: Treat your serial number like a password and store it securely. This prevents unauthorized use and ensures you can continue to use the software.
| Tip | How to Apply | Benefit | |-----|--------------|---------| | | Select multiple clips → right‑click → “Create Chapters from Clip Boundaries.” | Saves hours when authoring TV‑series DVDs. | | Reuse Menus Across Projects | Save a menu as a template ( File → Export → Menu Template ). | Guarantees brand consistency and speeds up new releases. | | Custom Button Shapes | In the Button Properties , choose “Custom Shape” and import a PNG mask. | Gives your DVD a unique, non‑rectangular button look. | | Audio Normalization | Enable “Peak Normalizer” in the Audio Track settings (‑1 dB target). | Prevents sudden volume spikes between scenes. | | Use the “DVD‑Pre‑Check” Tool | After encoding, run Tools → DVD Pre‑Check before burning. | Detects out‑of‑spec VOB sizes, missing subtitles, and region mismatches. | | Create a “Burn‑Free” ISO for Streaming | Export an ISO and mount it on a web server; most browsers can stream DVD‑style navigation. | Great for delivering “digital DVDs” to remote reviewers. | | Keyboard Shortcuts | Ctrl+S (Save), Ctrl+Shift+M (New Menu), F5 (Start Encoding). | Cuts down mouse‑click fatigue during long sessions. | | GPU‑Accelerated Encoding | In Preferences → Video , enable “Hardware Acceleration (NVENC/QuickSync).” | Up to 3× faster encoding on modern GPUs. | tmpgenc authoring works 4 serial number top
