blu-ray authoring

Based on what you mentioned, you only have three choices at this point: Blu Print, Scenarist or Do Studio. The first 2 are unrealistic on price unless you plan on doing alot more BD in the future. Do Studio Runs 3k I believe. These are the only tools that output the images required. There is a Mac tool called Blu Streak which will take BD files output from any tool to give you CMF images for delivery to a replicator. However, Encore does not handle all the features you are looking for plus its incredibly buggy.

Here's an article that goes over whats involved.

http://www.reykroona.com/?p=213

AACS is the encryption that is required of ALL replicated titles. Its cost are high so make sure the client is aware. Also note that fees have recently been reduced.

http://www.aacsla.com/home

The most important note is that Blu Ray authoring is nothing like DVD. It requires several months of planning, training and degugging/testing. Not to sound harsh but I can tell from your basic questions that you are not prepared to offer this kind of service to a client.

My suggestion is get a free demo of Do Studio, read up about the technology with books and ask questions on forums while you do your testing.

Another thing to consider is the costs of authoring. You wouldn't find a vendor to do the title you mentioned for less than 10K. Add this to replication costs and AACS licensing and your looking at about $5-7/ unit. Unless the client wants to replication 10 thousand + units, it possible that your client is not ready for BD - Also the main reason why so few great independent titles are not seen on BD.

Books:

http://www.amazon.com/Blu-ray-Disc-Demystified-Jim-Taylor/dp/0071590927/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249320433&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/High-Definition-DVD-Handbook-Producing-Blu-Ray/dp/00714858 56/ref=sr12?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249320433&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Programming-HD-DVD-Blu-ray-Disc/dp/007149670X/ref=sr14?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249320433&sr=1-4

Sites:

http://www.reykroona.com/?page_id=35 (Scenarist Tutorials)

http://chrishatton.homeip.net/bdjforum/

http://forum.doom9.org/forumdisplay.php?f=39

Message was edited by: Eric Pautsch1

Again - you should checkout Sonic's DVDit Pro HD. It's a $500 app and does most of what you need. In addition, we have replicated many BD25s from masters produced with it, so I can validate it works.

If you get stuck, PacificDisc can author your project in one of our Scenarist Suites for $350/hour.
http://www.pacificdisc.com/Authoring2.html#2


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I use Encore. It works fine and the relationship with Photoshop is great.
It's easy to use.
Can't you buy it as a part of Premiere Pro? If you have Photshop, you may be in for upgrade pricing?

Sean

Since your advertising your services here can you give a list of titles that were replicated with DVDit? Can you also list which titles you authored and replicated with Scenarist and which version you are using?

I'm just curious. I've heard bits and pieces about DVDit Pro and replication but never have found someone who replicated until now.

It works fine for you but not for what the OP listed. Which replicated titles have you worked on in Encore with mutltiple subs and audio? Curious again. 🙂