Exporting to DVD

ARTV 1351-Digital Video
Robert Flowers, Instructor

In PREMIERE PRO CS5:

  • Make sure the timeline is clear of all unwanted clips
  • File> Adobe Dynamic Link> Send to Encore
  • Wait for Encore to open

IN ENCORE:

  • In the pop-up window which appears on screen, click on the:

BASIC tab:

  • Name file
  • Set location path to YOUR folder on the D:-drive.
  • Create a folder within named DVD (this helps you keep track of all related files)
  • Select Blu-ray or DVD
  • Select NTSC
  • Click OK

Project Tab:

  • Select the Adobe Premiere Pro Sequence (DO NOT DOUBLE CLICK)
  • File> Transcode settings…

Transcode Settings Pop-up Window:

  • Press the “Edit Quality Presets” button (a new window opens)

Edit Quality Presets Window

  • Export settings
  • Format: MPEG2-DVD
  • Preset: unnecessary (this will be adjusted below)

Video Tab:

  • Basic Video Settings
  • Quality: 5
  • Frame Rate: 29.97 drop frame or 23.976 (if you shot 24p)
  • Field Order: Lower (DV) or None/progressive
  • Pixel Aspect ratio: Standard 4:3 (.09) or Widescreen 16:9 (1.2)
  • Bitrate Settings
  • Bitrate Encoding: VBR, 2 Pass
  • Minimum Bitrate: 7.5 (if you adjust this first the other settings will follow)
  • Target Bitrate: 7.5
  • Maximum Bitrate: 7.5

GOP Settings

  • LEAVE ALONE UNLESS YOU NO WHAT YOU ARE DOING!

Audio Tab:

  • Audio Format Settings
  • Audio Format: PCM
  • Click OK

Choose Name:

  • Please name this preset (Use your name)
  • Click OK

Transcode Settings Pop-up Window:

  • DVD Transcoding
  • Pick the preset you just created
  • Click OK

FINAL STEP

  • Insert DVD-R (click cancel on pop-up window)
  • Build Tab (In the Encore Interface)
  • Type the Number of Copies to be burned
  • Click Build
  • Click Ignore errors and continue


!!!IMPORTANT!!!

1. DO NOT WORK ON THE COMPUTER WHILE IT IS RENDERING!!!!

2. TEST THE DVD TO MAKE SURE IT WORKS PROPERLY!!!

3. Write your name, Project # and Project name (if you have one) on the DVD with a Sharpie

4. TURN THE DVD IN TO ME INSIDE A SLEEVE OR CASE OF SOME TYPE

5. Make a copy for yourself, projects will NOT be returned