Apple iDVD '08 User Manual

iDVDGetting Started Get to know the iDVD window and controls, and learn how to create your own DVD.

10 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD Step 3: Choose a Theme for Your DVD The overall look of a DVD menu and its buttons is called a theme. The theme is

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 11 The Soft Frame theme, like many iDVD themes, defaults to the widescreen format (16:9). To switch to standard format (4:3

12 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD Step 4: Add a Movie After you choose your theme, you can add one or more movies and other content to your iDVD projec

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 13 Note: If dotted lines appear on the menu when you drag your movie to it, move the pointer until the dotted lines disappear

14 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD Step 5: Add a SlideshowAdding a slideshow to your iDVD project is a great way to enhance your DVD and show your photograp

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 15 The slideshow editor, shown below, is a blank screen with the words “Drag images here.” 4 Drag photos one at a time or in g

16 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD To preview the transition, click the Preview button, shown below. The iDVD remote control appears. It operates just like a

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 17 To quickly locate a particular song, you can type its name in the search field. 3 When you find a song you want to use, dra

18 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD Step 6: Add Media to Drop ZonesiDVD themes can include no drop zones, multiple drop zones, and even dynamic drop zones th

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 19 3 Drag a video clip from the Movies pane to the first drop zone well in the drop zone editor.Unlike with photos, the video

2 1 Contents Chapter 1 3 Welcome to iDVD3 What You’ll Learn 4 Before You Begin 4 What You Need 5 The iDVD Interface Chapter 2 6 Learn iDVD6 Step 1:

20 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD This opens the drop zone slideshow editor, which looks like the slideshow editor you used to create your DVD slideshow in

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 21 To customize the text:1 Make sure that the project’s main menu is open, and then choose Project > Add Text.New placehold

22 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD The menu below shows the new title and subtitle.Some television screens may not be able to display everything on your menu

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 23 4 To change the color of the text, press Command (x)-I while the button is selected. This opens the Button Info window, sho

24 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 2 Click Buttons to open the Buttons pane, shown below.3 From the pop-up menu at the top of the pane, choose Rounded.The th

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 25 6 If the buttons are still overlapping, click the menu, but not a drop zone or text object. The Menu Info window, shown bel

26 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD To change the image on a movie button:1 Slowly double-click the shape portion of your movie button. A Movie pane, shown be

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 27 2 Press Command (x)-I to open the Button Info window.3 Choose Push from the Transition pop-up menu, shown below.You’ll noti

28 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD Note: The map view image below does not reflect the map view for your current project. The image below shows a different

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 29 An autoplay movie can be video or a slideshow. For example, you could create slides with introductory information or credit

1 3 1 Welcome to iDVD iDVD gives you the tools to create Hollywood-style DVDs that incorporate your own movies, photos, and music. Sharing you

30 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD Step 11: Burn Your DVDNow that your iDVD project is finished, you’re almost ready to take the final step and burn it to a

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 31 DVD-ROM refers to the content you’ve specified to be added to the DVD-ROM portion of your burned DVD. The running time and

32 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 3 Move the pointer over the symbol to see an explanation of the error.4 Make the necessary correction and return to map vi

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 33 While your iDVD project is burning, a progress dialog shows which of the five burn stages is in process: Prepare, Process

34 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD Getting More HelpThere are several resources you can consult for additional help using iDVD:Â Onscreen help: iDVD comes w

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4 Chapter 1 Welcome to iDVD Before You Begin To make it easier to complete this tutorial, print this document before you start. In many tasks

Chapter 1 Welcome to iDVD 5 The iDVD Interface As you go through the tutorial, you’ll learn about the various controls and menus in iDVD. The m

2 6 2 Learn iDVD Get started now creating a dazzling DVD project using your own movies, photos, and music. When you’ve finished this tutorial, you

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 7 In the Media pane of iDVD, shown below, you can access songs and photos in your iTunes and iPhoto libraries. If you have

8 Chapter 2 Learn iDVD Step 2: Create a New Project With your music, movies, and photos in the correct format and in locations where you can

Chapter 2 Learn iDVD 9 To set the encoding quality:m Choose iDVD > Preferences, and then click Projects. Then choose one of the encoding set