User Guide

The Big Picture
Video technology has changed dramatically in the last five years. The cost of
creating great-looking video has come down to levels that any videographer —
professional or enthusiast — can afford. Whereas tape used to be the format on
which to view and distribute video material, the digital versatile disc — DVD —
has now become a standard way for video facilities to create and show content.
An Introduction to DVD
DVD is a 12-cm optical disc that looks like a CD but has a far greater storage
capacity. It was created by the biggest names in consumer electronics and is now a
worldwide multimedia standard. But DVD is far more than just “CD on steroids”;
it is a radical change in the way digital video is published and distributed. Full-
screen, full-motion video, crystal-clear digital sound, high-quality color graphics
— DVD delivers all of this and more.
DVDs play on dedicated set-top boxes, DVD-equipped PCs, and even portable
players. And every player conforms to the same standards, providing guaranteed
playback in every machine. Whether you are creating a sales presentation or the
next video blockbuster, DVD is the best way to get your ideas into the hands and
minds of the people that matter.