Q: How do I make a DVD video?
A: When burning a DVD video, use iDVD (for Mac), DVD Studio Pro (for Mac) or Adobe Encore (for Windows PC). Follow the prompts. You can create a simple title menu. You will import your video, and the software will convert the file to mpeg-2. Because it's software-based, expect the mpeg conversion to be rather slow.
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Q: How do I burn music or sound onto a CD using iTunes?
A:
You may make an MP3 CD or an audio CD for your CD player. Launch iTunes. To import files from an audio CD and burn them to disk:
1. Open iTunes and insert your music CD.
2. Import your sound files by clicking ‘Import.’ Your files will be added to the iTunes Library
3. Make a new playlist, File > New Playlist.
4. Drag your sound files from the iTunes Library to your new playlist.
5. Click ‘Burn,’ you will be prompted to insert a blank disk.
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Q: How do I make a DVD video using Apple'siDVD?
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1. Make sure that your video is in Quicktime format. The extension for a Quicktime movie is usually ‘.mov.’ iDVD will not accept videos that are over 60 minutes in length.
2. Launch iDVD. iDVD is located under Applications in the Dock’s Apple menu. Save and name your project.
3. In iDVD go to File>Import. Your Quicktime movie will be imported and will iDVD will begin converting it to MPEG format.
4. Click ‘Customize’ a drawer will open allowing you to manipulate various options. If you wish you can organize and design your DVD menu by clicking ‘Themes’ or ‘Settings.’
5. Double check that your DVD menu works as you would like it by clicking ‘Preview.’ Click ‘Preview’ again to return to the editing mode.
6. When you are satisfied with your menu design, click ‘Burn.’ iDVD will prompt you to insert your DVD.
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Last updated 04/10/2007