Apple DVD STUDIO PRO 4.1 Late Breaking News
Late-Breaking News
About DVD Studio Pro 4.1
This document provides updated information about DVD Studio Pro 4.1 and covers
these topics:
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Late-Breaking News About DVD Studio Pro 4.1.2 (p. 2)
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Previous Release Information About DVD Studio Pro 4.1.1 (p. 6)
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Note:
DVD Studio Pro 4.1 is designed to run natively on both PowerPC-based and
Intel-based Macintosh computers.
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Late-Breaking News About DVD Studio Pro 4.1.2
The following information is late-breaking news about DVD Studio Pro 4.1.2.
General Information
The following issues apply to both standard definition (SD) and high definition
(HD) projects.
Still Images Are Now Processed Correctly
Still images used in menus, tracks, and slideshows are now processed correctly.
Previously, in some cases, still images used in menus, tracks, and slideshows would
appear with artifacts when played on a DVD player.
If you have a project that is showing this issue, you can use the Build command to
re-create the VIDEO_TS or HVDVD_TS folder and its files.
Note:
Choose the Delete option if you see a dialog about whether to reuse or delete
the existing VIDEO_TS or HVDVD_TS folder and its files. Do not choose Reuse.
DVD Studio Pro Now Processes Build Files From Earlier Versions
DVD Studio Pro will now recognize the “.layout” files included with the build files from
earlier versions of DVD Studio Pro.
Clips Encoded Using Compressor Now Concatenate Correctly
You can now concatenate clips (place them one after the other) in the DVD Studio Pro
Timeline Editor and have them play correctly. Previously, in some cases when playing
the concatenated clips from the Timeline Editor, the video would stop playing once the
playhead reached the second clip.
Rearranging Slides in a Slideshow With Transitions No Longer Causes Build Errors
You can now reliably rearrange slides in a slideshow that contains transitions and not
have errors appear when building the project. Previously, rearranging the slide order
after a project had been built could lead to an “Invalid Marker Position” error when you
tried to build the project again.
Project-Based Styles Issue Corrected
Saving a project containing project-based styles by using the Save As command in the
File menu now saves the styles with the new project. Previously, the style names were
saved with the new project, but you could not actually use them.
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Special Character Entry Now Works Correctly
Characters entered from the Character Palette window (accessed by choosing Edit >
Special Characters) now work correctly when added to menus and subtitles. Previously,
the characters would not consistently use the menu’s default color and could cause a
project to no longer open.
Note:
Projects that would not open because of this issue will now open with
DVD Studio Pro 4.1.2.
DTS-ES Streams Now Play More Reliably
DVD Studio Pro projects containing DTS Extended Surround (DTS-ES) streams now play
more reliably in DVD players.
Build Folders With Slashes Now Work Correctly on Intel-Based Macintosh Computers
DVD Studio Pro now correctly builds projects when the build folder’s name contains
forward slashes (for example, “Build 6/19/06”) when using Intel-based Macintosh
computers. This has always worked with PowerPC-based Macintosh computers.
DVD Studio Pro Does Not Support All HDV Formats
The following HDV formats are not supported by DVD Studio Pro:
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1080p24
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1080p25
You can convert these to supported HDV formats (720p30, 720p60, 720p50, 1080i60,
and 1080i50) for your HD projects using Compressor. Previously you could import these
formats into an SD project and they would be converted to a low-quality SD format.
You can use Compressor to convert these formats (and any other HD-format video) to
an SD format that you can use in your SD projects.
SD Project Issues
The following issues apply only to SD projects.
Factory Default Max Bit Rate Now Correct With SD Projects
Clicking Reset to Factory Defaults in the Encoding pane of DVD Studio Pro Preferences
now sets the Max Bit Rate to 7.0 Mbps. Clicking this option previously set the Max Bit
Rate to 9.8 Mbps.
PAL Mixed-Angle Tracks Now Play Correctly
Mixed-angle tracks in PAL projects now switch correctly when playing on a DVD player.
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DLT Drives Now Work Correctly on Intel-Based Macintosh Computers
You can now format your SD projects to DLT drives connected to Intel-based
Macintosh computers.
Note:
DLT is no longer an option when formatting HD projects. See “HD DVD Projects
for Replication Now Use DDP 3.0 or CMF 2.0” on page 5 for more information.
HD Project Issues
The following issues apply only to HD projects.
About Converting Your SD Projects to HD Projects
If you are converting an SD project into an HD project and intend to format it for
replication, be sure to deselect the Format for CSS checkbox in the Disc Inspector’s
Region/Copyright tab before converting the project. Since the Content Scrambling
System (CSS) is not supported by HD projects, the Format for CSS checkbox is not
available in HD projects and cannot be deselected if it was selected in the SD project.
If you have already converted an SD project that had Format for CSS selected to an HD
project, you can still format the HD project for replication if you deselect the Copyright
Management checkbox, also in the Disc Inspector’s Region/Copyright tab.
Making Your Previous HD Projects Play Reliably
The build and format functions in DVD Studio Pro 4.1.2 create build files and discs that
are more reliable than those created with previous releases. If possible, it is strongly
recommended that you open any HD projects from previous DVD Studio Pro releases
and use the DVD Studio Pro 4.1.2 build and format functions to re-create the build files
and discs.
Note:
Choose the Delete option if you see a dialog about whether to reuse or delete
the existing HVDVD_TS folders and their files. Do not choose Reuse. This ensures that a
complete new set of files is created.
HD Projects Burned to Red Laser Discs Now Work More Reliably
HD DVD projects that you burn to a red laser disc will now play more reliably in HD
DVD players.
Some HD DVD Players Fail When Switching From Interlaced to Progressive Video
HD projects that allow the viewer to jump from an element using interlaced video to
an element using progressive video may have issues when played back on some settop HD DVD players. It is expected that future firmware upgrades to those HD DVD
players will address this issue.
Some HD DVD Players Incorrectly Position Button Highlights
Some HD DVD players incorrectly position button highlights when they are placed over
720p or 1440i backgrounds. Button highlights placed over 480i, 480p, and 1080i
backgrounds are correctly positioned.
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AC-3 Audio in HD Projects
The following issues have been addressed regarding using Dolby Digital AC-3 audio
files in HD projects:
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AC-3 audio outputs from HD DVD players will now work correctly with external
decoders.
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AC-3 audio files encoded on an Intel-based Macintosh computer using Compressor
will now play correctly in HD DVD players.
Important:
You must use Apple DVD Player version 4.6.5 or later to play HD projects
created with DVD Studio Pro 4.1.2 that contain AC-3 audio. This version of DVD Player is
included with Mac OS X v10.4.8.
Still Menus in HD Projects Created on Intel-Based Macintosh Computers Now Correct
HD projects created on an Intel-based Macintosh computer that use still menus will
now build and play correctly. Previously, in some cases, the menus would show as
black frames.
HD Projects Using H.264 Assets Require the Latest Version of Apple DVD Player
You must use Apple DVD Player version 4.6.5 or later to play HD projects created with
DVD Studio Pro 4.1.2 that contain H.264 video. This version of DVD Player is included
with Mac OS X v10.4.8.
Multi-Angle HD Projects Now More Compliant With the HD DVD Specification
HD projects using multi-angle and mixed-angle tracks are now checked more
thoroughly for bit rate compliance when building. In some cases, HD projects that
previously would build with no errors may now show errors regarding the bit rate.
HD DVD Projects for Replication Now Use DDP 3.0 or CMF 2.0
When formatting HD DVD projects for replication, you now have Disc Description
Protocol (DDP) 3.0 and Cutting Master Format (CMF) 2.0 as the options. DDP 3.0 or CMF
2.0 is required for most HD DVD replication. Additionally, DLT is no longer an output
option when formatting your HD projects. Contact your replicator about HD project
delivery options.
About HD Project Verification Issues
When you submit an HD project for replication, the replicator may use a verifier to ensure
the project is compliant with the HD DVD specification. It is important for the replicator
to have the latest version of the verifier to ensure that false issues are not found in your
projects. See the Apple Knowledge Base (KB) article at http://docs.info.apple.com/
article.html?artnum=304992 for details about specific verifier warnings.
About HD DVD Players
There have been several firmware updates for most HD DVD players. Make sure your
HD DVD player has the latest firmware.
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Previous Release Information About DVD Studio Pro 4.1.1
The following information was included with DVD Studio Pro 4.1.1.
Project Formatting With Intel-Based Macintosh Computers Now Correct
Formatting DVD Studio Pro projects for replication using the Disc Description Protocol
(DDP) and Cutting Master Format (CMF) options now works correctly on Intel-based
Macintosh computers.
Previous Release Information About DVD Studio Pro 4.1
The following information was included with DVD Studio Pro 4.1. It is divided into
several sections to make it easier to locate specific items.
General Information
This section contains information about general DVD Studio Pro usage.
DVD Studio Pro 4.1 Complies With the HD DVD-Video Specification
HD DVD projects authored with DVD Studio Pro 4.0.3 and DVD Studio Pro 4.1 fully comply
with the 1.0 version of the HD DVD-Video specification, which defines the new HD DVD
standard. DVD Studio Pro versions 4.0, 4.0.1, and 4.0.2 complied with the 0.9 version of
the HD DVD-Video specification, which was the most current available at that time.
The 1.0 version of the HD DVD-Video specification includes some changes that will
affect how you create HD projects in DVD Studio Pro.
Important:
not compatible with any DVD players that conform to version 1.0 of the
HD DVD Video specification.
Note:
Format features to create discs that are compatible with DVD players that conform to
version 1.0 of the HD DVD-Video specification. Build files (in HVDVD_TS folders) created
with DVD Studio Pro versions 4.0, 4.0.1, and 4.0.2 cannot be formatted directly—you
must create them again using the Build function.
HD DVD Playback on Apple DVD Player
You must update to Apple DVD Player version 4.6.5 or later, included with Mac OS X
v10.4.4, to play HD DVD discs created with DVD Studio Pro 4.0.3 or later. DVD Player
4.6.5 also plays HD DVD discs created with DVD Studio Pro versions 4.0, 4.0.1, and 4.0.2,
which conform to the 0.9 version of the HD DVD-Video specification.
HD discs created with DVD Studio Pro versions 4.0, 4.0.1, and 4.0.2 are
You can open the older projects in DVD Studio Pro 4.1 and use its Build and
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