How to put movies into a DVD with chapters

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How to put movies into a DVD with chapters

I am using FCPX, Compressor 4 and iDVD

I have edited a concert around 120mins (about 16 songs), but I don't know how to burn it into a DVD with Chapters.

Does iDVD support Chapters?

In some of my previous projects, I outputed 1 full sequence of the concert (120 mins) and all the songs individually and put all the files into the DVD by iDVD?

But I doubt if it is the right way. Can anyone offer me any advice?

Thank you very much!

iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)

Posted on Dec 28, 2012 4:00 AM

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Answer 1

Alchroma

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Dec 28, 2012 4:58 AM in response to Angus fro HK

Output/Share your Project as a Master File, ProRes LT is OK for DVD use.

iDVD will work fine with Chapters.

Add Chapter Markers in the Project of FCP X before you create the Master File, FCP X 10.0.7 is required.

2 hours is on the time limit for iDVD using a single sided disc.

You may have to use dual layer or break the Project in two.

Al

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Angus fro HK Author

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Dec 28, 2012 5:39 AM in response to Alchroma

Thank you very very much for your advice. I will try to add Chapter Markers in FCPX (Mark->Add Marker, am I right?)

So, in this case, I don't even need to use Compressor, do I? 🙂

But could you teach me how to do it in iDVD.

Thanks!!!!!!!

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Answer 3

Alchroma

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Dec 28, 2012 1:46 PM in response to Angus fro HK

I will try to add Chapter Markers in FCPX (Mark->Add Marker, am I right?)

Yes. Chapter Markers are orange coloured in the Timeline.

So, in this case, I don't even need to use Compressor, do I?

No, iDVD will do the necessary compressing.

But could you teach me how to do it in iDVD.

That's what the Help manual does, so spend a little time reading. 🙂

In short, export the Project as mentioned, open iDVD and drag the exported file to iDVD

Do not drop the file in a Drop Zone of iDVD but into a blank area.

Also make sure that the Chapter Markers option in iDVD is set to accept Chapter Markers.

This tutorial should get you started.

http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/idvd_07_stone.html

Al

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Answer 4

Dec 28, 2012 6:07 PM in response to Angus fro HK

Final Cut Pro X 10.0.6 and later can burn DVDs with chapters.

As well as choosing the position of a chapter start, chapter markers can also have a slightly offset value for what frame to use as an image. This is useful if your chapters start with a fade up from black. In this case you can make the thumbnail for the chapter marker a frame a short time later after the chapter starts once the fade up from black has finished.

For more info on chapter markers, check out the help system:

http://help.apple.com/finalcutpro/mac/10.0.6/#verc9cacc031

There isn't much template flexibility ('Black' or 'White') when burning DVDs, but you can choose a PNG from your computer to be used as he background to your title and chapters menu.

For more information, check out the help system on creating a new Share destination (DVD in this case)

http://help.apple.com/finalcutpro/mac/10.0.6/#ver9ac16f8f

@alex4d

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Answer 5

Angus fro HK Author

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Feb 8, 2013 12:51 AM in response to Angus fro HK

In FCPX:

I have added markers in my movie

I can see those orange markers on my timeline

I output it as a Master File, ProRes LT

In iDVD

I create a project in iDVD 7.1.2

Click 'Add Movie' and select the movie I output in FCPX

but I can't see any submenu

I preview the project in iDVD, and don't see the Chapter in effect.

I have gone through the tutorial, but don't know how to do

Can anyone teach me how to do? Thanks!!!!

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Answer 6

Angus fro HK Author

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Feb 8, 2013 12:53 AM in response to Angus fro HK

In iDVD help, it says 'If you add a movie with chapter markers, iDVD automatically creates two buttons on the menu: a Play Movie button and a Scene Selection button that links to a scene selection menu...'

I just don't see those buttons. Can anyone tell me how to do?

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Answer 7

Alchroma

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Feb 8, 2013 1:32 AM in response to Angus fro HK

Also make sure that the Chapter Markers option in iDVD is set to accept Chapter Markers.

In iDVD open the Preferences >Movies.

This is where you tell iDVD how to handle chapter markers.

I use Always Ask.

With this selected when you add a Movie such as an FCP X Master Fie that contains Chapter Markers a small window appears asking if you want the Chapter Markers added.

Its as simple as yes or no.

Al

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