Next-Generation iDVD to Include Support for iTunes LP Creation?

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This, well done, and flexible enough to help the user design and add themes and templates, is exactly what's needed!

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Awesome. If I can figure out how to disassemble my DVD files and reassemble them as iTunes Extras in iDVD I'll be a happy camper.

Awesome. If I can figure out how to disassemble my DVD files and reassemble them as iTunes Extras in iDVD I'll be a happy camper.

Do you mean:

1) Convert iDVD projects to iTunes Extras
2) Generic DVDs you've purchased

I think that #1 is likely to be supported, #2-- not so much!

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Very cool! I guess they are trying to find a use for the "declining in use" iDVD app.

I used iDVD this year only one time and the past two years not at all.

With this feature, iDVD would become a very useful app for me.

Do you mean:

1) Convert iDVD projects to iTunes Extras
2) Generic DVDs you've purchased

I think that #1 is likely to be supported, #2-- not so much!

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I mean actual authentic DVDs that I've purchased. I'd like to rip the files to my computer and disassemble them; menu images and background audio, video, chapters, special features and everything else that you'd find on a DVD.

I don't expect Apple to include this, but surely there is a way to extract this information, convert it, if needed, and piece it back together as an iTunes Extras file.

I'd love for there to be a simple way to do this, just as it's simple (and legal) to rip and convert a CD that I've purchased to a lossless format on my computer. I don't know why DVDs should be any different.

I've stopped using iDVD completely. I used to push out simple DVDs with it but now just use Compressor as it does everything I need. Absolutely love the 'Blu-ray on a DVD' feature in Compressor.

Good to hear iDVD hasn't been completely left out.

This story makes no sense whatsoever. If anything, Apple will add “iTunes Extras” to iDVD, not “iTunes LP.” The addition of iTunes Extras support would allow iDVD’s menus to appear on the iTunes Extra-compatible devices. However, I highly doubt iDVD would get that feature first. Apple would likely update DVD Studio Pro with such a capability before iDVD.

Personally, I think iDVD is pretty much dead until Apple decides to support Blu-ray. The age of burning home video discs is over. It’s much faster to choose export to YouTube, MobileMe, Apple TV, iPhone or iPod touch than to send your iMovie or iPhoto project to iDVD. Where iDVD has to transcode your video/photos into standard definition MPEG-2, create a menu, burn a disc, etc.

The only thing iDVD is good for now is sending a slideshow or movie of your kids to grandma.

WOW, I really feel the need to quote myself:


"Can we say DUHHH???

This guy who was freaking out about it being limited is a moron. This is the future of digital distribution for music, movies, print, you name it. OF COURSE THEY ARE GOING TO OPEN IT UP! Why does he think they used open standards to implement it? Can't he see that they are setting up the foundation right now?

All of Apple's products are going to revolve around this. The tablet will heavily revolve around this, Apple TV will surely see an update revolving around this, the iPhone, iPod Touch. This is the future of entertainment and I am VERY excited!!!

It is amazing to me that some people can't see the future even when it is literally sitting right at the door step already exposed!" (10/13/09)


"Being that Apple is really the only one that has succeeded at it, I'd say it makes sense that they are blazing the trail. That doesn't mean that they couldn't eventually release LP and Extras to an open standards body for it to replace CDs, DVDs, and BluRay. I think there is logic and strategy behind them basing it all on open standards." (10/13/09)


"I don't think you understand the foundation that Apple is laying. Adding support for iTunes Extras and LP was HUGE!!! I have been waiting for that ever since the Apple TV was announced. The future of movies is digital distribution, and Apple is setting up the gateway with open standards!" (11/2/09)


"You need to look at the platform Apple is putting in place: The Mac, iPhone, Apple TV, and soon the Tablet! This will encompass your entire life and digital lifestyle seamlessly.

I am going to make a prediction right now... Apple will introduce in iLife or the Final Cut Studio the ability to author iTunes LPs and iTunes Extras. CD burning and DVD authoring will become a thing of the past.

Look at the signs and you will see that it has already been planned for a while as Apple lets their DVD authoring apps fade into the past! This is not just some iTunes gimmick, this is an all out war for the future format of digital content and the devices we use. Also note Apple will not deliver Blu-ray. Why? Wait till iTunes Extras go 1080p and you'll see. Wait till Apple releases an SDK and the App Store on the Apple TV. Wait till you use your Tablet or iPhone as a game controller and remote controller with your Apple TV and all its games, and apps, and digital content on the big screen. This is all strategic.

Mark my words!" (11/6/09)


"Apple will make an iLife or FCS WYSIWYG app in place of iDVD or DVD Studio Pro that will let people easily author iTunes Extras and LPs. I predicted it a while ago, mark my words again people!" (11/30/09)


Sorry, but remarkably there are a lot of people on this site that lack vision and I guess I felt the need to give myself some recognition haha! :p

This story makes no sense whatsoever. If anything, Apple will add “iTunes Extras” to iDVD, not “iTunes LP.”

They are the same thing. The only difference is the branding so as to distinguish between music and movies. It would make both I promise you!

I mean actual authentic DVDs that I've purchased. I'd like to rip the files to my computer and disassemble them; menu images and background audio, video, chapters, special features and everything else that you'd find on a DVD.

I don't expect Apple to include this, but surely there is a way to extract this information, convert it, if needed, and piece it back together as an iTunes Extras file.

I'd love for there to be a simple way to do this, just as it's simple (and legal) to rip and convert a CD that I've purchased to a lossless format on my computer. I don't know why DVDs should be any different.

Really I can't see any reason to do something like that. What do youbexpect to do, out smart the original developers of every DVD you own? I'm no sure I could ever see this as a useful activity. Then again I could never understand those that spent untold hours producing audio CDs.

Dave

WOW, I really fe... etc.

Haha youre good!