Varsha 0.75

Varsha is a GUI based DVD authoring tool for Linux. You can make DVDs from your mpeg files as well as digital still pictures (Slideshow DVD). You can even combine slideshows with regular video and make them accessible through menus. Using Varsha, you can also create menus incorporating backdrop of still pictures as well as moving video background.<br /><br />Varsha is written in Java. It uses already available command line programs such as dvdauthor, dvd+rw-tools, mkisofs, mjpegtools etc., to do various things in background. It is still in early stages of development but is usable in general. I use it myself to make DVDs of my home video. It is designed in such a way, if you have underlying command line tools (dvdauthor, mkisofs etc.,) working in other operating systems, it can be used outside Linux also. <br /><br />Features<br /><br /> Drag-n-drop MPEG-2 (DVD - NTSC - 4:3 compatible) files and burn a DVD with very little effort.<br /> Make "Slideshow DVD" by dragging your digital camera pictures into Varsha.<br /> Make ISO image file of your DVD for storage, verification or burning later.<br /> Format DVD+/- RW disks.<br /> Create static menus by typing in text for menu items and choosing font, size, style, position etc.,<br /> Create menus with background (wallpaper style) using your own digital pictures.<br /> Create custom motion menus using your own video files.<br /> Create menu choices (menu items) that have pictures in them (instead of text).<br /> Create hollow menu items (just a box) that just highlight something in backdrop instead of having its own text or image!<br /> Instant preview of menu. You can see how your menu looks while editing.<br /> Built in file browser so that you do not have to keep many windows open to drag/drop files.<br /> Preview of Titleset/Title/Chapter arrangements.<br /> Create your own Titlesets, Titles and drag and drop mpeg-2 files into them to create chapters.<br /> Naming of Titlesets, Titles etc., is possible for easy reference while authoring your DVD.<br /> Save your current work so you can comeback and continue working on it later.<br /> Remembers your window location, size etc., so it can show next time in same location.<br /> Preferences dialog box lets you set rarely changed options one time and forget about them.<br /> Real time logs shown during processnig/burning DVD so that you know what is going on.<br /><br />(somepeople may want to look at logs from dvdauthor/mkisofs etc., )<br /><br /> Detachable toolbar with icons for frequently used options.<br /> total size display at the bottom of window that gives a feel for how full your DVD is going to be.<br />

Requirements:	No special requirements
Platforms:	*nix, Linux
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