Part 1: DVD FormatsThe DVD Story: Before DVD; The formats emerge; A dramatic launch; DVD-Audio; Super audio CD; DVD physical speicifcations: Comparison with CD; Capacity; Mixed density dual-layer discs; DVD-ROM, the foundation of DVD: Logical format and UDF file system; Content zones; DVD-ROM readers; Web connectivity and eDVD; DVD extensions, sDVD, cDVD and hDVD; DVD-Video, home video and beyond: DVD-Video players; User interface; Video playback; Audio on DVD-Video; Still images and overlays; Additional features; The structure of DVD-Video; Menus and interactivity; DVD-Audio, fidelity and flexibility: Design objectives; DVD Audio players; DVD Audio content; Audio formats; Value-added content; The structure of DVD-Audio; Using video in DVD-Audio.Part 11 - DVD ProductionThe DVD production process: Production steps; Project planning; The Bit Budget; Asset preparation: Video assets; Audio preparation; High-Density Audio; Still images and subpictures; Authoring: Pure audio titles; DVD-Video and audio-with-video; Production environment and workflow: Integrated production environment; Questions to ask;Production systems scenarios: Integrated NLE/DVD publishing; Standalone DVD publishing; The DVD production workgroup;Conclusion. Glossary.Glossary