Does DMF 4 create DVD formatted subtitles? If so, can I import a formatted subtitle file into DMF 4? If so, what format to use, and does it follow other format standards? I own MovieFactory 3 and love it, but it too lacks this. I have some Mpeg 2 files I am trying to get the audio into dolby digital 5.1, with subtitles, and am still playing with Movie Factory 3, along with other programs. I really like 3 and am debating on whether I should get 4, and it would be great if 3 finally fixes the quibbles I have with 3. At this point I am guessing that 4 does not create subtitle tracks in the standard formats with import capability, nor does it convert Dolby PLII to Dolby digital 5.1, or something.
Thanks.
DMF 4 - DVD Subtitles and/or Dolby D 5.1?
As far as I know, there are no Ulead products that can encode 5.1 Surround. I assume that the feature will be added soon. Dolby must have lowered their licensing costs, because for $9, you can get a 5.1 surround plug-in for Pinnacle Studio($100). A couple of months ago, you had to spend $1000 to get 5.1 creation ability!
If you wan't to look it up, Dolby calls this (apparently new) software/licensing "Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator".
Simply converting encoded/matrixed surround (PLII, etc.) to 5.1 digital, doesn't gain anything. You would only be doing the surround decoding before recording, rather than at playback time. So, you are generally better off using the decoder built-in to your receiver. This uses-up less DVD space, and more importantly, the user can adjust the decoding & "soundfields" to thier environment and preferences.
However, if you want to do some extra processing, you could create some special effects while converting to 5.1 surround... You could "pan" the sound around, or add echo to the rear speakers, etc. For that, you'd need an audio editor, Adobe Audition could probably do that. The audio editor that I use (GoldWave) is only 2-channel stereo.
If you want to add subtitles, check-into Ulead DVD Workshop. You can use the Special Upgrade version of DVD Workshop Express ($150), if you have a registered copy of Movie Factory or Video Studio loaded on your machine. DVD Workshop is a powerful program. I haven't made subtitles, but I've made a DVD with two soundtracks, one censored & one uncensored. It's only DVD authoing, so you (probably) still need a video editing program (Movie Factory, Video Studio, etc).
If you wan't to look it up, Dolby calls this (apparently new) software/licensing "Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator".
Simply converting encoded/matrixed surround (PLII, etc.) to 5.1 digital, doesn't gain anything. You would only be doing the surround decoding before recording, rather than at playback time. So, you are generally better off using the decoder built-in to your receiver. This uses-up less DVD space, and more importantly, the user can adjust the decoding & "soundfields" to thier environment and preferences.
However, if you want to do some extra processing, you could create some special effects while converting to 5.1 surround... You could "pan" the sound around, or add echo to the rear speakers, etc. For that, you'd need an audio editor, Adobe Audition could probably do that. The audio editor that I use (GoldWave) is only 2-channel stereo.
If you want to add subtitles, check-into Ulead DVD Workshop. You can use the Special Upgrade version of DVD Workshop Express ($150), if you have a registered copy of Movie Factory or Video Studio loaded on your machine. DVD Workshop is a powerful program. I haven't made subtitles, but I've made a DVD with two soundtracks, one censored & one uncensored. It's only DVD authoing, so you (probably) still need a video editing program (Movie Factory, Video Studio, etc).