Configuring the Project Settings

Before importing the tutorial assets, first configure the Project Settings.

To launch ReelDVD and configure Project Settings:
  1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Programs > Sonic > ReelDVD > Sonic ReelDVD.
  2. Choose Edit > Project Settings.
  3. Click the Project tab and enter the following settings:

    4. Disc Name
    FACEPAINTING
    TV System
    NTSC (29.97 fps)
    Timecode Format
    Non-drop Frame
    Video Format
    MPEG-2
    Aspect Ratio
    Standard - 4:3
    Size
    720x480 - Full D1
    Audio Encoding Type (if available)
    As is
    Image Encoding Rate
    8.0 Mbps

    In addition to specifying the project name, the settings on the Project tab determine how ReelDVD handles assets when they are imported.

  4. Click the Languages tab and enter the following settings.

    5. Audio Languages, Stream #1
    English
    Subtitle Languages, Stream #1
    English
    Simulation Defaults, Audio
    English
    Simulation Defaults, Subtitle
    English

    The Languages tab defines the default language code to associate with the audio and subtitle streams, and also sets the language defaults to use when using Simulation mode (see Using Simulation Mode).

  5. Click OK to save the Project Settings.

For more information about Project Settings, see Chapter 4, “Menus and Dialogs” in the ReelDVD User Guide.

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