Students will identify key course requirements

Students will identify key differences between DVD development and web page development

Students will create and connect basic menus and tracks in DVD Studio Pro

Students will identify requirements for DVD Project Assignment

Syllabus Review

DVD Functionality and Features

Review the DVD provided by your instructor. Write your answers in an MSWord document and print it out when you are finished.

  • What are the key differences between a DVD and a Website?
  • Categorize the basic features and functions available on the DVD.
  • What are the strengths and limitations of DVDs compared to web-based media?
  • Compare using the Apple DVD Player controls to just using your mouse with the DVD. How does it affect navigation of the DVD? How is it different?

Introduction to DVD Studio Pro - Menus and Tracks

Setting up Preferences in DVD Pro

Importing Media Assets

Using DVD Pro Templates

Development Testing

DVD Pro Custom Overlays

DVD Video Compression

DVD Formats and Formatting

Compressor Pro

DVD Studio Pro Practice Activity

Night of the Lepus (Killer Bunnies!!)

DVD Project Assignments Review

Due This Week

  • No assignment due

Due Next Week

  • Read/practice chapters 1 - 3, 9 in DVD textbook
  • Select DVD Project Topic
  • Bring DVD Project video sample files Important!