DVD Authoring

Volume 1

By

Shannon E. Smith

Windows Media Player:

· In order to use an DVD authoring program like windows media player you
have to learn the correct way to use it.

· You can drag and drop media files into the program.

· You can use windows media player or any other DVD authoring program
within windows 7/8/8.1 or 10.

· DVD authoring is a simple way to save you the hassle of buying

Media Monkey:

· Media monkey is another media player which you can burn; rip MP3 files
and MPV4 video files.

· If you are looking for an MP3 file such as a sound effect you will
actually find a list of certain sounds on the web.

· You can download the sound and rip it to an CD-R blank disc.

· You can also rip audio files as well.

· You can burn video files to an DVD-R.

· There is quite a few DVD burning software on the web.

· Nero being one of them. You can rip; burn and copy audio and video files
to a blank DVD disc.

· You can copy your files to multiple discs if you choose to.

· You can also download software for free on the web.

· This saves you the time to create MP3 files.

· You have .Wav and MPV4 files on your computer or laptop.

· Video files are fun and simple.

· Creating an DVD menu would be a great start.

DVD menu's:

· You can edit the theme and title or text.

· You can add a subtitle or title to your authoring program.

· All DVD menus are different when it comes to paficic themes.

· There are self help guides to help you with whatever you need to do in
your DVD authoring program.

· You can email a video clip to whoever you wish to see the movie clip.

· I have recently found helpful guides that have explained how to use an
DVD authoring program such as Ashampoo Burning Studio 21. And the
free version of it.

· Ashampoo Burning Studio software is a very helpful program.

· There are different verisons of the program if you are curious.

· If you download the free version of Ashampoo then you are good to go
because it's free and something bran new for you.

· You can create and update discs on the free version of Ashampoo.

· You can create MP3 Files and others in the program.

· You can drag and drop or insert files such as documents within the
software.

· The free version is easier to use then the 21 version of the program.
Very similar to each other including 20.

· You can burn and create movies within the prgram unless you perfer a
nicer DVD authoring program.

· There are different DVD authoring software programs that you could
download and play around with.

· MPV4 files or Wav are movies files that you can burn directly to a disc
in the free program of Ashampoo.

· You should have ether windows 8/8.1 or 10 to run Ashampoo Burning

· Within the program you can update your discs by adding files or movie
clips.

Editing Software:

· Editing software can be used for anything including ISO files and Image
files.

· Your editing software will be amazing and quite amazing. You can edit a
pdf or word document.

· Having editing software is a good thing.

· Movie software is used by mostly everyone.

· Having this movie software will blow you away and impress your
knowledge in a positive way of life.

· You can add movie clips to the timeline and drag and drop title features
into the timeline.

· Creating chapters within the timeline is awesome and having seperate

· You can copy and paste movie clips in your movie software and burn them
to an disc. DVD-R {large movies}.

· DVD authoring software will change your world around you.

· The editing movie part is very exciting but annoying in some ways.

· Having a title menu will do the trick and your on your way to becoming a
new entry level videographer.

Movie Clips:

· Movie clips are downloaded off the web or from a cellphone or

· Movie clips can be arranged in any order you choose.

· You can insert the movie clips into your movie editing software.

Adding Clips to Timeline's:

· You can add clips to your timeline and play around with the DVD
 authoring software.

· Movie clips are very interesting to play around with and email to folks
who would like to see them.

Burning movie clips to DVD:

· if you have a DVD burner then you can burn all or seperate movie clips
within your authoring program.

Doing an introductory video:

· Doing an introductory video will let your viewers know that you have
something to talk about.

· Doing an introductory video and publishing online is an awesome idea.

YouTube:

· Uploading a video via youtube will attract vistors and family plus friends.

· Youtube is the # 1 video website you can get a kick out of and learn
alot from the videos in a positive way.

· You can simply upload your videos to their site and send a copy to family
and friends.

· Keeping a copy of your videos in a secure folder will be a awesome idea.

· All youtube videos have a purpose of educating each other.

Vimeo

· Vimeo is another video site where you can email and upload videos for
 friends and family to watch.

· Uploading videos to vimeo is an awesome idea and it attracts positive

· Please keep a secure folder with your vimeo videos in them so later on
you can email them to a family member.

Updating your dics:

· You can update your disc through Ashampoo Burning Studio.

· You can add or delete files to the remaining disc.

Adding Effects to your videos:

· You can add effects and movie transitions to your videos.

Adding sound effects to a disc:

· You can download and add files to your disc as MP3 or WAV.

· Always keep an backup copy of your MP3 files in a secure folder.

DVD burner's:

· DVD burners are very useful and come in handy when needed.

· Amazon has DVD burners. External DVD burners to hook up to a laptop

Backup your files:

· DVD-R discs are available in your local store's such as Walmart and
Office Depot.

CD-R:

· Cd-R's are for MP3 music files

· You can burn them to an CD-R not a CD-RW.

· Drag and drop your files into your program you wish to copy to your disc
or disc's. You can make multiple copies for friends.

· Audio files are fun to download from the web.

· You can also download sound effects and copy them to a CD-R.

Copying Audio files to a CD-R:

· You can copy audio files to a CD-R and update your disc by using nero
or Ashampoo Burning Studio Free edition.

Authoring Software for the year 2020:

· Common list of authoring software can be found on the internet or

· Using free authoring software will save you lot's of time to burn your
CD's or DVD's to a nice disc.