Apple iDVD 5 - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
Welcome to iDVD. This document helps familiarize you
with how to use the basic features of iDVD, and tells you
about the new features in iDVD 5.
Use iDVD to create DVDs that contain your own movies and photo slideshows, along
with professionally designed and easy-to-navigate DVD menus, just like Hollywood
DVDs. Discs burned using iDVD can be played in most DVD players, including
computers with DVD drives and most set-top DVD players.
For the latest news and information about iDVD 5, go to the iDVD website at
www.apple.com/ilife/iDVD.
Using This Document
This document is organized into three chapters and a Keyboard Shortcuts appendix,
allowing you easy access to the information you’ll need. You can use the chapters in
the order that suits you, but the following order is recommended.
• Chapter 1, Introduction: Gives a brief description of the major new features in this
version of iDVD.
• Chapter 2, At a Glance: Shows you the controls in the iDVD window.
These pages will familiarize you with what each part of the iDVD window is used for.
Looking through them will make it easier for you to follow the steps in the tutorial in
Chapter 3. You can also use the “At a Glance” for handy reference as you create your
own iDVD projects.
• Chapter 3, Tutorial: Takes you through a path to creating a DVD.
Following the steps in the tutorial with your own media is a great way to get your
feet wet and learn your way around iDVD’s basic features, so you can confidently
explore from there. The tutorial also provides tips on other things you can try, and
how to find more information. Specific goals of the tutorial are listed at the
beginning of Chapter 3.
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Provides easy reference to common keyboard shortcuts.
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