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Course Name
Adobe Encore CS4: DVD Workflow

Contact Hours: 10
Course Description


Total Training for Encore CS4 is a quick essential look at creating a DVD workflow. You will learn step by step what you will need to get video burned onto a DVD and displayed on television screens. The series covers everything from importing file types, to building custom menus, and even exporting to flash. Whether you are new to Encore, or just brushing up on a technique, this series is just what you need to get up to speed fast.

The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student.
Outcome
By completing this course you will:
  • Learn how to automate a chapter index.
  • Find out how to create your own custom menus and buttons.
  • Learn all about the Properties Panel, one of the best tools in the application.
  • See how easy adding subtitles can be.
  • Find out how to export your DVD to Flash.
Assessment
Project files are included with this course to aid in your learning. There are no exams or tests.

Outline

Chapter 1: TOURING THE INTERFACE & ITS CAPABILITIES
  • The Project, Menu, Monitor & Flowchart Panels
  • Properties, Character, Metadata & Timeline Panels
  • Library, Styles, Layers & Resource Central Panels
  • Previewing a Disc
Chapter 2: BASIC MENU FUNCTIONALITY
  • Importing Items
  • Working with Timelines
  • Setting Chapter Points
  • Menu Templates & Properties
  • Button Routing
  • Automating a Scene Index
  • Checking for Errors & Previewing the Disc
  • Building the Disc
Chapter 3: DESIGNING CUSTOM MENUS
  • Importing Files as Menus & Using Tools with Menus
  • Understanding Button Layers & Working in Adobe Photoshop(R)
  • Setting Up a Basic Scene Index
  • Button Highlights & Color Sets
  • Building the Main Menu & Setting Navigation
  • Animating Buttons & Adding Transitions
Chapter 4: BURNING A DISC & EXPORTING TO FLASH(R)
  • Transcode Settings
  • Editing Quality Presets & Customizing Your Transcode Settings
  • Exporting Your Project to a Flash File
  • Building a DVD Disc
Chapter 5: SUBTITLES & ALTERNATE AUDIO TRACKS
  • Adding Alternate Audio Tracks
  • Importing Subtitles from a Text File & Formatting Options
  • Creating Subtitles
  • Setting Navigation for Audio & Subtitle Tracks
  • Credits