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Getting started
Traditional 3D programs are notoriously difficult to use and understand. This is not the case with
MAGIX 3D Maker. MAGIX 3D Maker is so simple to use, literally anyone can produce high quality still
and animated 3D graphics in minutes.
Typically the first step is to enter your own text which you can do by just deleting the default text with the
regular Delete key and typing your own. You can position the image in three dimensions by simply
dragging it on screen (as long as you don't have a background texture, in which case use the scroll bars).
You can also drag the shadow to the required position, and dragging on the graphic itself can change the
extrude or bevel
. Select a font of your choice from the drop-down list in the text toolbar. You will likely also want to
customize it, which you can do by clicking any of the option bars on the right hand side of the window
(the buttons on the options toolbar also open these). Any changes you make are reflected instantly on the
image, making it easy and fun to experiment.
Creating animations is just as easy. The animation options offers a wide range of different animation types
from simple rotation of the image to multi-page animations with alternating animation types per character.
And if you don't want to create your own headings you can simply copy one that's already been created
(there are over 700 on the CD) by using the design picker (under design options) to copy some or all of
the attributes of an existing file to the current heading, or use the animation picker to copy animation
settings.
When you're happy with the results, you can export either a static image or an animation or movie in any
of the most popular file formats. You can even create an animated screensaver either for use on your
own computer or for distribution to other people.
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