Adobe Encore CS6 Tutorial . A Course For Video Professionals

Learn to create professional DVDs with Interactive Menus, Buttons and Intelligent Navigation.

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Created byInfinite Skills

Last updated 1/2017

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Course content

14 sections • 73 lectures • 8h 49m total length

Working Files - Download These First0:01
0101 Welcome2:09
0102 An Overview Of Adobe Encore CS66:06
0103 Setting Up The Exercise Files1:46
0104 Relinking To Assets6:42

0201 Explaining The Workflow8:36
Plan the ancor csx workflow by sizing discs, mapping navigation, importing assets as elements or timelines, building menus, and exporting to dvd or blu ray.
0202 Considering Project Sizes7:20
Two hours of decent quality on a single-sided DVD at about 5 Mbps; Blu-ray allows roughly two to three and a half hours at 15–25 Mbps.
0203 Starting A New Project5:37
0204 Navigating The Workspace6:11
Navigate the encore workspace by opening the ancor project from the working files folder and explore the project, menus, timelines, and build panels. Configure assets, transitions, and layers, and customize your workspace for efficient DVD or Blu-ray authoring.
0205 Customizing Workspaces6:28
0206 Adjusting Encore Preferences And Other Settings10:14

0301 Importing Assets4:42
Learn to import assets into Encore by creating links in the project panel, using import as asset, and selecting multiple files, with Photoshop files later convertible to Encore elements.
0302 Importing Assets As Encore Elements8:47
0303 Importing Assets Using Adobe Dynamic Link6:12
0304 Working With AVCHD Files4:27
0305 Managing Assets In The Project Panel7:37
0306 Checking Transcoding Information6:00

0601 Explaining The Two Types Of Playlists2:25
Explore the two playlist types in Adobe Encore CS6—playlist and chapter playlist—and how to group timelines, slideshows, and chapters as assets to tailor a DVD for specific audiences.
0602 Building A Playlist4:52
0603 Creating Chapter Playlists4:54
Create and organize chapter playlists from a single timeline, selecting, renaming, and arranging chapters, then link deserts and mountains playlists to menu buttons for targeted viewing.

0701 Introducing Menus10:49
0702 Opening Menus From The Library7:33
0703 Doing Basic Menu Editing12:30
Edit basic menus in Encore by selecting, moving, resizing, and rotating objects and text within buttons, and copy, paste, align, and distribute elements.
0704 Adding And Editing Text In Menus7:58
0705 Applying Styles To Menu Objects8:21
Apply Encore menu styles from Photoshop layer presets to image, text, and shape elements; target the entire layer group or individual layers and adjust strokes, colors, and shadows.

0801 Adding And Adjusting Backgrounds From The Library9:01
0802 Using Objects From The Library11:25
Learn to build menus from scratch by using objects from the library panel, add text, graphic, and video buttons, and customize highlights and colors in Adobe Encore CS6.
0803 Using Replacement Layers10:34
Explore replacement layers in Adobe Encore CS6 from the library panel to learn how images replace inside a layer with luminosity blending, masks, and edge preservation.
0804 Adding Assets From The Project Panel4:39
0805 Adding Images And Backgrounds To The Library9:37
0806 Using Photoshop To Create And Edit Menus11:16

1001 Understanding Buttons6:04
1002 Routing Buttons And Setting The Menu Default Button10:14
1003 Creating Buttons From Graphics Or Text10:45
1004 Explaining And Editing Button Subpictures8:52
Explore how button subpictures and highlights indicate selection and activation across two menus, with group color sets and overlays shaping the highlight colors in Encore.
1005 Adjusting Menu Color Sets11:40
1006 Using Hidden Buttons To Create "Easter Eggs"16:06

Description

This Adobe Encore CS6 Tutorial training course teaches you how to create a top quality DVD and Blue-ray discs using this popular software from Adobe. This tutorial is designed for the beginner, and no prior experience is assumed; you will start your learning right from the very beginning!

Starting with the basics, the course explains exactly what Encore CS6 is, and what it can do for you. You will explore the workflow of Encore, how to import assets, make menus, and export your finished product. Each step in the workflow is covered in-depth. You will learn how to create and work with timelines, build and edit slideshows, make playlists, add and edit menus as well as creating custom menus and specialized menus. This software tutorial also covers topics such as setting up menu navigation, linking your assets to the menus, and finally, testing and exporting your project to DVD, Blue-ray disc or even a Flash project to play in a web browser.

By the completion of this Adobe Encore CS6 tutorial video training course, you will be able to complete your video projects by creating high-quality DVD and Blue-ray discs using Adobe Encore CS6. Working files are included to allow you to learn using the same project files that the author uses in this tutorial.

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01. Introduction5 lectures • 17min

02. Understanding The Encore Workflow And Workspace 6 lectures • 44min

03. Importing Assets6 lectures • 38min

04. Working With Timelines7 lectures • 57min

05. Creating And Editing Slide Shows6 lectures • 38min

06. Making Playlists3 lectures • 12min

07. Adding And Editing Menus From The Library5 lectures • 47min

08. Creating Menus From Scratch6 lectures • 57min

09. Using Specialized Menus3 lectures • 26min

10. Working With Buttons6 lectures • 1hr 4min

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