How to add chapter marker in DVD Studio Pro

I have imported 7 movie clips into DVD Studio Pro but forgot to put chapter markers on them. Is there any way that I can add these in DVD SP direct?

Hi
Of course you can, but be aware that from iside DVDSP you can only add markers at GOP boundaries, what means you cannot select an exact frame, like yuo can do when adding markers in FCP or Compressor.
To add a marker in DVDSP, select the track and place the playhead in the place where you want to add your marker and press M.
Hope that helps !
Alberto

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My film was edited in Final Cut, then exported to DVD Studio Pro to make dvds. Subtitles were added in DVD Studio Pro.
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