Datasheet
Stories. The Story feature allows you to play back content in a different sequence, just
as you might build a playlist in iTunes. For example, it is possible to create a version of
a track that skips objectionable content, or use a short piece of a track as a preview. A
story does not increase the amount of disc space the track requires since it simply plays
chapter markers in a different order—just designate which markers to include and in
what order. You can even choose to play a marker’s video more than once. Create up
to 98 stories to play back track segments in the order you select.
Encoding with Compressor. DVD Studio Pro 3 includes a high-quality MPEG-2 encoder
that generates stunning video at low bit rates, allowing users to maximize the length
of video on a DVD without compromising quality. For those who need more encoding
control, DVD Studio Pro 3 comes with Compressor, which provides customization and
correction of compression files in real time. It also enables batch processing to MPEG-2
for DVD authoring and MPEG-4 for web streaming.
Encoding with A.Pack. A.Pack encodes uncompressed audio into highly compressed
Dolby Digital AC-3 streams, which can then be used in DVD Studio Pro 3 for full
5.1-channel surround sound or simply as a compressed 2.0 stereo track.
Simulation. The Simulator lets you test most aspects of a project by playing the project
before it’s built. Simulation allows you to test most connections, including First Play,
and provides the functions of a DVD player remote control. An instant preview of
tracks, assets, and menus lets you see how your project will look and operate.
Copy protection. Advanced protection features in DVD Studio Pro 3 include analog and
digital copyright management with Macrovision (Types 1, 2, and 3) and CSS for use with
your project. You can also set region coding to restrict playback to specific countries.
Sophisticated scripting. DVD Studio Pro provides full access to a powerful scripting
language. You can add sophisticated interactivity and control to a project with scripts
assigned to buttons or attached to the start or end of any track, story, menu, or marker.
The Simulator provides a complete display of the contents of the SPRMs and GPRMs,
to verify the script behaviors.
Connections editor. With the Connections editor, you can determine how the viewer
moves from one element to another. You make links so the viewer jumps from a start-
ing point, or source, to a destination, or target. The way you set these connections
determines how the viewer experiences your DVD title. The Connections tab allows
for quick drag-and-drop changes and keyboard commands for power users.
Masterful output. Digital linear tape (DLT) drives are a good way to deliver DVD
projects to a replicator. You can also use them to back up completed projects and
make room for the next project. DVD data written to DLT drives with DVD Studio Pro
use Data Description Protocol (DDP) version 2.0 or 2.1. You can also write using the
Cutting Master Format (CMF) version 1.0. And, of course, DVD Studio Pro reads from
DLT as well.
Connecting to the web. Apple’s DVD@CCESS technology allows you to add interactivi-
ty to your DVD when played on a computer. For example, a marker can open a web
browser and go to a website on the Internet or an HTML file on the DVD. You can also
use DVD@CCESS to open a program to view PDF, PICT, or JPEG files. DVD@CCESS is
compatible with Macintosh and most Windows computers.
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Specification Sheet
DVD Studio Pro 3
Upgrade from iDVD
Apple’s consumer DVD authoring applica-
tion, iDVD, allows you to create DVD-Video
titles incorporating popular features from
Hollywood releases without knowing the
technical aspects of the process. DVD Studio
Pro 3 is the next step for iDVD users who
need more authoring control. For example,
you can:
• Import iDVD 4 projects and maintain the
transitions.
• Add multiple video, audio, and subtitle
streams, making it easy to create discs
that include multiple language tracks and
a director’s commentary.
• Create and add up to 36 buttons per menu,
control the navigation between them, and
have more flexibility when assigning their
functions.
• Control how a movie plays, change the
order of scenes, or play alternative endings
using the Story feature.
• Embed links to websites or other documents
in your DVD title.
• Burn DVDs using external DVD writers, make
dual-layer discs, and add copy protection.
• Configure a workspace and toolbar that suit
your needs, and customize menu templates
using the drag-and-drop capability.
• Use the Graphical view to see more
information and gain much more control,
including printing.