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Problems and solutions
File will not load
If files cannot be loaded, this means that the format is either not supported by MAGIX
Video Pro X5, or the corresponding codec must be activated first. Read the section
"Import formats (view page 17)" for more information.
In case of AVI files, it is possib
le that the necessary codec in not installed. For more,
please refer to "General tips for AVI videos (view page 337)" in the appendix "Digital
vide
o and storage devices".
Choppy or uneven playback
Don't panic if the picture on your screen is choppy or uneven. The finished product
will look perfect and play smoothly. Don't forget that MAGIX Video Pro X5 calculates
all effects in real time. This lets you see for yourself what sort of influence each of the
effects will have on your video footage. Some effects make even today's high-
performance PCs work quite hard, and often, a steady, continuous video stream is
simply not possible on your PC. The final product, free from previous choppiness, is
only available after rendering it to DVD or exporting it. For that reason, you should
first edit the movie in its raw version without effects. The preview generally delivers a
steady picture, allowing you to work quickly and quietly. Towards the end, you can
add effects to your movies to give them a special touch of Hollywood!
Problems and Remedies regarding the Auto
Remix Assistant
Problem: The playback stutters, the metronome is suspended, the computer is
overloaded... (on older computers.)
Remedy: We recommend changing to wave drivers ("P" key, "Playback parameter"
dialog) instead of DirectSound.
Problem: The metronome does not work and there are no lines on the the wave-
shaped display.
Probable cause: The material does not contain beats or the song contains a passage
without beats.
Remedy: The song should be limited in such a way that only rhythmic passages are
contained.