Marker Lists are a great way to Import Chapters. Not only do they allow you to keep a list of chapter timecodes used in the project but they can be created quickly, have comments added to them and can be re-used if a project somehow gets (gasp!) corrupt.
Lots of DVD Authors like to use other tools for burning DVDs rather than their Authoring app. There are varied reasons for this, it frees up the Authoring Suite so it can be used for Authoring more projects or they may want to be able to control the burn speed (1x, 2x etc instead of the max). Whatever the reason, using Toast to Burn your Builds is fine, although it’s good to be aware of exactly what’s going on.
Many versions of DVDSP do not Output Region All Builds to the Hard Drive (irrespective of what is set in the Region/Copyright Tab). You should always use Region All VIDEO_TS Directories with Toast so it’s best to correct this before burning the Build or use a disc image (.img). You can use DVDAfterEdit or other tools like MyDVDEdit to correct the RCM (Regional Code Mask). Once you have your Build ready, Open Toast 8.
There are times that you may only have a VIDEO_TS folder and need to Output a image (img, iso etc) for sending via FTP, WAM!NET or even just as a self contained backup. Toast 8 does allow you to save projects as Disc Images.
Many versions of DVDSP do not Output Region All Builds to the Hard Drive (irrespective of what is set in the Region/Copyright Tab). Similarly you may have been supplied a DVD that is not Region All. You should always use Region All VIDEO_TS Directories with Toast so it’s best to check/correct this before burning the Build. You can use Apps like DVDAfterEdit to do this or Shareware options like MyDVDEdit.
Once you have your Build ready to go Open Toast 8.
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How to have a Play All Button and individual Play Buttons is something that comes up all the time. Typically on corporate type jobs and training material but also on TV Series Projects, Music DVDs or Extra Features of a Feature Film.
There are various ways of tackling this kind of project. This method is a great option if all the video on the disc is the same aspect ratio - a huge bonus for some, it does not require any scripts!
Continue reading ‘How to program a Play All Button (Stories Version)’
There are various versions of Audio Setup Menus. This version is for those of you who want the user to select from the choice of a Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, Dolby Digital Stereo and DTS (Digital Theater System) stream. While also making sure any changes the user makes while viewing the footage are dealt with accordingly, like changing the audio while watching the Track.
Continue reading ‘How to program a Audio Setup Menu (5.1, 2.0 & DTS)’
