Publishing
in the Age of DVD |
| After several years of intense
development and cross-industry cooperation among consumer electronics companies,
computer manufacturers, and the entertainment industry, the DVD format has
arrived - and with it a new era of consumer entertainment. For the first time,
high-quality digital video as well as surround sound audio can be delivered to
the consumer on a single interactive compact disc. Playable on the set-top or
the desktop, DVD bridges the worlds of consumer video and personal computing in
a single, unified format.
While DVD promises to be a highly-successful consumer electronics format, preparing content ("premastering") for DVD can be a very complex process. And like most new formats, DVD requires new tools and techniques to create rich and satisfying content that make the most of the medium. Working with DVD requires an in-depth understanding of the format, production process, and tools required to bring titles to market. By understanding DVD and all that it entails, professional media developers can exploit its rich potential. This book is designed for those who are interested in the DVD format, want to create titles, and wish to understand the tools and technology required for DVD production. ©1997-1998 Sonic Solutions. The Sonic Solutions logo, Sonic, Sonic Solutions, Sonic DVD Creator, DVDit,DVD PrePlay, DVD Producer, DVD Studio, Sonic Lightspeed, Sonic MediaNet, SonicStudio, Bit Budget, High-Density Audio, First in DVD and DVD Ready are trademarks and NoNOISE is a registered trademark of Sonic Solutions. Dolby Digital is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |