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Copyright
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All rights, especially rights to reproduction, distribution, and to the translation, are
reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in form of copies, microfilms
or other processes, or transmitted into a language used for machines, especially data
processing machines, without the express written consent of the publisher.
All rights of reproduction are reserved. Errors in and changes to the contents as well
as program modifications reserved.
Copyright © MAGIX AG, 2001 – 2015. All rights reserved. MAGIX is a registered
trademark of MAGIX AG.
Created under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories. © 1992 – 2015 Dolby Laboratories. All rights
reserved.
Other mentioned product names may be registered trademarks of the respective
manufacturer.
This product uses MAGIX patented technology (USP 6518492) and MAGIX patent
pending technology.
About this program version
Note: This is a limited special version of MAGIX Video easy. The following features
are limited or not included in this version:
• No import for digital cameras and camcorders. Only analog video recording.
• No automatic movie editing (view page 23).
video stabilization (view page 46).
• No
imited transition effects, intros, outros and menu templates.
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• No AVCHD disc burning.
• No AVCHD export, no export for tablets and smartphones.
• No touchscreen-optimized controls.
Welcome to MAGIX Video easy 5 HD 3
Welcome to MAGIX Video easy 5 HD
Welcome to MAGIX Video easy 5 HD, the first video editing program for the whole
family. It's so easy to use that even beginners without any prior skills will be able to
design breathtaking videos in just a short time. Transform recordings of family
celebrations, vacations, or special events into video DVDs or present your videos on
the Internet with ease.
It's never been easier to transfer videos from your camcorder to your PC's hard drive,
to optimize video material with a few clicks, and then burn to DVD. This manual
explains how everything works, step-by-step.
The complete electronic manual provides a more detailed explanation of the options,
dialog boxes, menus and program interface.
Have fun with MAGIX Video easy 5 HD,
The MAGIX team
What's new in MAGIX Video easy 5 HD?
• Touchscreen gestures for tablet computers: Scroll through the arranger and
dialogs with 2 fingers, downward swipe with 1 finger marks objects in the
arranger for multiple selection, upward swipe with 1 finger removes objects from
the Timeline.
• Edit audio tracks using presets: The equalizer now includes presets (e. g.
highpass to preset to reduce rumbling)
• New and improved range of transitions
• More content: New DVD menus & intros/outros
• Single frame export: using the new "Save frame as single frame" feature (in the
"File" menu).
• Lots of esthetic improvements
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Features
Connection and Introduction Wizard
A practical Wizard will guide you through the program: from connecting the video
camera to recording your videos.
Video Editing Wizard
It just doesn't get any easier: Select your video, add text and music, and your movie is
finished – including great transitions!
Clearly laid-out user interface with large buttons
The neatly laid out interface includes extra large buttons and is free of confusing icons
and unnecessary features.
Numerous help functions as video clips
Helpful video clips are available to you directly within the program to explain how the
desired function is used.
Export to DVD, YouTube,
Burn your movies with a menu to DVD, share them online, or save your video clips as
files.
Facebook and as files
Practical project archiving on DVD and hard drive
Projects aren't just securely archived on DVD or your hard drive, they can also be
conveniently edited at any time.
Also supports AVHCD camcorders
With MAGIX Video easy 5 HD you can edit and burn your AVCHD recordings
directly. Only somewhat more expensive programs offer this otherwise.
Preview monitor
View edits and effects beforehand, without changing the output video.
Image optimization
Customize color, brightness, contrast, saturation, and volume with ease.
Toolbar
Add titles and text, transitions, photos and music with just a click.
Transport control
The start and stop marker can be moved to any desired position to place edits.
Table of Contents 5
Table of Contents
Copyright 2
About this program version 2
Welcome to MAGIX Video easy 5 HD 3
What's new in MAGIX Video easy 5 HD? 3
Features 4
Support 7
Serial number 9
Tips for Program Help 10
Start program 11
Import video 12
Import video from digital camcorders 13
Import video from a digital camera 16
Import from analog sources (e.g. video recorder) 16
Program interface 20
Edit Video 21
Scene recognition 21
Cut an Object 22
Remove a Clip 22
Automatic movie editing 23
Start video editing 23
Apply effects 24
Sound and music 24
Insert Title 28
Insert Transitions 28
Insert additional images/videos 29
Finish movie 30
Burn to disc/Save to SD card 30
Save on computer 35
Upload to Internet 35
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Export to a mobile device 36
Archive project on computer/DVD 37
Dialog and Interface Reference 38
Video Monitor 38
Edit objects 39
Scene recognition 44
Video stabilization 46
Display duration... 46
Clean-up Wizard 47
Object properties 47
Project settings 48
Program settings 48
Menu Reference 50
File Menu 50
Edit Menu 54
Effects Menu 56
Share Menu 58
Help Menu 58
MAGIX Online World 60
MAGIX Online Album 60
MAGIX Website Maker 60
Catooh – the Online Content Library 60
MAGIX News Center 60
Annex: Digital Video and Data Storage 61
MPEG Compression 61
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) 61
AVCHD disc 62
Blu-ray Disc 63
Interlace 63
Glossary 65
Index 80
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Support
Dear MAGIX customer,
Our aim is to provide fast, convenient, solution-focused support at all times. To this
end, we offer a wide range of services:
• Unlimited web support: As a registered MAGIX customer, you have unlimited
access to web support offered via the convenient MAGIX service portal on
http://support.magix.net, including an intelligent help assistant, high-quality
FAQs, patches and user reports that are constantly updated. The only
requirement for use is product registration at www.magix.com
• The online community, on-the-spot support and a platform for exchange:
MAGIX customers have free and unlimited access to the online community at
www.magix.info, which includes approx. 150,000 members and offers the
opportunity to ask members questions concerning MAGIX products as well as
use the search function to search for specific topics or answers. In addition to
questions & answers, the knowledge pool includes a glossary, video tutorials and
a discussion forum. The multiple experts, found round-the-clock at
www.magix.info guarantee quick answers, which sometimes come within
minutes of a question being posted.
• Email support for MAGIX products:
For each new MAGIX product you will automatically receive 12 months free
customer support by email.
• Premium Email Support:
For priority support, or if you want the support team to help with non-MAGIX
related hardware problems you can purchase a premium email support ticket.
Proceed as follows:
1. Go to the MAGIX customer support page at http://support.magix.net
http://support.magix.net.
gn in using your login details.
2. Si
3. Click on "Purchase access code" in the navigation bar.
Each ticket corresponds to a specific problem, it will remain valid until the
problem has been solved. A ticket is not limited to a single email.
Please note: To be able to use the Premium email support and free product email
support via the Internet, you have to register your MAGIX product using the serial
number provided. The serial number can be found on the sleeve of the installation
disc or on an insert card included in the package.
• Additional telephone service:
Besides the large number of free customer service offers, we also offer a feebased telephone customer service.
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