Although the creation of a DVD-Videodisc is far closer to the simplicity of writing a CD-ROM than it used to be, there are still necessary production steps to be taken in order to successfully create a "one-off" DVD or a DVD master for mass replication. Using Apple Computer's DVD-Studio Pro with the Pioneer SuperDrive, the presenters proceed step-by-step through the entire production process: (1) flowchart the project; (2) prepare source footage and graphic materials; (3) encode to MPEG2 files; (4) author in DVD Studio Pro; (5) prepare menus, buttons & button states (using PhotoShop); (6) preview; (7) write to a DVD-Videodisc; (8) play the disc in a standard set top DVD player and in DVD-compatible computers. The presenters will discuss issues, pitfalls, "gotchas," expectations, and even background information about the DVD format. Those who have experiences in writing DVDs in the Windows computer platform should come prepared to share and compare. Part of the lecture/demo will include a discussion about what you can expect from a DVD-Videodisc in terms of capability and compatibility. How a DVD-Videodisc can be used to display high quality, full-frame, full-motion video when integrated with web-based materials will be mentioned to the extent that emerging toolsets are available for discussion.

BENEFIT TO PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING SESSION: 

Participants will become familiar with the production steps needed to create a DVD-Videodisc and see one written during the session. Background info about the DVD format will be provided, and discussions about what you can expect from a DVD's functions and features will be included. The workshop will conclude with a sharing of ideas on how DVD-Videodisc can be integrated into health sciences and medical curricula. The DVD-Videodisc Workshop is specific using Apple's DVD Studio Pro as the authoring tool.

Paul E. Burrows
KUED Media Solutions
University of Utah
101 South Wasatch Blvd 215EBC
Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA
Phone: 801-581-7908
Fax: 801-585-3585
Email: pburrows@media.utah.edu

CO-AUTHORS:
Eric Carlson
KUED Media Solutions
University of Utah
101 South Wasatch Blvd 215EBC
Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA
Phone: 801-581-8675
Fax: 801-585-3585
Email: ecarlson@media.utah.edu