Operation Manual

The Basics
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 For the Write to DV Tape function, a quick and
easy way is to select a DV AVI file directly from
the Library and then choose File > Export >
Write to DV Tape for instant writing. A dialog
box appears. Click Show Preview to preview
when writing and then click Start. Click Close
when complete.
 To write multiple files to a DV tape, drag the
DV AVI files from the Library to the
Storyboard. It is imperative that you do not
add any effects and that all Storyboard clips are
in DV AVI format.
 Now, with a DV AVI file selected on the
Storyboard, choose File > Export > Write
to DV Tape. The Storyboard order will
be the sequence in which they will be
written to DV tape.
 Click Show Preview to preview when writing and then click Start. Click
Close when complete. For more information on writing to DV tape when
producing, please refer to "Producing AVI Files" on page 99 for more
information.
 Project Properties is for adding more information for your movie. You might
want to fill out Keyword, which is suitable for database searches, or any other
fields.
 Choose Recent Files... to select a project you had recently been modifying.
 Choose Exit to close PowerDirector.
Edit Menu
 The first four commands are if a clip is selected from
the Storyboard: Cut, Copy, Paste or Delete.
 Select a file from the Library and choose Remove from
Library. This file will only be removed from this
project’s Library.
 For Preferences, go to "Preferences" on page 39.
Modes Menu
 Select a clip and then any one of the Modes. Go to the individual
sections for more details on specific Modes.