Presented: March 16, 2011

Step-by-step from Final Cut to finished DVD.

Each week, Larry Jordan presents a live, online, training webinar discussing issues related to video post-production; often focused on Apple Final Cut applications. For a list of upcoming webinars, click here.

Duration: 55:47
File size: 186.2 MB (ZIP file)
Format: QuickTime movie (1280 x 720)

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Tutorial Overview

One of the questions we get asked frequently is how to create a standard-definition DVD when you are working with high-definition video.

In this webinar, Larry Jordan walks you through all the steps you need to know to make your video look great on DVD. This tutorial is absolutely PACKED with essential information with detailed tutorials on Final Cut Pro, QuickTime, Compressor, DVD Player, DVD Studio Pro, and Roxio Toast. You don’t need to own any of this software to watch this tutorial.

Larry starts by showing how to set chapter markers in Final Cut Pro, then how to export your video while retaining the highest quality. He illustrates how to modify the DVD compression settings in Compressor for the best results, and then builds a simple DVD using DVD Studio Pro. Along the way, he’ll show you how to test your video for quality at each step, explain what settings work the best, and how to avoid problems.

Once you watch this session, you’ll never worry about how to optimize your video for a DVD again.

Audience Level

This assumes a basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Compressor, and DVD Studio Pro. While this session illustrates a complete workflow, there will not be time to teach every aspect of each of these applications.

• For an introduction to Final Cut Pro, view Webinar #28 or Webinar #17.
• For an introduction to Compressor, view Webinar #5.
• This webinar will provide an introduction on how to use DVD Studio Pro.

BONUS FEATURE

To simplify finding the information you need quickly, we have added chapter markers to help you easily navigate this tutorial. Click here to learn how to display them in your download.

Content Outline

• • Illustrate a workflow to edit either single-format, or multi-format, HD video in Final Cut Pro
  • List recommended video formats for transcoding
  • Outline a step-by-step workflow for creating a DVD from HD video
  • Provide a list of in-depth tutorials illustrating DVD menu creation

• DEMO: How to change FCP Log & Capture settings for transcoding
• DEMO: How to create Chapter Markers in Final Cut
• DEMO: How to check clip and sequence specifications
• DEMO: The best way to export from Final Cut Pro
• DEMO: How to test the video for quality in QuickTime
• DEMO: How to import files into Compressor
• DEMO: How to modify audio compression settings for DVD
• DEMO: How to modify video compression settings for DVD
• DEMO: How to monitor compression status
• DEMO: How to test the compressed video for quality in QuickTime
• DEMO: How to import files into DVD Studio Pro
• DEMO: How to create a track
• DEMO: How to create a motion menu using a template
• DEMO: How to modify a motion menu
• DEMO: How to test your DVD before output
• DEMO: How to output your DVD
• DEMO: How to burn your DVD using Roxio Toast
• DEMO: How to modify DVD burn speed.

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