ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|26 pages

The DVD Menu

chapter 4|39 pages

Design

chapter 5|18 pages

Animation

chapter 6|45 pages

The Encore DVD User Interface

chapter 7|28 pages

Preparing Still Menus

chapter 8|23 pages

Timelines and Motion Menus

chapter 9|19 pages

Additional Techniques