapes, 433–435
creating Intro menu, 132
customizing button, 372–375
menu graphics design, 281
modifying subtitle, 182–185
motion estimation and, 494–495
setting button highlight, 119–121, 289–290
slideshow image, 161
color mapping, 687
Color Picker
applying transitions with, 468–469
customizing button colors, 374–375
keyboard shortcut, 139
Colors window, show/hide keyboard shortcut, 74
compare commands
adding random play jumps with, 340–343
checking aspect ratio with, 642–643
creating and using, 620–625
creating menu loop scripts with, 335–337
moving value of current audio stream to GPRM with, 633–634
compile. see build, project
complex DVDs
adding random play commands, 338–343
creating stories, 313–318
encoding. see encoding
complex DVDs, advanced overlays, 292–298
adding, 293–294
choosing highlight colors for, 295–298
key colors, 292
complex DVDs, chapter markers, 301–313
creating in Final Cut Pro, 303–310
creating stories with multiple, 318
in DVD Studio Pro, 310–313
keyboard shortcuts, 320
maximum number for single track, 302
overview of, 302–303
review Q & A, 319
complex DVDs, encoding, 242–273
bit budgeting, 242–246
creating droplet, 269–271
creating preset, 263–268
Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio, 257–258
importing file from Final Cut Pro, 248–251
movie, 251–257
review Q & A, 272–273
settings, 258–263
terminology, 247–248
complex DVDs, menu loop scripts, 331–338
adding random play commands, 338–343
connecting to menu, 343–345
overview of, 331–332
resetting counter, 337–338
setting up compare condition, 335–337
setting up counter, 333–335
compression. see also Compressor
AC-3 lossy, 560
frames, 248
profiles, 584–590
compression markers
creating in Final Cut Pro, 304–310
defining, 304
higher quality encoding and, 546
setting in Compressor, 505–509
Compressor, 246–273
compression profiles, 584–590
creating droplets, 269–271
creating presets, 263–268
defined, 687
encoding movie, 251–257
exporting Final Cut Pro markers using, 546–550
importing file from Final Cut Pro into, 248–251
overview of, 241–242
review Q & A, 272–273
settings, 258–263
terminology, 247–248
Compressor, advanced encoding, 489–521
adding encoded file to project, 514–520
cropping video, 511–514
examining GOP structures, 496–501
previewing compression settings, 502–505
Quality settings, 491–495
review Q & A, 520
setting markers, 505–511
setting up, 490–491
Compressor, creating AC-3 files, 560–574
assigning coding mode, 567–568
assigning source audio channels, 562–565
choosing bit rate, 568–572
creating Dolby Digital preset, 565–566
encoding, 572–574
overview of, 560–562
Compressor, dialog normalization, 574–583
auditioning file, 582–583
compression profiles, 584–590
formula, 577–581
overview of, 574–576
pressing Return when entering setting for, 576
computers, pixel aspect ratio, 351–352
concatenation, audio files, 385–388
connections
buttons to videos, 124–125
creating on storyboard, 83
scripts to menus, 343–345
Connections tab
establishing connections with, 325–327
finding unconnected elements, 327–331
keyboard shortcut, 73
review Q & A, 345
window configuration with, 54
constant bit rate (CBR), 247
Content Scrambling System (CSS), 234
control parameter settings, AC-3 files, 558–559
copy protection, adding, 234–236
copying
copy (Cmd-C) command, 647
lesson files for this course, 3–5
counter, menu loop scripts, 333–338
resetting, 337–338
setting up, 333–335
setting up compare condition, 335–337
course structure, 2–3
Create New project (Cmd-N), 45
cropping video, 511–514
CRT televisions, 352
CSS (Content Scrambling System), 234
custom alpha transitions, 477, 602–604
Custom group
creating button shapes, 434–435
importing shapes into, 424–426
saving styles to, 438–441
cut markers, 546
D
dash (-), 399
destination
build preferences, 217–218
encodes files, 253–257
encoding to folder, 557
dialog normalization, 574–583
auditioning file, 582–583
compression profiles, 584–590
formula, 577–581
overview of, 574–576
pressing Return when entering settings, 576
dialog normalization value (DNV), 577
Digital Linear Tape (DLT), 228, 232
Digital Theater System (DTS) format
defined, 554
DVD-Video files, 15
Simulator not including decoder for, 383
digital, defined, 243
digitalJuice.com button, 651, 654
disc items, defined, 13
discs
choosing type, 229–232
designing labels and case inserts, 236–237
determining capacity, 243–244, 662
distribution, DVD, 228–236
choosing disc type, 229–232
copy protection, 234–236
duplication vs. replication, 228–229
setting layer break point, 232–233
DJ-webSelector script, 650–652
DLT (Digital Linear Tape), 228, 232
DNV (dialog normalization value), 577
Dock
adding Compressor icon to, 560
adding Final Cut Pro icon to, 304
Dolby Digital. see AC-3 audio files
Dolby Digital presets
assigning audio coding mode, 567
assigning compression profiles through, 584–590
creating, 565–566
creating for each type of audio, 568
dialog normalization formula, 579–580
surround sound and downmixing, 592–598
downmixing, 591–598
drawing, buttons, 115–116
Drop palette
adding background graphic to menu, 114
creating custom buttons, 33–34
delay time, 115
modifying menu templates, 30–31
drop shadows
adding title and text to menus, 126–127
adding to buttons, 118
drop zone shapes
changing drop zone order, 430–431
configuring shape layers, 419–422
creating, 428–430
importing shapes, 424–428
overview of, 415–419
drop zones
adding to main menu, 134–137
buttons vs., 410–415
defined, 688
modifying menu templates, 28
.dspproj extension, 25
DTS (Digital Theater System) format
defined, 554
DVD-Video files, 15
Simulator not including decoder for, 383
dual-layer disc, 688
Duplicate (Cmd-D), keyboard shortcut, 139, 157
duplication
fitting assets on DVDs with, 244
replication vs., 228–229
duration
changing motion menu, 137
changing slideshow, 164–168
matching menu with audio, 387
DV video, cropping, 511–514
DVD Forum, 16
DVD Player. see Apple DVD Player
DVD Recorder, 222
DVD Studio Pro
adding markers in, 303
creating markers in Final Cut Pro for, 304–310
DVD-R authoring supported by, 232
increasing still images in slideshows, 160
launching, 80
setting preferences, 88–90
using digital audio files in, 555–558
using Photoshop layer styles in, 377–381
working with markers in, 310–313
DVD Studio Pro Files folder, 217
DVD Studio Pro Layout file, 220
DVD@access, 199–207
activating DVD-ROM content, 208
defined, 688
formatting project using, 221
link and menu actions, 203–204
overview of, 197
returning to correct menu after clicking, 650–654
review Q & A, 209
setting up Web link menu, 200–202
testing link, 205–207
using Jump Indirect, 650–654
Web links invisible on televisions, 654
DVD+R DL (dual layer) format, 227, 228
DVD+R format
burning speed, 228
replication difficulties, 232
DVD-5 disc
defined, 16
fitting assets on, 244
five percent reserve values, 662
overview of, 230
storage capacity, 662
DVD-9 disc
burning, 225
fitting assets on, 244
five percent reserve values, 662
overview of, 230–231
resetting automatic layer break point in, 232
storage capacity, 662
DVD-R disc
building and formatting in single step, 223
burning speed, 228
replication using, 232
DVD-RAM media, 227
DVD-ROM content
activating with DVD@access, 208
adding to DVD project, 222
adding to DVD-Video disc, 198–199
calculating storage, 665
defined, 688
factoring into total file size, 199, 221
overview of, 197
review Q & A, 209
bit budgeting, 662
creating complex. see complex DVDs
creating first project. see first project DVD
creating simple. see simple DVD, creating
distributing. see distribution, DVD
finishing DVD. see finishing DVD
storage capacity on, 660
DVD-Video
audio formats, 554
creating, 13
with DVD-ROM content, 197–199
features, 16–17
file formats, 15–16
overview of, 14
scripting improving technology of. see scripting
DVD-Video-compliant, defined, 554
dynamic range compression profiles, 584–590
E
Edit Marker window, 306–307
elementary streams, defined, 51
elements, defined, 688
Elliptical Marquee tool, 355–357
encode on build, defined, 13
encoded data settings, AC-3 files, 558–559
encoding
advanced. see Compressor, advanced encoding
alternate angle streams, 528
bit budgeting and, 242–246
defined, 688
formats, 15–16
setting preferences, 88–90
traditional vs. QuickTime, 51
encoding, using Compressor, 246–273
creating droplet, 269–271
creating preset, 263–268
Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio, 257–258
importing file from Final Cut Pro into, 248–251
of movie, 251–257
review Q & A, 272–273
settings, 258–263
terminology, 247–248
End (Go to end of timeline), 107
errors, alternate angle, 544–546
escape commands
checking aspect ratio with, 644
unnecessary in pre-scripts, 639
using, 625–626
using Jump Indirect with, 652–653
exporting, video to QuickTime, 308–310
Extended window configuration, 48–50
extensions, filename, 25
Eye icon, 399
F
F1, 73
F2, 73
F3, 73
fades, motion menu, 291–292
file formats. see formats
filters
slideshow image, 161
Track Editor, 529–530
Final Cut Pro
building slideshow in, 160
creating markers for DVD Studio Pro in, 304–310
creating markers in, 303
creating motion menus in, 657
creating transitional movies, 322
importing files into Compressor, 248–251
LiveType program. see LiveType
markers, 546–550
types of markers in, 303–304
Final Cut Studio, workflows, 671
Finder window, 547
finishing DVD, 211–238
burning disc, 225–226
choosing recordable DVD media, 226–228
designing labels and case inserts, 236–237
distributing. see distribution, DVD
formatting, 221–223
keyboard shortcuts, 238
lesson review, 237–238
overview of, 211–212
testing project, 212–216
using Apple DVD Player, 224–225
finishing DVD, distribution, 228–236
choosing disc type, 229–232
copy protection, 234–236
duplication vs. replication, 228–229
setting layer break point, 232–233
finishing DVD, project build, 216–223
burning disc after, 43
and format in single step, 221–223
formatting, 221
overview of, 216
setting preferences, 217–218
steps for, 218–219
VIDEO_TS folder, 220
FireWire hard drive, 228–229
first play, defined, 688
first project DVD, 11–45
build and burn disc, 43
connect assets to menu, 37–40
create in Basic view, 21–26
creation process, 12–13
DVD-Video specification, 14–17
interface, 17–21
keyboard shortcuts, 45
review Q & A, 44
simulate disc, 41–42
first project DVD, creating menu, 26–40
applying Apple menu template, 26–27
connecting assets to, 37–40
custom buttons, 32–36
modifying Apple menu template, 27–32
overview of, 26
first-play action, 93–94
Fit To Audio setting, 165–167
Fit To Slides setting, 165–167
5.1 surround stream, 554, 569, 591–598
Font window, show/hide, 74
fonts
button, 118–119
chapter index menu button, 146
menu graphics and, 281
menu templates, 29
subtitle, 182–185
title and text, 126–127
Format (Cmd-F), 238
Format command, 221
formats
advanced menu audio, 382
and build in single step, 221–223
concatenating audio files, 385–388
DVD-Video, 15–16
DVD-Video audio, 554
encoding for DVD authoring, 13
matching audio, 385–388
menu audio, 129
noncompliant audio, 555–557
overview of, 221
recordable DVD media, 226–228
slideshow, 160–161
VIDEO_TS folder information, 220
4:3 aspect ratio, 639, 642–645, 685
frame-accurate loop points, 394
frequency masking, AC-3 files, 560
frequency, surround sound, 593–595
G
General (G) rating, 645
General Parameter Register Memory (GPRM)
adding random play commands, 338–340
checking aspect ratio, 641–643
checking parental level, 645–646
resetting counters, 337
scripting with, 609–614
setting up counters for menu loop scripts, 333–334
using Jump Indirect, 650–654
using last item command, 618–620
using Simulator’s information drawer, 614–616
using SPRMs in conjunction with, 628
General tab, 392–394
Geometry pane, 513
getting started, 1–7
about Apple Pro Certification Program, 7
about Apple Pro Training Series, 6
copying lesson files, 3–5
course structure, 2–3
resources, 6
system requirements, 6
gigabytes, computer vs. DVD, 660
glossary, 685–691
GPRM. see General Parameter Register Memory (GPRM)
Graphical tab
adding layered menu using, 399–402
creating storyboard using, 79–83
creating transitional movies with, 322–324
importing images into slideshows with, 163–164
keyboard shortcut, 73
placing markers in DVD Studio Pro with, 311–313
working with Story Editor, 314–317
graphics. see also shapes
adding drop zones to main menu, 134–137
background menu, 112–115
disc labels and case inserts, 236–237
pixel aspect ratio, 351–352
video, 194
viewing standard menu layers, 361–364
graphics, using overlays, 274–299
adding motion background, 284–286
choosing highlights for button states, 289–290
creating buttons, 287–288
creating for subtitle stream, 190–194
defined, 689
designing, 282
importing entire folder, 282–284
keyboard shortcuts, 299
lesson review, 299
looping motion menu, 291–292
overview of, 280–281
playing Tiger DVD with DVD player, 278–280
standard menus, 359, 361–363, 365–368
for Tiger DVD, 276–278
graphs, 20
grayscale color (luma) mapping
advanced overlay tricks, 395–397
advanced with, 292
defined, 369
Mask layer using, 421
standard menu overlay layer with, 365–368
using advanced overlays with, 368–372
groups
new preset, 266–268
shape buttons, 416
groups of pictures (GOPs)
defined, 248
encoding alternate angle streams, 528
I-frames, P-frames and B-frames, 496–501
importing markers in DVD Studio Pro, 310–313
overview of, 496
setting size of, 508
viewing settings, 248
guides, hiding, 32–33
H
hearing-impaired viewers, 194
Highlight layer, shapes, 420, 423, 433–435
highlights
advanced overlays using, 295–296
button states using, 289–290
calculating disc storage space for, 664
overlays using, 280–281
Home (Go to beginning of timeline), 107
hybrid DVDs, 197
I
I-frames (intra-frames)
encoding alternate angle streams, 528
encoding with cut markers, 546, 549
FCP chapter markers and, 304
GOP structures and, 497–501
placing chapter markers only at, 302–303
as reference frames, 496
setting compression markers, 507–509
importing
assets directly, 13
custom buttons, 32–36
DVD-compliant audio formats into slideshows, 161
DVD-Video file formats, 15
from Final Cut Pro into Compressor, 248–251
images into slideshows, 161–164
marker lists from text files, 99–102
menu assets, 110–112
movies into Compressor, 490–491
shapes, 424–428
subtitles, 185–188
video and audio tracks, 94–98
Increment button, 393–394
indicator, disc size, 245
Information Drawer, Simulator, 614–616, 649
input channel matrix, Compressor, 562
Inspector
compression profiles in, 586–590
creating Dolby Digital preset, 566
encoding audio files in, 572–574
keyboard shortcuts, 74, 107, 139, 175, 299
naming buttons in, 116–117
overview of, 21
reflecting assets in, 52
setting up disc properties in, 91–94
setting up navigation on remote control in, 133–134
surround sound and downmixing in, 592–598
targeting alternate angle streams in, 540–542
installation, DVD Studio Pro 4
lesson/media files, 4
interface, 47–74
burning tweaked discs, 71–72
button transitions, 67–69
Inspector, 21
opening project, 48
overview of, 17–19
Palette, 20–21
project window, 20
review Q & A, 72
simple chapter markers, 64–66
simulating disc to view tweaks, 69–71
Interface, window configurations, 48–63
Basic, 21–25
customizing tabs and quadrants, 56–58
customizing toolbar, 58–61
Extended and Advanced, 48–50
Extended tabs, 50–56
keyboard shortcuts, 73
saving, 61–63
intro menu, creating, 129–132
.ipr files, LiveType, 443, 444–449
Italic text (Cmd-I), 139
iTunes, 161
J
Joliet Extension Support, 198
jump actions, 604–609
jump commands
checking aspect ratio, 642–643
checking parental level, 647
creating compare command with, 621–623
escape commands with, 626
moving value of current audio stream to GPRM, 633–634
overview of, 335–337
setting up random play jumps, 340–343
jump indirect, 650–654
K
key colors
highlights for advanced overlay, 295–298
overview of, 292
using advanced overlays with, 293–294, 368–372
key frames, 248
keyboard shortcuts
Cmd—(Show small thumbnails), 175
Cmd-(Preferences), 107
Cmd-= (Show large thumbnails), 175
Cmd-0 (Viewer tab), 73
Cmd-2 (Connections tab), 73
Cmd-3 (Log tab), 73
Cmd-4 (Menu tab), 73, 139, 299
Cmd-6 (Script tab), 73
Cmd-7 (Slideshow tab), 73, 175
Cmd-9 (Track Editor tab), 320
Cmd-9 (Track tab), 73, 107, 299
Cmd-A (Select all), 175
Cmd-B (Bold text), 139
Cmd-Ctrl-T (Add Track), 107
Cmd-F (Format), 238
Cmd-I (Italic text), 139
Cmd-K (add slideshow), 175
Cmd-N (Create New project), 45
Cmd-Option I (Show/Hide Inspector), 74, 139
Cmd-Option O (Simulate from first play), 107
Cmd-Option P (Show/Hide Palette), 74, 175
Cmd-Option-5 (Graphical tab), 73
Cmd-Option-C (Build), 238
Cmd-Option-E (Show action safe area), 139
Cmd-Option-F (Build and Format), 238
Cmd-Option-I (Inspector tab), 299
Cmd-Option-I (Open Subtitle Inspector), 175
Cmd-Option-I (Show/Hide Inspector), 107
Cmd-Option-O (Simulate from First Play), 238
Cmd-R (Show/Hide rulers), 139
Cmd-S (Save project), 45
Cmd-Shift-B (Send to background), 157
Cmd-Shift-C (Color Picker), 139
Cmd-Shift-C (Show/Hide Colors window), 74
Cmd-Shift-E (Show title safe area), 139
Cmd-Shift-I (Import asset), 107
Cmd-Shift-T (Add story), 320
Cmd-T (Show/Hide Font window), 74
Cmd-U (Underline text), 139
Cmd-Y (Add standard menu), 139
Cmd-Z (Undo), 45
Ctrl-left arrow (Move playhead to previous marker), 107, 320
Ctrl-right arrow (Move playhead to next marker), 107
Ctrl-right arrow (Move playhead to previous marker), 320
Down arrow (Move playhead to next marker), 107
Down arrow, Shift-M, Ctrl-right arrow (Next marker), 74
End (Go to end of timeline), 107
F1, 73
F2, 73
F3, 73
Home (Go to beginning of timeline), 107
menu design, 407
Option-left arrow, 320
Option-M (Move playhead to previous marker), 107, 320
Option-right arrow, 320
Shift-M (Move playhead to next marker), 107, 320
Spacebar or L (Play slideshow in Viewer), 175
Up arrow (Move playhead to previous marker), 107
Up arrow, Option-M, Ctrl-left arrow (Previous marker), 74
W (toggles between button states), 407
keyboard shortcuts, by subject
chapter index menus, 157
chapter markers and stories, 320
creating menus, 139
creating slideshows, 175
finishing DVD, 238
overlays, 299
preparing first DVD project, 45
setup of simple DVD, 107
for Simulator, 105
subtitles, 195
tabs, 73
timeline navigation, 74
window configurations, 73
L
labels, designing, 236–237
last item command, 618–620
layer break point, 232–233
layered menus, 397–406
adding, 399–402
creating buttons, 403–406
defining, 350
overview of, 397–399
layers
button shape, 433–435
calculating disc storage space for, 664
configuring shape, 419–422
graphics on standard menus, 361–364
for PSD files in slideshows, 160
Layers tab, 403–406
less-than operator (>), 643
letterbox, 688
LFE channel, 595–596
licenses, copy protection, 234
line 21 support, 689
lines, thickness of, 281
links. see connections LiveType, 443–449
defined, 443
features of, 443–444
performing round-trip, 444–449
Log tab
keyboard shortcut for, 73
testing functionality of entire project, 213, 215
viewing build using, 218–219
viewing menu loop scripts, 344
viewing progress of burn session, 71
viewing tweaks on disc, 71
viewing window configuration, 54
Logic Pro, 577
Loop Audio option, 165
loop point setting, 391–394
loops
glitches in audio playback and, 386
motion menus and, 291–292
loops, menu loop scripts, 331–338
adding random play commands, 338–343
connecting to menu, 343–345
overview of, 331–332
resetting counter, 337–338
setting up compare condition, 335–337
setting up counter, 333–335
lossy compression, AC-3, 560
low-frequency effects, 593
luma mapping. see grayscale color (luma) mapping
M
M (Set Marker), 74, 107, 175, 320
macProVideo.com button, 650
macro-blocks, 494–495
Macrovision, 234
Make Movie Self-Contained option, 309–310
markers
button highlight, 190–194
defined, 689
Final Cut Pro, 303–304, 546–550
keyboard shortcuts for, 74, 107, 175, 320
sandwich, 536–538
markers, chapter, 301–313
creating before chapter index menu, 280
creating in Final Cut Pro, 303–310
creating perfect layer break points with, 233
creating simple, 64–66
creating stories with multiple, 318
defined, 14
in DVD Studio Pro, 310–313
DVD-Video file format, 15
keyboard shortcuts, 320
maximum number for single track, 302
overview of, 302–303
review Q & A, 319
markers, setting chapter, 98–104
in Compressor, 505–511
importing from text list, 99–102
manually, 102–104
testing, 105
viewing in Track Editor, 98–99
Mask layer, shapes, 420–422
masking, defined, 560
maximum bit rate, 247–248
media files, reconnecting, 5
menu design, 407
Menu Editor
adding background graphic, 114
adding drop zones, 134–137
creating buttons for overlay, 287–288
drawing buttons, 115–116
menu elements, 409–461
button shapes, 432–435
drop zone shapes, 419–431
drop zones vs. buttons, 410–415
menu templates, 450–460
overview of, 409–410
review Q & A, 460–461
round-trips to LiveType, 443–449
shapes, 415–419
styles. see styles
menu loop scripts, 331–338
connecting to menu, 343–345
overview of, 331–332
random play commands, 338–343
resetting counter, 337–338
setting up compare condition, 335–337
setting up counter, 333–335
Menu tab, keyboard shortcut, 73, 139, 299
menus
accessing with remote control device, 16–17
advanced. see advanced menu design
connecting scripts to, 343–345
creating and editing in project window, 20
previewing with DVD Player, 87
storyboarding DVDs, 79–80
targeting alternate angle streams, 539–542
menus, creating, 26–40, 108–139
adding background graphic, 112–115
adding sound, 128–129
adding title and text, 126–128
applying Apple menu template, 26–27
buttons. see buttons, creating
changing still menu to motion menu, 134–137
chapter index. see chapter index menus
connecting assets to, 37–40
creating intro menu, 129–132
custom buttons, 32–36
importing assets, 110–112
keyboard shortcuts, 139
making connections from buttons to video, 124–125
modifying Apple menu template, 27–32
overview of, 26
review Q & A, 138
setting up navigation, 132–134
using title safe, 125–126
menus, creating transitions, 463–487
applying, 464–470
defined, 463
exploring asset movie, 478–483
exploring background matte movie, 484–487
review Q & A, 487
standard, 463
video, 470–473
menus, with overlays, 274–299
adding motion background, 284–286
choosing highlights for selected and active states, 289–290
creating buttons, 287–288
creating for subtitle stream, 190–194
defined, 689
designing graphics, 282
importing entire folder, 282–284
keyboard shortcuts, 299
lesson review, 299
looping motion menu, 291–292
overview of, 280–281
playing Tiger DVD with DVD player, 278–280
standard menu, 359, 361–363, 365–368
Tiger DVD, 276–278
Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, 160
Microsoft Windows, 206
Mini DVDs, 231
mixed-angle tracks, 533–538
adding sandwich markers, 536–538
creating, 533–534
defined, 527
encoding alternate angle streams, 528
multi-angle tracks vs., 533–534
resizing video clips, 534–535
monitor, for grayscale mapping, 370
Mono audio coding mode, 569
Motion button
concatenating audio files, 388
creating motion menus, 391
defined, 689
playing audio files with, 385
motion estimation settings, Compressor, 494–495
motion menu
changing duration of, 137
changing to still menu, 134–137
motion menus, 389–397
applying transitions to, 464–470
creating, 389–391
creating in Final Cut Pro, 657
defined, 689
looping, 291–292
setting loop point, 391–394
using advanced overlays, 395–397
using overlays, 284–286
Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG), 389, 689
movies, encoding using Compressor, 251–257
moving, slides, 168–169
MP3 files, 161
MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group), 389, 689
MPEG-2
creating new preset group, 266–268
creating preset, 264
defined, 15
encoding movie with preset, 252–253
encoding settings, 259–260
transitions encoded into, 465
MPEG-2, advanced encoding, 489–521
adding encoded file to project, 514–520
choosing Quality settings, 491–495
cropping video, 511–514
GOP structures, 496–501
previewing compression settings, 502–505
review Q & A, 520
setting markers in Compressor, 505–511
setting up, 490–491
MPressionist.X, 495
MPV-webSelector script, 650, 652
multi-angle tracks
creating, 529–532
defined, 527
encoding alternate angle streams, 528
previewing, 532–533
multiplexing (muxing) tracks, 218, 689
N
naming conventions
chapter index navigation buttons, 148–150
encoded file for project, 515
GPRM, 610
movies with alpha transitions, 475
National Television Standards Committee. see NTSC (National Television Standards Committee)
navigation. see also chapter markers
building with scripting, 605
chapter index, 148–150
checking with Simulator, 105
keyboard shortcuts for timeline, 74
between markers, 308
remote control device, 16–17, 92–93
setting up menu, 132–134
timeline keyboard shortcuts, 74
New dialog, Photoshop, 354–355
Next Chapter button, 87
No-one under 17 permitted (NC-17) rating, 645
Nop (No Operation) command
counter for menu loop script, 333–334, 338
moving value of audio stream to GPRM, 631
overview of, 606
programming jump action with script, 606–609
normal state, buttons, 280, 395–397
normalization, 574
normalization, dialog, 574–583
auditioning file, 582–583
compression profiles, 584–590
formula, 577–581
overview of, 574–576
pressing Return when entering settings, 576
NTSC (National Television Standards Committee)
burning disc with Burn command, 226
creating new menu in Photoshop, 352–358
defined, 689
identifying source video settings, 87–88
pixel aspect ratio, 351–352
scaling slideshow images for, 161
setting preferences for, 88–90
vertical resolutions signifying, 475
null band, compression profiles, 585
O
opacity
button state colors, 375–377
highlights for advanced overlay, 295–298
shape highlight layers, 433–434
subtitle color, 184
open GOPs, 500–501
Operation pop-up menu, GPRM, 611–612
Option-left arrow, 320
Option-right arrow, 320
Outline tab
automating chapter index menus, 154–157
creating storyboard, 82
layered vs. standard menus, 400
subtitles, 185
window configuration, 55
overlays, 274–299
adding motion background, 284–286
choosing highlights for button states, 289–290
creating buttons, 287–288
creating for subtitle stream, 190–194
defined, 689
designing graphics, 282
importing entire folder, 282–284
keyboard shortcuts, 299
lesson review, 299
looping motion menu, 291–292
overview of, 280–281
playing Tiger DVD with DVD player, 278–280
standard menu, 359, 361–363, 365–368
Tiger DVD and, 276–278
overlays, advanced, 292–298
adding, 293–294
highlight colors for, 295–298
key colors, 292
overview of, 395–397
P
packaging, disc, 236–237
PAL (Phase Alternating Line)
creating new menu in Photoshop, 352–358
defined, 690
pixel aspect ratio, 352
scaling slideshow images to fit, 161
setting preferences for, 88–90
source video settings, 87–88
vertical resolutions signifying, 475
Palette
Assets tab vs., 51
creating button shapes, 434–435
creating simple DVD, 21–25
importing shapes, 424–428
importing video and audio files, 94–98
overview of, 20–21
pan and scan, 690
Parental Guidance (PG) rating, 645
parental level, checking, 645–649
Parents Strongly Cautioned (PG-13) rating, 645
paste (Cmd-V) command, 647
pathname, 208
Pause option, slideshow, 160, 168
PCM (Pulse Code Modulated) format
bit rates for, 663–664
choosing, 257–258
creating new preset group, 266–268
defined, 554
DVD-Video files, 15
encoding movie with preset, 252–253
transforming noncompliant digital audio into, 555–558
peak volume levels, 574–575
P-frames (predicted frames), 248, 496–501
PG (Parental Guidance) rating, 645
PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) rating, 645
phantom center channel, 595
Phase Alternating Line. see PAL (Phase Alternating Line)
Photoshop, 351–358
creating new document in, 352–358
pixel aspect ratio and, 351–352
storage space for layer menus, 664
using layer styles, 377–381
pixel aspect ratio
creating new menu in Photoshop, 352–358
defined, 690
overview of, 351–352
pixels
rendering layer styles into, 378–381
sizing images for menus, 282
Play Movie button, testing, 214
playhead
adding subtitle at, 178–179
adjusting length or position of subtitles, 180–181
keyboard shortcuts, 74, 107, 175, 320
setting chapter markers, 510
setting compression markers, 508–509
playlists, 313–317
predicted frames (P-frames), 248, 496–501
preferences
build, 217–218
delay time for Drop palette, 115
DVD Studio Pro, 88–90
keyboard shortcut for, 107
saving new default button colors, 375–377
Simulator operating like real DVD player, 212
premultiplied alpha channels, LiveType, 443
pre-scripts
Nop command behavior in, 606
scripting audio streams, 636–639
presets, Compressor
creating, 263–268
creating droplets, 269–271
Dolby Digital. see Dolby Digital presets
encoding movie, 251–257
previews
with Apple DVD Player, 84–87
compression markers, 509
Compressor settings, 502–505
images for slideshows, 163
slide transitions, 171
subtitles, 189–190
project bundle, saving to, 557–558
Project group
saving styles to, 438–441
project window, 20
project, defined, 690
GPRM, 609–610
setting up disc, 91–94
viewing and changing with Inspector, 21
PSD files, 160
Pulse Code Modulated. see PCM (Pulse Code Modulated) format
Q
Q & A review
advanced menu design, 407
advanced MPEG encoding, 519–520
audio encoding, 598–599
chapter index menus, 157
chapter markers and stories, 319
creating menus, 138
creating slideshows, 174–175
encoding, 272–273
exploring interface, 72
finishing DVD, 237–238
overlays, 299
preparing first DVD project, 44
scripting, 654–655
setup of simple DVD, 106
subtitles, 194
transitions, 487
quadrants
Extended window configuration, 49
repositioning tabs into, 57
Quality settings, Compressor
choosing, 491–495
overview of, 262
previewing, 502–505
QuickTime
encoding movie, 251
exporting movie to, 308–310
importing DVD-Video file formats with, 15
importing files from, 51
importing files into Compressor, 248
playing audio files first in, 382
transforming noncompliant digital audio from, 555–558
R
R (Restricted) rating, 645
Ramseier, Adrian, 75
random play commands, 338–343
reconnecting media, 5
recordable DVD media, 226–228
reference frames, 248
defined, 496
reference movie, 309–310
accessing DVD-Video features with, 16
setting up navigation on, 92–93, 132–134
for Simulator, 213–214
testing finished project, 215
replication
adding copy protection to, 234–236
choosing disc type for, 232
duplication vs., 228–229
reserve, 662–663
resolution. see pixel aspect ratio
resources, 6
reviews, chapter. see Q & A review
ROM. see DVD-ROM content
round-trips, LiveType, 444–449
rulers (Cmd-R), 139
S
sandwich markers, 536–538
saving
default styles, 442–443
Final Cut Pro movie to Desktop, 310
keyboard shortcut, 45
to project bundle, 557–558
styles, 438–441
scoring markers, 303–304
Script Editor
checking aspect ratio, 642
copying and pasting command lines in, 647
moving value of audio stream to GPRM, 631
programming jump action with script, 606–609
using compare commands, 621–624
using Jump Indirect, 651–654
scripting, 601–655
adding random play commands, 338–343
checking aspect ratio, 639–645
checking parental level, 645–649
connecting script to menu, 343–345
getting started, 602–604
jump actions, 604–609
jump indirect, 650–654
Simulator’s information drawer, 614–616
variables, 609–614
scripting, audio streams, 626–639
overview of, 626–628
targeting scripts, 635–636
using pre-scripts, 636–639
using System Parameter Register Memories (SPRMs), 628–635
scripting, Title button, 616–626
overview of, 616–617
using compare commands, 620–625
using escape commands, 625–626
using last item command, 618–620
scripts, menu loop, 331–338
overview of, 331–332
resetting counter, 337–338
setting up compare condition, 335–337
setting up counter, 333–335
SD (standard definition) video, cropping, 511–514
Select all (Cmd-A), 175
selected state, buttons
advanced overlays with grayscale mapping, 370–371
choosing highlights for, 289–290
defined, 280
saving new default colors, 375–377
Self-Contained check box, 439–440
self-contained files, QuickTime, 309–310
Send to background (Cmd-Shift-B), 157
Set GPRM command, 611
shadow setting, 436–437
shapes
creating drop zone. see drop zone shapes
overview of, 415–419
Palette tab, 20
Shift-Z, 74
shortcuts. see keyboard shortcuts
Show action safe area (Cmd-Option-E), 139
Show/Hide Colors window (Cmd-Shift-C), 74
Show/Hide Font window (Cmd-T), 74
Show/Hide Inspector (Cmd-Option I), 74, 139
Show/Hide Palette (Cmd-Option P), 74, 175
Show/Hide rulers (Cmd-R), 139
simple DVD, creating
chapter markers, 98–104
disc properties, 91–94
first-play action, 93–94
importing video and audio files, 94–98
keyboard shortcuts, 107
preferences, 88–90
previewing, 84–87
review Q & A, 106
simulating project, 105
source video settings, 87–88
storyboard, 78–83
Simulate from First Play (Cmd-Option-O), 107, 238
Simulator
alpha transitions, 478
alternate angle streams, 543–544
building first project, 41–42
button states, 290
checking aspect ratio, 644–645
checking parental level, 647–648
connections from buttons to video, 124–125
converting slideshow to track, 174
creating buttons, 123
creating simple DVD, 105
defined, 690
DVD@access link, 205–206
features of, 17
functionality of entire project, 212–216
highlights, 298
Information Drawer, 614–616, 649
keyboard shortcut, 105
loop point setting, 394
menu loop scripts, 344
Pause function in slideshows, 168
programming jump actions, 609
scripting audio streams, 627–628
subtitles, 189–190
tweaks on disc, 69–71
sixteen16:9 aspect ratio
size
adding transitions, 465
final disc. see bit budgeting
GOP, 497–501
measuring in bytes, 228
menu image, 282
quadrant, 57–58
shape, 419
slideshow image, 161
subtitle font, 182–183
Track Editor window, 98–99
Slideshow Editor
converting slideshow to track, 172–174
creating slideshow, 39
editing slideshow, 164
moving and deleting slides, 168–169
slide duration, 167–168
transitions, 169–172
slideshows, 158–175
adding, 161–164
audio, 165–167
button transitions, 69
converting to track, 172–174
creating, 38–40
creating transitions, 463–470
file formats, 160–161
keyboard shortcuts, 175
moving and deleting slides, 168–169
overview of, 159–160
playing with DVD Player, 279–280
previewing, 86
repositioning tab, 57
review Q & A, 174–175
slide duration, 167–168
storyboard, 80
testing, 42
transitional movies for, 323–324
transitions, 169–172
using project window, 20
viewing tweaks on disc, 69–70
sound. see audio
Soundtrack, 304
Source column, Connections tab, 327
Source pop-up menu, GPRM, 613
spatial compression, 496
speed
of burning, 228
measuring, 243
SPRMs. see System Parameter Register Memories (SPRMs)
square brackets ([ ]), 638
standard definition (SD) video, cropping, 511–514
standard menus, 359–377
customized button colors, 372–375
defining, 350
layered menus vs., 400
overlay area in, 365–368
overview of, 358–364
saving new default colors, 375–377
using advanced overlays, 368–372
standard transitions, 463, 467
Standard view, 330–331
startup action, testing, 214
states. see button states
Stereo audio coding mode, 569
still images
adding menu background, 113–114
applying transitions to, 463–470
creating buttons with. see buttons, creating
creating simple DVD with, 24
creating slideshow, 38–39
creating standard menu, 411
DVD-Video file formats, 15
menu templates, 29–32
overlays using, 280–281
Palette tab links to, 20
storage capacity. see bit budgeting
story
creating chapter markers in FCP for, 304–310
creating with multiple markers, 318
fitting assets on DVD using, 244
keyboard shortcuts, 320
as playlist, 313–317
review Q & A, 320
Story Editor, 314–317
storyboards
bit budgeting with, 246
creating, 79–83
creation process using, 12–13
overview of, 78–79
previewing, 84–87
Streams area, Inspector, 540–542
styles, 436–443
adding title and text to menus, 127–128
button, 121–123
chapter index menu, 144–147
chapter index navigation buttons, 149–150
creating, 436–438
custom button, 33–34
defined, 325
Palette tab, 20
saving, 438–441
saving default, 442–443
subtitles, 176–195
adjusting length or position of, 180–181
buttons over video, 190–194
closed captioning, 194
creating, 178–182
defined, 691
DVD-Video file formats, 15
font and color, 182–185
importing, 185–188
keyboard shortcuts, 195
making bit budgets, 664
overview of, 177
previewing, 189–190
review Q & A, 194
surround sound, 591–598
SurroundStems folder, 597–598
sweet spot, compression, 666
System Parameter Register Memories (SPRMs), 628–635
checking aspect ratio, 640–649
checking parental level, 645–646
using in conjunction with GPRMs, 628, 630–635
system requirements, for this course, 6
T
tabs
Extended window configuration, 50–56
keyboard shortcuts, 73
Palette, 20–21
project window, 20
target, 124–125
Target column, Connections tab, 327–330
target menus, 635
Target pop-up menu, GPRM, 612–613
targeting scripts, 635–636
televisions
pixel aspect ratio for, 351–352
Web links invisible on, 654
templates, chapter index menu. see chapter index menus
templates, menu, 450–460
modifying, 27–32
saving, 451–455
special-purpose buttons, 450–451
templates, Palette tab, 20
temporal compression, 496
testing project. see Simulator
text
adding subtitles. see subtitles
adding to menus, 126–128
animating with LiveType. see LiveType
chapter index menu, 144–145
choosing fonts for buttons, 118–119
creating new buttons, 122
importing marker lists from, 99–102
importing subtitles from, 185–188
menu graphics design, 281
naming buttons, 117
thumbnails, 175
adding drop zones to main menu, 136–137
adding subtitles using, 185–188
changing duration of motion menu, 137
creating chapter markers in FCP, 306–310
creating chapter markers manually, 102–104
creating Intro menu, 131–132
creating subtitles, 178
defined, 691
importing marker lists from text, 99–102
placing markers in DVD Studio Pro, 311–313
resizing video clips, 534–535
setting compression markers, 508
timeline
placing markers in DVD Studio Pro, 311–313
timeout action, 204–205
Title button, programming, 616–626
compare commands, 620–625
escape commands, 625–626
last item command, 618–620
overview of, 616–617
title safe area
creating menus using, 125–126
defined, 691
overview of, 35
titles
adding to menus, 126–128
animating with LiveType. see LiveType
chapter index menu buttons, 147–148
testing finished project, 215
toolbar, customizing, 58–61
tooltips, 40
Track Editor
adding encoded file for project, 516–518
creating subtitles in. see subtitles
filtering to display video streams, 529–530
importing marker lists from text, 100–102
keyboard shortcut, 320
placing markers, 311–313
previewing multi-angle tracks, 532–533
resizing video clips, 534–535
setting chapter markers, 98–99
adding background graphic for menu, 112–115
keyboard shortcut, 73, 107, 299
setting chapter markers, 64–66
window configuration, 52
tracks, 463–487
Add Track keyboard shortcut, 107
applying transitions to, 463–470
converting slideshows to, 172–174
creating, 37–38
defined, 691
defining DVD-Video, 14
training, Apple Pro, 6
transition asset folder, 474–475
transition switch point, 482–483
transitions, 463–487
adding tracks, 322–324
applying, 464–470
asset movie, 478–483
audio playback glitch during, 386
background matte movie, 484–487
calculating storage, 665
creating Intro menu, 132
defined, 463
looping motion menu, 291–292
review Q & A, 487
slideshow, 169–172
standard, 463
transparency, shape, 421–423
U
URLs, DVD@access, 203–204
Users folder, 217
V
variable bit rate (VBR), 247, 691
variables, scripting with, 609–614
vertical resolutions, 475
video
adding drop zones to main menu, 134–137
bit budgeting, 666–667
bit rates, 666–667
connections from buttons to, 124–125
creating simple DVD in Basic view, 21–22
creating track, 37–38
cropping, 511–514
DVD-Video file formats, 15
identifying source settings, 87–88
importing, 94–98
Palette tab links to, 20
resizing clips, 534–535
safe filters, 161
transitions, 464, 467, 470–473
using buttons over, 190–194
Video Format tab, 261
VIDEO_TS (Video Title Set) folder
building and formatting in single step, 221–223
burning disc, 225–226
contents of, 220
creating build of, 218–219
defined, 691
formatting project, 221
overview of, 216
playback on DVD Player, 224–225
Viewer Stream Selection button, 532
Viewer tab, 73
VOB files, VIDEO_TS, 220
W
W (toggles between button states), 407
Waves Paz Analyzer, 577
Web links, DVD@access, 199–207
activating DVD-ROM content, 208
defined, 688
formatting project using, 221
invisible on televisions, 654
link and menu actions, 203–204
navigating with Jump Indirect, 650–654
overview of, 197
returning to correct menu after clicking, 650–654
review Q & A, 209
setting up Web link menu, 200–202
testing link, 205–207
window configurations, 48–63
Basic, 21–25
customizing tabs and quadrants, 56–58
customizing toolbar, 58–61
Extended and Advanced, 48–50
Extended tabs, 50–56
keyboard shortcuts, 73
saving, 61–63
workflows, Final Cut Studio, 671
Z
zoom controls
subtitles, 180–181
in Track Editor, 99