Xara Movie Edit Pro - 16.0 Instruction Manual

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Preface

Congratulations! You have just purchased a lavishly equipped and easy-to-use video studio including video functions for recording, editing, subtitling, dubbing, mixing, transitioning, effects editing, optimizing, reverse transferring, and burning CD-ROMs, (S) Video CDs, and DVDs / Blu-ray Discs . The possibilities are endless: from quickly editing your holiday videos to composing elaborate multimedia masterpieces. For example:

DVD movie memories of vacations, parties, sports, or special family events

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Video web pages

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CD or DVD movies and slideshows

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Web movies, email greetings, or streaming movies

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Enhanced presentations, instructional courses

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Ad spots or TV trailers

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Music videos, karaoke shows, animation, fun clips

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The printed manual only contains the basic functions of both program versions MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 and MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus. Additional features of the Plus version are marked accordingly. In addition to the printed manual, there is also a more detailed documentation which is copied to your hard drive during installation. This electronic PDF manual describes all program functions and even gives you an overview of everything that is relevant for the different disc formats such as CDs, VCDs, SVCDs and DVDs. This information will get you started on your way to making your first movie masterpiece. The reference chapter that follows and the index can also be used to help quickly when you need it. Enjoy! The MAGIX Team

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Support

UK:

0203 3183666 (Mon. - Fri., 09:00-16:00 GMT)

USA/Canada:

1-775-562-0527 (Mon.?Fri. 9 am to 5 pm EST)

Denmark:

699 18763 (Mon.- Fri. 10:00 - 17:00)

Finland (Suomi):

09 42419023 (Mon.- Fri. 11:00 - 18:00)

Norway:

210 35843 (Mon.- Fri. 10:00 - 17:00)

Sweden:

0852500713 (Mon.- Fri. 10:00 - 17:00)

Sales Department

1-305-722-5810

If you experience any problems with your software , please contact our support team: Support website: http://support.magix.net/contact/us This website takes you to the MAGIX user service page; the following free offers are also featured there:

FAQs (frequently asked questions) and general tricks and tips. In most cases, you'll find the

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solution to your problem here. If not, use the email support form. Email support form: Use the special form to inform our support staff about your system. This

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information is used to solve your problems quickly and competently. Simply fill it out and send it with a mouse click! Support forum: You are not alone. Perhaps other users had a similar problem and can help you

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solve yours. Our support staff are also regular contributors. Download section: Updates, improvements, and patches are likewise offered free of charge via

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download. Many problems you may experience are already familiar to us, and they can often be solved by downloading the latest patch. Besides patches, there are also wizards for checking and optimizing your system. Links: The links list contains the contact addresses for all of the most important hardware

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manufacturers.

Please note:

To be able to use the support, you have to register your product using the serial number provided. This number can be found on the CD case of your installation CD or on the inside of the DVD box.

You can also reach our support team by telephone:

You can request a free access code to the phone support hotline by using this link:

http://support.magix.net/phone

. There you'll also get additional information and explanations about phone support.

Please have the following information at hand:

Program version

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Configuration details (operating system, processor, memory, hard drive, etc.), sound card

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configuration (type, driver) Information regarding other audio software installed

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You can also contact our support team by mail:

UK/Scandinavia: MAGIX Development Support, P.O. Box 20 09 14, 01194 Dresden, Germany US/Canada: MAGIX Customer Service, 1105 Terminal Way #302, Reno, NV 89502, USA

Customer service & upgrades (US only)

Periodically, MAGIX offers users who purchased their software an upgrade from a previous product to the current version. For details about an upgrade, please call us using the following number:

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Monday to Friday 9am ? 5pm (EST)

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Serial number

A serial number is included with each product, and although it is not required for the installation of the

software

, it does enable access to additional bonus services. Please store this number in a safe place.

What can a serial number do?

A serial number ensures that your copy of MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 is clearly assigned to you and only you, and it makes improved and more targeted customer service possible. Abuse of the software can be prevented with a serial number, since it ensures that the optimum price/performance ratio continues to be offered by MAGIX.

Where can the serial number be found?

The serial number can be found on the reverse side of your CD/DVD case. If your product, for example, is packed in a DVD box, then you'll find the serial number on the inside. For versions that have been especially optimized for the Internet (download versions), you'll receive your serial number for activating the software directly after purchasing the product via email.

When will you need the serial number?

The serial number is required when you start or register MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 for the first time. Note: We explicitly recommend registering your product, since only then are you entitled to get program updates and contact MAGIX Support. Entering the serial number is also required for activating codecs .

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System requirements

For Microsoft® Windows® XPTM / VistaTM / 7

Intel® Pentium® IV or AMD® AthlonTM, 2 GHz or higher

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1 GB RAM

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1 GB free hard disk memory and a DVD drive for program installation

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Graphics card with a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768

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Sound card (multi-channel sound card recommended for surround sound editing)

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Minimum requirements for HD editing

Intel® PentiumTM IV 3 GHz with hyperthreading, or dual core with at least 1.3 GHz

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2 GB RAM

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DirectX® 9.0c compatible graphics card, min. 128 MB graphics card memory, and Pixelshader

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2.0, ATI X300 or higher, NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better

Recommended configuration for AVCHD editing

Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad with 2.83 GHz

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3 GB RAM

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ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or higher with 512 MB VRAM

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MAGIX Online World

In this chapter

MAGIX Online Album MAGIX Blog Service MAGIX Website Maker MAGIX Online Print Service Catooh – the Online Content Library

MAGIX Online World from MAGIX offers you a range of new services for your photos, videos, and music that are accessible directly from the "Online" menu in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16:

MAGIX Online Album

MAGIX Online Album is your personal multimedia album on the Internet. If you want to present slideshows or videos online, then MAGIX Online Album is the perfect service.

MAGIX Blog Service

With MAGIX Blog Service, YOU make the news! Share your thoughts, experiences, and news with a worldwide audience in no time using your own interactive online multimedia journal. Invite family, friends, and acquaintances to join in and enter their comments! A free MAGIX Online Album belongs to the MAGIX Blog Service so that you always have full control over your contributions.

You can also read the FAQ (frequently asked questions) on the Internet.

MAGIX Website Maker

MAGIX Website Maker helps you create a personal Internet showcase with a professional design in just a few mouse clicks ? without prior knowledge, including your own chosen domain and email address. Publish slideshows and videos and accessorize your site with music and various effects ? anything from a simple business card to a fireworks display of effects, professional or private ? show your best side! More about this topic can be found under MAGIX Website Maker.

MAGIX Online Print Service

MAGIX Online Print Service is perfect for getting your pictures processed online or printed as photo gifts on mugs, t-shirts, or calendars.

Catooh – the Online Content Library

If your project is missing pictures, videos, DVD menus, sounds, or samples, then you should have a look at the huge selection available at Catooh. There you'll be able to buy media in excellent quality for low prices: DVD menus, Slideshow Maker styles, decorative elements, 3D power effects, 3D transition series, MAGIX Soundpools, songs, ringtones... Perfectly suited to all MAGIX photo, video, and music projects.

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Introduction

In this chapter

What is MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16? What is MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16? What’s new in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16? Features Extra in the Plus version

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What is MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16?

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 is a complete movie studio for your PC. MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 lets you easily transmit your recordings to your computer and then, once you have improved and enriched them, onto DVD and Blu-ray Disc . It's great for theater-quality presentations on TV, screen, or monitor. MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 is a production studio for the PC for editing videos, movies, photos, and

audio

from a wide range of sources. Long movies can be automatically separated into different chapters or scenes, or do the opposite by automatically incorporating short takes into a single movie. Add music, theater-quality transitions, text, and selected effects to your own movies with a mouse click. The easy-to-use interface, advanced technology and handy assistants guarantee perfect results at lightning speed! Once your movie is finished, you can use it again in a number of ways: Transfer it back onto tape or to your camcorder, burn it onto DVD or Blu-ray Disc and enjoy it on TV, or put it online for your friends and family in your personal MAGIX Online Album.

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What’s new in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16?

Improved file import

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16's support of video formats has been improved, and new formats have been added.

For DVD videos, multiple audio tracks, or the corresponding audio track may be selected.

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OGG and MP3 are now read directly; conversion to the WAV format is omitted. To import

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DVDs with multiple audio tracks (e.g. multi-lingual videos), the corresponding audio track can be selected via the context menu for the respective audio object.

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Creating backgrounds

The Media Pool features useful templates for various applications. For example, there are professional backgrounds for measurements, but there are also special templates with more creative freedom and adjustable color schemes.

Performance test for your PC during AVCHD import

A performance test has been integrated into MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 for loading AVCHD videos. This tests whether your computer is powerful enough to edit AVCHD material directly.

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Revised MAGIX Slideshow Maker

MAGIX Slideshow Maker

has been completely revised. Effects and fades can now be set and adjusted in detail. This program is accessible via "Edit -> Wizards -> Slideshow Maker".

Secondary color correction

Secondary color correction allows the colors in an area of an image

to be edited independently from the rest of the image. To do this, the image is separated into fore and background segments. For each layer, a color range can be selected and edited with the eyedropper tool. Color correction can be found in the Media Pool under "Video effects -> Color correction".

Object zoom

Activate this mode and click on an object to zoom in for detailed editing. This allows individual drum hits in a loop to be edited in a very detailed way or cut. Select the object and then you will see a button with four arrows pointing outwards on it in the lower right section of the Arranger. Click this button again to reset the view to the original settings.

Scrubbing

Scrubbing originates from the time of tape machines and provides quicker monitoring of passages of a

film or piece of music. This was technically implemented in these devices by keeping the tape head on the tape itself, but the motor doesn't drive the tape rolls in this case. Instead the tape is "manually" set to the desired position. Scrubbing in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 is available beneath the transport controls via a large wheel, which may be used to move the playback marker.

Audio effects animation in the Media Pool

Audio effects can also be animated in the Media Pool in the same way as video effects. Automation

curves that were normally difficult to draw can now be set and changes be made with just few keyframes. Because these curves are object-related, the entire arrangement remains clearly laid-out even with complex automations. The button for animations is located in the Media Pool (like video effects).

Improved video upload

Video uploads to video portals and communities

can now even be done in HD quality, and in most cases, without recalculation on the video portal or community website. Upload functions are accessible via "File -> Internet".

Revised DVD menu design

The DVD menu design function has been generally revised. You can access this option directly via the "Burn" button .

New Title Editor

Titles, text, opening and end credits are now written directly in the preview monitor so that you can see exactly where your titles will be positioned right away. Click the "Title" button in the Media Pool, select a template and place it onto the track via drag & drop . You may now edit your titles in the preview window.

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Additional innovations in the PLUS and Premium versions

Additional innovations in the PLUS and Premium versions versus the classic version:

Secondary color correction for impressive color effects

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Level display for audio file import

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Extended jump markers for improved project navigation

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Creation of colored surfaces/color scroll generator

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Upload videos to Vimeo

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Travel route animation

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MAGIX Music Editor with optimized user guidance

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Advanced support for Blu-ray and AVCHD discs

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More functions for DVD menu design

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Timeline zoom for individual objects

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Internal PC performance benchmarking for optimized presets

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Additional innovations in the Premium version

proDAD Mercalli Expert: The ultimate solution for stabilizing video clips retroactively

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proDAD Adorage HD SE: Video effects and transitions in HD quality

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XXL sound pack: Features over 500 sounds and complete songs

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Features

Recording

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 provides the following recording options:

DV cameras: Mini DV camcorders or DV video recorders

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HDV cameras: HDV1 and HDV2 camcorders

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Video: Analog TV, video input, VHS recorders, webcams

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Single frame: Single images and series of images from webcams, video recorders, video

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cameras, or TV cards

Audio: Microphones, cassette recorders, MiniDisc players, turntables

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Screen (Plus version only): PC monitor.

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Analog capture requires capture cards compatible with DirectShow. DV capture can be performed through an OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 host adapter (Firewire or iLink). A TV card can be used to record programs from TV or from your video recorder.

Import/Export formats

Video files: Videos for Windows and DV-AVI type 1/2 (*.avi), MPEG-1 and 2

(*.mpg,*.mp2,*.MPEG), QuickTime (*.mov), MAGIX Video (*.mxv), Windows Media, VOB streams from DVD (unencrypted), AVCHD (import only, only in the Plus version), MPEG-4 (*.mp4) (after fee-based activation). Activation is free in the Plus version. Note: To import and export AVC and MPEG-4 files, the MEPG-4 codec must first be activated. A

dialog will open if the codec is required. Files with a horizontal resolution of more than 768 pixels can

only be loaded in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus.

Audio files: The following formats are supported for soundtracks. Wave, MP3 (Windows Media Player

10 is required for export), WMA, OGG Vorbis, MIDI files, and audio CD tracks. Graphics files (for slideshows or as a still behind a scrolling title): Windows bitmaps (BMP), JPEG, GIF, Animated GIF, ZSoft Paintbrush (PCX), PNG, Portable Pixmap (PPM), Portable Greymap (PGM), Adobe Photoshop (PSD), Sun Rasterfile, Targa (TGA), Tagged Image File Format (TIFF), Photo CD (PCD).

Text files in RTF format

: You may conveniently enter text like closing credits into any text editor and then save it in the universal text format (.rtf). Loading such text into MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 creates a title object.

Note

: AVI video files in DivX™ format can only be imported with the corresponding codec installed! The DivX codec can be downloaded from www .divx.com. The QuickTime Library has to be installed to import QuickTime files (*.mov). Additional export formats: In addition to the above-mentioned audio and video formats, the following formats can also be exported: RealMedia™, BMP, Snapshot function (export any film motif as a bitmap or JPEG file). In addition, MAGIX Online Album can be used to create a Flash video. The video to be uploaded to the MAGIX Online Album will be exported in Windows Media format, and from there it can be exported as a Flash video. You can read more information about importing and exporting files in the "Media Pool

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" chapter.

AVCHD standard support

Files from AVCHD cameras can be either read directly or imported. Newer computers are capable of decoding and playing this format in real-time. MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 does a performance check in order to make sure that the computer has enough computing capacity. If the check indicates that the computer is insufficient, AVCHD material is transformed into a MPEG

-2 file to allow older systems to edit it, too. Note: To import AVCHD video, the camera drive must be installed even if you are working with portable media (8 cm DVDs, SD memory card, etc.). Reason: AVCHD cameras use an improved UDF file system which Windows can't handle without the driver.

AVCHD Lite

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 now also supports the AVCHD Lite standard, which is used by digital cameras for recording video (among other things).

AVCHD activation details

Attention: For AVCHD support, Dolby Digital Stereo and the MPEG-4 codec must be activated. To

convert AVCHD videos to MPEG

-2, the MPEG-2 codec must be activated.

Burnable disc formats

1:1 copies of DVDs & (S)VCDs

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Double-layer DVDs

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VCDs (MPEG-1 on CD-R)

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S-VCDs (MPEG-2 on CD-R)

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DVD (MPEG-2 on DVD)

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miniDVDs (MPEG-2 on CD-R)

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Blu-ray Discs

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AVCHD disc to DVD and Blu-ray

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Project backups and backup copies

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Automatic scene recognition

Long films are automatically divided into shorter scenes upon import or even retroactively.

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Recording

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 provides the following recording options:

DV cameras: Mini DV camcorders or DV video recorders

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HDV cameras: HDV1 and HDV2 camcorders

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Video: Analog TV, video input, VHS recorders, webcams

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Single frame: Single images and series of images from webcams, video recorders, video

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cameras, or TV cards

Audio: Microphones, cassette recorders, MiniDisc players, turntables

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Screen (Plus version only): PC monitor.

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Analog capture requires capture cards compatible with DirectShow. DV capture can be performed through an OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 host adapter (Firewire or iLink). A TV card can be used to record programs from TV or from your video recorder.

Import/Export formats

Video files: Videos for Windows and DV-AVI type 1/2 (*.avi), MPEG-1 and 2

(*.mpg,*.mp2,*.MPEG), QuickTime (*.mov), MAGIX Video (*.mxv), Windows Media, VOB streams from DVD (unencrypted), AVCHD (import only, only in the Plus version), MPEG-4 (*.mp4) (after fee-based activation). Activation is free in the Plus version. Note: To import and export AVC and MPEG-4 files, the MEPG-4 codec must first be activated. A

dialog will open if the codec is required. Files with a horizontal resolution of more than 768 pixels can

only be loaded in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus.

Audio files: The following formats are supported for soundtracks. Wave, MP3 (Windows Media Player

10 is required for export), WMA, OGG Vorbis, MIDI files, and audio CD tracks. Graphics files (for slideshows or as a still behind a scrolling title): Windows bitmaps (BMP), JPEG, GIF, Animated GIF, ZSoft Paintbrush (PCX), PNG, Portable Pixmap (PPM), Portable Greymap (PGM), Adobe Photoshop (PSD), Sun Rasterfile, Targa (TGA), Tagged Image File Format (TIFF), Photo CD (PCD).

Text files in RTF format

: You may conveniently enter text like closing credits into any text editor and then save it in the universal text format (.rtf). Loading such text into MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 creates a title object.

Note

: AVI video files in DivX™ format can only be imported with the corresponding codec installed! The DivX codec can be downloaded from www .divx.com. The QuickTime Library has to be installed to import QuickTime files (*.mov). Additional export formats: In addition to the above-mentioned audio and video formats, the following formats can also be exported: RealMedia™, BMP, Snapshot function (export any film motif as a bitmap or JPEG file). In addition, MAGIX Online Album can be used to create a Flash video. The video to be uploaded to the MAGIX Online Album will be exported in Windows Media format, and from there it can be exported as a Flash video. You can read more information about importing and exporting files in the "Media Pool " chapter.

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AVCHD standard support

Files from AVCHD cameras can be either read directly or imported. Newer computers are capable of decoding and playing this format in real-time. MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 does a performance check in order to make sure that the computer has enough computing capacity. If the check indicates that the computer is insufficient, AVCHD material is transformed into a MPEG

-2 file to allow older systems to edit it, too. Note: To import AVCHD video, the camera drive must be installed even if you are working with portable media (8 cm DVDs, SD memory card, etc.). Reason: AVCHD cameras use an improved UDF file system which Windows can't handle without the driver.

AVCHD Lite

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 now also supports the AVCHD Lite standard, which is used by digital cameras for recording video (among other things).

AVCHD activation details

Attention: For AVCHD support, Dolby Digital Stereo and the MPEG-4 codec must be activated. To

convert AVCHD videos to MPEG

-2, the MPEG-2 codec must be activated.

Burnable disc formats

1:1 copies of DVDs & (S)VCDs



Double-layer DVDs



VCDs (MPEG-1 on CD-R)



S-VCDs (MPEG-2 on CD-R)



DVD (MPEG-2 on DVD)



miniDVDs (MPEG-2 on CD-R)

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Blu-ray Discs

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AVCHD disc to DVD and Blu-ray



Project backups and backup copies



Automatic scene recognition

Long films are automatically divided into shorter scenes upon import or even retroactively.

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Import/Export formats

Video files: Videos for Windows and DV-AVI type 1/2 (*.avi), MPEG-1 and 2

(*.mpg,*.mp2,*.MPEG), QuickTime (*.mov), MAGIX Video (*.mxv), Windows Media, VOB streams from DVD (unencrypted), AVCHD (import only, only in the Plus version), MPEG-4 (*.mp4) (after fee-based activation). Activation is free in the Plus version. Note: To import and export AVC and MPEG-4 files, the MEPG-4 codec must first be activated. A

dialog will open if the codec is required. Files with a horizontal resolution of more than 768 pixels can

only be loaded in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus.

Audio files: The following formats are supported for soundtracks. Wave, MP3 (Windows Media Player

10 is required for export), WMA, OGG Vorbis, MIDI files, and audio CD tracks. Graphics files (for slideshows or as a still behind a scrolling title): Windows bitmaps (BMP), JPEG, GIF, Animated GIF, ZSoft Paintbrush (PCX), PNG, Portable Pixmap (PPM), Portable Greymap (PGM), Adobe Photoshop (PSD), Sun Rasterfile, Targa (TGA), Tagged Image File Format (TIFF), Photo CD (PCD).

Text files in RTF format

: You may conveniently enter text like closing credits into any text editor and then save it in the universal text format (.rtf). Loading such text into MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 creates a title object.

Note

: AVI video files in DivX™ format can only be imported with the corresponding codec installed! The DivX codec can be downloaded from www .divx.com. The QuickTime Library has to be installed to import QuickTime files (*.mov). Additional export formats: In addition to the above-mentioned audio and video formats, the following formats can also be exported: RealMedia™, BMP, Snapshot function (export any film motif as a bitmap or JPEG file). In addition, MAGIX Online Album can be used to create a Flash video. The video to be uploaded to the MAGIX Online Album will be exported in Windows Media format, and from there it can be exported as a Flash video. You can read more information about importing and exporting files in the "Media Pool " chapter.

AVCHD standard support

Files from AVCHD cameras can be either read directly or imported. Newer computers are capable of decoding and playing this format in real-time. MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 does a performance check in order to make sure that the computer has enough computing capacity. If the check indicates that the computer is insufficient, AVCHD material is transformed into a MPEG

-2 file to allow older systems to edit it, too. Note: To import AVCHD video, the camera drive must be installed even if you are working with portable media (8 cm DVDs, SD memory card, etc.). Reason: AVCHD cameras use an improved UDF file system which Windows can't handle without the driver.

AVCHD Lite

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 now also supports the AVCHD Lite standard, which is used by digital cameras for recording video (among other things).

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AVCHD activation details

Attention: For AVCHD support, Dolby Digital Stereo and the MPEG-4 codec must be activated. To

convert AVCHD videos to MPEG

-2, the MPEG-2 codec must be activated.

Burnable disc formats

1:1 copies of DVDs & (S)VCDs



Double-layer DVDs



VCDs (MPEG-1 on CD-R)



S-VCDs (MPEG-2 on CD-R)



DVD (MPEG-2 on DVD)



miniDVDs (MPEG-2 on CD-R)



Blu-ray Discs



AVCHD disc to DVD and Blu-ray



Project backups and backup copies



Automatic scene recognition

Long films are automatically divided into shorter scenes upon import or even retroactively.

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Automatic scene recognition

Long films are automatically divided into shorter scenes upon import or even retroactively.

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Timeline mode / Storyboard mode / Overview mode

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 provides three specialized views for especially easy editing:

All scenes from your film are listed sequentially in Storyboard mode. Every scene is displayed

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with a preview picture in the storyboard. Timeline mode chronologically displays your photos with text and sound elements over four

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tracks: The longer the representative object remains in the track, the longer the corresponding photo will be displayed during playback. In total you have four tracks to arrange your scenes with titles, movie sequences, or music. Overview mode displays all scenes in multiple rows. The zoom function makes sure that the

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number of scenes you want to view can be viewed at the same time. The Plus version also features Multicam mode, which can be switched on in Timeline mode. This

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mode allows you to edit together two camera perspectives comfortably.

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Optimize Video/Audio

Every film and every video can be optimized for image quality, color improvement (RGB, saturation), sharpness (sharp and soft filters), brightness control (brightness, contrast) and pushed through an anti-flicker filter (Deinterlace). The sound quality of every movie and every video can also be optimized. The equalizer allows you to manipulate the frequency spectrum ? perfect for cleaning up muffled dialog . The compressor is a dynamic volume control that can lend the overall sound a deeper, richer quality. The stereo effects processor justifies the position of the sound in the stereo panorama, while the DeNoiser and DeHisser are professional noise reduction tools which perform the function indicated by their names.

Effects

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 offers numerous effects and effects settings options as described in detail in the chapter "Effects and titles". A short overview:

Every object (every video, every single scene, every photo, and every audio recording) can be

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provided with its own individual effects combination. Every effects combination can be saved separately so that you can use it later on different objects. Right click the object and choose the "Save video effects" option in the context menu. Video effects are selected and set up in the "Effects" folder in the Media Pool. Most effects allow

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"keyframes" to control their behavior. The current settings only become effective beginning with the first selected keyframe. The next keyframe activates the settings present at that keyframe. The area between two keyframes approximates the corresponding effects settings ("tweening"). Video effects can be controlled using effects curves. A curve is shown in the video's object

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display which controls the application of the effect; the higher the curve, the more intense the effect. Keyframes are indicated by curve handles, and these can be manipulated as desired. For every curve handle, Bezier handles can be generated to create harmonic curves and effects automations. Effects presets are standardized effects configurations for the most important cases. They can be

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used via drag & drop; just hold down the mouse button and drag the selected effect from the Media Pool to the desired object - finished. The effects mixer ("Slide FX") combines or interweaves an assortment of recordings to create a

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complex visual arrangement. To execute this effect, simply drag the transitions to the space between two videos.

Slideshow Maker

Slideshow Maker turns drab photo collages into spectacular multimedia shows. With just one click, your footage is professionally optimized and enhanced with suitable music, authentic noises, smart transitions, text templates that can be edited, animations, effects and video clips. Just try it out!

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Effects

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 offers numerous effects and effects settings options as described in detail in the chapter "Effects and titles". A short overview:

Every object (every video, every single scene, every photo, and every audio recording) can be



provided with its own individual effects combination. Every effects combination can be saved separately so that you can use it later on different objects. Right click the object and choose the "Save video effects" option in the context menu. Video effects are selected and set up in the "Effects" folder in the Media Pool. Most effects allow



"keyframes" to control their behavior. The current settings only become effective beginning with the first selected keyframe. The next keyframe activates the settings present at that keyframe. The area between two keyframes approximates the corresponding effects settings ("tweening"). Video effects can be controlled using effects curves. A curve is shown in the video's object



display which controls the application of the effect; the higher the curve, the more intense the effect. Keyframes are indicated by curve handles, and these can be manipulated as desired. For every curve handle, Bezier handles can be generated to create harmonic curves and effects automations. Effects presets are standardized effects configurations for the most important cases. They can be



used via drag & drop; just hold down the mouse button and drag the selected effect from the Media Pool to the desired object - finished. The effects mixer ("Slide FX") combines or interweaves an assortment of recordings to create a



complex visual arrangement. To execute this effect, simply drag the transitions to the space between two videos.

Slideshow Maker

Slideshow Maker turns drab photo collages into spectacular multimedia shows. With just one click, your footage is professionally optimized and enhanced with suitable music, authentic noises, smart transitions, text templates that can be edited, animations, effects and video clips. Just try it out!

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MAGIX Soundtrack Maker

If you need a soundtrack, MAGIX Soundtrack Maker offers a massive selection of suitable sounds for background music in different variations, from "funky" to "easy listening" ? simply add music to your

movie project. The result is real movie

background music with changing moods to perfectly match your images.

Multimedia editable DVD menus

The program includes many DVD menu templates (for chapter selection, etc.) for projects intended for TV, and some are also in 16:9 widescreen format. They can be easily inserted during the burning process to give the DVD a professional look. Every menu template can be customized with your own photos, thematic animations, 3D titles, sound,

intro videos, etc. Write with flowers if your video takes place on a meadow, or with clouds if you've

flown somewhere. A lovingly created menu always makes a great impression. It's your video's calling card.

Time-saving VHS copying technique

Use your analog PC video card to quickly transfer old videos to high-quality MPEG-2 format directly from your VHS recorder. The movie and its interactive menu can be automatically burned directly to disc after capture/transfer.

MAGIX Videorecorder

MAGIX Videorecorder's design is especially suited for viewing and navigating videos, photos, audio , and TV by remote control. MAGIX Videorecorder includes:

TV/Video recorder for analog TV and DVB-T/S for easily recording TV on your PC. You



can easily select and record analog TV and DVB programs with your PC-compatible remote control. Improved PC-remote control compatible MAGIX Online TV Guide (EPG): With the DVB



program guide, you can access all available information related to the selected program, record it directly, or earmark it for fully automatic recording. You can also open an illustrated Internet

program guide with plenty of detailed information. MAGIX Videorecorder can be opened separately via the "Start" menu or activated in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16's recording dialog, which can be accessed via the red button below the preview monitor.

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Multimedia editable DVD menus

The program includes many DVD menu templates (for chapter selection, etc.) for projects intended for TV, and some are also in 16:9 widescreen format. They can be easily inserted during the burning process to give the DVD a professional look. Every menu template can be customized with your own photos, thematic animations, 3D titles, sound,

intro videos, etc. Write with flowers if your video takes place on a meadow, or with clouds if you've

flown somewhere. A lovingly created menu always makes a great impression. It's your video's calling card.

Time-saving VHS copying technique

Use your analog PC video card to quickly transfer old videos to high-quality MPEG-2 format directly from your VHS recorder. The movie and its interactive menu can be automatically burned directly to disc after capture/transfer.

MAGIX Videorecorder

MAGIX Videorecorder's design is especially suited for viewing and navigating videos, photos, audio , and TV by remote control. MAGIX Videorecorder includes:

TV/Video recorder for analog TV and DVB-T/S for easily recording TV on your PC. You



can easily select and record analog TV and DVB programs with your PC-compatible remote

control.

Improved PC-remote control compatible MAGIX Online TV Guide (EPG): With the DVB



program guide, you can access all available information related to the selected program, record it

directly, or earmark it for fully automatic recording. You can also open an illustrated Internet

program guide with plenty of detailed information. MAGIX Videorecorder can be opened separately via the "Start" menu or activated in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16's recording dialog, which can be accessed via the red button below the preview monitor.

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Time-saving VHS copying technique

Use your analog PC video card to quickly transfer old videos to high-quality MPEG-2 format directly from your VHS recorder. The movie and its interactive menu can be automatically burned directly to disc after capture/transfer.

MAGIX Videorecorder

MAGIX Videorecorder's design is especially suited for viewing and navigating videos, photos, audio , and TV by remote control. MAGIX Videorecorder includes:

TV/Video recorder for analog TV and DVB-T/S for easily recording TV on your PC. You



can easily select and record analog TV and DVB programs with your PC-compatible remote

control.

Improved PC-remote control compatible MAGIX Online TV Guide (EPG): With the DVB



program guide, you can access all available information related to the selected program, record it

directly, or earmark it for fully automatic recording. You can also open an illustrated Internet

program guide with plenty of detailed information. MAGIX Videorecorder can be opened separately via the "Start" menu or activated in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16's recording dialog, which can be accessed via the red button below the preview monitor.

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Task assistant + Video tooltips

The "Tasks" menu option provides all of the important functions as well as tips & tricks for your movies. With the applicable tool tip you receive valuable information. Just a simple click immediately opens the desired function or a wizard video for the task.

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Extra in the Plus version

Additional disc formats

WMVHD (Windows Media High Definition Disc): WMVHD is a type of disc optimized for



movie playback on PCs. The movies are converted into high-resolution Windows Media 9

format and a menu is added, like with DVDs. Windows Media Player 9, or higher is required for

successful playback. Video encoding will be preset for HDTV resolution (1280 x 720, also

known as "720p")

JPEG disc (for displaying photos on TV): With the "JPEG disc" option, every photo in the



disc project is individually exported and burned to a CD or DVD in JPEG format. The disc can

be played back later using photo disc-compatible DVD players. If a project contains several

slideshows, a subfolder will be created for each one, and the corresponding images will be

placed into each one. On a JPEG disc there are no menus, sounds, animated effects or

transitions. However, it does offer the best possible quality available for TV playback.

AVCHD disc: Burn a disc in the AVCHD format here. This high-resolution format makes it



possible to add 30 minutes of film to a DVD or 160 minutes of film to a Blu-ray Disc.

MultiDisc: Conventional video DVD, high-resolution HD discs, and complete backup projects



are burned onto the disc.

Download media directly from the Internet

Videos, pictures, texts, and sounds which are freely available on the Internet can be found and copied into the Media Pool at the click of a button via the newly integrated web browser. Audio files can be recorded using the analog input on the sound card, and video recorded directly from the screen. The media files are then immediately available for use in your own project . You can find this function in the Media Pool under "Tasks -> Import -> Online media".

Support for AVCHD camcorders

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus also supports camcorders that use the AVCHD format. AVCHD is currently used by video cameras that record directly to DVDs, SD cards, memory sticks, or hard disk. Files from AVCHD cameras can be either read directly or imported. During import the files can be converted to MPEG

-2 format. Import requires approximately three times the playback time. Hint:For AVCHD support Dolby® Digital Stereo import must be activated. For AVCHD import, MPEG2 codec must be activated. Read the hints for using AVCHD in the chapter "Import and export" or the PDF tutorial "Working with AVCHD material"!

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Additional disc formats

WMVHD (Windows Media High Definition Disc): WMVHD is a type of disc optimized for



movie playback on PCs. The movies are converted into high-resolution Windows Media 9

format and a menu is added, like with DVDs. Windows Media Player 9, or higher is required for

successful playback. Video encoding will be preset for HDTV resolution (1280 x 720, also

known as "720p")

JPEG disc (for displaying photos on TV): With the "JPEG disc" option, every photo in the



disc project is individually exported and burned to a CD or DVD in JPEG format. The disc can

be played back later using photo disc-compatible DVD players. If a project contains several

slideshows, a subfolder will be created for each one, and the corresponding images will be

placed into each one. On a JPEG disc there are no menus, sounds, animated effects or

transitions. However, it does offer the best possible quality available for TV playback.

AVCHD disc: Burn a disc in the AVCHD format here. This high-resolution format makes it



possible to add 30 minutes of film to a DVD or 160 minutes of film to a Blu-ray Disc.

MultiDisc: Conventional video DVD, high-resolution HD discs, and complete backup projects



are burned onto the disc.

Download media directly from the Internet

Videos, pictures, texts, and sounds which are freely available on the Internet can be found and copied into the Media Pool at the click of a button via the newly integrated web browser. Audio files can be recorded using the analog input on the sound card, and video recorded directly from the screen. The media files are then immediately available for use in your own project . You can find this function in the Media Pool under "Tasks -> Import -> Online media".

Support for AVCHD camcorders

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus also supports camcorders that use the AVCHD format. AVCHD is currently used by video cameras that record directly to DVDs, SD cards, memory sticks, or hard disk. Files from AVCHD cameras can be either read directly or imported. During import the files can be converted to MPEG

-2 format. Import requires approximately three times the playback time. Hint:For AVCHD support Dolby® Digital Stereo import must be activated. For AVCHD import, MPEG2 codec must be activated. Read the hints for using AVCHD in the chapter "Import and export" or the PDF tutorial "Working with AVCHD material"!

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Download media directly from the Internet

Videos, pictures, texts, and sounds which are freely available on the Internet can be found and copied into the Media Pool at the click of a button via the newly integrated web browser. Audio files can be recorded using the analog input on the sound card, and video recorded directly from the screen. The media files are then immediately available for use in your own project . You can find this function in the Media Pool under "Tasks -> Import -> Online media".

Support for AVCHD camcorders

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus also supports camcorders that use the AVCHD format. AVCHD is currently used by video cameras that record directly to DVDs, SD cards, memory sticks, or hard disk. Files from AVCHD cameras can be either read directly or imported. During import the files can be converted to MPEG

-2 format. Import requires approximately three times the playback time. Hint:For AVCHD support Dolby® Digital Stereo import must be activated. For AVCHD import, MPEG2 codec must be activated. Read the hints for using AVCHD in the chapter "Import and export" or the PDF tutorial "Working with AVCHD material"!

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Support for AVCHD camcorders

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus also supports camcorders that use the AVCHD format. AVCHD is currently used by video cameras that record directly to DVDs, SD cards, memory sticks, or hard disk. Files from AVCHD cameras can be either read directly or imported. During import the files can be converted to MPEG

-2 format. Import requires approximately three times the playback time. Hint:For AVCHD support Dolby® Digital Stereo import must be activated. For AVCHD import, MPEG2 codec must be activated. Read the hints for using AVCHD in the chapter "Import and export" or the PDF tutorial "Working with AVCHD material"!

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Synthesizer

The Ambient Synth is a well-developed tool for easily producing realistic natural noises, from rain and thunderstorms to animal sounds and traffic noise. The Drum&Bass machine includes throbbing bass lines and powerful beats in one device, allowing you to create great modern mood music, even if you don't have previous experience.

DV logging

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus also features a DV logging option. You no longer need to save large DV-AVI and audio files, since MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 saves the position of this material on the DV tape and imports missing files automatically when reloading the DV tape.

Custom multi-channel Surround 5.1 sound

Create custom multi-channel Surround 5.1 sound for your videos. With Dolby Digital® audio (5.1 Surround) you can burn your videos for any DVD player (requires a fee-based Dolby Digital® codec activation).

Customize keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are very useful for working more quickly and professionally. For this reason, MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus offers an editor for individual adjustment of keyboard shortcuts for almost all important commands.

Create a disc project as an ISO image

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus now allows you to save your disc project as an ISO image file as well. "ISO" image is the technical term for the exact memory map of the content of a disc. An ISO image file can work directly with all standard burning programs and makes multiple burnings especially easily. Select the "Image " option under "Burner" to do so.

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DV logging

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus also features a DV logging option. You no longer need to save large DV-AVI and audio files, since MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 saves the position of this material on the DV tape and imports missing files automatically when reloading the DV tape.

Custom multi-channel Surround 5.1 sound

Create custom multi-channel Surround 5.1 sound for your videos. With Dolby Digital® audio (5.1 Surround) you can burn your videos for any DVD player (requires a fee-based Dolby Digital® codec activation).

Customize keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are very useful for working more quickly and professionally. For this reason, MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus offers an editor for individual adjustment of keyboard shortcuts for almost all important commands.

Create a disc project as an ISO image

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus now allows you to save your disc project as an ISO image file as well. "ISO" image is the technical term for the exact memory map of the content of a disc. An ISO image file can work directly with all standard burning programs and makes multiple burnings especially easily. Select the "Image " option under "Burner" to do so.

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Custom multi-channel Surround 5.1 sound

Create custom multi-channel Surround 5.1 sound for your videos. With Dolby Digital® audio (5.1 Surround) you can burn your videos for any DVD player (requires a fee-based Dolby Digital® codec activation).

Customize keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are very useful for working more quickly and professionally. For this reason, MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus offers an editor for individual adjustment of keyboard shortcuts for almost all important commands.

Create a disc project as an ISO image

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus now allows you to save your disc project as an ISO image file as well. "ISO" image is the technical term for the exact memory map of the content of a disc. An ISO image file can work directly with all standard burning programs and makes multiple burnings especially easily. Select the "Image " option under "Burner" to do so.

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Customize keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are very useful for working more quickly and professionally. For this reason, MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus offers an editor for individual adjustment of keyboard shortcuts for almost all important commands.

Create a disc project as an ISO image

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus now allows you to save your disc project as an ISO image file as well. "ISO" image is the technical term for the exact memory map of the content of a disc. An ISO image file can work directly with all standard burning programs and makes multiple burnings especially easily. Select the "Image " option under "Burner" to do so.

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Create a disc project as an ISO image

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus now allows you to save your disc project as an ISO image file as well. "ISO" image is the technical term for the exact memory map of the content of a disc. An ISO image file can work directly with all standard burning programs and makes multiple burnings especially easily. Select the "Image " option under "Burner" to do so.

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MAGIX Xtreme Print Center

MAGIX Xtreme Print Center is a printing suite for CD, DVD, and VHS label printing. You can conveniently print perfect stickers, covers, inlays, and booklets for your projects.

MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer

MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer offers you high-quality image editing software for any situation. The newly integrated Task Assistant explains frequently used tasks in an easy-to-understand manner. The program interface is now even more intuitive due to an entirely new program interface look and improved user navigation. MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer can be accessed via the "Effects" button for each scene or the context menu for image files.

MAGIX Music Editor

MAGIX Music Editor is a full WAV editor with all necessary cutting, editing & effect functions as well as numerous import/export functions. You can open audio objects from MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 with a mouse click in the MAGIX Music Editor. There you'll be able to take advantage of lots of additional powerful tools, for example, a function for freehand drawing of waveforms. This can be used to fix the most stubborn distortions that cannot be eliminated completely using the MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 DeClicker.

More extras

TV ad killer (removes TV commercial blocks automatically)



99 stereo tracks for more flexible arranging



Professional reference track (according to TV and movie standard)



VirtualDub plug-in interface for external video effects or removing TV channel logos



BPM recognition for music videos with precise rhythmic editing options



Import/export of Bitmap and TIF series (e.g. from 3D applications)



Legal backup copies of protected video DVDs via analog recording from your DVD player



Freely definable motion paths for dynamic camera movements and zooms



3D design for perspective picture-in-picture alignment, 3D outros, and more



Transition export: Create individual transition effects from your favorite scene



Audio Mastering Suite 2.0 for professional sound on soundtracks



Menu background design options



Seamless integration of effect plug-in proDAD Vitascene



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MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer

MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer offers you high-quality image editing software for any situation. The newly integrated Task Assistant explains frequently used tasks in an easy-to-understand manner. The program interface is now even more intuitive due to an entirely new program interface look and improved user navigation. MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer can be accessed via the "Effects" button for each scene or the context menu for image files.

MAGIX Music Editor

MAGIX Music Editor is a full WAV editor with all necessary cutting, editing & effect functions as well as numerous import/export functions. You can open audio objects from MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 with a mouse click in the MAGIX Music Editor. There you'll be able to take advantage of lots of additional powerful tools, for example, a function for freehand drawing of waveforms. This can be used to fix the most stubborn distortions that cannot be eliminated completely using the MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 DeClicker.

More extras

TV ad killer (removes TV commercial blocks automatically)



99 stereo tracks for more flexible arranging



Professional reference track (according to TV and movie standard)



VirtualDub plug-in interface for external video effects or removing TV channel logos



BPM recognition for music videos with precise rhythmic editing options



Import/export of Bitmap and TIF series (e.g. from 3D applications)



Legal backup copies of protected video DVDs via analog recording from your DVD player



Freely definable motion paths for dynamic camera movements and zooms



3D design for perspective picture-in-picture alignment, 3D outros, and more



Transition export: Create individual transition effects from your favorite scene



Audio Mastering Suite 2.0 for professional sound on soundtracks



Menu background design options



Seamless integration of effect plug-in proDAD Vitascene



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MAGIX Music Editor

MAGIX Music Editor is a full WAV editor with all necessary cutting, editing & effect functions as well as numerous import/export functions. You can open audio objects from MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 with a mouse click in the MAGIX Music Editor. There you'll be able to take advantage of lots of additional powerful tools, for example, a function for freehand drawing of waveforms. This can be used to fix the most stubborn distortions that cannot be eliminated completely using the MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 DeClicker.

More extras

TV ad killer (removes TV commercial blocks automatically)



99 stereo tracks for more flexible arranging



Professional reference track (according to TV and movie standard)



VirtualDub plug-in interface for external video effects or removing TV channel logos



BPM recognition for music videos with precise rhythmic editing options



Import/export of Bitmap and TIF series (e.g. from 3D applications)



Legal backup copies of protected video DVDs via analog recording from your DVD player



Freely definable motion paths for dynamic camera movements and zooms



3D design for perspective picture-in-picture alignment, 3D outros, and more



Transition export: Create individual transition effects from your favorite scene



Audio Mastering Suite 2.0 for professional sound on soundtracks



Menu background design options



Seamless integration of effect plug-in proDAD Vitascene



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More extras

TV ad killer (removes TV commercial blocks automatically)



99 stereo tracks for more flexible arranging



Professional reference track (according to TV and movie standard)



VirtualDub plug-in interface for external video effects or removing TV channel logos



BPM recognition for music videos with precise rhythmic editing options



Import/export of Bitmap and TIF series (e.g. from 3D applications)



Legal backup copies of protected video DVDs via analog recording from your DVD player



Freely definable motion paths for dynamic camera movements and zooms



3D design for perspective picture-in-picture alignment, 3D outros, and more



Transition export: Create individual transition effects from your favorite scene



Audio Mastering Suite 2.0 for professional sound on soundtracks



Menu background design options



Seamless integration of effect plug-in proDAD Vitascene



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Work areas

In this chapter

"Record" screen "Edit" screen Video monitor Media Pool Toolbars Arranger Adjusting the workspace The "Burn" screen

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"Record" screen

1

Menubar: The different menus give you access to MAGIX

Movie

Edit Pro 16's different functions.

2

Toolbar:

Here you will find a number of buttons for quick access to important functions.

3

Screens:

Here you will find the switches for the "Record", "Edit", and "Burn CD" screens.

4

Preview monitor:

In the preview monitor you can view your recorded or imported video.

5

Transport control:

The transport control resembles the playback controls of a DVD player. You can use these buttons to control the preview in the preview monitor.

6

Record functions:

The "Record", "Import file", "Copy CD/DVD" (PLUS version only), and "TV & Media Center" buttons can be used to start the main functions of these screens.

7

Filmbox:

Movies and their preview images will be added to the filmboxes during importing.

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"Edit" screen

1

Upper button bar

: Here are the buttons for quick access to important commands.

2

Menu bar: Most functions in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 can be

accessed via the menu bar.

3

Program monitor: Video and image

objects are displayed and files from the Media Pool can be previewed here.

4

Templates

: Here you can find the directories for fades, transitions, titles, effects and movements. To preview a template, simply click on it to see a preview. With "Catooh" you will be directly connected to the Internet to open the Online Media Library.

5

Media Pool

: In the Media Pool you can load your photos and other media files. Using the generic navigation icons you can access any drive or folder on your PC.

6

Modes

:



Storyboard mode displays all scenes in the current video

in a panel so that they can be easily manipulated and arranged.



Timeline mode is for more involved arrangement and effects work.



Overview mode displays all the objects on the first track and enables quick sorting of the scenes.



The right button activates Multicam mode in the Plus version.

7

Lower toolbar

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: Here you can select the Timeline or different mouse modes for various editing functions.

8

Timeline with range markers

: Defines the range that will be played. In Timeline mode, this is done using time intervals.

9

Arranger

: Drag & drop files from the Media Pool, then arrange and edit files in detail here.

10

Scroll bars

: The lower scroll bars can be dragged apart and pushed together for zooming with the mouse. The right scroll bar vertically zooms into the tracks. The right scroll bar zooms vertically into the tracks. Click on the edge of the scroll bars with the mouse button held down to change the visible window in the arranger.

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Video monitor

All selection processes are conducted on the video monitor. Here you can view and edit material before importing. There is a preview function for all of the files in the Media Pool.

Use the playback button to start the preview of video or image objects in Media Pool. For



special objects like titles or fades a preview is given.

Audio files and synthesizer objects from the Media Pool can also be listened to using the



playback button. Tip: Useful presets for the arranger and video monitor can be found in the tab Display presets in the program settings.

Full screen view

The option "full screen" in the context menu maximizes the preview monitor. Alternatively, a double click on the monitor or "A+Enter" also maximizes the window. The fullscreen view is especially recommended for working with two screens; one screen for the film preview, and the other for the arranger. You can also shift the monitor into full screen mode and access it via the context menu (right mouse

button

). There, you can also hide and display the basic transport controls. With "Esc" you will go back to the normal view (or click on "smaller" button to the right in the fullscreen mode).

Show movie overview

The option "Film overview" in the "Window" menu enables an overview of teh entire arranger. All objects in the arranger will be displayed in the program monitor. The overview display is especially recommended for work with long movies because the reduced overview in the program monitor and the zoomed detailed view in the arranger present a good combination. The film overview can be used for moving around in the movie and for editing certain parts:

When you click on a certain object in the video monitor, the arranger will zoom on that object.



Using the mouse, you can draw a frame in the video monitor ? and the corresponding range will



be zoomed in the arranger.

When you move the playback marker in the video monitor, the arranger playback marker will



also move correspondingly.

Tip:

If you use this option very often, you can use the keyboard shortcut (Shift + A).

Transport control

The transport controls in the program monitor enable you to play back video and photo material in the arranger or as a preview in the Media Pool.

Transport control buttons

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Range

: Above the playback functions, the range between the in and out points can be changed by clicking.

Playback marker: This marker indicates the location of the image currently displayed on-screen.

Media Pool/Arranger: This button allows you to switch between the Arranger's transport control and the selected files in the Media Pool (preview function).

Set in/out points

: Defines the start and end of the playback range.

To the start: This button sets the playback marker to the start of the current area.

Jump to start of film: Sets the playback marker to the start of the movie .

Play/Stop (pause)

: The playback button in the middle starts playback. A second click ends playback.

Tip: In the menu "File -> Settings -> Program -> Playback", you can set whether the playback marker will go back to the start position (stop) after the second click or following the appropriate shortcut (space bar), or if it should stay at the current position (pause function).

Area playback

: This button plays back the current range.

To the end

: This button sets the playback marker to the end of the current range.

Audio or video recording

: Quickly jumps to the Recording selection dialog.

Film overview

Jog wheel

: Using this wheel, you can move by single frames within the video and position the playback marker exactly at high magnifications.

Shuttle control: The further the slider control is moved to the side, the quicker the arrangement is played in the corresponding direction. This way a certain position can be reached quickly.

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Full screen view

Range

: Above the playback functions, the range between the in and out points can be changed by clicking.

Playback marker: This marker indicates the location of the image currently displayed on-screen.

Media Pool/Arranger: This button allows you to switch between the Arranger's transport

The option "full screen" in the context menu maximizes the preview monitor. Alternatively, a double click on the monitor or "A+Enter" also maximizes the window. The fullscreen view is especially recommended for working with two screens; one screen for the film preview, and the other for the arranger. You can also shift the monitor into full screen mode and access it via the context menu (right mouse

button

). There, you can also hide and display the basic transport controls. With "Esc" you will go back to the normal view (or click on "smaller" button to the right in the fullscreen mode).

Show movie overview

The option "Film overview" in the "Window" menu enables an overview of teh entire arranger. All objects in the arranger will be displayed in the program monitor. The overview display is especially recommended for work with long movies because the reduced overview in the program monitor and the zoomed detailed view in the arranger present a good combination. The film overview can be used for moving around in the movie and for editing certain parts:

When you click on a certain object in the video monitor, the arranger will zoom on that object.



Using the mouse, you can draw a frame in the video monitor ? and the corresponding range will



be zoomed in the arranger.

When you move the playback marker in the video monitor, the arranger playback marker will



also move correspondingly.

Tip:

If you use this option very often, you can use the keyboard shortcut (Shift + A).

Transport control

The transport controls in the program monitor enable you to play back video and photo material in the arranger or as a preview in the Media Pool.

Transport control buttons

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control and the selected files in the Media Pool (preview function).

Set in/out points

: Defines the start and end of the playback range.

To the start: This button sets the playback marker to the start of the current area.

Jump to start of film: Sets the playback marker to the start of the movie .

Play/Stop (pause)

: The playback button in the middle starts playback. A second click ends playback.

Tip: In the menu "File -> Settings -> Program -> Playback", you can set whether the playback marker will go back to the start position (stop) after the second click or following the appropriate shortcut (space bar), or if it should stay at the current position (pause function).

Area playback

: This button plays back the current range.

To the end

: This button sets the playback marker to the end of the current range.

Audio or video recording

: Quickly jumps to the Recording selection dialog.

Film overview

Jog wheel

: Using this wheel, you can move by single frames within the video and position the playback marker exactly at high magnifications.

Shuttle control: The further the slider control is moved to the side, the quicker the arrangement is played in the corresponding direction. This way a certain position can be reached quickly.

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Show movie overview

Range

: Above the playback functions, the range between the in and out points can be changed by clicking.

Playback marker: This marker indicates the location of the image currently displayed on-screen.

Media Pool/Arranger: This button allows you to switch between the Arranger's transport control and the selected files in the Media Pool (preview function).

Set in/out points

: Defines the start and end of the playback range.

To the start: This button sets the playback marker to the start of the current area.

Jump to start of film: Sets the playback marker to the start of the movie .

The option "Film overview" in the "Window" menu enables an overview of teh entire arranger. All objects in the arranger will be displayed in the program monitor. The overview display is especially recommended for work with long movies because the reduced overview in the program monitor and the zoomed detailed view in the arranger present a good combination. The film overview can be used for moving around in the movie and for editing certain parts:

When you click on a certain object in the video monitor, the arranger will zoom on that object.



Using the mouse, you can draw a frame in the video monitor ? and the corresponding range will



be zoomed in the arranger.

When you move the playback marker in the video monitor, the arranger playback marker will



also move correspondingly.

Tip:

If you use this option very often, you can use the keyboard shortcut (Shift + A).

Transport control

The transport controls in the program monitor enable you to play back video and photo material in the arranger or as a preview in the Media Pool.

Transport control buttons

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Play/Stop (pause)

: The playback button in the middle starts playback. A second click ends playback.

Tip: In the menu "File -> Settings -> Program -> Playback", you can set whether the playback marker will go back to the start position (stop) after the second click or following the appropriate shortcut (space bar), or if it should stay at the current position (pause function).

Area playback

: This button plays back the current range.

To the end

: This button sets the playback marker to the end of the current range.

Audio or video recording

: Quickly jumps to the Recording selection dialog.

Film overview

Jog wheel

: Using this wheel, you can move by single frames within the video and position the playback marker exactly at high magnifications.

Shuttle control: The further the slider control is moved to the side, the quicker the arrangement is played in the corresponding direction. This way a certain position can be reached quickly.

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Transport control

Range

: Above the playback functions, the range between the in and out points can be changed by clicking.

Playback marker: This marker indicates the location of the image currently displayed on-screen.

Media Pool/Arranger: This button allows you to switch between the Arranger's transport control and the selected files in the Media Pool (preview function).

Set in/out points

: Defines the start and end of the playback range.

To the start: This button sets the playback marker to the start of the current area.

Jump to start of film: Sets the playback marker to the start of the movie .

Play/Stop (pause)

: The playback button in the middle starts playback. A second click ends playback.

Tip: In the menu "File -> Settings -> Program -> Playback", you can set whether the playback marker will go back to the start position (stop) after the second click or following the appropriate shortcut (space bar), or if it should stay at the current position (pause function).

Area playback

: This button plays back the current range.

To the end

: This button sets the playback marker to the end of the current range.

Audio or video recording

: Quickly jumps to the Recording selection dialog.

Film overview

The transport controls in the program monitor enable you to play back video and photo material in the arranger or as a preview in the Media Pool.

Transport control buttons

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Jog wheel

: Using this wheel, you can move by single frames within the video and position the playback marker exactly at high magnifications.

Shuttle control: The further the slider control is moved to the side, the quicker the arrangement is played in the corresponding direction. This way a certain position can be reached quickly.

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Media Pool

Forwards/Back

The "Back" button always returns you to the folder you last used.

Up

The "Up" button brings you to the next highest folder level.

Folder tree

Here you can activate a folder tree to navigate through your computer system.

Search

To quickly find specific files, use the search function. You can also specify file type, data and certain folders that should be searched.

Browse history list and path details

The current folder's path is displayed in the top center. Use the arrow button to open the menu to find the folders you previously visited.

Options

All functions of the context

menu

(switch views, rename, or delete files, etc.) can also be accessed via the options button.

Display options

Settings for how detailed the entries should be listed can be made here.

The design and operation of the Media Pool is very similar to Windows Explorer. It serves to control and load multimedia files of all kinds: video files, audio files, fades, effects, and even entire projects. At the same time, it is used as a window for editing different tasks.

Importing

Navigation buttons

The navigation buttons let you navigate through your computer's drives and folders.

Computer

The link button "Computer" displays the drives in the Media Pool. All drives will be listed along with their drive letters and can be opened with a double click.

User directory

The second button featuring the user's name opens their personal folder in the Media Pool.

My media

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The "My media" button lets you select "Projects", "My videos", "My music", "My images", and "Recordings".

Projects

Switches to the folder where your projects and videos are usually stored.

My videos

Displays all usable files found in "My documents\My videos."

My music

Displays the contents of the "My Documents\My Music" folder. MAGIX Music Manager also suggests this folder for importing your music collection into the database.

My pictures

Switches to the "My documents\My pictures" folder. This folder is often used by digital cameras and scanners to store transferred images by default. The included MAGIX Photo Manager program also uses this folder (e.g. during image import).

Recordings Recordings: MAGIX Movie

Edit Pro 16 stores all recordings here to access all recordings as quickly as possible.

MAGIX tools

The "MAGIX tools" link selects links to "Downloads", "Database", "Online Album", and "Internet Media". Downloads: Use this button to access the media files that you downloaded with Catooh. Database: Use this button to open the database view. Right-clicking opens the database search. The database first has to be created using the supplied additional programs MAGIX Photo Manager or MAGIX Music Manager.

Online Album

: This buttons opens MAGIX Online Album. This provides a shortcut to uploading and deleting data. To do this, you must first register on MAGIX Online Album. There are many ways to upload data:

While holding "Ctrl" down, select the data to be uploaded in the Media Pool, and select "Copy"

1.

in the context menu (opened by right-clicking). Switch to the MAGIX Online Album screen,

open the desired folder, and select "Paste" in the context menu.

In the Media Pool, click on "Online Album", and go to the desired directory. Open the Windows

2.

Explorer, select the desired data with "Ctrl" held down, and drag it into the Media Pool. Both options will result in your desired data being uploaded to your MAGIX Online Album.

Hint

: This function requires an Internet connection. To gain access, make sure you have your login information (email address and password) ready. Internet media: This opens MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16's integrated browser. It offers you the possibility to collect media from the Internet to use in the current project .

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Importing

Forwards/Back

The "Back" button always returns you to the folder you last used.

Up

The "Up" button brings you to the next highest folder level.

Folder tree

Here you can activate a folder tree to navigate through your computer system.

Search

To quickly find specific files, use the search function. You can also specify file type, data and certain folders that should be searched.

Browse history list and path details

The current folder's path is displayed in the top center. Use the arrow button to open the menu to find the folders you previously visited.

Options

All functions of the context

menu

(switch views, rename, or delete files, etc.) can also be accessed via the options button.

Display options

Settings for how detailed the entries should be listed can be made here.

Navigation buttons

The navigation buttons let you navigate through your computer's drives and folders.

Computer

The link button "Computer" displays the drives in the Media Pool. All drives will be listed along with their drive letters and can be opened with a double click.

User directory

The second button featuring the user's name opens their personal folder in the Media Pool.

My media

The "My media" button lets you select "Projects", "My videos", "My music", "My images", and "Recordings".

Projects

Switches to the folder where your projects and videos are usually stored.

My videos

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Displays all usable files found in "My documents\My videos."

My music

Displays the contents of the "My Documents\My Music" folder. MAGIX Music Manager also suggests this folder for importing your music collection into the database.

My pictures

Switches to the "My documents\My pictures" folder. This folder is often used by digital cameras and scanners to store transferred images by default. The included MAGIX Photo Manager program also uses this folder (e.g. during image import).

Recordings Recordings: MAGIX Movie

Edit Pro 16 stores all recordings here to access all recordings as quickly as possible.

MAGIX tools

The "MAGIX tools" link selects links to "Downloads", "Database", "Online Album", and "Internet Media". Downloads: Use this button to access the media files that you downloaded with Catooh. Database: Use this button to open the database view. Right-clicking opens the database search. The database first has to be created using the supplied additional programs MAGIX Photo Manager or MAGIX Music Manager.

Online Album

: This buttons opens MAGIX Online Album. This provides a shortcut to uploading and deleting data. To do this, you must first register on MAGIX Online Album. There are many ways to upload data:

While holding "Ctrl" down, select the data to be uploaded in the Media Pool, and select "Copy"

1.

in the context menu (opened by right-clicking). Switch to the MAGIX Online Album screen,

open the desired folder, and select "Paste" in the context menu.

In the Media Pool, click on "Online Album", and go to the desired directory. Open the Windows

2.

Explorer, select the desired data with "Ctrl" held down, and drag it into the Media Pool. Both options will result in your desired data being uploaded to your MAGIX Online Album.

Hint

: This function requires an Internet connection. To gain access, make sure you have your login information (email address and password) ready. Internet media: This opens MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16's integrated browser. It offers you the possibility to collect media from the Internet to use in the current project .

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Fades

This provides a list of all fades sorted into categories. Clicking on a category shows all of the fades contained therein. To load a fade, click on it and drag it onto a scene which you would like to blend into. Alternatively, you can select the scene into which you would like to blend into before and double click on the fade in the Media Pool later. Tip: All fades will appear in the menu between two scenes, and they can also be selected there.

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Title

Title presets and the Title Editor are located here. They are sorted into various categories and can be loaded via a double-click or drag & drop. You will also find templates for 3D titles here. The text of title objects can be changed in the program monitor by double-clicking on it.

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Effects

Access the effects presets via "Video effects", "Movement effects", "Audio effects", and "Design elements".

Video effects

These are the various effects which can be applied to videos and stills. The effects can be set after an object is selected in the respective effects dialog which appears. For more information, see the "Video

effects in the Media Pool

" chapter.

Movement effects

These are movement effects you can use to animate the frame by using zoom or camera movements. For more information, go to the "Effects and titles" chapter in "Movement effects in Media Pool ".

Audio effects

In addition to many different audio effects presets (echo, reverb, equalizer, compressor, etc.), you can also use the included synthesizer. A synthesizer can be dragged onto the arranger like a multimedia file. It will be displayed as a synth object. Use the corresponding control console to edit the synth sounds and melodies. The control console opens automatically when the synthesizer is dragged onto the arrangement for the first time. A synth object can be opened for further editing later by double clicking.

Design elements

Multi picture-in-picture: These are various effects presets for image

stacking.

Collages

: These work similarly to normal picture-in-picture effects, but more objects are used. Depending on the collage, arrange the selected objects one after the other and drag the collage onto the first object.

Portrait effects

: Select individual effects which are especially suited to vertically formatted photos.

Image objects

: These are various image objects like black bars, thought bubbles for cartoons, etc.

Intros/Outros

: These are beginning and end scenes for films with various themes.

Visuals

: Graphical displays of any played sounds which can be combined with other video material.

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Various file list view modes

List:

Only file names are listed. This view mode displays the most files simultaneou sly.

Details:

In the details section the type, size, and date of modificatio n are shown for every media file beside its name. The list can be sorted by clicking on any of these details.

Large icons can be quite useful because they show a preview frame for each movie and picture file. This allows you to sort through the material quicker. One disadvantage is that it takes longer for the file list to be displayed.

In the file list, all of the supported multimedia files and subfolders of the currently selected folder are displayed. Three different views (list, detail, large symbols) can be set by right clicking on the Media Pool context menu .

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Preview function

This is a preview function for all files in the Media Pool which can be started by dragging & dropping onto the video monitor or by pressing the play button . There are also previews for effects that illustrate their functionality. The "Extras" button or the enhanced transport control function provides a selection of sections from a longer video file in the Media Pool. Please refer to the Inserting objects into the project chapter.

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Toolbars

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Upper button bar

In this section:

New project Load project Save project Program settings Context help MAGIX News Center

The upper button bar can be found in the monitor to the top left. It has the following functions:

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New project

Creates a new MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 project. A dialog with settings for a new disc project or a new film opens to get started.

Keyboard shortcut: Shift + N

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Load project

Use this option to load a movie into your disc project . Please note that all media files associated with it must be accessible. MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 will search for all used sounds and video files in the folders in which they were located when the movie was saved.

Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + O

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Save project

The current movie is saved with the name displayed in the

project window. If you have not yet specified a name for your

project, a dialog will open wherein MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 asks you to do so.

Please note

: In the project file (*.MVP), all information about the used media files, cuts, effects, and titles are saved, but not the picture and sound material itself. This is found in the recorded or imported media files that remain unchanged during the entire MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 editing process. To save the full movie into a dedicated directory, for instance to continue editing on a different PC, please use the command "Copy movie and media into directory". Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + S

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Program settings

Opens the program settings .

Keyboard shortcut: Y

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Context help

By choosing the context help entry from the "Help" menu, or by clicking on the button in the top toolbar , the mouse cursor will turn into an arrow with a question mark.

Then, when you click on any button of the main screen, program help describing the control element in question will open. Shortcut key: Alt + F1

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MAGIX News Center

MAGIX can supply you with all of the latest information about your software . In the MAGIX News Center, you will find all of the links to current online tutorials as well as tips & tricks on individual topics or software application examples.

You will also be informed of the availability of brand new updates and patches for your program as well as special offers, contests, and surveys. The news is split into three color-coded sections:

Green for practical tips & tricks for your software



Yellow reports the availability of new patches and updates for your product



Red for special offers, contests, and surveys



And if there are no new messages, then the button will be grey



All available information is shown as soon as you click on MAGIX News Center. If you click on one of the news items you will be forwarded to the corresponding website.

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Lower toolbar

In this section:

Select a movie to edit Undo Restore Delete objects Title editor Mute button Mixer Cut button Paste modes

The following buttons are available in "Overview" and "Timeline" modes:

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Select a movie to edit

Using the dropdown menu, you can control various movies within a project .

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Undo

During project editing, you can undo the last changes you made. This way it's no problem if you want to experiment with critical operations. If you don't like the results, then you can always revert to the previous state by using "Undo". Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Z

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Restore

The "Redo" function undoes the previous "Undo" function. Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Y

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Delete objects

This function deletes the selected scene (or the selected object in "Timeline" mode).

Keyboard shortcut: Del

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Title editor

Opens the title editor for the selected photo, video, or title object.

Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + T

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Mute button

This button mutes the sound output.

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Mixer

This option allows you to display or conceal the real-time mixer. You will find further information, especially with regard to the integration of effects plug-ins, in the chapter "Mixer".

Keyboard shortcut: M

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Cut button

This command cuts a scene at the point where the playback marker is positioned. This way, two free-standing objects are created. Keyboard shortcut: T

This command cuts a scene at the point where the playback marker is positioned and removes the material before the playback marker. Keyboard shortcut: K

This command cuts a scene at the point where the playback marker is positioned and removes the material behind the back marker. Keyboard shortcut: U

This command allows you to completely remove selected scenes. The scenes that follow will be automatically moved to the end of the scene in front of the scene to be removed.

Splits the movie at the playback marker position into two sections within one project. These can be individually controlled using the "Window" menu or the button "Select movie for editing" (see above).

You can access the individual options using the dropdown menu .

Split

Remove start

Remove end

Hint:

If the commands "Split" and "Remove beginning/end" are applied without a selection, all objects at the position of the playback marker are cut.

Remove scene

Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Del

Split movie

Keyboard shortcut: Alt + W

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Paste modes

In this section:

Apply automatically Intelligent ripple Single-track ripple Multitrack ripple Replace Overwrite

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 provides various options for how an object selected in the Media Pool will be pasted into the project .

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Apply automatically

Pastes the file selected in the Media Pool into the arranger. Video and image objects will always be placed behind the last object into the first track; audio and text objects are separated into different tracks.

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Intelligent ripple

Inserts an object from the Media Pool at the position of the playback marker and simultaneously moves the objects following it.

In contrast to automatic insertion, all objects will be inserted at the position of the playback



marker.

Videos and images are placed on the first track. If another object is found at the playback



marker position, then it will be cut continued at the end of the inserted object (so that the inserted

object can start exactly at the point of insertion).

The objects lying further along on the track will be moved further down.



Objects on other linked tracks (all objects up to the first completely empty track) will also be



moved further down. This includes sound tracks, fades, and titles, all of which will be moved

together so that nothing gets mixed up. All objects will be moved which start at the same position

as or behind the playback marker.

Note

: The prerequisite for a good ripple effect is that the soundtrack, most importantly, is cut at the position of the playback marker. Otherwise, the elements located further down would move down even more, while the soundtrack would stay at its old position, causing picture and sound to separate from each other. If you would like to create an intelligent ripple, make sure that the starting points of all objects that are to be moved are positioned at or behind the playback marker. If this is not the case, click on the screen to cut the corresponding object at the playback marker position.

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Single-track ripple

Inserts an object from the Media Pool at the position of the playback marker and simultaneously moves the objects on the track following it.

The one-track ripple behaves similarly to the intelligent ripple, the difference is that only the



objects on the target track are moved. Bordering tracks are unchanged.

In contrast to automatic insertion, all objects will be inserted at the position of the playback



marker.

Videos and images are placed on the first track. If another object is found at the playback



marker position, then it will be cut continued at the end of the inserted object (so that the inserted

object can start exactly at the point of insertion).

The objects lying further along on the track will be moved further down.

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Multitrack ripple

The object selected in the Media Pool will be inserted on the target track at the position of the playback marker. All objects found at the playback marker position will be split and moved down the length of the inserted object. All objects on the track located further on will also be moved.

The multitrack ripple behaves similarly to the intelligent ripple, but the difference is that all objects



on all tracks following the playback marker's position will be moved.

In contrast to automatic insertion, all objects will be inserted at the position of the playback



marker.

Videos and images are placed on the first track. If another object is found at the playback



marker position, then it will be cut continued at the end of the inserted object (so that the inserted

object can start exactly at the point of insertion).

If other objects are located at the playback marker position, these will also be separated and



moved further along the track.

Objects lying further along on all tracks will be moved further down.

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Replace

Replaces the selected object with an object selected in the Media Pool.

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Overwrite

Overwrites the object in the target track at the position of the start marker with the object selected in the Media Pool.

Hint:

In contrast to "Replace", no length adjustment takes place. With "Replace", any downstream objects are moved, while "Overwrite" overwrites downstream objects as well (sometimes only partially), depending on the length of the object being inserted in comparison to the object being overwritten.

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Additional buttons in Timeline mode

In this section:

Set chapter marker Object grid Form group Ungroup objects Mouse modes

The following buttons are only available in "Timeline" mode:

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Set chapter marker

Sets a chapter marker at the position of the playback marker. This creates a chapter entry in the disc menu, in case you are planning to burn the movie to CD/DVD.

You can rename your chapter markers by right clicking and selecting "Rename". The name then appears in the chapter menu . Shortcut: Shift + Enter

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Object grid

Use this button to switch the object grid on and off. When the object grid is switched on, the objects snap into place beside one another so that everything fits in seamlessly.

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Form group

Orders all selected objects into groups. As soon as an object from the group is selected, all other objects in the group will be highlighted as well so that you can work on them collectively.

Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + L

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Ungroup objects

This turns all selected objects into free-standing objects again.

Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + M

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Mouse modes

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 offers special mouse modes for different kinds of editing. They can be selected using the small arrow next to the button .

In this section:

Intelligent mouse mode Mouse mode for individual objects Curve mouse mode Stretch mouse mode Preview audio mouse mode

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Intelligent mouse mode

In principle, this mouse mode behaves like the "Single object mouse" mode.

However, all objects that border the object on the same or on adjacent tracks are also moved, starting from the mouse position. This means that all objects overlapping adjacent tracks (fades, fade effects) and those directly connecting to the next one (hard cuts) are pushed together up to the next empty space in the arrangement (the technical term for this action is "Ripple until black"). This is useful for preventing destruction of fades you have already set and want to move an object included therein. To move individual object, switch to "Single object mouse" mode. You can also drag an object vertically onto a free track, thereby breaking the connection with the following objects. You will then be able to move it freely without having to move other objects with it. Keyboard shortcut: Alt + 2

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Mouse mode for individual objects

This is the preset mouse mode which performs most of the work.

Select objects with a left click. You can move an object by dragging it to the desired position. Keyboard shortcut: Alt + 1

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Curve mouse mode

This mouse mode is used especially for drawing effects curves.

The effects curve controls the intensity of the effect: The higher the curve point, the more intense the respective effects parameter at this location. The curves can be used for video and image objects on the image tracks and also for audio objects on the audio tracks. More information about this can be found in the chapter "Animate objects", section "Editing object effects curves". Keyboard shortcut: Alt + 3

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Stretch mouse mode

This special mode is for customizing the length of objects.

With timestretching, audio objects can be expanded or compressed using the handles at the bottom. The duration of the audio material is therefore lengthened without changing the pitch. Playback of the video objects is accelerated/decelerated with the help of the handles at the bottom. Attention! If the object to be stretched or compressed is going to be animated with an effects curve, then the option "Connect curve length with object length " should be set for the effects curve. Keyboard shortcut: Alt + 4

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Preview audio mouse mode

This mode allows you to preview audio objects (as long as the mouse button is held down).

In this mode, objects cannot be moved or changed. Keyboard shortcut: Alt + 8

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Arranger

There are corresponding views for different applications: "Scene overview", "Storyboard" mode, and "Timeline" mode.

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 offers an editing interface for advanced editing: audio dubbing, professional editing, plus precise transitions and effects editing.

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Tracks

At the beginning of each track is a track box where you can mute a single audio track with the Mute button or play them S olo.

The arranger offers tracks for multimedia material positioning and editing. The number of tracks displayed can be specified in the file menu under "Movie settings". In principle, any object type may be placed on any of the tracks. You can also combine video and bitmaps objects with MIDI and audio objects on any of these tracks. The maximum length of a movie is restricted to 6 hours.

Clicking the lock symbol protects all objects in a track against unwanted editing. The track name can be changed by double clicking the text above the buttons.

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Zooming

Enlarge objects

: Vertical and horizontal zoom stages are enlarged so that all of the selected objects are able to be displayed at maximum size.

The vertical zoom function sets the number of visible tracks in the window. For a lot of tracks, enlarging the view (zooming) is sensible for editing a single track or object. Use the horizontal zoom function to increase the visible section of the arrangement on the timeline.

If the function is switched off, the zoom stage will be restored.

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Adjusting the workspace

The program monitor, the Arranger, and the Media Pool can be shut off completely or freely repositioned. Personal settings are automatically saved when MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 is closed and remain unchanged when the program is reopened. Program settings -> Display presets provide a collection of useful configurations for display on the monitor. On systems with only a single connected monitor, only the first two are practical. The presets are explained on the right side of the dialog . All window properties of the Arranger, video monitor, etc. can be changed after the application of a preset. For larger arrangements, the program monitor can be used to show an overview of the Arranger ("Window -> Movie overview ").

Note

: If you've lost your overview, then you can use "Window -> Reset window arrangement" or the keyboard shortcut "F9" to reset the basic settings.

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Xara Movie Edit Pro - 16.0 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright

Preface

Support

Serial number

System requirements

MAGIX Online World

Introduction

What is MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16?

What’s new in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16?

Creating backgrounds

Revised MAGIX Slideshow Maker

Features

Recording

Import/Export formats

Automatic scene recognition

Timeline mode / Storyboard mode / Overview mode

Optimize Video/Audio

Effects

MAGIX Soundtrack Maker

Multimedia editable DVD menus

Time-saving VHS copying technique

Task assistant + Video tooltips

Extra in the Plus version

Additional disc formats

Download media directly from the Internet

Support for AVCHD camcorders

Synthesizer

DV logging

Custom multi-channel Surround 5.1 sound

Customize keyboard shortcuts

Create a disc project as an ISO image

MAGIX Xtreme Print Center

MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer

MAGIX Music Editor

More extras

Work areas

"Record" screen

"Edit" screen

Video monitor

Full screen view

Show movie overview

Transport control

Media Pool

Importing

Fades

Title

Effects

Various file list view modes

Preview function

Toolbars

Upper button bar

New project

Load project

Save project

Program settings

Context help

MAGIX News Center

Lower toolbar

Select a movie to edit

Undo

Restore

Delete objects

Title editor

Mute button

Mixer

Cut button

Paste modes

Apply automatically

Intelligent ripple

Single-track ripple

Multitrack ripple

Replace

Overwrite

Additional buttons in Timeline mode

Set chapter marker

Object grid