Panasonic MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE User Manual
Before use
Outline of edit process
Cover
Assistant edit
Input mode
Edit mode
Process mode
Output mode
Help mode
Settings mode
Listing of menus
Operating Instructions
DV Editing Software
MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Product Support Information:
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/index.html
*English only
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Contents
Before use
Please read the following first ....................................................................................... 10
Operating environment ................................................................................................. 12
Requirements ...........................................................................................................................................14
Features........................................................................................................................15
Convenient functions ...............................................................................................................................16
Activating MotionDV STUDIO ....................................................................................... 17
Exiting MotionDV STUDIO .......................................................................................................................19
About MotionDV STUDIO ............................................................................................. 20
Operation Mode .......................................................................................................................................20
Assistant edit ................................................................................................................................... 21
Screen configuration for MotionDV STUDIO ...........................................................................................22
Outline of edit process .................................................................................................. 23
Assistant edit
Contents
Assistant edit................................................................................................................. 24
Display of Edit Assistant ..........................................................................................................................24
Outline of operation ..................................................................................................................................25
Setting screen ..........................................................................................................................................27
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Input mode
About the Input mode.................................................................................................... 32
DV device input mode ................................................................................................... 33
Screen configuration ................................................................................................................................33
Capturing a video clip at one touch of a button ........................................................................................40
Capturing video clips by specifying the range ..........................................................................................42
Indexing and capturing a video ................................................................................................................46
Capturing multiple video clips at one time (Batch Capture) .....................................................................50
Directly capturing a video being taken by the camera .............................................................................52
Capturing a still image clip (Snapshot) ....................................................................................................54
Capturing still images in the card .............................................................................................................56
Saving tape information ...........................................................................................................................58
About library screen .................................................................................................................................61
Displaying files ................................................................................................................................. 61
Displaying all folders registered ....................................................................................................... 62
Changing a file icon arrangement .................................................................................................... 62
Renaming a file ................................................................................................................................ 63
Deleting a file ................................................................................................................................... 63
Registering a folder.......................................................................................................................... 64
Import sound data mode............................................................................................... 66
Screen configuration ................................................................................................................................67
Capturing audio materials ........................................................................................................................68
Contents
Edit mode
About the Edit mode ..................................................................................................... 71
Non-linear edit mode..................................................................................................... 72
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Screen configuration ................................................................................................................................72
Arranging clips on the edit track ...............................................................................................................77
Changing the order of the clips ................................................................................................................80
Copying clips ............................................................................................................................................81
Deleting clips ............................................................................................................................................82
Playing the edited contents ......................................................................................................................83
Setting the aspect ratio of the preview screen .........................................................................................85
Saving the editing information (edited contents) ......................................................................................86
Trimming clips ..........................................................................................................................................88
Dividing a clip ...........................................................................................................................................91
Adding audio (Audio Mix) .........................................................................................................................93
Applying effects to a clip ..........................................................................................................................99
Types of video effects...................................................................................................................... 99
Applying a video effect................................................................................................................... 101
Applying effects between clips ...............................................................................................................104
Types of transition effects .............................................................................................................. 104
Applying a transition effect............................................................................................................. 108
Adding a telop (Simplified Title) .............................................................................................................111
Combining special effect into clip (Manual Rendering) ..........................................................................114
Printing tape labels ................................................................................................................................116
Types of printing format ................................................................................................................. 117
Printing tape labels......................................................................................................................... 118
Contents
Process mode
About the Process mode............................................................................................. 121
Title editor mode ........................................................................................................ 122
Screen configuration ..............................................................................................................................122
Setting the preferences of edit screen ...................................................................................................125
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Setting the preferences.................................................................................................................. 125
Setting the display.......................................................................................................................... 126
Preparing a clip in which a title will be inserted ......................................................................................128
Preparing video clip from edit track................................................................................................ 128
Preparing clip from library .............................................................................................................. 129
Preparing video clip from menu ..................................................................................................... 130
Setting the background aspect ratio ......................................................................................................132
Applying effects to the image .................................................................................................................133
Setting Brightness & Contrast/Hue & Saturation/Sharpness ......................................................... 134
Changing to Sepia/Negative/Monochrome .................................................................................... 136
Changing colours ........................................................................................................................... 136
Inserting a frame ....................................................................................................................................138
Inserting text-based title .........................................................................................................................139
Entering the text............................................................................................................................. 139
Decorating text-based title ............................................................................................................. 141
Applying detailed settings to text.................................................................................................... 142
Inserting an animation ............................................................................................................................149
Placing animation........................................................................................................................... 149
Operating placed animation ........................................................................................................... 151
Inserting a video clip as sub-screen .......................................................................................................154
Placing video clip as sub-screen.................................................................................................... 154
Changing the form of sub-screen video ......................................................................................... 156
Applying fade effects to text, animation and sub-screen (video clip) .....................................................157
Applying motion effects to text, animation and sub-screen (video clip) .................................................159
Drawing graphics and lines ....................................................................................................................164
Drawing graphics .......................................................................................................................... 165
Changing the line width and colour of graphics and lines.............................................................. 166
Confirming the title created ....................................................................................................................168
Saving the title .......................................................................................................................................169
Saving as a title file (TTE file) ........................................................................................................ 170
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Saving as a video clip .................................................................................................................... 172
Saving as a still image clip............................................................................................................. 173
Output mode
About the Output mode ............................................................................................... 174
DV device output mode .............................................................................................. 176
Screen configuration ..............................................................................................................................176
Preparing the data to be output from the edit track ................................................................................180
Preparing data to be output from the library ..........................................................................................181
Preparing from the library in the DV device output mode ............................................................. 181
Preparing from the library in the Edit mode.................................................................................... 182
Outputting to a video device (DV device) ...............................................................................................183
File output mode ........................................................................................................ 186
Screen configuration ..............................................................................................................................187
Preparing the data to be output from the edit track ................................................................................191
Preparing data to be output from the library ..........................................................................................192
Preparing from the library in the File output mode ........................................................................ 192
Preparing from the library in the Edit mode.................................................................................... 193
Outputting as a file .................................................................................................................................194
Video email mode ...................................................................................................... 197
Screen configuration ..............................................................................................................................197
Preparing the data to be output from the edit track ................................................................................200
Preparing the data to be output from the library ....................................................................................201
Preparing from the library in the Video email mode ...................................................................... 201
Preparing from the library in the Edit mode.................................................................................... 202
Exporting to email software ....................................................................................................................203
Contents
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Help mode
About the Help mode .................................................................................................. 205
Help mode .................................................................................................................. 206
Displaying the Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................206
Settings mode
Settings mode ............................................................................................................ 207
Input tape setting screen................................................................................................................ 207
Video setting screen....................................................................................................................... 208
Device setting screen..................................................................................................................... 209
Library setting screen..................................................................................................................... 210
TOOL BOX setting screen ............................................................................................................. 210
Detecting function setting screen................................................................................................... 211
Advanced settings screen ............................................................................................................. 212
Calibration ..............................................................................................................................................213
Addition applications to TOOL BOX .......................................................................................................216
Listing of menus
Contents
Menus of MotionDV STUDIO...................................................................................... 219
File menu ...................................................................................................................................... 219
Input tape menu ............................................................................................................................ 220
Edit menu ...................................................................................................................................... 222
View menu .................................................................................................................................... 223
Library menu ................................................................................................................................. 224
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Tools menu ................................................................................................................................... 224
Help menu ..................................................................................................................................... 225
Menus of Title editor ................................................................................................... 226
File menu ...................................................................................................................................... 226
Edit menu ...................................................................................................................................... 227
View menu .................................................................................................................................... 227
Object menu .................................................................................................................................. 228
Tools menu ................................................................................................................................... 230
Background menu ......................................................................................................................... 230
Menus of Library ......................................................................................................... 232
File menu ...................................................................................................................................... 232
Library menu ................................................................................................................................. 232
Help menu ..................................................................................................................................... 232
Q&A
Computer connections cannot be made normally ...................................................... 233
Your video device cannot be operated ...................................................................... 234
Video cannot be imported from the video device ....................................................... 236
Special effects cannot be used normally .................................................................. 240
Audio mix does not work well ..................................................................................... 242
Recording on a tape cannot be performed normally .................................................. 243
Titles cannot be created normally .............................................................................. 247
Printing cannot be performed normally ...................................................................... 248
About video editing (Non-linear edit) with MotionDV STUDIO ................................... 249
Other .......................................................................................................................... 251
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Contents
Glossary................................................................................................254
Requests and tips ................................................................................258
Other .....................................................................................................260
Contents
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Please read the following first
Before use
Before use
Please read the following first
• Refer to the “operating instructions for PC connection”
for installing MotionDV STUDIO and connection with
video devices.
• The video screen on a PC does not display information
such as the date from the device connected.
• Sample images, etc., supplied with this software can be
used for your personal use only. You must be authorised
to use them for profit.
• Observe the following conditions for use of SBG sounds.
It is prohibited to distribute (sell, rent, freely distribute,
loan, etc.) the music data itself separated or duplicated,
or the music created from the music data separated from
videos or images (including an Internet website), or to
distribute them through public transmission
(transmission through the Internet or broadcasting) as
an independent trade object.
It is also prohibited to use them for the purpose of
offending public order and morals, defamation of
character, or other purposes which run foul of the law.
• The actual contents and screen, and those described in
these operating instructions may differ depending on the
version of the software or PC operating environments
used, etc. Please be aware of this beforehand.
• In these operating instructions, the operations are
(>00).
®
XP screen.
described basically based on the Windows
The screen display may be different depending on the
PC used or the OS version.
• Pages to be referred to are shown as
• In these operating instructions, the operations are
described based on the PAL system. The screen display
may be different on the NTSC system.
• In these operating instructions, the operations are
described using the screen display on the English
version.
• No information is provided about basic PC operations
and terms. Please refer to the relevant PC manual.
• In these operating instructions, the MotionDV STUDIO
5.6E LE for DV is partially referred to as MotionDV
STUDIO for short.
• In these operating instructions, all digital video cameras
and digital video devices are collectively described as
video device except when we need to limit the type of
the device for explanation.
• Before using the MotionDV STUDIO, exit any other
operating applications and the resident programmes.
• Before using the MotionDV STUDIO, exit screen savers
and power-saving programme. (@
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252)
Please read the following first
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual
patent portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding
video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Visual
Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding
MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer
engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity
and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed
by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video. No license is
granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Additional information including that relating to
promotional, internal and commercial uses and
licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See
http://www.mpegla.com.
∫ About usable file formats
This software allows the following file formats to be
input and edited, or output:
Input/Edit Output
AVI/BMP/JPEG/PNG/
TIFF
(uncompressed)/
(uncompressed)
WAV
• Some files in the above file format may not be used.
MPEG1/ASF/AVI
Before use
∫ About DV connection and USB connection
You can use an USB 2.0 cable (for USB connection) or
a DV cable (optional) (for DV connection). (Each one of
the terminals should be equipped with the DV device.)
Functions are limited as follows depending on the
method for connection.
USB
connection
Calibration (@213)
DV device input mode (@33)
DV device output mode (@176)
SD card copy function in File
output mode (
*1: Video device : Tape Playback Mode or Tape Recording
Mode
*2: Video device : PC Connection Mode
*3: If the video device does not have the DV input function, you
cannot use the DV device output mode of MotionDV
STUDIO.
@186)
t±
±
t
±
*1
*2
DV
connection
±
±
t
• USB connection is compatible with USB 2.0 (High
Speed) cable only.
• In USB connection, the mode etc. on the video device
differ depending on the functions you want to use. For
details on how to connect, refer to the operating
instructions of the video device.
• To play ASF files, a device which supports MPEG4
motion image (ASF format) is needed.
*3
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Operating environment
Before use
Operating environment
The following PC environments are required for the
MotionDV STUDIO to be installed and used.
• The operation of this software cannot be guaranteed
when fonts other than English font are selected and
used. Set the English font.
• Even if the system requirements mentioned in these
operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal
computers can not be used.
• This software is not Macintosh compatible.
• This software is not compatible with Microsoft
®
Windows
Me and Windows NT
3.1, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows®
®
.
• Operation is not guaranteed on an upgraded OS.
• Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is
not guaranteed.
• This software is not compatible with a multi-boot
environment.
• This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU
environment.
• Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft
XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not
compatible with 64-bit computers.
• For playing back motion video (such as ASF files), a
video player such as Windows Media
®
Player, is
required.
®
®
Windows®
• You need to log on with a user name that has
administrator authority.
(includes installation and uninstallation)
Compatible PCs:
®
IBM
PC/AT compatible personal computer with Intel®
®
Pentium
compatible CPUs. Intel
III 800 MHz or higher of CPU (including
®
Pentium® 4 1.6 GHz or higher
recommended)
Compatible OS:
Pre-installed:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
®
Windows® XP Home Edition SP2
®
Windows® XP Professional SP2
®
Windows® 2000 Professional SP4
RAM:
256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)
Display:
High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 k 768 pixels or more (1280 k
1024 pixels or more recommended)
Graphics card complying with DirectX
®
DirectDraw
overlay
®
9.0b or 9.0c, and
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Operating environment
Before use
Free hard disk space:
Ultra DMA-33 or more (100 or more is recommended)
640 MB or more
Separate free space is required for importing and editing
video.
[1 GB capacity is required for a video of around 4 minutes
in the AVI (DV-AVI) format]
Necessary software:
Microsoft
®
DirectX® 9.0b or 9.0c
• If you install the software in a personal computer that is
®
not compatible with DirectX
9.0b or 9.0c, the personal
computer may stop operating properly. If you are unsure
if your personal computer is compatible, contact the
maker.
Microsoft
®
Windows Media® Player 6.4 to 10
Sound:
DirectSound
®
Support
Drive:
CD-ROM drive (for installation)
Interface:
DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE1394.a)
USB port (USB2.0 High Speed) (only compatible with
importing video)
• When two or more USB devices are connected to one
PC, or when devices are connected through USB hub or
by using USB extension cable, operation is not
guaranteed.
Other requirements:
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
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Operating environment
Before use
Requirements
Video device with DV (IEEE1394) terminal or USB
terminal
• Some functions may not be used depending on the
combination of a digital video camera, PC, and interface
card. Besides, the operation of the video devices except
those made by Panasonic is not included in the
warranty.
DV tapes, etc. (optional)
DV cable (optional) (When using in DV connection)
• Select one according to the shape of the terminal on the
PC.
USB cable (When using in USB connection)
AC adaptor
Note
` On any device which does not support the DV input
function, the edited data cannot be output to a tape.
` You can also output edited videos (ASF files) to an SD
Memory Card, if a USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory
Card (optional) or the video device equipped with the
reader/writer function for SD Memory card (made by
Panasonic) is used. (@
` Refer to @
connection and USB connection.
11 for the limit on the functions in DV
175)
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Features
Before use
Features
The MotionDV STUDIO is the software that allows videos
to be captured from a video device, edited and outputted.
Digital edition on a PC (Non-linear edit) enables you to
create video works with minimum deterioration of image
quality. You can also apply various special effects such as
fade effects, transition effects and titles to videos.
∫ Video effects
Applies digital effects to videos
captured.
∫ Transition effects
Applies digital effects to scene
transitions of the video
captured to produce a creative
scene transition.
∫ Audio mix
Adds audio to videos captured.
∫ Creating titles (using the Title
editor mode)
Adds a title using characters
and illustrations on the Title
editor mode.
Note
` Refer to “Glossary” for details about “Non-linear editing”.
(@
256)
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Features
Before use
Convenient functions
∫ Edit Assistant
This is the function used to automatically perform the
input of video (capturing), the edition of video and the
preparation for output.
All you have to do is to select an item in each of the
input, process, and output stages in accordance with
the guide on the assistant screen. Even beginners can
edit the video without difficulty. (@
∫ Locating TOOL BOX on the desktop
TOOL BOX is located on the desktop. Icons to call out
the functions, [Input], [Edit], [Process], [Output]... are
arranged in it. (@
22)
∫ Capturing still image clip (Snapshot)
You can capture still image clips from the video device
or the clips on the edit track. (@
∫ Creating DV tape list (Index)
You can create an index that allows the contents of a
DV tape to be viewed at a glance. (The index can be
saved on a PC as a tape information file.) (@
24)
54)
46)
∫ Printing tape label or time sheet
The data information of the input tape track or the edit
track can be printed on a tape label with an image or in
the form of a time sheet. (@
116)
∫ Sending motion image with e-mails by Video email
mode
You can send a video captured from a video device by
e-mail. (@
197)
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Activating MotionDV STUDIO
Before use
Activating MotionDV STUDIO
1.
Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >>
[Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for
DV] >> [MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV].
An overview of MotionDV STUDIO is displayed on the
screen.
• When it is activated for the first time, the Licence
Agreement will appear. Please read it carefully and
click [I agree].
2.
Click [EXIT this screen].
• Clicking A will prevent the screen from being
displayed in the future.
3.
Select an editing method.
A
B
A Select this if you edit using the assistant function.
The Edit Assistant for the MotionDV STUDIO is
activated. (@
B The MotionDV STUDIO is activated.
• Check [Do not show this menu on startup.], and the
MotionDV STUDIO will be directly activated in the
next activation and after.
To restore the menu, check [Help] >> [Show menu on
startup] in the MotionDV STUDIO menu.
24)
A
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Activating MotionDV STUDIO
Action Required
` Before activating:
- Connect the video device to the PC. (Refer to the
“operating instructions for PC connection”.)
- Exit other operating applications and the resident
programmes.
- Cancel the screen saver and the power-saving
programme.
- Check the supplementary description and the latest
information.
Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >>
[Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >>
[Readme First] to check it.
Note
`
If the amount of data registered in the MotionDV STUDIO
library is large, the activation of the MotionDV STUDIO will
slow down because it takes time to read the data. (
@64
Before use
)
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Activating MotionDV STUDIO
Exiting MotionDV STUDIO
Click in the TOOL BOX to exit MotionDV STUDIO.
• You may also select [File] >> [Exit] to exit the MotionDV
STUDIO.
Before use
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About MotionDV STUDIO
Before use
About MotionDV STUDIO
Operation Mode
The MotionDV STUDIO has the following operation
modes.
Switch the operation modes in accordance with editing.
∫ Input mode (@
Select when inputting video or audio from the video
device, etc.
DV device input mode:
Select when inputting video or audio from the video
device.
Import sound data mode:
Select when inputting audio from the microphone or
audio CD.
∫ Edit mode (@
Select when the data is edited.
Non-linear edit mode:
Select when you edit.
32)
(@33)
(@66)
71)
(@72)
∫ Process mode (@
Select when inserting a title and processing the video.
Title editor mode:
Select when a title is added to a video using the title
editor.
∫ Output mode (@
Select when outputting video or audio to the external
device.
DV device output mode: (@
Select when outputting video or audio to the video
device.
File output mode: (@
Select when outputting video or audio as 1 file.
You can also record the output data (ASF file) onto the
SD Memory Card when you connect the USB reader/
writer (optional) for SD Memory Card (made by
Panasonic) or the video device equipped with the
reader/writer function for SD Memory Card with the
USB cable.
Video email mode: (@
Select when you want to export video or audio as the
format which can be sent as an e-mail.
121)
(@122)
174)
176)
186)
197)
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About MotionDV STUDIO
∫ Help mode (@205)
Select when you need help for operation.
Before use
Help mode:
Select when you want to read the Operating
Instructions for the MotionDV STUDIO.
∫ Settings mode:
Select when you want to change various settings for
the MotionDV STUDIO.
∫ Quit:
Select when you want to quit MotionDV STUDIO.
Assistant edit
Using the asssitant function automatically performs the
input of video (capturing), the edition of video and the
preparation for output.
All you have to do is to select an item in each of the input,
process, and output stages in accordance with the guide
on the assistant screen. Even beginners can edit the
video without difficulty. (@
(@206)
(@207)
24)
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About MotionDV STUDIO
Before use
Screen configuration for MotionDV STUDIO
The MotionDV STUDIO screen mainly consists of the
TOOL BOX (1) and the work area (2).
1
2
1 TOOL BOX
The icons to switch the operation modes are located in
the TOOL BOX.
∫ How to switch the operation modes
Move the mouse cursor onto an icon in the TOOL BOX,
and the operation mode icon will appear. When you
select an icon, the mode will be switched and the
screen corresponding to the mode will appear in the
work area.
Example:
Clicking an icon in the TOOL BOX switches to the
operation mode corresponding to the icon.
• The icon of the mode selected is displayed in orange
in the TOOL BOX.
• The setting for the TOOL BOX can be done on the
TOOL BOX setting screen in the Settings mode.
(@
210)
2 Work area
In the work area, various screens are displayed in
conjunction with the operation mode selected in the
TOOL BOX. For details, please refer to the page
describing each operation mode.
In some operation modes, the work area may be
displayed as an independent window.
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Outline of edit process
Before use
Outline of edit process
The flow of video editing using MotionDV STUDIO is as
follows:
1
4
2
3
1 Capturing a video (Input mode) (@
32)
Captures a video onto a hard disk as video clips or still
image clips.
2 Editing (Edit mode) (@
71)
Arranges the video clips or still image clips in your
favourite order on the edit track.
• You can apply a variety of effects to the video or to the
scene transition of the video.
3 Processing (Process mode) (@
121)
You can process the video by adding a title.
4 Outputting (Output mode) (@
174)
Outputs (records) the results of the editing process.
• You can output the edited contents as a file or send
them to the email software as an ASF file.
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Assistant edit
Assistant edit
Assistant edit
Assistant edit
By following the guide on the Edit Assistant screen, you
can automatically input (capture), edit and prepare for
output video. Even beginners can easily edit video without
difficulty.
You can involve titles, effects, background music, etc. in
the video on edit effect screen.
This function is suitable for capturing long-time video
which is recorded in a tape or entering titles.
Display of Edit Assistant
Click in the TOOL BOX, and the Edit Assistant will be
displayed.
It can also be displayed with the following methods:
• In the MotionDV STUDIO menu, select [File] >> [Run
Assistant].
• Click [Editing with Assistant] in the menu screen shown
when the programme is activated.
∫ To close the Edit Assistant
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Click [Exit Assistant] in the input/output setting screen.
Assistant edit
Assistant edit
Outline of operation
When editing using the Edit Assistant, follow the
procedure below:
1
2
3
4
Action Required
` To capture video from the video device (DV device),
connect the video device in the Tape Playback Mode
and set the tape position to the point where you want to
start the inputting beforehand. (Refer to the “operating
instructions for PC connection” for the connection to the
PC.)
1 Select the video input source (capture source).
2 Select the output destination of the captured video.
Input source Output destination
Video device (DV device)
Hard disk
Video device (DV device)
Hard disk
E-mail
3 Select whether you need effects or not and the type
of the effect to be applied to the video.
• You can also set for the title, effect and background
music. (@
30)
4 Click [Finish] to start the automatic edit.
Input of video, edition of a video and the preparation for
output will be performed automatically as set and the
Output mode screen will be displayed in accordance
with the output destination.
Now, the assistant edit is completed.
Make various settings and output the video. (@
174)
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Assistant edit
Note
` The data created by using the Edit Assistant is saved as
an editing information file (SEQ file) and is displayed in
the [Editing infor...] library. (e.g., [Assist0001.seq])
Each clip is also saved in [Video] or [Still image], etc. in
the library and given a name beginning with [Assist].
(e.g., [Assist_cap0001.avi])
Assistant edit
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Assistant edit
Assistant edit
Setting screen
The screen shown below is used for the assistant edit.
1 Input/output setting screen
Set the input (capture) source, the effect application
Yes/No, and the output destination for the video
inputted and/or edited.
B
A
DC E
F
G
IJH
A. Select the video input source.
Select the input source (video device/hard disk) and
make necessary settings. (@
B. Displays the subsequent or previous setting screen.
C. Select the output destination for the video inputted
and/or edited.
D. Displays the subsequent or previous setting screen.
• If the total size of the output data exceeds the free
space of the hard disk, you cannot proceed to the
items for editing.
E. Select whether or not an edit effect is applied.
F. The assistant edit is executed.
G.You can change the effect which is already set.
H. If the input source button is selected in A, the
subsequent procedure will be displayed for easier
operation.
I. Select the save destination for the video inputted
and/or edited.
• You can select one from the folders registered in
the MotionDV STUDIO library (the default is the
[MaterialFolder]). (@
• You can additionally register a new folder by
pressing [Add] button.
You can delete registered folders by pressing [Del]
button.
J. Exit the Edit Assistant.
All the settings made will be disabled.
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∫ About input settings
Depending on the input source (video device/hard
disk), different settings are necessary.
For video device (DV device)
A
B
A Select the video device name of the input source.
B Select the duration of video capturing.
• Capturing will start from the current tape position.
• The default is 5 minute.
• When outputting a video to the hard disk, set the
duration taking the disk’s free space into
consideration.
Note
` When there is 30 seconds or more of a blank area in the
tape, capturing stops halfway.
` Do not display the menu screen on the monitor of the
video device. The video device cannot be properly
controlled from MotionDV STUDIO.
For hard disk
B
A
C
A The names of the files to be imported are displayed.
• The files will be output in the order on the display.
You may change the order of the files by dragging
and dropping them.
• If you want to remove any files from the list, click
the file name to highlight it, right-click it and then
select [Delete].
B When this is checked, all scene transitions are
divided.
• You can only add effects on the divided parts.
C Click this to display the file selection screen.
Select a file to be imported and click [OK].
• You can only select AVI format files.
• When you click , you can select files from the
folders registered in the library of MotionDV
STUDIO. (@
If you want to select another folder, click in the
selection screen to select any folder and click [OK].
• To cancel the selection, click the file again.
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∫ About output settings
Depending on the output destination (video device/hard
disk/e-mail), different settings are necessary.
For video device (DV device)
A
A When you click to select the length of the tape
inserted in the video device, the approximate
capacity required for writing is displayed by a
numerical value and a bar graph.
For hard disk/e-mail
A The approximate capacity required for writing is
displayed by a numerical value and a bar graph.
B You can select the destination folder from the folders
registered in the library of MotionDV STUDIO (the
default is [MaterialFolder]). (@
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A
B
Note
` If the volume of the written data exceeds the capacity of
the output destination, the bar graph is displayed in red.
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∫ About edit effect settings
You can set edit effects (titles, effects, background music).
A
B
C
A If you enter characters here, they will be displayed in
the title.
• Up to 20 alphanumeric (single-byte) characters can
be entered.
B You can enter the name of the photographer and the
date taken for the setting.
In the initial setting, the PC user name and the
current date are entered for the photographer and
the date taken on, respectively.
C You can enter a simple comment in the opening title.
• Up to 30 alphanumeric (single-byte) characters can
be entered.
D You can select the template of the title for the
opening and ending scenes.
E When you check this, the background music in the
D
E
selected template is played.
When you uncheck this, you can stop playback.
Note
` Up to 120 seconds of audio can be set as a background
music.
` If there is no SBG file for the template, the background
music will not be set.
` Characters that can be input in [Title text] and
[Comment] are alphanumeric characters only.
` If your PC does not have fonts of characters in [Title text]
and [Comment], the characters may not be properly
displayed.
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