Apple iDVD 6 - Manual (Page 3)

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Welcome to iDVD
This document teaches you how to use the basic features
of iDVD, and tells you about the new features in iDVD 6.
You can use iDVD to create DVDs that contain your own movies, slideshows, and music,
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.
Using This Document
This document is organized into three chapters. You can use the chapters in the order
that suits you, but the following order is recommended:
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Chapter 1, “Welcome to iDVD”: Gives a brief description of the major new features
in this version of iDVD, tells you where you can find more information about iDVD,
and provides a brief introduction to some terminology you’ll need to know.
 Chapter 2, “iDVD Tutorial”: Takes you through one 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 the basic features of iDVD, 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 2.
 Chapter 3,“iDVD at a Glance”: Shows you the controls in the iDVD window and tells
you what they do. 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 2. You can also use the chapter as a quick reference
while you create your own iDVD projects.