About the Book
DVD is today's hottest digital storage technology, not simply in the home video market, but also in corporate, advertising, video production, multimedia, and a host of related fields. If you're involved in presentation, entertainment, or communication-for business or for consumers-DVD is a technology you can't afford to ignore. Contains a free trial version of DVDit! authoring software from Sonic Solutions With DVD Production, you get both a comprehensive introduction to DVD and a practical, real-world resource for bringing titles to market. The book begins with an in-depth look at the DVD family of formats (DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc.), as well as extensions such as Web-connected DVD, giving you an insider's understanding of DVD's capabilities. From there, you learn step-by-step about the DVD production process, from the preparation of source materials to the making of a final master. The book also outlines requirements for DVD tools and production environments, helping you to tailor your facility to meet your expected DVD needs.Whether you are a content publisher, a media professional, or simply a DVD enthusiast, DVD Production covers everything you need to discover DVD's rich potential.
Philip De Lancie is a freelance writer covering technology and market developments for production professionals in fields such as video, film, audio, interactive multimedia, and the Internet. He has written extensively on topics including DVD, surround sound, streaming media, and High-Definition video. Since 1985, De Lancie has been published regularly in Mix, where he is the New Technologies editor. He is also a contributing writer for Millimeter, and a frequent contributor to magazines including EMedia, Video Systems, NetMedia, and Digital Video (DV). His work has also been published in NewMedia, Post, Electronic Musician, and WEBTechniques. De Lancie's writing draws on his own professional experience in audio engineering, including 13 years in CD premastering, as well as in multimedia production for the Web and CD-ROM.A practical real-world guide to understanding and creating DVDs A concise, accessible introduction to DVD for both enthusiasts and those working in related fields Answers all your questions concerning DVD technology and processes
Table of Contents:
Part 1: DVD Formats
The DVD Story: Before DVD; The formats emerge; A dramatic launch; DVD-Audio; Super audio CD; DVD physical speicifcations: Comparison with CD; Capacity; Mixed density dual-layer discs; DVD-ROM, the foundation of DVD: Logical format and UDF file system; Content zones; DVD-ROM readers; Web connectivity and eDVD; DVD extensions, sDVD, cDVD and hDVD; DVD-Video, home video and beyond: DVD-Video players; User interface; Video playback; Audio on DVD-Video; Still images and overlays; Additional features; The structure of DVD-Video; Menus and interactivity; DVD-Audio, fidelity and flexibility: Design objectives; DVD Audio players; DVD Audio content; Audio formats; Value-added content; The structure of DVD-Audio; Using video in DVD-Audio.
Part 11 - DVD Production
The DVD production process: Production steps; Project planning; The Bit Budget; Asset preparation: Video assets; Audio preparation; High-Density Audio; Still images and subpictures; Authoring: Pure audio titles; DVD-Video and audio-with-video; Production environment and workflow: Integrated production environment; Questions to ask;
Production systems scenarios: Integrated NLE/DVD publishing; Standalone DVD publishing; The DVD production workgroup;
Conclusion. Glossary.
Glossary
About the Author :
Mark Ely is Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning at Sonic Solutions, the world's leading provider of DVD authoring and publishing applications. In 1995 Mr Ely helped to design and develop the first commercially available DVD authoring system, Sonic DVD Creator, and has been instrumental in bringing Sonic's subsequent award-winning DVD production technology for corporate video professionals and consumers to market. Mr. Ely has a background in product marketing, digital video compression technology, high-speed networking, CD-audio mastering and digital audio system design.
Philip De Lancie is a freelance writer covering technology and market developments for production professionals in fields such as video, film, audio, interactive multimedia, and the Internet. He has written extensively on topics including DVD, surround sound, streaming media, andHigh-Definition video. Since 1985, De Lancie has been published regularly in Mix, where he is the New Technologies editor. He is also a contributingwriter for Millimeter, and a frequent contributor to magazines including EMedia, Video Systems, NetMedia, and Digital Video (DV). His work has alsobeen published in NewMedia, Post, Electronic Musician, and WEBTechniques. De Lancie's writing draws on his own professional experience in audio engineering, including 13 years in CD premastering, as well as in multimedia production for the Web and CD-ROM.
Review :
"Good background on the history of DVDs."
