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DVD authoring applications also usually support creation of multi-angle content (where viewers can decide to watch a different passage of video with same soundtrack and subtitles) and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound.

Using this method it is very easy for even a comparitive novice to create a fairly sophisticated DVD disc with most of features found on a commercial disc. Indeed biggest challenge for prospective DVD author is aesthetic design itself. Getting all bits to work properly is one thing, but making it look good and intuitive to use is another.

Once content of disc has been laid out in authoring application, it is then previewed to make sure everything works properly. It is then 'multiplexed' (the content is linked together) and master disc can be burned.