STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Recognize and assess proper application of DVD project authoring. (I)

 II.     Analyze and explain target audiences, client needs, content and resources. (I)

 III.    Explain basic audio principles and output formats. (II)

 IV.     Demonstrate ability to create audio synthesizing. (II)

 V.      Demonstrate ability to import video formats. (II)

 VI.     Implement proper audio and video capture principles and options. (II)

 VII.    Develop video and apply appropriate export settings. (III)

 VIII.   Implement video storage options. (III)

 IX.     Demonstrate ability to create user navigation and interface. (II)

 X       Assemble all video and audio tracks in DVD Studio Pro. (II)

 XI.     Integrate all graphical and navigational elements in DVD Studio Pro. (II)

 XII.    Demonstrate ability to output project to appropriate media. (III)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      DVD Pre-production.

         A.      Resource allocation.

         B.      Work Flow and Project Management.

         C.      Interface usability and design.

         D.      Target audience assessment.

         E.      Define project objectives.

 II.     DVD  Production.

         A.      DVD Studio Pro Basics

         B.      Create navigation graphics

         C.      Create video motion menus

         D.      Assemble video resources

         E.      Assemble audio resources

         F.      Assemble multistory resources

 III.    DVD Post-production

         A.      Files and formats

         B.      Compression methods

         C.      Audio filters

         D.      Project Presentation considerations

         E.      Write to DVD-R