Understanding audio and subtitlesDVDs play a single audio track at a time. Each audio track should contain the complete mix of audio. If you need to combine several audio tracks, such as adding sound effects or music on top of the dialog, do it outside of Adobe Encore DVD and import the entire mix as a single audio clip. When multiple audio and subtitle tracks are available, the Audio 1 track is used for the soundtrack included with video. Additional audio and subtitle tracks are generally used for voiceovers, dubbing, and subtitles in other languages. However, you can make creative use of these tracks in many ways to augment or supplement the video for entertainment, educational, or artistic purposes. Using the audio track, you can add a director's comments about the shots, a coach's tips, or a teacher's notes. Because subtitles are actually a full-screen image that overlays the video, you can use subtitle tracks to add pointers and arrows, to mask or highlight areas, or even to add simple animation. (Animations should be limited to 5 frames per second to ensure smooth playback.) Related Subtopics: |