Add HD to a Standard Def DVD with DVD Studio Pro

You can tell deliver a Standard Definition DVD, with HD versions of the video on the disc as well? To add High Definition video to a standard definition DVD, add it as DVD ROM content. The viewer will not be able to view the HD video on their DVD player, but as long as they have the Quicktime Player, or iTunes they will be able to view the HD version that you have added as DVD ROM content.

DVD Studio Pro is only going to allow you to have total disc usage of 4.7 gb ( on a standard DVD5), so you will want to keep the file size of whatever you are adding to the DVD ROM as small as possible. You probably will not have the space to add a 1920 x 1080 Apple Pro Res movie unless the total length of the video is under 4 minutes. The Apple TV setting will produce a 1280 x 720 Quicktime movie that will compress to a manageable size that will not cause you to need to leave too much space for the DVD ROM content. When producing the Mpeg 2 video in Compressor, you can add the Apple TV setting to the same batch, and Compressor will do everything at once.

If you are adding the DVD ROM when you a doing a Build/Format in DVD Studio Pro, be sure to make sure you have the disc space before doing so, because DVD Studio Pro will not update the Disc Meter unless you add the content at the Disc level in the Inspector.
It would be a good idea to explain to the viewer how to access the HD content. In most cases, you will probably just tell them if they put this DVD into their computer, they will be able to access the HD content directly from a “HD Content” folder on the disc. You don’t want to claim that you have produced a HD DVD, because you have not. More and more people have their computer integrated into their home entertainment system, and for these people being able to play the HD version instead of the SD version will be much appreciated. For that matter if you know that you are delivering to someone who will be viewing your video from a computer, you could just deliver a full res 1920 x 1080 version on a thumb drive. Not only will they be getting superior HD, but it will be something that if they needed to edit it down the road, it would be ready to go right into a NLE system.

Watch one of the most thrilling and gruelling parts of being a filmmaker live by joining the audience while seven emerging filmmakers pitch an original screen project idea to a panel of industry judges as they compete for the chance to present at SPAA Fringe in October. Get tips on how to pitch your own project by watching other filmmakers in action and learn from the judges’ feedback.

Hosted by Tim Ferguson, is one of Australia’s most accomplished performers and writers. The judging panel includes representatives from Film Victoria and Screen Australia with producer Sue Maslin (Japanese Story), director Alkinos Tsilimidos (Em 4 Jay), Development Manager Mike Cowap (Screen Australia) and producer Kate Whitbread (The Caterpillar Wish). Following the Pitching Competition, enjoy a drink with the judges and filmmakers at the Short & Sharp after-party.

TIME: Wed 1 July 2009, 7pm
ENTRY: 18+ age Full $10, Concession $8 / Open Channel Members $5
WHERE: ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square
BOOKNGS: Via ACMI website or phone (03) 8663 2583

http://www.acmi.net.au/short_sharp_2009.aspx

The Streaming Festival is an international audio visual art and film event. This event takes place on the internet, where films are broadcasted full screen on streaming servers with high image quality. The Streaming Festival takes place once a year. This website is the main location of the festival. Films are presented in several carefully selected film programs. Playlists and background information on films and their makers will be available on this website before the start of the festival. Anyone with an internet connection can plug into a festival stream from any location, at any given time and start watching contemporary art and films. Because films are presented online, viewers can switch back and forth easily between the programs. In addition to this, the festival invites a limited number of international art and film related organizations to partner up with the festival. Those organizations can compose their own program alongside the regular festival program. In prior editions the festival worked closely with organizations like CultureTV and the KAN festival » Special programs from previous editions For more information on previous editions, featured artists and partner organizations view the festival archives. The Streaming Festival focuses on artistic and innovative audio visual art and film. Selecting works from emerging artists and professionals alike. Not only is this quality of selected works important, but also the way the festival presents these works. With the support from xs4all the festival can ensure a high quality broadcast through their streaming servers. The Streaming Festival is organized by the isfth foundation . Isfth is a non-profit foundation that provides support for projects that encourage the understanding of audiovisual art. The foundation is based in The Hague, The Netherlands.

http://www.streamingfestival.com/about-the-Streaming-Festival.php

Registration now open, follow link at bottom of article.

The 15/15 Film Festival is a multi-location event that is focused at providing emerging and independent filmmakers from across to simultaneously produce film across the world. It is held annually in July across 32 international destinations.

The 15/15 Film Festival provides an excellent creative opportunity for filmmakers to make a short film that is up to 15 minutes in length in 15 hours!

The closing date for registration is usually seven days before Filming Day. We have an open policy for participants that would like to participate regardless of age, background or level of filmmaking experience. The only requirement set by the festival’s guidelines are:

You must make your film between 08:00 – 23:00 on Filming Day
Films must be no longer than 15 mins (including title and credits)
Films must contain the secret object in 85% or more of your shots
You must use the secret quote in an interesting way at least once

http://www.filmfestival15.com/index.htm

In another demonstration of live 3D HD broadcast technology, French satellite operator GlobeCast is Tuesday night transmitting 3D HD feeds of the opera Don Giovanni from the Rennes Opera house in Brittany, France to digital cinemas in Paris and two other cities.

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NEW! MEET YOUR NEXT CAST & CREW – MARCH 24

Leading filmmakers Kris Mrksa (Writer, Underbelly: Tale of Two Cities) and Alkinos Tsilimidos (Director, Tom White / EM 4 JAY) will be special guests at the Meet Your Next Cast & Crew event this Tuesday 24 March!

Victoria’s Screen Development Association OPEN CHANNEL and professional online Casting system AT2 invite actors, emerging filmmakers, content creators and crew to come together once a month to meet, pitch and get screen projects off the ground. The March event provides the opportunity for emerging filmmakers and actors to pitch their ideas and gain advice from industry professionals Kris Mrksa and Alkinos Tsilimidos.

When: Tuesday 24 March, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Where: The Water Rat Hotel, 256 Moray Street (cnr Park & Moray Sts), South Melbourne RSVP:

rsvp@openchannel.org.au Entry is free