DVD Creating Software

[Media Hero]

Can anyone recommend a good and easy-to-use DVD-authoring program? We'll be including a short film and a half dozen special features. Thanks!

 

[VPTurner]

I use Adobe Encore DVD. Works pretty good and has some great features.

I guess the first question, though, would be to ask what platform you're using, Mac or PC?

 

[knightly]

Mac, Linux or Windows?

 

[StevenUK]

If you get DVD Studio Pro (from Apple), a word of warning, it's the least intuitive Apple program I've ever used. I picked up basic Final Cut functions without missing a beat, but DVD Studio Pro, doesn't work much out for you.

I've got it working now, but I was stuck with bit rate and Photohop layered file button problems for a week. I'd never read the manual on a program until Studio Pro.

 

[mr-modern-life]

Nero, Roxio, Ashampoo Burning Studio 7... I have used all of these.

NERO 8 is good for VERY basic work.

 

[Thunderclap]

Dvd Studio Pro is good for what you're doing. Has a moderate learning curve until you try doing more complex builds. Otherwise iDVD might work for you which is free with new Macs or is included in the iLife Suite. That's of course assuming you're on a Mac.

 

[mr-modern-life]

IDVD is ace and VERY simple.