FCP and DVD Studio Pro title questions at DVinfo.net

Joshua Cohen · February 27th, 2004, 10:42 AM

Well, the subject could be a tad misleading, but I don't think it is. Sorry though if it is.

I filmed a wedding a little over 2 weeks ago, and I'm nearly ready to burn it onto DVD, using DVD Studio Pro 2. What the happy couple asked me to do, was, when the DVD is put in, and they wanted to play through the movie, the only title that would appear would be the first one. Saying something like So and so's wedding on this day...

Now, when what they also requested, which is the main reason I'm seeking advice, is when they go to the chapter selection page, when they select a chapter they want to watch, they want a title to appear, then the movie starting. So, my question, is how to I set it to do that?

I thought I had it figured out, but I don't remember anymore... I guess turning 20 really is old...

Anyways, would you be able to export all of the titles, 25 total (it's a lot, I know, but it's what was requested) and somehow put each titles before the video on the chapters page?

I'm looking for the easiest way, but I'm ok for doing things which take some time, but the end justifies the means.

Thanks again!

Sharon Fraats · February 27th, 2004, 09:58 PM

Do you know how to put a tab in the "Timeline" of DVD SP 2?

If you do then go tab crazy....from there when you go to make your menu include the info to get there....if that is the question you need help on please respond.

Joshua Cohen · February 28th, 2004, 04:22 PM

I'll be sure to check it out when I get home. I'm out of the country on business for the next week. But I will let you know. Thank you very much for responding.

Thanks

Joshua Cohen · March 10th, 2004, 10:23 PM

Ok. I am ready to put this on to DVD. These tabs you were referring to. I do not know what you mean. I do not use DVD Studio Pro as much as Final Cut Pro.

Let me see. I put my chapter markers in FCP first? I then export my movie with those chapters. I then import into DVD Studio Pro. I then assign these tabs? Does any of that seem right?

Thank you.

Jake Russell · March 13th, 2004, 04:13 PM

I think Tabs are chapters! I'm not too sure either about the whole tab thing.

Yeah it seems you just need to put a chapter marker at the begining of each title you need to jump to. Then have the button jump to that chapter marker.

If they want that section of footge to play all the way through and carry on to the end of the wedding you're set, if they just want what they selected to play and jump back to the menu then look into using stories.

You can add chapter markers in dvdsp & fcpro.

Jake

Sharon Fraats · March 13th, 2004, 10:27 PM

Sorry, I have been sick.

As to the markers and making them.

Go to this site as it shows how to make a marker or better term would be a "Chapter"

http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/subpictures_easter_egg.html

How you get it to link to the chapters you will have to crate buttons on the main menu and you will the right click and draw down to the chapter you want the video to link to.

I do hope this helps.

February 27th, 2004, 10:42 AM	#1
Joshua Cohen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Roslyn Heights, NY Posts: 50	FCP and DVD Studio Pro title questions Well, the subject could be a tad misleading, but I don't think it is. Sorry though if it is. I filmed a wedding a little over 2 weeks ago, and I'm nearly ready to burn it onto DVD, using DVD Studio Pro 2. What the happy couple asked me to do, was, when the DVD is put in, and they wanted to play through the movie, the only title that would appear would be the first one. Saying something like So and so's wedding on this day... Now, when what they also requested, which is the main reason I'm seeking advice, is when they go to the chapter selection page, when they select a chapter they want to watch, they want a title to appear, then the movie starting. So, my question, is how to I set it to do that? I thought I had it figured out, but I don't remember anymore... I guess turning 20 really is old... Anyways, would you be able to export all of the titles, 25 total (it's a lot, I know, but it's what was requested) and somehow put each titles before the video on the chapters page? I'm looking for the easiest way, but I'm ok for doing things which take some time, but the end justifies the means. Thanks again! __________________ Ye who asks a question remains a fool for five minutes, ye who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.

February 28th, 2004, 04:22 PM	#3
Joshua Cohen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Roslyn Heights, NY Posts: 50	I'll be sure to check it out when I get home. I'm out of the country on business for the next week. But I will let you know. Thank you very much for responding. Thanks __________________ Ye who asks a question remains a fool for five minutes, ye who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.

March 10th, 2004, 10:23 PM	#4
Joshua Cohen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Roslyn Heights, NY Posts: 50	Ok. I am ready to put this on to DVD. These tabs you were referring to. I do not know what you mean. I do not use DVD Studio Pro as much as Final Cut Pro. Let me see. I put my chapter markers in FCP first? I then export my movie with those chapters. I then import into DVD Studio Pro. I then assign these tabs? Does any of that seem right? Thank you. __________________ Ye who asks a question remains a fool for five minutes, ye who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.

February 27th, 2004, 09:58 PM	#2
Sharon Fraats Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: chicago, ill Posts: 190	Do you know how to put a tab in the "Timeline" of DVD SP 2? If you do then go tab crazy....from there when you go to make your menu include the info to get there....if that is the question you need help on please respond.

March 13th, 2004, 04:13 PM	#5
Jake Russell Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 177	I think Tabs are chapters! I'm not too sure either about the whole tab thing. Yeah it seems you just need to put a chapter marker at the begining of each title you need to jump to. Then have the button jump to that chapter marker. If they want that section of footge to play all the way through and carry on to the end of the wedding you're set, if they just want what they selected to play and jump back to the menu then look into using stories. You can add chapter markers in dvdsp & fcpro. Jake

March 13th, 2004, 10:27 PM	#6
Sharon Fraats Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: chicago, ill Posts: 190	Sorry, I have been sick. As to the markers and making them. Go to this site as it shows how to make a marker or better term would be a "Chapter" http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/subpictures_easter_egg.html How you get it to link to the chapters you will have to crate buttons on the main menu and you will the right click and draw down to the chapter you want the video to link to. I do hope this helps.