Specifications
spoken dialogue. For broadcast and VHS usage, captions are encoded on Line 21 of the video
signal, require a decoding device to view, and are displayed as white text on a black
background.
Subtitles are similar to captions in that they provide a text display of spoken content;
however subtitles generally do not contain the entire audio portion of the presentation.
Rather, subtitles generally contain just the spoken dialogue or provide the dialogue in
another language. Additionally, while subtitles do not require a decoding device to be
viewed, subtitles do not have the ability to set a background color for improved readability.
While there are technical differences between subtitles and captions, it is perfectly allowable
to deliver “captions” (or “subtitles for the deaf”) using the subtitle track of the DVD. In other
words, it is permissible to include the spoken text dialogue as well as other audio elements
on a subtitle track of the DVD. The benefit of this approach is that individuals who do not
have a captioning decoder can enable the appropriate subtitle track and view the “captioned”
information.
Opening a Video in Encore DVD
To begin authoring the video presentation in Encore DVD, it is necessary to import the
appropriate “media assets” into the authoring environment. Media assets may include video,
audio, or still images. These assets can then be manipulated in the Encore DVD application.
It is important to note that while you can make minor changes to these media assets in
Encore DVD, it is better to edit the media files in the appropriate editing tool (Premiere,
Photoshop, etc.). Adobe Encore DVD is a DVD-authoring tool, not a full-fledged editing tool
for audio, video, or still images.
Note—the video file formats supported include the following:
Video Formats .AVI
MPEG-2, includes MPG, MPV, M2V
.MOV (QuickTime)
Frame Size in pixels 720 x 480
720 x 486
704 x 480
Frame Rates 24
23.978
23.976
29.97
1. Select “File” from the menu bar and choose “Import As.” Choose “Asset” and then
select the necessary media files from the selection window. Press “Open” when
done and these media files will be imported into Adobe Encore DVD.
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