Ulead DVD Workshop 2

"Ulead DVD Workshop 2 is an impressive DVD-authoring program that is well suited for everything from simple projects to producing commercial DVD titles. Even pros that are used to other authoring applications should consider switching... "
PC Magazine, April 20, 2004

“Ulead DVD Workshop 2.0's wonderfully intuitive interface and huge selection of DVD-authoring tools will please professionals and advanced hobbyists alike."
CNET, March 23, 2004

"If you have...a  need for more powerful DVD creation options, then DVD Workshop 2 is an unparalleled choice that won't let you down."
PC Utilities magazine, 2004
PC Utilities magazine, 2004

Innovative Workflow

• From Capture to DVD
  Intuitive interface provides clear steps to complete capturing, editing, authoring, and output of dynamic DVDs.
   
• Innovative Storyboard Layout
  Clearly visualize, arrange and assign links between assets in your production.
   
• Trim and Edit
  Quickly trim video and insert chapter points manually.
   
• Advanced Slideshows
  Import images and photos to create dynamic slideshows with transitions, subtitles and background music.
   
• Playlists
  Assign multiple sequences of movies, menus, chapter points, audio and subtitle tracks to buttons without duplicating assets.
   
• Real-time Preview
  Preview disc behavior in real-time, including composited motion menus, using the DVD player simulator.
   
• Archive folder
  Maximize your final DVD project by adding additional folders or documents to the disc.
   
• Video Tutorial
  Get productive right away by following the included interactive tutorial
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Design-centric Approach

• Automatic Scene Detection
  Choose from a variety of options for setting scenes or chapters.
   
• Integrated Set of Creative Tools
  Design compelling composited menus with text, borders and buttons. Add motion menus and buttons with image masks and objects with gradient transparency - all without leaving the application.
   
• Extensive Import Options
  Import single or multi-layered images such as PSD and UFO files, as well as GIF animations and video clips.
   
• PowerMenus™
  Choose from three levels of menu design. Select 'Wizard' for automated design, 'Template' for selecting theme-based menus, and 'Blank' for creating menus from scratch.
   
• Layout Guides
  Position elements accurately, using layout guides and grids as well as alignment commands.
   
• Text Effects
  Make titles and captions stand out with dynamic effects such as bevel, 3D, and warp by simply dragging and dropping the effects to the text.
   
• Creative Button Options
  Create unique buttons with a variety of irregular shaped masks. Rotate buttons with images or video content. Assign a default button to be highlighted when a menu opens.
   
• Button Highlight
  Assign buttons to change when activated, by applying either a color highlight or a different image shape to highlight.
   
• Invisible Buttons
  Make buttons invisible or program a highlight image to appear when navigated over.
   
• Set Loop Cues
  Set a motion menu to loop at a specific point, allowing the ability to have an intro section that does not repeat when looped.
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• Multiple Subtitles
  Create up to DVD's maximum of 32 subtitle tracks for alternate languages, instructions, and creative messaging.
  
• Subtitle Editor
  Type subtitles into a preview window or directly onto the subtitle track. Edit text and apply custom attributes, borders, backgrounds and screen positions.
   
• Subtitle Import & Export
  Save time creating subtitle tracks by importing or exporting text files with timecode and attribute information.
   
• Multiple Audio tracks
  Add up to DVD's maximum of eight audio tracks for alternate languages, commentaries, and customized audio tracks. Adjust audio track levels with fade-in and -out control.
   
• Audio Volume Control
  Ensure consistent audio levels throughout your DVD title. Avoid audio level fluctuations between menus, movies, slideshows and audio tracks.
   
• Language Coding
  Assign a language code to different subtitle or audio tracks. Selected tracks will become the default setting according to a DVD player's language setup.
   
• DLT Support
  Record projects to Digital Linear Tape (DLT) which are preferred by replication facilities for mass distribution. DLT is also ideal for backing up projects.
   
• DVD-9 Support
  Double your project size with dual-layer (DVD9) support. This also adds additional copy protection.
   
• Copy Protection
  Add copyright protection to your DVD titles with Macrovision and CSS options.
   
• Region Coding
  Protect your rights by controlling the geographical regions in which your DVD title can be viewed.
   
• Dolby® Digital audio Support
  Import 5.1 channel Dolby Digital audio files and encode to 2-channel Dolby Digital stereo.
   
• Surround Sound Emulation
  Will simulate surround sound when played on a set-top DVD player.
   
• Widescreen Support
  Import, preview and output 16:9 widescreen format files.
   
• Full Video Format Support
  Capture and encode the popular DV/AVI, MPEG or analog formats, as well as WMV and MICROMV.
   
• Import Video from Disc
  Capture from analog, DV or MicroMV sources and transcode to MPEG on-the-fly or before burning. Import from sources including DVDs, WMV and Quicktime.
   
• MPEG-Direct™
  Save time and disk space by capturing directly from any source, including DV, to MPEG 2 or MPEG 1.
   
• MPEG.Now™
  Transcode video formats to Ulead's MPEG codec, delivering superb-quality video, audio and images.
   
• SmartRender™
  Multiple formats can be mixed in the same project, and some elements can be selected to be burned on the disc without conversion, to avoid quality loss.
   
• Scaleable Architecture
  Deliver fast encoding to high-quality MPEG format. The MPEG encoding engine is multi-threaded to take full advantage of Intel Hyper-Threading as well as dual processor systems.
   
• Instant Burning
  Save hard drive space by burning directly to DVD, or create an ISO disc image to use later.
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