How to use Firecoresoft DVD Maker for Mac burn DVD with all popular videos in formats such as MP4, AVI, HDV, WMV, MOV, FLV, MOV, AVCHD etc. http://www.firecoresoft.com/dvd-maker-mac.html

1. Firecoresoft Splendvd User
Guide
--Firecoresoft Studio

2. Firecoresoft Splendvd(Splendvd for Mac) is a professional and
comprehensive DVD creation program. Its main function is to
help Windows users to create stylish DVD from common video
files regardless what the formats they are (AVI, MP4, WMV,
MKV, FLV, MOV, 3GP, etc). A group of amazing DIY features are
provided, allowing users to make fancy personalized DVDs.

3. Key Features of Firecoresoft Splendvd
1. Convert/Burn numerous video files to DVD with original
quality preserved.
2. Support creating DVDs from HD videos such as XAVC,
AVCHD, MOD, etc.
3. Fancy editing features to customize DVD contents freely.
4. Provide dozens of fantastic DVD menu/templates with
different cool effects.

4. System Requirements:
512 MB physical RAM (memory) or above
Microsoft® Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows
Vista/MAC OS X 10.6 or above operating system (Mac OS X
Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion, Mavericks)

5. Instructions of operating Firecoresoft Splendvd:
One of the greatest advantages of this DVD maker is its simple
operation. Although there are many options and buttons, it is
not a bit difficult to use this program. For more details, please
continue reading the instruction as below:
This all-in-one program is capable of supporting almost all
popular video formats, therefore, you can just throw
whatever into the program for the burning. A step-by-step
demonstration is shown for reference as below. Notes: the
guidelines are more or less the same as that of on the Mac
platform.

6. Step 1. Download & Run the Program
First and foremost, you need to download the DVD creation
program by clicking the “free trail” icon, install it to the
computer by following the detailed instruction. Once
installed, run the program to enter its clean & user-friendly
interface which contains several options including “File”,
“Edit”, “Preview” and “Help”.

8. Step 2. Load Source Video File into the Program
For convenience, you can save the files to be converted in a
file folder on the desktop.(of course, you can save them in
other locations you like). On the tool bar of the interface, click
the first “File” button and then click “import (Ctrl+I)” to open
the file folder, select the file to load it into the workbench
window. Alternatively, you can click the "+" button or use the
command “Ctrl+I” directly to get the file loaded. Please note
that you are allowed to import several files (in the same or
different formats) at one time. All imported files will be
displayed on the left panel of the workbench window. If you
want to remove the specific file, simply select it and then click
the “-” button. Besides, click the play icon, you can view the
source video contents.

10. Step 3. Polish Source Video File Optionally
After importing the source file, you can edit it optionally.
Would like to know what you can do? Kindly refer to the
below:
Trim video: click the “scissor” icon in the source file tray
to enter the “trim” section. Right there, you can get your
desired segments by determining the start and end time.
Once decided, please click “OK” button. Then, you will see the
segment listed on the left panel of the interface, again, press
the play button, you can view the content.

12. Edit Video:
to further edit the source video, please click the icon, then
you will enter the “edit” section as the picture shows. Right
there, you will see five options – “Crop”, “Effect”, “3D Effect”,
“Audio” and “Watermark.” Let’s check them out one by one
as below:

14. a. Crop: click the first “Crop” button, you can customize the
dimension of the source file by dragging the frame freely.
Alternatively, you can fill in the spaces of “Left”, “Top”,
“Right” and “Bottom” to determine the size. Meanwhile, you
can set the ratio rate as Original, 4:4, 16:9 or Full by clicking
the “Zoom” button.

16. b. Apply Effect: if you would like to make the source file more
special, you can click the “Effect” button to choose “Old Film”,
“Emboss” or “Gray” . Plus, you are allowed to customize the
brightness/contrast/saturation of the file as per your need.

18. C. Add 3D Effect: by choosing “Green Red”, “Red Blue” or
“Yellow Blue” from “3D Effect” column, you can create
fantastic 3D video from the common source file. Besides, you
can drag the slider to customize the 3D effect’s depth freely.

20. d. Adjust Audio: click the “Audio” option, you can adjust the
video volume (turn it up or down as per your need), apply
“fade in” or “fade out” effects.

22. e. Add Watermark: to protect the source video or make it
unique, you can add image/text watermark as you like. To do
the job, please click the “Watermark” button and you will see
three options. If you want to upload image and set it as
watermark, please click “Image Type”, click the icon
nearby and then choose your favorite image to load it into the
program.

24. Once the image is loaded, you will see it displaying in the
workbench window. You can select the image, drag the frame
to customize its location as well as dimension freely.
Moreover, you are able to adjust the transparency of the
watermark by dragging the slider.

26. On the other hand, if you would like to add text watermark,
please choose “Text Type” option, then, type whatever you
like into the box. Then, click the icon, you can customize
the text freely such as font, font style, size, color, etc. Once
done, remember to click “OK”.

28. Step 4. Customize DVD Template Freely
Dozens of great DVD templates are provided by the program.
Listed on the right of the interface, you will see three different
styles – “Life Series”, “Canton Series” and “Nature Series”.
You can choose the one you like the best and then click the
setting icon to enter the advanced editing section.

30. In the advance edit section, you can customize the DVD
template including “Background”, “Menu Title”, “Button
Style” and “Frame”. Detailed guides are shown in the below:
Background: you can upload local audio into the program to
set it as background music. Besides, many great sample
pictures are available; you can pick your favorite one.

32. Notes: you can also use your own picture by clicking the
“Local Files” button, navigate to the picture and import in into
the program.

33. Menu Title: click the “Menu Title” button, you can create a
unique title to the template. After typing the title in the “Text
Content” box, you can customize the parameters of the text
(font/font style/color) by clicking the icon.

34. Button Style: once click the “Button Style” option, you will
see many awesome buttons on the left panel of the interface.
Feel free to choose the one you like and then click “OK”.

35. Frame: click the “Frame” option, you will find about 30 great
sample frames of different shapes and colors there. You are
allowed to choose the one you like.

36. Step 5. Set Output Format
After finishing the steps above, you need to select DVD-5 or
DVD-9 disk as per your requirement. After that, press the
“eye” icon to preview the final result. When you are satisfied
with it, please insert a blank DVD disk into the DVD to the
computer, and then simply hit the “Burn” button at the lower
right corner of the interface. The very next minute, you will
get a small window with some options. You are required to do
some customization such as “Disc Label”, “File Project”, “DVD
Aspect Ratio”, “DVD Format” and “Save .iso to” as per your
requirement. Once determined, click “Burn” button to get the
burning started.

38. You can view the burning process in real time on a progress
bar. You can stop the burning by clicking “cancel” button.

39. Basically, the burning time is largely depending on the file
size. Wait for a while, you will be notified by a small window
showing “Burn completely”. Click the folder icon, you will find
the output file in the location you designated previously.

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