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Scenarist SD

Ch 126.4of 24 DVD Authoring Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2Costspaid from $8.25/mo
  3. 3Platform supportwindows
  4. 4Blu-ray authoringNo
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: scenarist.com, jp.scenarist.com
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Overview

Scenarist SD is ranked #12 of 24 in DVD authoring software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. Paid plans start at $8.25/mo.

Scenarist SD plans and pricing

All plans
Scenarist Live — Scenarist SD $99/yr Billed annually; page says $99/month Scenarist SD use license · annual usage license · updates, upgrades, bug fixes, workflow enhancements, and technical support jp.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Facts

Product
Scenarist SD is a professional DVD-Video authoring system.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
Audience
Scenarist says its products serve major motion picture companies, high-end authoring facilities, producers, and independent content holders.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
DVD features
The maker’s specification sheet lists graphical drag-and-drop authoring, a graphical menu editor, a storyboard layout, and an integrated timeline for chapter points and audio or subtitle placement.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
Video formats
The specification sheet lists MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 support for NTSC and PAL video.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
Audio formats
Listed audio support includes Dolby Digital up to 5.1 channels, PCM WAVE or AIFF up to 5.1 channels, MPEG-1 Layer 2 up to 8 channels, and DTS up to 6.1 channels.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
Image formats
Listed still-image formats include layered Photoshop files, BMP, GIF, PICT, Photo CD, SGI, TGA, TIFF, and YUV.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
Licensing
Scenarist offers a Live subscription or non-expiring license ownership.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
Subscription inclusions
Scenarist Live includes an application-use license, annual usage license, software upgrades, bug fixes, workflow enhancements, and technical support.jp.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support and training
The maker offers technical support and tailored one-to-one live remote training, starting with a two-hour session and including a recording.jp.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
Optional capabilities
Scenarist Live lists optional RDP support, network licensing, and priority technical support.jp.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
Operating system
The maker’s system requirements PDF lists Windows 10 and Windows 7, 32-bit or 64-bit, for Scenarist SD.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
Mac limitation
The same requirements say Windows may run on Apple hardware through Boot Camp, but it must boot Windows natively; Parallels and VMware virtualization are unsupported.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
Hardware requirements
The listed minimums include an Intel Core i5 dual- or quad-core 3.0 GHz processor or similar, 4 GB RAM or more, and one HD widescreen monitor.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026
Current pricing process
The Live page asks prospective customers to contact Scenarist with the format they need to author for pricing and options.jp.scenarist.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Novato, California, USAscenarist.com · 28 Sept 2026

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