Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 review

Verdict:

Review Date: 27 Jul 2006

Price when reviewed: inc VAT

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

There's extensive control over end actions (what happens after a menu or timeline has finished), right down to which button is highlighted when you return to a menu from a specific location. There's support for playlists, subtitles and multiple audio tracks, but you still can't lock specific remote control buttons or set a delay before menu buttons become active.

Encore DVD's main competition comes from Sonic DVDit Pro 6 (What's New, Shopper March 2006). The two programs are similarly priced and offer a largely identical set of features. While DVDit is quicker to learn, Encore DVD feels more polished. Our favourite DVD-authoring application remains Sony DVD Architect 3, which is easy to use and offers advanced options such as remote control locks and multiple video angles. However, it's available only as part of Vegas 6 +DVD, which costs £440. If you want a complete editing and authoring package, it's the obvious choice. Otherwise, Encore DVD 2 is our recommendation.

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