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Scenarist Books/Resources
Hey guys, I just got a copy of Sonic Scenarist through work. I honestly have no idea where I should get started. I can use Adobe’s Encore with great efficiency, but I would like to make the switch if I can. As I understand it Scnearist is a better app. So I am looking for some resources and some books that may point me in the right direction. I looked on Amazon but didn’t find much. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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https://www.dvd-replica.com/DVD/productinfo.php
Just dont let Sonic find out your using illegal software
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No no, I didn’t steal it. My company bought it, I just got a discount, that’s why I stated that I got it through work. I am no pirate 🙂 Thanks for the info. I will sort through the data. I used the Lynda training for photoshop and such, is there anything out there that’s more like that?
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You bought the program. I figured even the discounted version comes with a manual 🙂
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LOL, yeah thanks. It’s just way too unclear.
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Scenarist’s manual is really bad. The only real way to discover spec level authoring is to work with somebody who knows the program well. Sit in with someone at work would be the best way.
that link I gave you is really the only thing I could find in years of searching.
Also go here as well:
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Thanks a lot. Maybe I could shadow someone. I think part of my problem is that I still not 100% sure about the technical side of DVD as a format. Because I’ve been using Encore and it is more visual and doesn’t explain what’s going on behind the scenes. Have you ordered the Scenarist Survival Guide? Just checking to see if it’s worth a purchase.
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Get these books for starters:
Then sit in with someone if you want to continue. Spec level authoring is a whole nother ball game
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I couldn’t figure out how I learned Encore without learning anything about DVD Virtual Machine and things like that. I guess it just goes to show how well Adobe can do things. I just hate that the learning curve was so steep for Encore and yet I know nothing about actual DVDs as a format. Thanks again for the suggestion.
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Tyman,
The survival guide will be very helpful. It is basically a step-by-step tutorial that illustrates a lot of Scenarist’s power.
They used to offer a package that included their “Unofficial Guide to the DVD Spec” (or some such title) that will be a big help too. It approaches the DVD spec from the perspective of a Scenarist user. I think you will find the money well spent.
Dave
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Thanks that’s what I needed to hear. I will pay for it then.
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