Apple Support - Most Recent DVD Studio Pro Articles

Motion: Marker placements may shift after importing a project into DVD Studio Pro

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:43:22 -0500

When you import a Motion project into DVD Studio Pro, markers that you've set in your Motion project may change places. Markers placed in a Motion version 1 or 2 project will show up in the DVD Studio Pro timeline after you import the project. But if the markers aren't placed at least a half second apart, DVD Studio Pro will shift them. Due to a limitation of the DVD Specification, DVD Studio Pro places markers at the next closest, valid GOP (Group of Pictures).

Compressor 2: Includes AC-3 encoding

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:31:39 -0500

Compressor 2 now allows you to encode Dolby Digital AC-3 audio files. You can encode uncompressed audio assets, containing from 1 to 5.1 channels, using the Compressor batch and preset capabilities. In Compressor, choose Help > Compressor User Manual for more information.

DVD Studio Pro can't import iDVD 5 or iDVD 6 projects

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:40:18 -0500

If you try to open a project file created in iDVD 5 or iDVD 6 in DVD Studio Pro 3 or 4 you will get the following error: IMPORTING: Error importing iDVD Project.

DVD Studio Pro 4: Support for additional DVD drives

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:39:14 -0500

In addition to DVD-R drives, DVD Studio Pro 4 supports writing to DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and double-layer drives.

DVD Studio Pro: Rules for Entering DVD@CCESS Links

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:38:15 -0500

The DVD@CCESS feature allows you to add additional interactivity to your DVD title when it is played on a computer. When authoring a DVD, it's important to enter the links in the correct format, or they might not work as desired.

Encoding H.264 assets for HD DVD projects

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:35:31 -0500

If you want to export an H.264 format movie from Final Cut Pro HD or Motion, you must use the "HD DVD H.264" presets included with Compressor to ensure that the video works with DVD Studio Pro. Do not export the file through QuickTime.

Creating and Importing a Motion Project as an Alpha Transition

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:32:56 -0500

DVD Studio Pro includes an Alpha Transition feature. Alpha Transitions make it possible for you to create customized transitions for use in your menus, tracks, and slideshows. All transitions have a start and end frame, based on where the transition is being used. The standard transitions are able to transform the start and end frame video, providing the ability to have a variety of effects, such as rotating or blurring, directly applied to the video. An Alpha Transition does not directly transform the start and end frame video—it simply transitions from the start to the end based on QuickTime movies you

Importing Motion projects into DVD Studio Pro

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:31:31 -0500

You can use Motion to create animated graphics and video that can be used for a variety of purposes in DVD Studio Pro:

DVD Studio Pro 4: Deciding which DVD standard to use

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:30:30 -0500

DVD Studio Pro 4 gives you the choice of authoring a traditional DVD using standard definition (SD) assets or high definition (HD) assets. There are several factors to take into account when deciding which DVD format to use:

DVD Studio Pro: Authoring a DVD that plays automatically without a menu

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:29:19 -0500

Most DVDs are created with at least one menu from which the user can select tracks, other menus, special features, and so forth. In some cases, you may wish to create a DVD that just plays its content without the need for user interaction.

MPEG-2 export options in Final Cut Pro: Compressor and QuickTime

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:12:29 -0500

If you're familiar with earlier versions of Apple's video production software, and you're now working with Final Cut Pro 5 and DVD Studio Pro 4, you might notice a change in the MPEG-2 export options available in Final Cut Pro.

Pro Application Replacement Serial Numbers

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:12:55 -0500

A new serial number can be generated in the event that yours is missing or invalid. Apple requires a valid proof of purchase to request a replacement serial number submitted via fax or email. The following guidelines will help you to determine what is best for you.

Final Cut Studio: "All Markers" option does not include DVD Chapter Markers

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:56:09 -0600

When you export a QuickTime movie from Final Cut Pro, choosing the "All Markers" option does not include chapter markers that will function in DVD Studio Pro or iDVD.

Pro applications on PowerPC computers may quit unexpectedly on launch or quit, or display non-customary menus and dialogs

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:44:06 -0600

If you experience one or more of the following issues on a PowerPC based computer: When you open a Pro application (any listed below), it displays Aqua-themed menus and Open, Save, and Import dialogs instead of the usual Pro appearance. A Pro application may quit unexpectedly when you open it, or quit unexpectedly when you choose File > Quit. These could occur after you update to Pro Application Support 3.0 or 3.1 either manually or using Software Update on Mac OS X 10.3.x and then upgrade or migrate to Mac OS X 10.4.x. You can check

DVD Studio Pro: Attempting to read multiple DLTs may not work

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:54:55 -0600

Issue

Attempting to read multiple DLTs (Digital Linear Tapes) or dual layer DLTs may result in the application becoming unresponsive.

Affected Products

DVD Studio Pro 4.2.0
OS X 10.4.10

Workaround

Update to Mac OS X 10.4.11 to resume proper functionality of DVD Studio Pro if you are using the application to read DLTs.

DVD Studio Pro 4: Creating buttons that play only specific chapters of a video track

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:22:08 -0500

DVD Studio Pro 4 gives you the choice of playing individual chapters separately, without having to play the rest of a track, by using the Story feature. This may be helpful if you would like a short piece of the track as a preview in your project, for example.

Here is one way you can create buttons that play only specific chapters of a video track in DVD Studio Pro 4:

Create a Menu that you would want to go back to when finished playing a chapter.
Import a movie with existing chapter markers

DVD Player: Plays HD DVD discs authored in DVD Studio Pro only

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:06:53 -0500

DVD Player, included with Mac OS X, can be used to watch DVD movies on your computer. You can watch movies recorded on standard DVD-video discs or you can view DVD projects that are stored on your hard disk.

DVD Player can play HD DVD discs that were authored using Apple's DVD Studio Pro.

Note: DVD Player cannot play HD DVD discs that were not authored in DVD Studio Pro, even if a compatible HD DVD drive is connected to, or installed in, your computer.

Final Cut Studio: Third-party appearance themes may cause issues

Thu, 31 May 2007 21:34:31 -0500

Issue

If you have installed third-party appearance modifications or other software designed to supersede the Mac OS X user interface, Final Cut Studio's window contents and other graphic elements may become corrupted or may display artifacts or distortion.

Solution

Disable or remove the third-party appearance modifications if they interfere with the display or functionality of Final Cut Studio applications.

Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple's recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.

DVD Studio Pro: Disable CSS before converting a project to HD

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:28:41 -0600

Issue

If CSS is enabled in the Region/Copyright tab of the Disc Inspector for a Standard Definition project, and you convert that project into a High Definition project, the CSS setting will be stuck on, and you will be unable to switch it off for that project.

Solution

Before you convert a Standard Definition project to a High Definition project, make certain that the Format for CSS checkbox in Disc Inspector is not checked.

The Format for CSS checkbox should not be checked when converting a SD project to HD.

Even though CSS is not applicable in the

DVD Studio Pro: Some HD DVD verification warnings do not indicate an issue

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 15:45:06 -0600

Issue

When you submit an HD project for replication, the replicator may use a verifier to ensure the project is compliant with the HD DVD specification. It is important for the replicator to have the latest version of the verifier to ensure that false error messages are not found in your projects.

The following warnings from the Toshiba verifier may appear in reports but do not indicate an issue and can be ignored:

ERROR(HLI,1100): The period of two different HLI shall not overlap.
ERROR(BTNI,1004): Start Y-coordinate value is out of