Wednesday, January 18, 2012

DVD Authoring: Which Kind Of Program Is Right For You

By Adriana Noton


Let's say you have a movie. Any kind of movie will do, but you don't just want to view it on your computer; you want to put it on DVD and make sure that everyone you know has a copy of it. To do that, you will need to choose is a DVD authoring program. DVD authoring is a software process that turns video from a format you use to see it on your computer into one that you can see on a DVD.

There are many applications out there that can do this sort of task, from the most basic freeware programs to very advanced programs that may cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

When choosing a program that best fits your needs, there are a few steps you should take into account. First, you should consider what you are using the DVD for. Perhaps it is a home movie that you are saving for future generations. Or maybe it is a business presentation that you need to look as professional as possible. It also could be a copy of an independent movie that you have made yourself with a few friends.

The basic task of reformatting the movie for DVD format is relatively simple, and most programs can perform that task. So, if you are simply creating an archive of your home made family movies, perhaps a simple freeware program will suit your needs.

Some people, however, will decide to choose an option that allows the entire presentation to look more professional. Someone who is creating a DVD for business, or for creative purposes, will want to look at the most customizable part of one of these programs, the startup menu.

The choice of software will depend on the question of the startup menu quite a bit. Sometimes, you will want to present your film in a very professional, or at least very fancy, fashion. In this case, you will probably devote a lot of time to customizing your startup menu, perhaps even going so far as to create a separate introductory film that plays before you even see the menu.

If this is what you would like to do, and most independent filmmakers will want to do it, perhaps the high-end software market is where you should look. The most advanced features that you can find will allow you to do the kinds of things with your startup menu that major Hollywood studios put on their DVDs! That will certainly help your film get attention!

A businessperson who is simply recording a presentation to give to new clients, however, will probably not need so many features. The prudent thing to do in that case is simply to find the piece of software that gives you the greatest number of features for the most reasonable price. That will allow you to maximize the performance of the software and still really give your presentation the professional look it deserves!

Your choice of software will ultimately depend on what you want to get out of it. Whether you are just making movies to show your friends and family, making a presentation for potential investors, or even putting the finishing touches on a great new film you have made, DVD authoring Toronto software offers endless possibilities of customization for your new film!




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