new to DVD authoring (i am broadcast guy so please bare with me!).
I have 15 embedded MPG's. each one has multiple subjects. i want to create a index page that will allow the user to look up a subject, then click on a index to go right to the desired subject.
I do have velocity that will allow me to create indexes on the timeline, and create CPT files.
whats the best way to do this?
have DVD workshop se
thanks
index question
You may create chapter marks on the start of each subject then create corresponding menu links for each chapters. drag the chapter (from the chapter list) to the menu object to create a link. this is the simplest way.... however, one the video has started on a certain chapter/subject, it will play the whole clip until it reach the end. example: when you select the link for chapter/subject 3, it will start from three and end.. .let say.... at chapter 10 which is the last chapter.
the long way to do this within workshop is to import the MPEG many times and use the mark in/out points to specify the range or portion of each subject. if 1 of the mpegs have 5 subjects, you need to import/load it 5 times in the title list then use the mark in/out points to select the range of the subject. When you link each title in the menu, it will only play the selected range unlike the first method I mentioned.
the long way to do this within workshop is to import the MPEG many times and use the mark in/out points to specify the range or portion of each subject. if 1 of the mpegs have 5 subjects, you need to import/load it 5 times in the title list then use the mark in/out points to select the range of the subject. When you link each title in the menu, it will only play the selected range unlike the first method I mentioned.
Hi Ploggy,ploggy wrote:the long way to do this within workshop is to import the MPEG many times and use the mark in/out points to specify the range or portion of each subject. if 1 of the mpegs have 5 subjects, you need to import/load it 5 times in the title list then use the mark in/out points to select the range of the subject. When you link each title in the menu, it will only play the selected range unlike the first method I mentioned.
I'm away from my editing machine at the moment (so can't confirm). When using this method, does required disc-space go up if you wanted a smooth "PlayAll" (no gaps between chapters), and then an individual "Play Chapter" button? (Even though everything is from the same source mpeg file)
George
Some random thoughts...
DVD Workshop is not an editor, so you can't smoothly join video clips together. (You can "trim" clips.)
A DVD has one or more titles. These are un-joined clips or programs. (They can be played in sequence by using a playlist, but there will be a short delay betweeen titles.)
Each title can have one or more chapters. Chapters can be linked to menu-items, or they can be unlinked for use with the >>| and |<< buttons on your remote.
A menu item can start playback at the beginning of a title or chapter. Once started, a title will play through all of the remaining chapters to the end.
Alternatively, a menu-item can link to another menu, or to a playlist.
The playlist determines where the video starts. Control returns to the playlist at the end of each title (not at the end of each chapter). The playlist can repeat a title, display a menu, go to another title, etc.
I usually start by adding chapter-points. (You have to advance the video to the point where you want the chapter... The Add Chapter button is grayed-out 'till you advance the video.) Even if I'm not creating a menu, I'll add chapters every 5 or 10 minutes so that the viewer can make use of the >>| and |<< buttons.
Then I'll create the menus.
After the chapters are set and the menus are created, you can link the menu-items to titles, chapters, playlists, or other menus.
DVD Workshop is not an editor, so you can't smoothly join video clips together. (You can "trim" clips.)
A DVD has one or more titles. These are un-joined clips or programs. (They can be played in sequence by using a playlist, but there will be a short delay betweeen titles.)
Each title can have one or more chapters. Chapters can be linked to menu-items, or they can be unlinked for use with the >>| and |<< buttons on your remote.
A menu item can start playback at the beginning of a title or chapter. Once started, a title will play through all of the remaining chapters to the end.
Alternatively, a menu-item can link to another menu, or to a playlist.
The playlist determines where the video starts. Control returns to the playlist at the end of each title (not at the end of each chapter). The playlist can repeat a title, display a menu, go to another title, etc.
I usually start by adding chapter-points. (You have to advance the video to the point where you want the chapter... The Add Chapter button is grayed-out 'till you advance the video.) Even if I'm not creating a menu, I'll add chapters every 5 or 10 minutes so that the viewer can make use of the >>| and |<< buttons.
Then I'll create the menus.
After the chapters are set and the menus are created, you can link the menu-items to titles, chapters, playlists, or other menus.
No. It wil only copy the sections of video it needs, when it needs it....does required disc-space go up...
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Sorry, I didn't explain my question properly. What I meant was this -- say I want to include one 20-minute long video, and then 3 separate pieces of the 20-minute video (3 of the chapters). I want the one long video because it will play smoothly throughout each chapter point -- better than individual clips that are joined using a playlist (because there is a slight pause between the clips). The space requirements go up -- even though the 3 smaller pieces were "cut" out of the one 20-minute video.No. It wil only copy the sections of video it needs, when it needs it....does required disc-space go up...
That's because the Playlist feature in DWS is a Title Playlist, and not a Chapter Playlist feature. So this is specific to DWS (and many other Authoring applications). But it's not a rule across all Authoring Applications...A menu item can start playback at the beginning of a title or chapter. Once started, a title will play through all of the remaining chapters to the end.
George
Sorry, I didn't explain my question properly. What I meant was this -- say I want to include one 20-minute long video, and then 3 separate pieces of the 20-minute video (3 of the chapters). I want the one long video because it will play smoothly throughout each chapter point -- better than individual clips that are joined using a playlist (because there is a slight pause between the clips). The space requirements go up -- even though the 3 smaller pieces were "cut" out of the one 20-minute video.
when you load the 20min video three times it will make the disc space req. go up even if they are all from the same source. When you "trim" out the section you only wanted for each title the disc space requirement will go down. if add the fourth title which is the full 20min video, the disc space will again go up. hope im making it clear to you guys....
