Corel WinDVD - 11 Instruction Manual

Welcome to Corel WinDVD

• What?s new in Corel WinDVD 11

• System requirements

• Installing and uninstalling Corel WinDVD

• Starting and quitting Corel WinDVD

• Getting Corel updates

• Viewing product information

• Registering Corel products

• Corel Support Services

• About Corel

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The availability of features described in the documentation depends on the version of the software you have. Visit www.corel.com for more information.

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Thank you for purchasing Corel WinDVD , the DVD and video playback software that offers the most lifelike cinematic experience on your computer. Now you can enjoy the latest blockbuster movies with superior audio and video quality from the comfort of your home. Corel WinDVD has an easy-to-use design that lets you play standard and high-definition video. It provides support for the new Blu-ray 3D technologies, playback of DVD and AVCHD video, and combines all the features of a standard consumer player with some advanced options. This section contains the following topics:

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Welcome to Corel WinDVD

: What?s new in Corel WinDVD 11

What?s new in Corel WinDVD 11

New design

Corel WinDVD 11 introduces a redesigned application window with quick and responsive playback controls that provide effortless navigation of discs and other media and easy access to all the main features.

Blu-ray 3D disc playback

Corel WinDVD offers the best Blu-ray and HD video playback performance on your PC. With the introduction of new Blu-ray 3D technologies, you can experience high-definition Blu-ray movies in an enthralling 3D environment. It accomodates side-by-side playback, and lets you watch streaming 3D video files or videos recorded on Fujifilm 3D camera and other 3D camcorders. It also supports playback of large-capacity BDXL discs, the latest Blu-ray format, which allows users to create 100 GB rewriteable discs.

2D to 3D conversion

Convert your 2D video to 3D on the fly. This technology analyzes the color, position and motion characteristics in 2D video to render stereoscopic 3D views during video playback.

HD video playback

Corel WinDVD 11 plays high-definition Blu-ray and other HD movies with stunning 1080p sharpness and next-generation surround sound on your PC. It also supports the playback of BDXL files and HD video from DVD recordable discs with AVCREC and AVCHD support.

Playback directly from camera or camcorder

Preview videos on your PC directly from your camera, camcorder or storage device for an instant playback of the event you captured.

Broad video format support

Corel WinDVD 11 supports a wide range of video formats from the most common video types, including DVD-Video, QuickTime, Windows Media (WMV), Blu-ray to new file formats such as, DivX, MKV, MTS, M2TS, MP4, 3GP and FLV, and plays back from memory cards or internal camera memory.

Premium video search

Corel WinDVD 11 includes FlixFinder, an integrated online movie search engine that lets you find and play premium streaming or downloaded movies and TV shows from partners such as Amazon, Hulu, and Netflix. Tag and search videos by various criteria, compare prices and compile a list of Favorites.

Video stabilizer

The video stabilization filter stabilizes excess camera motion in hand-held home videos for a more pleasant viewing experience.

Motion streamliner

Increase the frame rate and interpolate frames to remove the jitters from fast motion, making it appear much smoother.

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Video Enhancements

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Fine-tune your video with a variety of controls such as increased contrast and saturation for a more cinematic look. Corel WinDVD employs the best upscaling technology available to turn a variety of standard-definition formats into a stunning high-definition experience.

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Welcome to Corel WinDVD

: System requirements

System requirements

Minimum system requirements

Recommended system requirements

Operating system

Windows 7, Windows Vista (Service Pack

1) or Windows XP (Service Pack 3)

Windows 7, Windows Vista (Service Pack

1) or Windows XP (Service Pack 3)

Processor

Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent AMD Athlon processor

Windows Vista: Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon processor, or higher

Windows 7: Intel Core Processor Family, AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2.0 GHz or higher

Memory

256 MB RAM

512 MB or higher RAM

Graphics card

AGP or PCI Express graphic accelerator card with DirectDraw Overlay support

AGP or PCI Express graphic accelerator card with HWMC, DirectDraw Overlay support for VRAM 64 MB or above

Audio card

PCI sound card or on-board audio

Free hard disk space

250 MB

Optical drive

DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD RW combo, DVD-R/RW, DVD+RW, or DVD-RAM drive

Minimum system requirements

Recommended system requirements

Operating system

Windows 7, Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) or Windows XP (Service Pack

3)

Windows 7, Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) or Windows XP (Service Pack

3)

Processor

Intel Core Processor Family,

Intel Core

Corel WinDVD 11 supports the Windows 7, Windows XP SP3, and Windows Vista SP1/SP2 operating systems. Before you install Corel WinDVD on your PC, make sure that your system meets the minimum hardware and software requirements.

Playback of DVD disc

Playback of Blu-ray and HD files

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AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+

2.0 GHz or higher

Processor Family, AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+

2.0 GHz or higher

Memory

1 GB RAM

1 GB RAM or higher RAM

Graphics card

• NVIDIA G8x and above

• AMD M7x and above

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Intel GM45/G45 series and above (Windows Vista/Windows 7)

• Intel Core Processor families

Audio card

Windows-compatible sound card

Free hard disk space

250 MB

Optical drive

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Windows-compatible optical drive for DVD/AVCHD playback

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Windows-compatible BD drive for BD playback

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You must connect to the Internet to use the online features such as BD-Live.

Minimum system requirements

Recommended system requirements

Operating system

Windows 7

Processor

Intel Core II Duo T2400 1.83 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2.0 GHz or higher

Memory

1 GB RAM

1 GB RAM or higher RAM

Graphics card

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NVIDIA GeForce 500/400/300/200 or newer.

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AMD Radeon HD 6000 series or newer.

• Intel H5x/G4x series or newer.

Audio card

Windows-compatible sound card

Free hard disk space

250 MB

Optical drive

Windows-compatible BD drive for BD playback

3D Display

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Using Anaglyph/Polarization/Checkerb oard type for Blu-ray 3D playback

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Polarization/Checkerboard supported Monitor

• Using HDMI 1.4 compatible

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panel for 3D playback

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HDMI1.4 compatible TV/Monitor

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Using NVIDIA 3D Vision to 3D playback (frame sequential display)

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120Hz supported display panel through DVI-D link

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NVIDIA 3D Vision Shutter Glasses or XpanD Polarized 3D glasses

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VGA card: NVIDIA GeForce 500/400/300/200/100/9series/8800 + latest VGA driver

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Through eDP (internal LCD, frame sequential display):

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Intel H5x series + latest VGA drivers

Requirements for Blu-ray 3D playback

•

Check the system requirements of the operating system that you are using to maximize the compatibility and performance of Corel WinDVD.

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Welcome to Corel WinDVD

: Installing and uninstalling Corel WinDVD

Quick links to procedures on this page:

• To install Corel WinDVD

• To uninstall Corel WinDVD

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install and uninstall any Corel applications included in your software package

• add components to a currently installed application

•

refresh files and configuration of currently installed applications

To install Corel WinDVD

1. Close all running programs.

2.

Insert the Corel WinDVD installation disc in the DVD drive. The Setup window appears followed by the Welcome to WinDVD Setup window.

3.

If the installation wizard does not start automatically, double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, browse to the DVD drive where you inserted the Corel WinDVD installation disc, and double-click the Setup icon.

To uninstall Corel WinDVD

1.

On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and click Control Panel.

2.

In the Control Panel window, double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.

3.

In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Corel WinDVD 11 and click Change/Remove.

4. Click OK to confirm.

5. Follow the instructions to uninstall the application.

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Installing and uninstalling Corel WinDVD

The Installer makes it easy to install Corel applications and components. It lets you

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Welcome to Corel WinDVD

: Starting and quitting Corel WinDVD

Quick links to procedures on this page:

• To start Corel WinDVD

• To quit Corel WinDVD

To start Corel WinDVD

• Do one of the following:

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On the desktop, double-click the Corel WinDVD 11 shortcut.

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In the Windows Start Menu, click Corel WinDVD 11 from the list of installed programs.

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The shortcut is available only if you have added it during installation.

To quit Corel WinDVD

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On the application window, click the Close button.

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Starting and quitting Corel WinDVD

You can start Corel WinDVD from the Windows desktop or Start menu and quit the program from the application window .

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Welcome to Corel WinDVD

: Getting Corel updates

Quick links to procedures on this page:

• To get product updates

To get product updates

1.

On the upper right corner of the application

window, click the Corel Guide button .

2.

Click the Product information and preferences

button and click Check for Updates.

•

You must connect to the Internet to use this feature.

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Getting Corel updates

Corel WinDVD lets you access the latest product software updates and enhancements and prompts you when new updates are available.

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Welcome to Corel WinDVD

: Viewing product information

Quick links to procedures on this page:

• To view product information

To view product information

1.

On the upper right corner of the application

window, click the Corel Guide button .

2.

Click the Product information and preferences

button and click About.

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Viewing product information

You can browse for information about the latest Corel products and help resources.

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Welcome to Corel WinDVD

: Getting help

Quick links to procedures on this page:

• To get help

To get help

1.

On the upper right corner of the application

window, click the Corel Guide button .

2.

Click the Home tab to view a selection of useful tutorials.

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Getting help

The Corel Guide offers a variety of video tutorials to help you familiarize yourself with the various functions of Corel WinDVD.

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Welcome to Corel WinDVD

: Registering Corel products

Registering Corel products

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Registering Corel products is important to ensure that you receive timely access to the latest product updates, as well as valuable information about product releases. Registration also gives you access to free downloads, articles, tips and tricks, and special offers. For more information about registering a Corel product, visit www.corel.com/support/register .

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Welcome to Corel WinDVD

: Corel Support Services

Corel Support Services

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For additional information on Corel WinDVD, check the Knowledgebase articles at the Corel Web site.

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Corel Support Services can provide you with prompt and accurate information about product features, specifications, pricing, availability, services, and technical support. For the most current information on available support and professional services for your Corel product, please visit www.corel.com/support .

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Welcome to Corel WinDVD

: About Corel

About Corel

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Corel is one of the world?s top software companies, with more than 100 million active users in over 75 countries. We develop software that helps people express their ideas and share their stories in more exciting, creative, and persuasive ways. Through the years, we?ve built a reputation for delivering innovative, trusted products that are easy to learn and use, helping people achieve new levels of productivity. The industry has responded with hundreds of awards for software innovation, design, and value. Our award-winning product portfolio includes some of the world's most widely recognized and popular software brands, including CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite, Corel Digital Studio, Corel Painter, Corel PaintShop Photo Pro, Corel VideoStudio, Corel WinDVD, Corel WordPerfect Office, and WinZip. Our global headquarters are in Ottawa, Canada, and our major offices are in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, China, Taiwan, and Japan.

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Exploring the workspace

Part

Description

(1)

Caption bar

lets you access customization options

(2)

Viewing area

lets you view videos

(3)

Control bar

provides access to playback controls

• Control bar

• Caption bar

• Right-click menu

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This chapter provides an overview of the playback-related commands and controls of Corel WinDVD

11. These commands are accessible through the Control bar, Caption bar and the right-click menu. The image below shows the main components of the Corel WinDVD 11 application window:

This section contains the following topics:

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Exploring the workspace

: Control bar

Control bar

Icon

Description

Audio Tech Logo

Indicates the currently-used audio technology such as PCM, PCM 96/24, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHD, DTS, or DTS-HD

Volume Bar

Drag the slider to the left or right to decrease or increase the playback volume, respectively. Click the speaker icon to mute the volume.

Stop

Lets you stop media playback

Rewind

Lets you rewind a movie. By default, the reverse speed is 1x; however, you can change it to one of the following speed options: 2x, 4x, 8x, 20x or 60x by clicking repeatedly.

Play/Pause

Lets you start or pause video playback.

Forward

Lets you fast forward a movie. By default, the forward speed is 2x; however, you can change it to one of the following speed options: 4x, 8x, 20x or 60x by clicking repeatedly.

Full Screen

Lets you

•

display the application window in

The Control bar provides access to commands that let you control the playback of media files. It appears when you hover over it and hides when you move the cursor away from it. This auto-hide feature gives you more screen space for watching movies, even in 3D mode.

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full-screen mode

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reset the application window to its previous size

Elapsed Time

Displays the number of hours:minutes:seconds a movie has been playing

Total Time

Displays the duration of the movie in hours:minutes:seconds

Open

Lets you open files from different sources

Tools

Displays additional options such as

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Bookmark ? opens the bookmark browser window

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Capture ? opens the capture browser window

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Enhancements ? displays different audio and video enhancement options

Disc Menu

Lets you open the submenu to display additional options such as

• Root Menu

• Title Menu

• Chapters

• Subtitles

• Audio

3D Display Switch

Lets you enable 3D mode. Click the traingle next to the icon to customize 3D settings

Eject Disc

Ejects the optical disc from the player

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When the disc or file that you are playing does not include the features mentioned in the preceding

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table, the control buttons are grayed.

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Exploring the workspace

: Right-click menu

Right-click menu

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The right-click menu in Corel WinDVD 11 provides a list of options to control the audio or video playback. The menu can be accessed by right-clicking in the Viewing area. Some of the options are grayed out if the media that you are playing does not support the features in the list. The arrows next to the menu items indicate that there are additional options. Hover over an arrow to access the additional options.

Right-click Menu

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Exploring the workspace

: Caption bar

Caption bar

Menu

Function

Description

Product Logo

Indicates the version of the current media player

FlixFinder

Opens the Corel FlixFinder Web site

Search

To initiate a search, enter a word in the search box and press Enter

Preferences

Lets you customize viewing preferences

Corel Guide

Displays the Corel Guide, providing access to various help resources

Minimize

Hides the window but keeps the application running and quickly accessible on the taskbar

Maximize/Restore

Displays the window in full screen mode / Resets the window to its previous size

Close

Quits the Corel WinDVD 11 player

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The table below outlines the controls available on the Caption bar.

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Getting started

• Playing media

• Viewing movies

• Zooming and stretching

• Adjusting volume

• Adjusting picture quality

• Rewinding and forwarding

• Changing chapters

• Ejecting and reloading discs

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In this section, you can find information about the commonly performed tasks. This section contains the following topics:

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Getting started

: Playing media

Quick links to procedures on this page:

• To play media files

• To pause playback

To play media files

1.

On the Control bar, click Open to display the open menu.

2. Choose one of the following options:

•

File ? lets you open a media file on your hard drive

•

Disc Folders ? lets you play video from a AVCHD folder saved on a SD, MS, Hard Drive or Disc, play DVD video from a DVD folder saved on the hard drive, and play a BDMV folder authored by Corel Movie Writer.

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Playlist ? lets you open a media file from a saved playlist

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Disc ? lets you open a media file from a disc

•

You can also press [Ctrl] + [O] to open media

files from different sources.

To pause playback

• On the Control bar, click Pause.

•

Press the spacebar on the keyboard to pause or resume playback.

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Playing media

Corel WinDVD starts automatically when you insert a movie disc in your default optical drive.

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Getting started

: Viewing movies

Quick links to procedures on this page:

• To resize the application window

• To choose a full-screen preview mode

To resize the application window

•

Point to the edge of the application window and drag until the application window is the size you want.

To choose a full-screen preview mode

• Double-click the viewing area or press [F].

•

To restore the application window to its previous size, double-click anywhere in the application window or press [Esc].

•

In full screen mode, clicking the viewing area once displays the Caption bar and Control bar.

•

To choose full-screen mode as your default viewing mode, in the Corel WinDVD

Preferences dialog box, enable Start from full screen mode.

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Viewing movies

You can customize the application window size and viewing mode in Corel WinDVD.

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Getting started

: Zooming and stretching

Quick links to procedures on this page:

• To zoom

• To enable Smart Stretch

To zoom

1.

Right-click in the viewing area, and click Zoom In/Out.

2. Choose the option you want.

•

You can also zoom in by pressing [ +] or zoom out by pressing [ -].

To enable Smart Stretch

1.

On the Control bar, click Tools > Enhancements .

2.

Click the Video tab, click Ratio and click the Smart Stretch option.

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Zooming and stretching

You can get a closer look at your favorite scenes by experimenting with a variety of zoom options to determine the amount of detail you want. You can also crop and stretch slightly the sides of a video while keeping the center undistorted. For more information about smart stretching, see "Adjusting aspect ratio." . Both features are ideal for optimizing DVD playback for a widescreen display.

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Getting started

: Adjusting volume

Quick links to procedures on this page:

• To increase the volume

• To decrease the volume

• To mute the volume

To increase the volume

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Drag the volume slider to the right or press [Shift]+[Up]/Wheel Up on the keyboard.

To decrease the volume

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Drag the volume slider to the left or press [Shift]+[Down]/Wheel Down on the keyboard.

To mute the volume

•

Click the Mute button or press [M] on the keyboard.

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Adjusting volume

Once a movie has started, you can adjust its volume.

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Getting started

: Adjusting picture quality

Quick links to procedures on this page:

• To adjust the picture quality

To adjust the picture quality

1.

On the Control bar, click Tools > Enhancements .

2.

Use the color controls in the Video Color menu to fine-tune the display.

The functions of these controls are similar to the controls found on a standard television set.

3.

Use the sliders to set the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, and Gamma. For more information, see "Adjusting video color." .

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Adjusting picture quality

You can adjust the picture quality of a video during playback by changing the overall color scheme of the video content.

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