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Compile your Blu-ray Disc
With your menus authored and your video structure organized in your playlist, you are now ready to
compile your Blu-ray Disc. The compile process is simple. You click the Compile Blu-ray Disc button and
DoStudio Authoring then writes out the HDMV and BD-J code that will comprise your final disc. For more
information, see "Compiling your Blu-ray Disc" on page 167.
Emulation/testing
Blu-ray Discs involve greater interactive capabilities than DVD so it is more important than ever to test your
menus and playback behavior. We recommend testing your compiled Blu-ray Disc image in a computer
based software player such as Corel WinDVD or ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre. WinDVD and TotalMedia
Theatre are fully compliant Blu-ray Disc players, so you can test your menus and video playback with
confidence. When you are satisfied with your disc, it is advisable to burn several test discs and test them in
several set-top Blu-ray Disc players.
Formatting
The final stage of the Blu-ray Disc authoring process is formatting. In DoStudio Authoring, you simply click
the Format Blu-ray Disc button to create the BDCMF image that Blu-ray Disc replicators require. Most disc
images are being shipped to replicators on hard drives (due to the size of the files) as of this printing;
however, it is advisable to discuss this with your replicator.
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