Apple VisualHub manual DVD Tidbits, Burn When Done, Force

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one DVD. The final result of this conversion is a disc image file named “VisualHubDVD.iso” that can be tested before being burned at your leisure on any Mac with Disk Utility, or with any PC burning software.

Burn When Done

Does what it says. Only available when "Author as DVD" is checked, it will burn the .iso file created by VisualHub to a recordable DVD in your default disc burner automatically. Make sure you've inserted a disc before conversion completes.

Advanced Settings

The Advanced panel will show an extra section of you have the DVD tab selected.

Custom Volume Name - This lets you pick the name used for the DVD disc and the .iso file created by VisualHub. You must use only capital letters and underscores: THIS_IS_AN_EXAMPLE

Long names above 31 characters are not supported.

Chapters Every n Minutes - By default, VisualHub will place a chapter marker at the beginning of every video in the list. By selecting “5”, “10”, or “15” minutes from this menu, VisualHub will also place chapter marks at those intervals.

Force

Standard/Anamorphic - This lets you decide whether a DVD should be widescreen 16:9 or not instead of letting VisualHub choose for you based on the majority aspect of the videos in your batch.

Full Resolution - This causes VisualHub to ignore its own resolution recommendation based on video duration, and encode at the full DVD resolution no matter how low the quality may be.

Dual Layer - This changes all the quality equations to use nearly double the bitrate in order to fill a dual layer disc. Over 36 hours of video can be fit on a single dual-layer disc with this option.

DVD Tidbits

•DVD videos produced by VisualHub will play immediately when inserted in a DVD player. Each video in VisualHub’s File List is a separate chapter.

•When converting a batch of videos under 3 total hours, VisualHub will make a decision between anamorphic 16:9 or standard 4:3 based on which format is more prevalent. The minority aspect will be letterboxed. Batches over two hours use a different resolution and must be 4:3, with widescreen material letterboxed.

•The DVD specification is limited to 99 chapters, meaning VisualHub is limited to 99 files in a batch. Some DVD players will be able to cope with more, but the disc will largely be incompatible with many players.

•The 18 hour limit is a soft limit. You can actually make longer DVDs, but quality will really start to suffer.

•To play a DVD image on Mac OS X without burning it, double-click on the .iso file created by VisualHub. A disk image will appear on the Desktop, containing a “VIDEO_TS” folder. DVD Player can play this folder by either dragging it onto the DVD Player icon, or by

choosing “Open DVD Media...” from DVD Player’s File menu. This is a good way to preview and verify converted

DVDs before burning a disc.

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Contents VisualHub Users Guide This page unintentionally left blank. Whoops Table of Contents Crash Course Easy Settings IntroductionWorkflow Adding Files, Saved File LocationITunes What Is It? Easy Settings One-by-OneWhat Plays It? More InformationPSP Standard/Anamorphic Advanced Settings AVC EncodingApple Spokesperson on FireWire at MUG meeting Force Anamorphic Ready for Final CutAfter Conversion DVD Author as DVD DVD VHS CD VinylDVD Tidbits Burn When DoneForce AVI Pixels Wide ProfileMP4 Hint for streaming WMV Compatibility Xbox360 PlaybackMpeg MPEG-2 Encoding Mpeg Profiles TiVoTransport Stream Hdtv 720pFlash Raw .flv format Specialized ControlsAdvanced Tick, on The Infinity BallOption Explanation Xgrid How does it work? What is it and what does it do?How do I set it up? Important notes on Xgrid Tidbits Video Stitching Conversion from DVDPost-Conversion Actions Pause/Resume ConversionTroubleshooting Hey, my video’s out of sync. What gives? Want to convert a DVD I boughtWhat’s with all these lines in my converted video? How can I speed up VisualHub?Appendix Vermiform appendix Cheat Codes Add your own Explanation StringSupported Codecs/Formats Extra Information Video CodecsCredits and Other Info Ffmpeg

VisualHub specifications

Apple VisualHub was a versatile multimedia application designed for Mac OS X, aimed at simplifying the process of converting video files into various formats. Launched by a small developer known as TechSpaghetti, VisualHub quickly gained popularity due to its user-friendly interface and powerful functionality.

One of the main features of VisualHub was its ability to convert videos to a wide range of formats, including MP4, AVI, MPEG, and more. This flexibility allowed users to prepare video content for different devices such as iPhones, iPods, and Apple TV. The drag-and-drop feature enhanced user convenience by enabling users to simply drag video files into the application for immediate conversion.

VisualHub was built on a combination of robust technologies, leveraging FFmpeg, a popular multimedia framework, to handle video processing. This underlying technology empowered the application to support a diverse array of input formats and deliver high-quality output quickly. Additionally, VisualHub utilized a streamlined codebase that optimized performance and improved conversion speed compared to many of its competitors.

Another noteworthy characteristic of VisualHub was its batch processing capability. Users could efficiently convert multiple videos at once, saving valuable time, particularly for those who needed to process large collections of video files. This feature, coupled with its intuitive interface, made it accessible for both casual users and more advanced video enthusiasts.

In addition to conversion, VisualHub also offered basic editing capabilities, including trimming video clips and adjusting audio settings. This provided users with some level of customization before finalizing their videos.

Despite its many strengths, VisualHub faced challenges, particularly as the digital landscape evolved with the rise of cloud-based services and streaming platforms. However, its legacy as a user-friendly and efficient video conversion tool remains recognized among macOS users who sought a straightforward solution for handling their video files.

In conclusion, Apple VisualHub was a significant tool in the realm of multimedia applications for Mac, known for its extensive format support, batch processing, and ease of use. While it is no longer actively maintained or available for purchase, its impact on video conversion software continues to be appreciated by those who utilized it during its prime.
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