DVD-Videodisc
Authoring: MPEG-2 Format, Workflow, Creation
Paul E. Burrows, Eric Carlson, Media Solutions, University
of Utah
ABSTRACT:
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. In this full-day workshop,
the presenters will discuss issues, pitfalls, "gotchas,"
expectations, and even background information about the DVD format. Part of the lecture/demo will include a
discussion about what you can expect from a DVD-Videodisc in terms of
capability and compatibility. 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; (3) encode to MPEG-2 files; (4) prepare
menus, buttons & button states (using PhotoShop); (5) author in DVD Studio
Pro; (6) preview; (7) write to a DVD-Videodisc; (8) play the disc in a standard
set top DVD player and in DVD-compatible computers. Those who have experiences in writing DVDs in the Windows
computer platform should come prepared to share and compare. 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. Apple's consumer-level
integrated suite of tools, known as iLife (iDVD, iMovie, iTunes, and iPhoto)
will be discussed as well.
BENEFIT TO PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING SESSION:
Morning Half-Day:
Background info about
the DVD format (MPEG-2, both PAL and NTSC) will be provided, and discussions
about what you can expect from a DVD's functions, features, and compatibility
will be included. With an understanding
of the behind-the-scenes information, the steps to writing a DVD (afternoon
session) become clear. Morning session can be taken without the afternoon
Afternoon Half-Day:
Must take morning session before this
workshop.
Participants will
become familiar with the production steps needed to create a DVD-Videodisc and
see one written during the session.
Creating interactive menus and programming them is a key component of
the afternoon session. The workshop
will conclude with a sharing of ideas on how DVD-Videodisc can be integrated
into health sciences and medical curricula.
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Paul E. Burrows Manager, New Media
Integration Group Media Solutions,
Office of Information Technology University of Utah 101 South Wasatch
Drive 215EBC Salt Lake City, UT
84112 Phone: 801-581-7908 Fax: 801-585-3584 |
CO-AUTHORS: Eric Carlson Media Specialist, New
Media Integration Group Media Solutions, Office of Information Technology
University of Utah 101 South Wasatch
Drive 215EBC Salt Lake City, UT
84112 Phone: 801-581-8675 Fax: 801-585-3584 |