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Preface MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe will help you teach your photos to walk – or even better, how to dance. With this software, your photos will become the star of an impressive multimedia show, and you're the director! Enjoy your photos together with your family and friends on TV or on your PC. Play your pictures just like a feature film with great fades and effects as well as narration and subtitles. Add intros and outros, or invent your own closing credits.
Support If you experience any problems with your software, please contact our support team: Support website: http://support.magix.net 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 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.
Before you start In this chapter Package contents System requirements Serial number Page 5
Package contents Program CD / DVD The MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe installation manager is included on this CD. Manual It is always useful to read the introductory chapters of this manual. Hint: The complete documentation is included in the MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe directory as a PDF file. To read it you will need the "Adobe Acrobat Reader" application which you can download for free from www.adobe.com.
System requirements For Microsoft® Windows® XP I Vista™ Minimum configuration: PC with Intel® Pentium® or AMD® Athlon® 1 GHz and higher Min. 512 MB RAM 500 MB free hard disk space for program files, min. 1 GB free for video files (5 GB recommended). 16-bit sound card, CD drive, Microsoft® compatible mouse. SVGA graphics card with min. 32 MB RAM, MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe: min. resolution 1024 x 600. Additional programs included in delivery: min.
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 Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe is clearly assigned to you and only you, and it makes improved and more targeted customer service possible.
More about MAGIX In this chapter MAGIX Online World magix.
MAGIX Online World Well-connected: Products and services online from MAGIX Discover the possibilities offered by the MAGIX Online World. Every MAGIX product offers a direct and easy-to-use gateway to the world of online multimedia: Present your photos, videos, and music directly in your Online Album or in worldwide Internet communities. Find professional templates & content for enhancing your personal projects.
magix.info Help and get help - Directly from within the program, you'll be able to access magix.info, the new MAGIX Knowledge Base. In the Knowledge Base, you'll find answers to all of the most frequently asked questions about MAGIX products and multimedia in general. Couldn't find an answer to your particular question? No problem, just ask the question yourself. You can go to magix.info in the "Online" menu, or via this button.
Introduction In this chapter What is MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe? What’s new in MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe? Additional new features of the deluxe version Properties Overview of the program interface Page 12
What is MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe? The name says it all: MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe puts your photos and movies onto a CD or DVD as a slideshow for viewing on your PC screen or TV like a movie. The typical scenario: Holiday, family, or birthday pictures are scattered all over the place in envelopes, photo albums, and scrap books. The hard disk is overflowing with photos from your digital camera and camera phone, and a burner is available, as is a scanner.
What’s new in MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe? 50 adjustable 1-click templates for 3D title and text animations Add exciting 3D titles to your images. MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe provides 50 presets for you to customize. If you want a static or animated text, to use individual titles, or if you want to add a transparent background to your images, the sky's the limit – thanks to the outstanding technology featured in MAGIX 3D maker.
Effects settings can be conveniently copied to other photos, videos, and music. Gap-searching function warns you automatically before burning if there are gaps in the project. Slideshows can be attached to one another. and much more MAGIX Photo Manager MAGIX Photo Manager is the perfect companion for managing your photos. Create digital photo albums and add new images with ease. MAGIX Photo Manager can be found under "File -> Supplementary programs".
Additional new features of the deluxe version HD ready MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe deluxe can now burn high-resolution Blu-ray DiscsTM with animated menus. There are plenty of high-quality templates for menus that are especially suited to the options offered by Blu-ray Discs TM . YouTube upload You can upload your slideshow directly to YouTube from MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe for everyone in the world to see.
Properties Import Photo: Windows bitmaps (BMP), JPEG, 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). Video: AVI, DV-AVI (Types 1 and 2), Windows Media 9, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, QuickTime movie, MAGIX Video (MXV). Text: You can easily enter longer texts such as credits with any text processing program and then save them in the universal RTF text format.
3D fade series (gallery, photo table, notice board, etc.). 3D effect templates to reshape subjects and have them fly through the picture. 1-click animations for transforming photos into videos (jumping, mosaic, kaleidescope, etc.). Titles & texts: You can enter text in various fonts and colors and position them wherever you want in the picture. Dynamic movement of the titles and texts are also possible (for opening and closing credits, for example).
Automatic volume reduction during voice-overs and speech. Blu-ray Disc support. and much more Overview of the program interface After starting MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe, you'll see the following setup: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Menu bar "Slideshow" screen for creating and editing your slideshows. "Burn" screen for burning slideshows to disc. Media Pool for navigating through the folders of your computer.
Import Photo: Windows bitmaps (BMP), JPEG, 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). Video: AVI, DV-AVI (Types 1 and 2), Windows Media 9, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, QuickTime movie, MAGIX Video (MXV). Text: You can easily enter longer texts such as credits with any text processing program and then save them in the universal RTF text format.
Titles & texts: You can enter text in various fonts and colors and position them wherever you want in the picture. Dynamic movement of the titles and texts are also possible (for opening and closing credits, for example). Zooms & camera movements: Zoom into picture sections, pan across the picture! Decorative elements and superimposed videos with cartoons, speech bubbles, costume accessories, frames, etc.
Overview of the program interface After starting MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe, you'll see the following setup: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Menu bar "Slideshow" screen for creating and editing your slideshows. "Burn" screen for burning slideshows to disc. Media Pool for navigating through the folders of your computer. Video monitor with universal preview function so that you always see what the effects and settings do. Navigation buttons/Transport console of the video monitor.
Export Slideshows can be exported in the following formats as video files: MXV (MAGIX Video), AVI, MPEG-1/-2, Windows Media 9, QuickTime (*.MOV), RealMedia, and FlashTM (FlashTM only via MAGIX Online Album ). Please note: The MPEG-2 encoder required for the MPEG-2 export has not yet been activated. To unlock it for free, please have your serial number ready (found in the CD case of your installation CD or on the inside of your DVD box).
individual spoken commentary via microphone. Multiple options for sound optimization enhance and unify all sound elements in one coherent audio track. Present & share MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe provides very flexible options for presenting and sharing your slideshows. For example: Burn a disc: All standard disc types for playback on DVD players and PCs can be created: Video DVD, (S)VCD, miniDVD, TV-JPEG disc. DVD menus: Interactive DVD menus are created automatically.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Menu bar "Slideshow" screen for creating and editing your slideshows. "Burn" screen for burning slideshows to disc. Media Pool for navigating through the folders of your computer. Video monitor with universal preview function so that you always see what the effects and settings do. Navigation buttons/Transport console of the video monitor. Toolbar which supplies different tools depending on the editing mode activated.
Three views MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe provides three specialized views for especially easy editing: Storyboard mode lists several photos in sequence. Every photo is displayed with a preview picture in the storyboard. Choose how you want to fade between photos from many different transition options. Timeline mode chronologically displays your photos with text and sound elements over four tracks.
menu you can directly access the motifs of your slideshow. TV formats: All TV formats are supported: standard (4:3), widescreen (16:9), PAL, NTSC. Data archiving: Original photos and project backups can be archived to CD or DVD, including playback software which can play the data archive immediately on any PC. Presentation on a free website: MAGIX Online Album and MAGIX Community provide comprehensive options for presenting your works to the public online or just to your friends.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Menu bar "Slideshow" screen for creating and editing your slideshows. "Burn" screen for burning slideshows to disc. Media Pool for navigating through the folders of your computer. Video monitor with universal preview function so that you always see what the effects and settings do. Navigation buttons/Transport console of the video monitor. Toolbar which supplies different tools depending on the editing mode activated.
Concentrated multimedia power MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe provides a large number of multimedia functions that help you really get the best out of your photos and make fascinating slideshows from good photos. For example: Image optimization: Typical errors (exposure, color, redeye, etc.) can be easily fixed using the "1 click" effect. Picture size and position can be corrected, for example, by increasing the size, by rotating, clipping, levelling the horizon, etc.
animations, decorative elements, opening and closing credits, movieshow themes. 3D design & 3D animation: Freely reshape or rotate photos in front of various backgrounds, have pictures spin through space or distort them. Single frame capture for video camcorders and webcams (e.g. for cartoons). MAGIX Music Editor for detailed sound editing. MAGIX Print Studio for CD/DVD cases, labels, photo calendars, and much more. MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer 6 for detailed image editing.
8 9 activated. Buttons for quickly toggling between the three views: Overview mode, Timeline mode, and Storyboard mode . Arranger: All the pictures of your slideshow are shown here.
Present & share MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe provides very flexible options for presenting and sharing your slideshows. For example: Burn a disc: All standard disc types for playback on DVD players and PCs can be created: Video DVD, (S)VCD, miniDVD, TV-JPEG disc. DVD menus: Interactive DVD menus are created automatically. Uniquely customizable templates with intros, animated buttons, 3D titles, and music are included.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Menu bar "Slideshow" screen for creating and editing your slideshows. "Burn" screen for burning slideshows to disc. Media Pool for navigating through the folders of your computer. Video monitor with universal preview function so that you always see what the effects and settings do. Navigation buttons/Transport console of the video monitor. Toolbar which supplies different tools depending on the editing mode activated.
Overview of the program interface After starting MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe, you'll see the following setup: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Menu bar "Slideshow" screen for creating and editing your slideshows. "Burn" screen for burning slideshows to disc. Media Pool for navigating through the folders of your computer. Video monitor with universal preview function so that you always see what the effects and settings do. Navigation buttons/Transport console of the video monitor.
Quick start In this chapter MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe – It's this easy! Create a new slideshow with the wizard Designing slideshows Creating CD/DVD menus Page 35
MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe – It's this easy! Disc projects, slideshows, and photos MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe allows you to work with disc projects, slideshows, and photos. In order to work quickly and intuitively, it is important to know the differences between these three hierarchically-ordered terms. Project A project includes everything that you want to put on your CD and DVD.
Disc projects, slideshows, and photos MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe allows you to work with disc projects, slideshows, and photos. In order to work quickly and intuitively, it is important to know the differences between these three hierarchically-ordered terms. Project A project includes everything that you want to put on your CD and DVD. This normally contains one or more slideshows and includes a menu structure/menu design which allows you to choose a slideshow later on the CD or DVD.
Create new project Start MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe. After starting the program, the start dialog "Welcome to MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe" will open. There are three options here: "Open and existing project" that you have already created for further editing. "Create a new project manually" starts a new project. "Create a new project using the wizard" creates a new slideshow with the help of the wizard by adjusting the most important settings for you.
" screen opens in MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe. The Media Pool is to the right. Once you have scanned in your photos from your digital camera, open the folder where the photo files can be found. Tip : You can also use presentations from standard presentation programs. To do so, export all slides from your presentation program as JPEG files and open the MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe folder with the exported JPEGs.
Burning wizard: This button opens a wizard that will help you set up the burning project for various disc types. There are a number of disc types for different disc projects: The slideshow or the film/video which you can play in the DVD player should be burned onto a DVD, (S)VCD, miniDVD, or JPEG disc. Disc projects which are meant for presentations on your computer monitor should be burned as "Slideshows" or "High Definition Slideshows (WMV HD).
Burning CDs/DVDs Once you have all the photos you want in your slideshow together, switch to the "Burn" window. You can do this by clicking on "Burn" to the top right. On the right hand side, you'll find the "Burn disc" button. Burning wizard: This button opens a wizard that will help you set up the burning project for various disc types.
More disc types To select other disc types, please click the top right to switch to "Advanced" mode: In advanced mode, the layout of the "Burn" window is far more complicated, since all functions are now available at a glance.
Create a new slideshow with the wizard The wizard helps you quickly and easily create great slideshows. Start MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe and select "Create new project with wizard". Then confirm the selection with "OK". The wizard will now lead you through the steps required for creating a new project. Note: The slideshow wizard can be opened via "File " in the "Wizards" submenu. Basic settings Specify the ratio for the project.
drop. Display time for each photo (seconds) : By default, photos are displayed for the time entered here. Of course, you can later change the time each photo is displayed. Total length of slideshow : The approximate total length of the slideshow created is shown here. It adjusts to reflect any changes that are made. Specify effects Simply select one of the styles that best suits the theme of your slideshow. If you don't want any effects, then select the entry marked "No effects".
Basic settings Specify the ratio for the project. You can also determine how MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe should behave with photos that do not match the project's formatting. Cut to fit screen automatically : Images that do not correspond to the project's ratio are adjusted automatically. The zoom factor is set in such a way that there are no black bars to the left or right or top to bottom. Project name :Give your disc project a name.
Play : This button provides a preview of the selected song. Remove : This deletes the selected song from the list. Finishing a new slideshow One click on "Finish" is enough for the wizard to create the slideshow. You now have the option to watch your slideshow before you accept it. Manually edited slideshow: The slideshow created can be edited further however you want. Add a DVD menu to the slideshow and burn it: MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe now switches to the "Burn" screen.
Load photos Select photos via "Load files..." that should be added to the project. "Delete" removes the selected photos from the list. The sequence of photos can be specified via drag & drop. Display time for each photo (seconds) : By default, photos are displayed for the time entered here. Of course, you can later change the time each photo is displayed. Total length of slideshow : The approximate total length of the slideshow created is shown here. It adjusts to reflect any changes that are made.
Specify effects Simply select one of the styles that best suits the theme of your slideshow. If you don't want any effects, then select the entry marked "No effects". Select background music You can select between the suggested pieces of music or one of your own by importing it into the list via "Load file(s)". If the slideshow is long enough, then all of the pieces contained in the list will be loaded into the photo one after the other. The sequence of songs can be specified via drag & drop.
Select background music You can select between the suggested pieces of music or one of your own by importing it into the list via "Load file(s)". If the slideshow is long enough, then all of the pieces contained in the list will be loaded into the photo one after the other. The sequence of songs can be specified via drag & drop. Play : This button provides a preview of the selected song. Remove : This deletes the selected song from the list.
Finishing a new slideshow One click on "Finish" is enough for the wizard to create the slideshow. You now have the option to watch your slideshow before you accept it. Manually edited slideshow: The slideshow created can be edited further however you want. Add a DVD menu to the slideshow and burn it: MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe now switches to the "Burn" screen. The slideshow can be fitted with a DVD menu and burned to DVD.
Designing slideshows Load and sort photos 1. Start MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe. 2. Open the folder that points to your hard disk. This is located to the top right of the Media Pool, and it is the location where you'll find the photos you wish to use. 3. Load all the photos that you wish to use in your slideshow. In the Media Pool, every object used is marked red. This way you'll know which files are already in the storyboard. The space bar starts or stops playback.
In this case, you'll see each individual picture in a so-called "photo box". Each photo box has a number of settings for duration, fades, effects, and text: Set display time: Double clicking on the clock lets you enter how long the photo should be shown for. Add title and text: Titles (for example, subtitles, opening/closing credits) can be added to every photo. Click on "Text". The title editor is ready with a number of text design variations.
used. The easiest way to access "Timeline" mode is via the "Tab" key (you can also click on the corresponding link via the left-hand border of the photo bar). You have four tracks in total: on the first track there are photos or videos the second track is the audio track for narration and sound effects for individual photos and videos All audio material that you add to the second track directly below your photos and videos will be attached to the corresponding photo and video material.
Load and sort photos 1. Start MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe. 2. Open the folder that points to your hard disk. This is located to the top right of the Media Pool, and it is the location where you'll find the photos you wish to use. 3. Load all the photos that you wish to use in your slideshow. In the Media Pool, every object used is marked red. This way you'll know which files are already in the storyboard. The space bar starts or stops playback.
In this case, you'll see each individual picture in a so-called "photo box". Each photo box has a number of settings for duration, fades, effects, and text: Set display time: Double clicking on the clock lets you enter how long the photo should be shown for. Add title and text: Titles (for example, subtitles, opening/closing credits) can be added to every photo. Click on "Text". The title editor is ready with a number of text design variations.
used. The easiest way to access "Timeline" mode is via the "Tab" key (you can also click on the corresponding link via the left-hand border of the photo bar). You have four tracks in total: on the first track there are photos or videos the second track is the audio track for narration and sound effects for individual photos and videos All audio material that you add to the second track directly below your photos and videos will be attached to the corresponding photo and video material.
Start and end markers The section between the start (S) and end marker (E) above the storyboard or the first track of the timeline will be played back in your show each time. The start and end markers can be moved in different ways by using the mouse. You can move them to any position with drag & drop or directly with a mouse click: Left clicking in the timeline moves the start marker, and right clicking moves the end marker.
Picture editing: Press the "FX" button on the photo box to access the effects and image processing tools which can be used separately on each photo. Every photo's quality can be optimized. If a photo is on its side or upside down, then click on the symbol with the rotating arrow. The photo will rotate 90 degrees. You can control the effect directly on the video screen. To prepare photos for importing and optimizing for the slideshow, we recommend using MAGIX Photo Manager.
one of the lower corners of the object until the mouse pointer becomes a double arrow. You can now stretch the object as much as you like. An object can be faded in or out with the handles to the top of the object. This also applies to text and audio objects in the timeline. Cut slideshow or objects A simple cut can also be achieved by pressing the "T" shortcut key, or by using the symbol to the right of the transport console. Hint : Cuts are always made at the point where the red line is located.
Optimizing your photos MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe provides a lot of different editing functions for picture and sound. Let's start with "Storyboard" mode: In this case, you'll see each individual picture in a so-called "photo box". Each photo box has a number of settings for duration, fades, effects, and text: Set display time: Double clicking on the clock lets you enter how long the photo should be shown for.
opens by clicking on the record button (with the red dot) in the transport console. You can also use audio CDs, records, or tapes. Audio CD tracks of non copy-protected CDs and other audio files can be dragged onto the photo box directly from the Media Pool. Editing and arranging ("Timeline" mode): "Timeline" mode displays your photos over the course of the slideshow. The longer the object remains in the track, the longer the corresponding photo will be displayed during playback. Videos can also be used.
Both appear in the menu underneath the preview window in the "slideshow" area.
Cut slideshow or objects A simple cut can also be achieved by pressing the "T" shortcut key, or by using the symbol to the right of the transport console. Hint : Cuts are always made at the point where the red line is located. The arrow next to the cut button opens a selection menu with the following options: Split object ("T") : This command splits the object at the position of the start marker to produce two separate objects. You can also just press "T" on the keyboard for this action.
Creating CD/DVD menus Create multiple slideshows You can burn multiple independent slideshows together onto one disc. A new slideshow can be created in the same project via "File -> New -> Slideshow ". You can switch between the individual slideshows via the arrow on the slideshow button in the arranger. You can also embed slideshows from an existing project into your project. Select "File -> Open", find the desired project on the hard drive, and then click "Open".
Use the virtual remote control to test the behavior of finished CDs and DVDs so as to make sure that everything works as planned.
Create multiple slideshows You can burn multiple independent slideshows together onto one disc. A new slideshow can be created in the same project via "File -> New -> Slideshow ". You can switch between the individual slideshows via the arrow on the slideshow button in the arranger. You can also embed slideshows from an existing project into your project. Select "File -> Open", find the desired project on the hard drive, and then click "Open".
Menu view and menu navigation In the middle of the "Burn" screen you'll see a preview of the selection menu. All slideshows appear in the uppermost entries, all photos appear as sub-entries. Use the dropdown menu to the top left to deactivate the menus entirely or only work on the slideshow entries. Use the "Navigation" button to access the structure of the selection menu. In this case, you can switch off all photos that should not be in the photo menu. Simply deactivate the corresponding box.
Edit Fotoshow In this chapter Video monitor and transport control Media Pool Toolbar Start and end markers Overview mode Storyboard mode Timeline mode Page 68
Video monitor and transport control Select the slideshow window to load photos and edit your slideshow. Use the video monitor to preview the current project or slideshow. With the button "Full screen" you can switch to full screen playback. Press "Esc" to return back to normal playback. The transport console can be used to begin playback of the slideshow. It can be found below the video monitor. Play/Pause: The "Play" button in the middle starts endless playback of the slideshow, i.e.
Back to start: With this button the start marker is quickly moved to the beginning of the slideshow. Recording: The "Slideshow" window provides a single frame capture (only in the deluxe version) feature or an audio recording feature . With single frame capture you can take photos of single snapshots from analog video sources. When recording audio, new sound material can be inserted at the position of the start marker (commentary, for example). Mute: The entire audio playback is switched off temporarily.
Cut button and editing menu The cut button and cut menu next to it can be found on the right beside the transport console. Use the cut button to cut a selected object in two at the position of the start marker. With a click on the small arrow beside the cut button you can access the cut menu which contains further relevant commands. In this section Split object Remove start Remove object end Split slideshow Split object This command cuts a scene at the point where the start marker is positioned.
Split object This command cuts a scene at the point where the start marker is positioned. This way, two free-standing objects are created. You can isolate a part of an object in order to delete it: 1. Place the start marker where you'd like to have it by left clicking in the timeline. 2. Select the video object by clicking on it and click on the cut button. 3. Place the start marker at the end of the part you wish to remove and click on the cut button again. 4.
Remove start 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 Remove object end 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 Split slideshow This command splits the slideshow at the point where the start marker is positioned to make two separate slideshows.
Remove object end 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 Split slideshow This command splits the slideshow at the point where the start marker is positioned to make two separate slideshows. Note: You can use this function if you wish to include photo menus and if your slideshow already contains over 99 photos.
Split slideshow This command splits the slideshow at the point where the start marker is positioned to make two separate slideshows. Note: You can use this function if you wish to include photo menus and if your slideshow already contains over 99 photos. Otherwise, only every second or third photo (depending on the number of photos) appears in the photo menu, since the number of menu entries is technically limited to 99.
Media Pool The Media Pool is a central and important element in MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe. It offers a series of functions like loading media objects, improving picture quality, design, etc.
Toolbar Important editing and effect menu commands are available as buttons on the slideshow window. There are different buttons available for each mode. Top Toolbar This toolbar lies directly under the menu or the video monitor of the MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe. New project This menu item creates a new MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe project. You can also open this feature via the "New project" button above the video monitor.
Keyboard shortcut: Shift + Y Delete This command deletes the selected photo (or selected object) in Timeline mode. Keyboard shortcut: Del Exchange Replaces the selected object with an object selected in the Media Pool. Length adjustment moves the objects following it correspondingly. If photo objects are removed/exchanged, then the display duration will remain.
Only in Timeline mode The following buttons are found exclusively in Timeline mode. Optimize photo Optimize photos Key Shift + I Mouse mode for individual objects This mouse mode for individual objects enables free positioning of individual objects. Intelligent mouse mode Intelligent mouse mode moves all objects together located behind the one selected. Edit bitmap externally Graphics files (BMPs or JPEGs) can be edited in MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer via the "Edit" button.
Start and end markers The range between the start and end markers is played just above the first track. The start and end markers can be moved in different ways using the mouse. You can move them to any position with drag & drop or directly with a mouse click. A left mouse click in the timeline moves the start marker, and a right click moves the end marker. The play marker is a red vertical line which moves from left to right during playback. It indicates the current play position.
Overview mode "Overview mode" is a special slideshow viewing mode that provides clarity and maintenance of the photos. All photos are listed one after the other (in multiple lines, just like in a text program) and can be copied, cut, moved, deleted, and inserted. As usual, a double click on a photo opens the Optimize video dialog. There are no start, play, or end markers in Overview mode.
Storyboard mode What is the Storyboard mode? Storyboard mode is used to view the layout of slideshows. All photos are displayed in linear sequence with preview images. It includes different buttons, text, effects, rotation, time settings, and transitions. Click "Text" to open the Title Editor. It allows you to enter captions such as subtitles and credits. You can enter text for subtitling or opening/closing credits. They can be displayed in all kinds of fonts and colors.
"Separate slideshow" splits the current slideshow at two positions of the start marker into two separate slideshows.
Timeline mode What is Timeline mode? The easiest way to switch to Timeline mode is by clicking on the Timeline mode button in front of the Arranger. In Timeline mode your photos are displayed in order: The longer the object remains in the track, the longer the corresponding photo will be displayed during the slideshow. Unlike Storyboard mode, the speed of the playback marker does not change during playback. You also have direct access to all media files currently being used in the slideshow.
Two automation points are required for a simple volume curve (start and end points). Curve points can be easily moved via drag & drop, during which the mouse cursor turns into a cross. An additional double click on an automation point deletes it. Hint: During audio recording, volume curves can be automatically created if the Volume damping ("Ducking") option is activated.
Adjust brightness/volume Using the brightness/volume handle located centrally at the top of the object, you can adjust the volume of audio or MIDI objects or the brightness of video and image objects. Simply drag the handle either up or down. Even if several objects are playing simultaneously, the volume or brightness of individual objects can still be altered. Select objects To edit or delete objects using the menus, you must first select them. To do so, simply click on the object you wish to select.
What is Timeline mode? The easiest way to switch to Timeline mode is by clicking on the Timeline mode button in front of the Arranger. In Timeline mode your photos are displayed in order: The longer the object remains in the track, the longer the corresponding photo will be displayed during the slideshow. Unlike Storyboard mode, the speed of the playback marker does not change during playback. You also have direct access to all media files currently being used in the slideshow.
Zooming Keyboard shortcut: The easiest way to zoom is by using the key combination "Ctrl+Page Up" (zoom in) and "Ctrl+Page Down" (zoom out). Zoom menu: Right clicking on the start marker opens the context menu where you can select the most important zoom levels. Zoom-enabled sliders: Use the slider ("fader") to set up the visible clip on the horizontal time axis. You can tell which part of the entire arrangement is being played by the size and position of the slider.
Select objects To edit or delete objects using the menus, you must first select them. To do so, simply click on the object you wish to select. The handles of selected objects change color to show that the accompanying object has been selected and can be edited using the menu functions or with effects. Context menu Right clicking on an object opens the context menu with effects. You can now use the same Effects as in Storyboard mode.
Timeline The progress of the slideshow in the movie is displayed horizontally above the tracks. To structure this progression, the actual timeline is visible at the very top above the first track. The unit of measurement of the timeline is milliseconds. The range between the start and end markers in the timeline is played back as an endless loop.
Zoom-enabled sliders: Use the slider ("fader") to set up the visible clip on the horizontal time axis. You can tell which part of the entire arrangement is being played by the size and position of the slider. In the full view, the zoom sliders take up the entire sliding space. The full view can be accessed by double clicking on the slider. If you move the mouse to the edge of the slider, then the cursor will turn into a stretch symbol which can be used to select and compress/stretch the fader.
Context menu Right clicking on an object opens the context menu with effects. You can now use the same Effects as in Storyboard mode. Duplicate objects Small objects (for example, audio loops) can be duplicated very easily. First, the objects that need to be duplicated must be selected. Activate the copy command and then the Insert command ("Edit" menu or via the buttons in the Timeline mode). Speed up this process by clicking on the object to be copied with the mouse while holding down the "Ctrl" key.
Tracks There are 4 tracks in total for loading, arranging, and editing media files via drag & drop or double-click from the Media Pool: The first track is for the photos, but videos can also be loaded. The next track is for the audio track of videos and for the frames. Additional audio recordings (so-called overdubs) are placed here (commentaries, for example). The third track contains the titles (which can be created via the buttons "Text" in Storyboard mode) and style elements.
Exact zoom levels can be selected by right clicking on the fader or on the start marker via the context menu. Here you can also jump to certain positions in the arrangement. Grid The snap grid ensures that the objects always "snap" to certain points so that they can be positioned precisely according to the beat. Two consecutive objects will seamlessly snap together, even if they are on different tracks. This prevents undesired gaps or overlapping objects.
Duplicate objects Small objects (for example, audio loops) can be duplicated very easily. First, the objects that need to be duplicated must be selected. Activate the copy command and then the Insert command ("Edit" menu or via the buttons in the Timeline mode). Speed up this process by clicking on the object to be copied with the mouse while holding down the "Ctrl" key. This generates a copy which you can immediately drag to the desired position.
Zooming Keyboard shortcut: The easiest way to zoom is by using the key combination "Ctrl+Page Up" (zoom in) and "Ctrl+Page Down" (zoom out). Zoom menu: Right clicking on the start marker opens the context menu where you can select the most important zoom levels. Zoom-enabled sliders: Use the slider ("fader") to set up the visible clip on the horizontal time axis. You can tell which part of the entire arrangement is being played by the size and position of the slider.
Select objects To edit or delete objects using the menus, you must first select them. To do so, simply click on the object you wish to select. The handles of selected objects change color to show that the accompanying object has been selected and can be edited using the menu functions or with effects. Context menu Right clicking on an object opens the context menu with effects. You can now use the same Effects as in Storyboard mode.
Grid The snap grid ensures that the objects always "snap" to certain points so that they can be positioned precisely according to the beat. Two consecutive objects will seamlessly snap together, even if they are on different tracks. This prevents undesired gaps or overlapping objects. Objects Sound and picture tracks are displayed as separate objects and are edited independently of one another. Sound material is displayed as a wave form. Where there's something to see, there's something to hear.
Small objects (for example, audio loops) can be duplicated very easily. First, the objects that need to be duplicated must be selected. Activate the copy command and then the Insert command ("Edit" menu or via the buttons in the Timeline mode). Speed up this process by clicking on the object to be copied with the mouse while holding down the "Ctrl" key. This generates a copy which you can immediately drag to the desired position.
Objects Sound and picture tracks are displayed as separate objects and are edited independently of one another. Sound material is displayed as a wave form. Where there's something to see, there's something to hear. Picture material appears with regular preview pictures as an object in the track. All objects can be cut uniformly, edited with effects, and arranged any way you like. During playback, all objects on all tracks are mixed together automatically.
Mouse modes With these mouse modes you can specify various working methods of MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe when moving objects. Mouse mode for individual objects This mouse mode for individual objects enables free positioning of individual objects. Intelligent mouse mode Intelligent mouse mode moves all objects together located behind the one selected.
Mouse modes With these mouse modes you can specify various working methods of MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe when moving objects. Mouse mode for individual objects This mouse mode for individual objects enables free positioning of individual objects. Intelligent mouse mode Intelligent mouse mode moves all objects together located behind the one selected.
The "Burn" interface You can open the dialog for designing the disc menu and creating the actual disc, a PC show (WMV HD Video is saved on the PC) or WebDVD by clicking on "Burn" with the mouse.
Basic and advanced mode MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe supplies 2 modes for designing the disc menu. In Basic mode you can only access complete menu templates to create a DVD quickly and easily. The Advanced mode offers all functions for menu design. Here you have access to all individual elements of the menu templates, menu options, navigation, and remote control. Only in Advanced mode are all the disc types supported by MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe available.
Preview MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe automatically adds graphical selection menus to your slideshows. The menu is also burned to disc and appears when inserted into your player. Just like with a purchased DVD, you can easily select your slideshows with the help of preview pictures, or access particular chapters within a slideshow. At the center of the screen you can see a preview of the selection menu. This menu also appears when the disc is inserted into the player later.
Here you can set the vertical direction of the text (upwards, centered or downward). Here you can set the horizontal direction of the text (left, centered or right). Font size: Here you can set the height of the text in pixels. Font color: Here you can define the foreground color of the text. Font: Here you can set which font and which style (bold, italic, etc.) should be used. Apply to all: Except for the text, all settings are applied to all entries in the current menu.
Menu entries and preview pictures The preview pictures and the menu title can be moved freely in the preview monitor. To do so, hold down the "Ctrl" key, click on the preview picture, and drag it wherever you want. A double click on the preview picture or on a menu entry opens an editor to adjust the preview picture or text entry. Use the slider to scroll through the photos or videos to search for a suitable preview picture. With "Use different graphic " you can load bitmaps for your menu pictures.
Jumps back to the previously shown menu. Tip Should one of the two options not be available, then check which menu mode is set. Jump to next slideshow: The next slideshow will be played without having to do anything else. Play slideshow as an endless loop: You can burn every slideshow onto a miniDVD or DVD as a loop as well. This means that the slideshow is played as an endless loop until the next menu entry is accessed using the remote control, or until playback is stopped.
Menu entry properties A double click on the preview picture or on a menu entry opens an editor with which you can adjust the preview picture or text entry. Use the slider to scroll through the photos or slideshow to search for a suitable preview picture. Menu text In the text input box you can enter any text to match the chosen menu entry. Here you can set the vertical direction of the text (upwards, centered or downward). Here you can set the horizontal direction of the text (left, centered or right).
fireplace, or anything that you could watch over and over again. Note: This option only works with DVDs or miniDVDs.
Menu templates At the bottom of the screen, you'll see an array of preset menu templates. A tree structure is located on the left-hand side for you to choose the type of menu template. Animated (DVD): These templates contain background and introductory videos as well as music. The DVD menu tools are displayed in various modes (selected buttons, for example). The templates can only be used for mini DVDs and DVDs. If you burn a VCD or SVCD, then still pictures and normal tools will be shown.
You can choose from 3 different mouse modes: No menus: The slideshows are burned to CD/DVD sequentially. When the disc is inserted, it starts playing the slideshow automatically. Use the skip buttons on your remote control to change to the previous/next slideshow. Since there is no menu burned to CD, a menu preview is not available. Slideshow menu only: When the disc is inserted, the menu appears and you can choose a slideshow on the disc by pressing the corresponding number key on your remote control.
back as a loop. Length of the menu view is set by the audio/video or whichever medium is longer. Here you can specify how long the background video should be. The other medium will be played as a loop. Background sound: This menu button allows you to load your own music files for the menu's background animation. Intro video: You can use this button to load videos to be used as introductions to your DVD or mini DVD. The *.avi, *.mpg, *.mxv, *.vob formats are supported.
Menu options The "Menu options" button lets you deactivate the menus entirely or customize them. Mode "Menu design" lets you deactivate the menus entirely or only use the slideshow entries. You can choose from 3 different mouse modes: No menus: The slideshows are burned to CD/DVD sequentially. When the disc is inserted, it starts playing the slideshow automatically. Use the skip buttons on your remote control to change to the previous/next slideshow.
to use individual pictures (frames) from your slideshows. Background video: Load a video for the menu background. Background video options: Create animated menu buttons: The preview pictures for individual movies from the film menu are shown as small movie samples. You can set the start point and length of the animation using the sequence options faders. Use the audio track of the video: The audio track of the background video is used with the menu.
Background graphic Here you can integrate you own background picture into the menu (BMP or JPEG format). Individual pictures (frames) from slideshows can also be selected. Background video Press this button to load a video or graphic and use it as an animation in the menu background. In addition to the options for the background graphic (see above), you can also use a sequence from a loaded slideshow or from a different video file.
You can adjust the size by dragging out the corners and edges of the frame. Set page proportions: To avoid distortions you can use this button to set the page proportions of the menu elements. Grid button: You can precisely align the frame positions with one another using the grid button. Group: Scales or moves menu elements together if they belong to the same group. Copy button: With the help of the copy button you can apply the menu settings to every template menu.
OnDisc Editing – Load project from disc Use this button to load the DVD-/+RW in your drive for OnDisc-Editing. For more information on this, consult the On Disc Editing section. Design The preview pictures, slideshow/photo names, and the menu title can be moved freely in the preview monitor. Click on the wrench symbol. You can now freely position and scale text fields and the preview picture. Hold down the left mouse button and drag a section to the desired position.
Design The preview pictures, slideshow/photo names, and the menu title can be moved freely in the preview monitor. Click on the wrench symbol. You can now freely position and scale text fields and the preview picture. Hold down the left mouse button and drag a section to the desired position. You can adjust the size by dragging out the corners and edges of the frame. Set page proportions: To avoid distortions you can use this button to set the page proportions of the menu elements.
Navigation When you click on "Navigation" you will see the structure of the menu. The disc menu can have two layers at most: All of the project's slideshows are listed as the first entries. This menu level is the " Slideshow " menu. All photos (photos/objects in the "Edit" window) are listed as secondary entries next to the slideshow entries. This menu level is the Photo menu (this level is only available in slideshow and photo menu modes).
Remote Control The virtual remote control is an important tool for checking the state of the disk to be burned. You can activate it with this button on the top right. If you insert the CD or DVD with your disk project into the player, it controls the preview image just as a "real" remote control controls the picture on a TV monitor. The number keys select the applicable entry in the menu. All menu entries are marked with corresponding numbers.
Media Pool 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.
Media Navigation buttons The navigation buttons let you navigate through your computer's drives and folders. The "Back" button always returns you to the folder where you were previously. The "Up" button brings you to the next highest folder level. Browse history list and The current folder's path is displayed in the path details 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.
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. MAGIX media The "MAGIX media" link enables selection of "Manage...", "Database", "Online Album", and "Web import", and "Downloads". "Manage...": This opens the management program MAGIX Photo Manager for the database. This allows you to create and organize the database accessed by MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe.
would like to use. If you would like to load a sequence of files, then hold down the "Shift" key, click on the first entry, and then on the last. All entries in between are marked. The files are moved automatically into the tracks that have been set up for them: Videos and single frame pictures in track one, sound in the second track, text objects (titles) in track three, additional sound files in track four.
Deleting, copying and moving files All files listed in the file list can be selected, deleted, or moved/shifted (by holding down the mouse button and using drag & drop to move them) into other folders just like in Windows® Explorer. This way all objects that come into question for a movie can be compiled into a separate folder beforehand. The selection of these functions can be executed via the context menu which can be opened by right clicking the entry.
Load pictures, texts and audio files To preview, click on the corresponding file in the Media Pool. The bitmap/video is played in the video monitor. If you want to use the bitmap file for your slideshow, drag it to the Storyboard while holding down the mouse key or to a target track in Timeline mode. You can also load with a simple double click. Videos and graphics are always added to the end; titles and audio files are placed at the position of the start marker.
Preview The preview function can be used for all files. If an audio or video file is selected in the file list, the transport console switches to preview mode. The transport functions of the transport console no longer apply to the objects in the Arranger but rather to the file selected in the Media Pool. You will be able to tell this by the flashing play button in the transport console. Use this button to start the preview. Graphics and text objects are displayed immediately in the video monitor.
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.
Titles Here you will find the title presets, all of which are also available in the title editor . They are sorted into various categories and can be loaded via a double click. You will also find templates for 3D titles here. The title object texts can be changed via the Media Pool.
Effects Access the effects presets via "Video effects", "Movement effects", "Audio effects", and "Design elements".
Templates Most effects categories contain many useful templates that can be added simply by double clicking them. A single click provides a preview.
Image optimization In this section Brightness & Contrast Color Sharpness Page 133
Brightness & Contrast Brightness/Contrast : Use the sliders to increase or reduce the brightness and the contrast of the picture. Selective brightness (gamma) : "Gamma" determines the mean grayscale that can be calculated from the various color ranges. "Selective brightness" is the most important function for enhancing images. In the preset list select various adjustment curves and edit the dark, middle, or brightest points in the picture.
Color White balance All light is not the same. Depending on whether it is sunlight or artificial light, this will have an effect on color variation. The human brain is able to compensate for this variation: A white sheet of paper will still look white under candlelight, although it is in fact much more yellow than by daylight. In order to imitate this filtering done by the brain, a camera must also analyze and correct the light.
Sharpness The fader allows you to regulate the level of image sharpness or apply a soft filter. "Fine adjustment" allows you to set how sharp surfaces or edges should appear. This enables you to effectively reduce image distortions (noise).
Distortion A large palette of effects for transforming your image material is available.
Artistic filter Erosion : The image is broken up by means of small rectangles and resembles a "patchwork". Dilate : The image is broken down into cell-like elements. Emboss : The edges are strongly highlighted. Substitution : Using the rainbow scale red, green, and blue parts are exchanged. Quickly create surreal landscapes and green faces. Shift : The color values are increasingly inverted. Blue colors turn red; green ones appear purple.
Distortion Motion : Moving parts of the image are enhanced and warped. Echo : The moving images create an optical "echo"; previous images stand still and gradually turn paler until they completely disappear. Whirlpool : The image is twisted into an "S" shape. Fisheye : The perspective is distorted as if the image were viewed through a fisheye lens. Mosaic : The video is depicted as a mosaic. Lens : The image is dynamically distorted at the edges. Sand : The image is depicted in a granulated manner.
Speed The playing speed can be adjusted with the slider control. The range between 0 and 1 plays the video slowly; values above 1 accelerate playback. If the playing speed is increased, the object length in the arranger is automatically shortened. Reverse : This button reverses the playback direction (with the same tempo). Note : Since the soundtrack of a movie cannot be played backwards, you have to first separate the movie object from its soundtrack.
View & animation In this section Section & zoom Size & position Mirror & Rotate Angle & shape Page 141
Section & zoom Section Cropped cutaways can be used to: display just one section of the photo, move the clip through the picture with the help of a movement effect – the result is a type of camera pan. Please read more on this in the next chapter, "Movement". In the program monitor, you can set a picture section to serve as the basis for the movement effect. Press the left mouse button and drag out the section you want to use.
zoomed out to display the entire picture according to the time set in "Length of movement". If no portion is previously set, a central portion of 50% of the picture is set. Direction and time The value specified here determines the position at which the keyframes for the corresponding movement effect are set as standard. They determine the positions at which the pan start and stops. Note : Automatically placed keyframes can be edited retroactively, and the option will then be set to "User defined".
Size & position Values in : Set whether the values are displayed in percent or pixels. Position Left: Enter the start position from the left image border. Top: Enter the start position from the top image border. Center: Based on the current image size, the image starting points (left and top) will be positioned so that they are centered. Note: Negative values can, of course, also be entered. The image borders will then be outside of the visible area. Size Width: Enter the width of the image.
Mirror & Rotate This button resets all of the current settings. Note : If you animated the object using keyframes, resetting will affect the entire animation. Individual keyframes can be deleted during animation. Rotate Rotates the image on the horizontal axis. Rotates the image on the vertical axis. Rotates the image around its center point. Straighten horizon The image can be rotated around the axis via the slider. The image is automatically zoomed to avoid black edges.
Angle & shape This makes real 3D positioning of images possible, letting you distort the image in space and move it. Here you can enter the individual corner points numerically or move them in the program monitor using the mouse. This button resets all settings.
Design decoration Under "Decoration" you will find tons of choices for pepping up your movie. You will find various categories of decorative objects which serve to orient you during selection. All you need to do is click the corresponding element and you can start playback by pressing the space bar. Filmstrips: With the start and end markers in the filmstrip you can specify at which point you wish the decoration to appear and when it should finish.
decoration Under "Decoration" you will find tons of choices for pepping up your movie. You will find various categories of decorative objects which serve to orient you during selection. All you need to do is click the corresponding element and you can start playback by pressing the space bar. Filmstrips: With the start and end markers in the filmstrip you can specify at which point you wish the decoration to appear and when it should finish.
Picture-in-picture 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.
Animate objects Different kinds of animations are provided in the Media Pool. In the "Effects" tab, "Video effects" and "Movement effects" provide you with the effects that can animated using keyframes.
Next, set the playback marker at the location for insertion and the press the "Insert" button. Display keyframes of individual parameters Multiple keyframes are added simultaneously to effects if they include multiple parameters. Click the small arrow beside the name of the animated effect to display all of its parameters. Now all keyframes of the effects parameter can be individually moved, deleted, activated, and deactivated. Note : Only those parameters are listed which are used for the animation.
Preparing animations First, select the object in the arranger to animate. In the Media Pool, open the "Effects" tab, and then click on the effect you would like to animate. Most of the effects listed here can be animated, with the exception of the "Speed" effect. If necessary, set up the effect however you would like it for the start of the animation. A timeline is located at the bottom of the Media Pool where keyframes can be set, selected, moved, and deleted.
Previously set keyframes can be retroactively moved and their values can edited. Keyframes can be moved via drag & drop. Simply click on the keyframe to be moved and drag it to the desired position. To change an effects setting for an already positioned keyframe, click the keyframe and adjust the effect in the Media Pool. Soft movement Normally, a hard, unnatural pan is the result at set keyframes. This option makes sure that the progression of these movements is executed more softly and more naturally.
Set keyframes Click the timeline to set the playback marker at the locations where a keyframe should be added. Note : You can also use the timeline in the arranger for exact positioning. The button places keyframes for all parameters required in the animation. Additional keyframes can be added simply by placing the playback marker at the next keyframe location and changing the effect accordingly. The positioned keyframes can also be retroactively moved via drag & drop.
Select the keyframe to be deleted by clicking it. This button removes the selected keyframe.
Copy keyframes Select the keyframes to be copied by clicking them and then press the "Copy" button. Next, set the playback marker at the location for insertion and the press the "Insert" button. Display keyframes of individual parameters Multiple keyframes are added simultaneously to effects if they include multiple parameters. Click the small arrow beside the name of the animated effect to display all of its parameters.
Display keyframes of individual parameters Multiple keyframes are added simultaneously to effects if they include multiple parameters. Click the small arrow beside the name of the animated effect to display all of its parameters. Now all keyframes of the effects parameter can be individually moved, deleted, activated, and deactivated. Note : Only those parameters are listed which are used for the animation. As soon as another parameter is required for editing the effect, it becomes visible to you here.
Retroactively editing an effect's keyframes Previously set keyframes can be retroactively moved and their values can edited. Keyframes can be moved via drag & drop. Simply click on the keyframe to be moved and drag it to the desired position. To change an effects setting for an already positioned keyframe, click the keyframe and adjust the effect in the Media Pool. Soft movement Normally, a hard, unnatural pan is the result at set keyframes.
Soft movement Normally, a hard, unnatural pan is the result at set keyframes. This option makes sure that the progression of these movements is executed more softly and more naturally. Delete keyframe Select the keyframe to be deleted by clicking it. This button removes the selected keyframe.
Delete keyframe Select the keyframe to be deleted by clicking it. This button removes the selected keyframe.
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Audio recording Songs, noises, or instruments can be easily recorded in MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe using the recording function. In Storyboard mode the wave file is visible directly below the photo box. For the recording to be correct it is necessary to connect and calibrate the corresponding sound sources correctly.
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Advanced audio recording settings Driver info Shows the name of the chosen recording device. General options "Mono" can be activated for recording in mono. This reduces the required memory space in half. This is useful for spoken commentary as the microphone only communicates a mono signal. "Real-time sample rate adjustment" automatically matches the sample rate of a new file to be recorded with the sample rate of the selected slideshow (set in the video recording).
Connecting the source for recording First of all, the source of the audio material must be connected to the sound card input. Again, there are several possibilities which primarily depend on the type of equipment you have. If you want to record material from a stereo system, then you can use the line-out or AUX out jacks on the back of your amplifier or tape deck. This involves connecting them to the sound card input (usually red).
Adjusting the signal level Adjusting the signal level to the sound card is also recommend to get the best sound quality during digital recording. Once a recording source is connected to the sound card, the "Record" button opens the recording dialog and starts the recording source. You can now adjust the recording level with the help of the LED display in the recording dialog. For this, you must first check off "Show levels".
Individual Frame Capture Use individual frame capture to record snapshots straight from the connected video source. A DirectShow compatible video recording/TV card or a corresponding USB device (for example, webcam) is required. Use the time control to automate snapshot recordings. This can be used in the following areas: For creating photo stories from videos Animations (stop-motion animation) Video monitoring Fast motion recordings All pictures taken are added to the open slideshow.
10-times accelerated fast motion recording.
Advanced settings in the video recording dialog Specify various settings for the video capture driver in this dialog. These dialogs, so-called "Property sheets", are made available by the video card drivers. The driver-specific features can change from card to card, and the MAGIX team has only limited influence on the behavior of these drivers. If there are problems, please contact the manufacturer of your video card for driver updates. Input: Sets up the video card's so-called "Crossbar".
Transitions (fades) If you drag photos into the Arranger they are usually in sequence in Timeline/Storyboard mode. This is called a "hard" transition. Transitions (fades) are a very important style tool for bringing the slideshow to life. With MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe there are many and diverse ways of fading between a slideshow and photos. For the duration of a transition two scenes my be shown at once and mixed together in different ways. These are called "Transitions" or "Fades".
Transitions in Storyboard Mode You can open the transitions menu by simply clicking on the transition symbol between two individual photos. Here's where you'll find all of the transitions that MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe has to offer. Simply select a transition. You can also choose the length of the transition. "Apply to all " applies the setting to your entire slideshow. Additionally, you can set random presets for each transition ("Random Transitions") or apply the selected preset to all.
Simple crossfade in Timeline Mode A simple transition can be created in the Arranger of the Timeline mode by dragging one object over another. A crossfade is automatically created. Using this basic transition the brightness of both images will be added together, and then one will be faded in as the other is faded out simultaneously. The duration of the crossfade is displayed in the Arranger by white crossing lines.
Drag & drop onto a "hard" transition Click on the "Fades" button in the Media Pool. The transitions folder will now appear in the file list. Like always, clicking on a transition once will bring up a preview. Now just drag the desired transition and drop it onto the second of two photos you want to crossfade. Only when the mouse pointer with the transition preset is placed over a scene change will it turn into an object symbol.
however, it may lead to problems on some systems. If errors should occur in connection with the 3D transitions, you can deactivate hardware acceleration for calculating 3D transitions. To do this, select the "Program settings" item from the file menu and deactivate the options "Hardware acceleration for 3D effects". To apply these changes, you will need to restart the program. Troubleshooting Problem : The 3D transition display in the video monitor is sluggish and jittery.
3D series The 3D series are an advanced development of the already known 3D fades and open up new thematic possibilities. The 3D effect and a practical sequence of transitions are put to the fore here. For instance, you can let photos pop up and disappear on a notice board or make it look as if the photos were hung on the walls of a gallery. The series stretch out over several photos or even entire slideshows.
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Effects in menus You can access the effects menu for fine tuning via the Effects menu (in Storyboard mode) or via the context menu. The entries for "Image optimization", "Transform", "View & animation", and "Design" access the corresponding Effects in the Media Pool. "Image optimization" provides additional entries for "TV image ". The other effects are mentioned in the Effects menu.
Effects from the Media Pool The effect files in the Media Pool "Effects" settings can be applied by clicking them or via drag & drop. Simply click on one of the effects to view a short preview on the video monitor to see what an effect can do. If you want to use the effect, simply drag & drop it onto a photo or video. To deactivate all effects of a photo, select "No effect" (you can also deactivate the effects via "Turn of effects" from the "Effects" menu).
Optimize picture For more exact settings, there are multiple effects in the Media Pool for "Image optimization".
Video stabilization The video stabilizer reduces unsteady camera motion and helps to smooth recordings. This option can be accessed from the context menu of a video object or via the "Effects" menu. Functionality Video stabilization balances undesired picture movement. The motion stabilizer equalizes inadvertent movements in the image by moving the image in the opposite direction in accordance with the wrong movements.
Image stabilization dialog Stabilizing radius : To prevent the image stabilizer from recognizing every camera movement as unwanted shakiness, you can determine the radius within which movement is accepted; the larger the stabilization radius, the more shakiness is corrected. Changing this parameter will require re-analysis of the source footage. Analysis area : This area determines the area of the footage that should be analyzed. The center of the image is preset.
MovieShow Maker The MovieShow Maker transforms your photos into spectacular slideshows. With a single mouse click you can adapt the edits to the rhythm of the background music. Style: Styles combine your photos with short movies, effects, and crossfades. Apply styles between start and end markers: When this checkbox is activated the style is only applied between the start and end markers. Otherwise, the styles are applied to the entire slideshow material.
Advanced In this dialog, you can specify which effects you want to use and which you don't, and the higher the frequency and intensity, the more effects appear in the list. Tip: To select or deselect all effects in the current style, first set the "effect frequency and intensity" controller to "maximum" and then deselect the desired effect.
Sound optimization This option opens an editor for correcting audio material discrepancies. Select the cleaning function you desire from the upper part of the dialog: The equalizer allows you to manipulate the frequency spectrum – perfect for cleaning up muffled dialog. The compressor is a dynamic volume control that lends the overall sound a deeper, richer quality. The stereo FX processor justifies the position of the sound in the stereo panorama.
DeClipper Should the input level of an audio recording be too high, then overmodulation (digital distortion) may result at the loudest parts (the signal peaks). This digital distortion can also be called "clipping". At the overmodulated area, the values that are too high are simply cut off, and the typical, quite unpleasant sounding crackling distortions are heard. MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe contains a special function for dealing with digital clipping and analog distortions.
Noise Reduction: Denoiser and Dehisser DeNoiser The DeNoiser is especially useful for clearing long-lasting disruptive noise like mains humming, hissing, noises from sound charts, disturbance noise from ground circuits, interference from audio-equipment with high mic outputs (record players), impact noise, or the rumbling of records. The DeNoiser requires a noise sample. Some typical sounds are at your disposal. Set the degree to which the noise should be reduced with the fader.
signals by 3-6 dB rather than as much as possible in order to keep the sound "natural". Noise level: You can choose between different noise levels. The level of the noise reduction function should be set as precisely as possible. Low settings result in incomplete deletion of the hissing. Incomplete deleting of hissing produces artifacts and should be avoided, since high settings will produce dull results and some useful signals (i.e. woodwinds) which are similar to hissing are also filtered away.
Dehisser The DeHisser eliminates regular "white" noise typically produced by analog tape recordings, microphone pre-amplifiers, A/D converters, or transformers. Noise reduction can be regulated in decibels with the fader. It is often better to reduce interference signals by 3-6 dB rather than as much as possible in order to keep the sound "natural". Noise level: You can choose between different noise levels. The level of the noise reduction function should be set as precisely as possible.
Equalizer The 10-track equalizer divides the frequency spectrum into 10 areas (tracks) and supplies them with separate volume controls to allow you to achieve many impressive effects, from the simple rising of the bass to total sound transformation. If you raise the low frequencies too much throughout the whole level, it might cause distortions. Fader: The volume of each of the 10 frequency bands can be set separately with the 10 volume controls.
Compressor The compressor is essentially an automated dynamic volume control tool. Pitch dynamics are limited, loud passages stay loud, and low passages become louder. Compression is often used to make the material more powerful, particularly for bass recordings and vocals, but also as master effects in the mixer for adding to the overall sound. Ratio: Regulates the compression ratio. Function: Defines the compressor's mode of operation depending upon the sound material.
Stereo FX The stereo FX processor provides adjustment of the alignment of the audio material in the stereo balance. If the stereo recordings sound weak and undifferentiated, an extension of the stereo base width can often provide better transparency. Bandwidth control: Adjust the bandwidth between mono (on the extreme left), unchanged base width (center) and maximum bandwidth ("wide" on the extreme right). Reducing the bandwidth can raise the overall level.
Title Titles can be used for many applications, e.g. as a running text (ticker), subtitles, speech and thought bubbles, to display date and time, and much more.
Title Editor The text button opens the Title Editor from which you can enter text (e.g. for subtitles or credits) in any number of fonts or colors. The text can be made to scroll (perfect for rolling credits) or be furnished with effects, designs, or other forms of movement. To include and edit a title in your project proceed as follows: Select a template. Simply click on it to preview it in the video window. This way you can see how certain title settings will look and what effect they will have.
Advanced settings in the Title Editor Options High title resolutions: Draw the font at larger resolutions. This option should always be active. Smooth fonts: Hard edges are smoothed. This works especially well when using italics. Background Here you can specify how the background should look. This affects the display of the text effects. Text effects Here you can specify the strength and color of the borders, the shadows, and the 3D effects.
Titles in the Media Pool You can also use the tab "Titles" in the Media Pool. Select title presets from the title editor just like any other object, and then drag them onto an object via drag & drop. You can open a preview in the source monitor by double clicking on the title.
3D text 3D text can be created directly from the title editor. Click the title editor and then press the "As a 3D title" button. The title object will now be turned into a MAGIX 3D object. If you have also installed MAGIX 3D maker, the program will open for you to work on the text. Presets are also located in the Media Pool under "Titles -> 3D". You can enter or process text here. For more information about MAGIX 3D Maker, try the help file. You can open it by pressing "F1" from within the program.
Remix Agent The Remix Agent in MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe deluxe is required for musical cut adjustment and will be launched for this purpose. It analyzes the rhythm of a musical piece. The basis for this analysis is the rhythm speed, measured in BPM (Beats per Minute). MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe then ensures that photos located at the beats detected are moved such that the images change in time with the rhythm.
Prerequisites for using the beat recognition assistant Songs must be longer than 15 seconds Songs must be "rhythmic" (i.e.
Preparation: Setting the start marker and object end Before opening the Auto Remix Assistant, you should set the start marker at the position in the song object in the arranger where you want detection to start. If the song contains a long intro without beats, set the start marker after the intro. As a rule of thumb, the Auto Remix Assistant should always be "fed" dance music. The start marker should be set before a quarter note beat or, better still, briefly before a beat at the start of a bar.
Automatic Tempo Recognition When the Auto Remix Assistant is launched, the selected song object is analyzed and played back. A metronome begins to click according to the result and lines visualize the positions of the quarter notes found in the wave-shaped display. The following cases are differentiated: Position of the start of a measure (the one): red line. Position of the other quarter notes (the two, three, and four): green lines. Reliably recognized positions: thick lines.
Setting the manual and and Onbeat/Offbeat If the result is incorrect, you can help the Auto Remix Assistant with a few mouse clicks on the correction buttons. There are two possibilities: On the one hand, the "Tempo correction" list offers alternative BPM numbers which could also fit with the music. The adjustable BPM values are detected automatically – the total BPM can therefore deviate from song to song. For more difficult audio material, we recommend using the "Tapping input" mode.
Determining the start of a measure Next, the starting point of the measure is corrected. The beat at the start of the measure must always agree with the high tone of the metronome and/or the red line in the wave-shaped display. Corrections can be made by tapping; If the start of the measure can be be heard, tap with the mouse or press the "T" key. Alternatively, you can also select how many quarter notes the "one" is to be pushed to back.
Applying BPM and beat detection Close the Remix Agent by clicking "Apply". MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe will now move the photos at the detected beats so that they change in time with the music. Slideshow effects In the slideshow Effects menu you can recall the slideshow effects by clicking on "Slideshow effect settings". The dialog is almost identical to the Optimize photo dialog.
Brightness/Contrast Brightness/Contrast: Use the faders to increase or reduce the brightness and contrast of the image. Selective brightness (gamma): "Gamma" sets the middle gray value transmitted from various color areas. In the presets menu you can determine which color areas should be used. Using the fader you can also set the intensity of the brightness or darkness. Color space correction (master effect): This option combats colors that are too strong and cannot be properly displayed on your TV.
Hue: On the palette you can select a hue to color in the picture. Red/Green/Blue: The red/green/blue slider corrects the color proportion mix. Sharpness This fader allows you to regulate the level of image sharpness. The "fine tuning" option allows you to determine the level of focus for particular surfaces or borders.
TV image size (Slideshow master effects) This option ensures that the image size is adapted to fit the real television picture (anti-cropping). Without adjustment the television might otherwise crop the image borders. The four image margins can be proportionally adjusted by means of the four input fields.
Create panorama pictures This function will turn your photos into a sensation. Add new life to your holiday memories and create great panoramas with only a few clicks. You don't need to create only "proper" panoramas; let your imagination run wild and put together anything you want to! You'll see your photos in a new light and create stunning montages. Select pictures for panorama Load all necessary photos into the slideshow project as usual.
MAGIX Soundtrack Maker The MAGIX Soundtrack Maker gives your movie just the right mood! Music tracks corresponding to the specified mood are generated automatically. Even mood changes are possible. You can open MAGIX Soundtrack Maker via the File menu. The work is split into 3 steps. Then close the dialog by clicking on "Apply". If you click on "Cancel" the dialog will be closed and all changes will be discarded.
Choose music style First choose a music style. Clicking on "Buy more styles" will open the MAGIX Online Content Library . Here you can buy more music styles for MAGIX Soundtrack Maker. The option "Apply only between start and end marker" lets you limit the length of the background music you want to create. You can also set the start and end markers with the left and right mouse key if MAGIX Soundtrack Maker is open.
Set mood change Select a mood from the list. Preview: Here you can preview your selected emotion. Position: With the position slider you can move to a certain position to set the emotions at a certain position. Instead, you can also move the start marker with the left mouse button. The preview will be displayed in the video monitor. Add emotion: This button inserts the emotion at the current position.
Generate background music One click on "Create soundtrack" creates a new soundtrack. "Progress" shows the current status. Variations If you don't like the background music that was created, then you can create variations. You can do this for the entire background music as well as for individual emotions. If you want to vary the entire background music, then simply click "Create variations".
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Export You can export your slideshow in various video formats; the format entries can be found in the "File" menu under "Export". The options available vary according to the selected format. Note: Burning a disc takes place on the "Burn" screen. Read more on this in the chapter "Burning a disc ". Presets : These are the typical settings for the selected format and the most important applications. You can save your settings by pressing the "Save" button and remove them by pressing "Delete".
Video as AVI When exporting to AVI video, you can set and configure the size and frame rate of the AVI video and the compression codec for audio (audio compression) and video (codec ).
Video as MPEG video MPEG is short for "Motion Picture Experts Group" and is a very powerful compression format for audio and video files. MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe is equipped with the high performance Ligos GoMotion encoder. In the MPEG export dialog you can fine tune the options for the MPEG encoder. MPEG files are created when you burn a CD/DVD. Usually standardized MPEG-1/-2 is used for creating (S)VCDs or DVDs.
Video als Quicktime Movie Exports the movie in QuickTime movie format. This enables streaming playback of audio and video files over the Internet. As with RealMedia export, appropriate adjustments can also be made for video site, frame rate, and codec settings. However, the export dialog does not permit you to add commentary to the video. For QuickTime files (*.mov) you have to install the QuickTime library.
Windows Media Export Exports the arrangement in Window Media format. This audio/video format is optimized for the Internet. You can also use it to archive your movies in high-quality when compared to MPEG-sized files. Windows Media is an alternative if you would like to view your movies primarily on your PC. Pocket PC and Smartphone movies are also created with the Windows Media Format. Depending on your requirements you can choose between different profiles.
Real Media Export Exports the arrangement in RM format. RealMedia enables streaming playback of video files via the Internet. This has a very high compression rate, but the quality is noticeably reduced. After choosing a name for your file you can specify the bit rate of the transmission speed (modem, ISDN, etc.) at which the audio file can be played without errors. There are many embedding options for meta information for this format.
Video as MPEG-4 video Hint: In order to use the MPEG-4 video export feature, you will have to activate this function first. MPEG-4 is the most advanced video format available at the moment. Unlike others, it can provide high-quality pictures at the same file size. Behind MPEG-4, you'll find a highly complex "academic" standard that operates and is supported variably according to make. To go into detail on these differences and parameters would be beyond the scope of this documentation.
Animated GIF The video will be exported as an animated GIF file (also called "AniGIF). This file format is supported by many mobile phones.
Single frame as BMP Exports the image at the position of the start marker and displayed on the video screen as a BMP file.
Single frame as JPG Exports the picture located at the current start marker and displayed in the video monitor as a JPG file.
Export audio/video This window lets you transfer your finished video to external devices. Besides the camcorder options for digital camcorders (DV/HDV) and VHS recorders for playing analog video, many options for further players such as mobile video players, SmartPhones, PDAs or games consoles are also included. These are explained in the section "Exporting to mobile devices ".
Video playback via TV output Video or graphics cards with TV outputs allow you to transfer videos directly to external analog video recorders. The arrangement must be displayed in fullscreen mode and recorded by the external device. Make sure that the TV output in the Windows Control Panel (in "Display") is active.
Playing videos on digital devices The digital output always consists of two processes: 1. Exporting, i.e. compiling all tracks, video, music, effects, transitions, and titles into one single video file. This video file is created in the format required by the target device and then temporarily saved to your computer's hard disk. 2. Output: In this case the created video file is transferred to the mobile device or to the camera.
Export to mobile devices Most devices require certain format settings (file format, resolution, bit rate, picture repeat rate, etc.) to be able to play a video. The menu is divided into various device classes (mobile phones, organizers and PDAs, games consoles, and video players) to make it easier to select your device. The last three selections are saved as favorites in the top part of the device list if you have more than one device or want to present your movies to your friends.
Transfer with Bluetooth Warning! The procedure described here refers to Windows XP with Service Pack 2! Dialogs may be different depending on the Bluetooth driver and operating system version, or their order may vary (e.g. for password allocation) when transferring to your mobile phone. However, the process is usually similar if other drivers are used. Read more on this in the help file or the corresponding chapters of your operating system's manual and Bluetooth adapter.
Transfer via infrared For devices with infrared interfaces, the transmission of movies works similarly to using the Bluetooth transfer method. To do this, your PC and your device have to have infrared interfaces. Many notebooks are already fitted with such IrDA interfaces. Before starting the export, an infrared connection must already be established between the computer and the device. Activate the infrared interface on your device and establish the connection to your computer.
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Update devices online The assortment of playback devices is constantly changing. Every day, new devices or versions are coming onto the market. The list of supported devices may therefore not be up-to-date and may not (yet) contain your specific device. MAGIX continuously maintains updated preset lists for the available devices, and these can be downloaded by pressing the update button. Internet access is necessary.
User-defined: If your device does not appear in the list after the online update, you can set up the export settings manually. No need to worry though; you only have to do it once, since these settings can be saved as a preset. Read the instruction manual of your mobile device to find out which file format is required for this. If your device supports multiple formats, then you can experiment with the formats to get the best results.
Overview of the device classes This chapter explains the various supported device classes and which peculiarities should be noted when manually setting the export format.
Mobile phones This refers to multimedia mobile phones and SmartPhones. File format: For SmartPhones running the Symbian operating system, you should ideally use the Real format for maximum compatibility, since RealPlayer is integrated into the system. Many mobile phones also play MPEG-4.
Organizers and PDAs Under "Organizers and PDAs", Pocket PCs and similar devices are listed. File format : For Pocket PCs, you should ideally use Windows Media Video format for maximum compatibility, since it usually only runs on modified Windows Operating Systems (Windows Mobile), and the Windows Media Player is integrated in the operating system. Resolution: The resolution corresponds to the display size of the PDA, mostly 320 x 240 pixels.
Games consoles Some portable games consoles (Sony PSP, Nintendo Wii) can also play videos. The consoles are extremely particular with regard to file format settings, and they sometimes use their own file format variations. Warning : Do not change the presets! MAGIX tries to supply presets for all games consoles with video functions on the market, but you may have to update your device list.
Video players Video players are considered to be video devices if they have been developed especially for mobile video playback. They usually have relatively large displays and their own hard disk or a very large flash card memory (in GB). File format: Mostly DivX AVI or WMV (Windows Media Video) are used. While WMV is its own format, AVI is a so-called container format. This means that the actual file format is set via the medium's codec .
Burn disc Click "Burn" to open the screen where you create DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, or another video medium, including a menu. In this section Burn in 16:9 format Burning wizard Burn as a DVD, Mini-HD DVD, SVCD, VCD, Mini DVD or Blu-ray Disc.
Burn in 16:9 format Using MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe you can, of course, burn your slideshows in 16:9 format. To do this, please proceed as follows: 1. Switch to the "Slideshow" screen. 2. Select "File > Disc project > Settings" (shortcut: E) to open the corresponding dialog. 3. Activate both functions here. 4. Click on "OK" to save the settings for the total disc project which is currently open. 5. You can now take your time to see how the desired slideshow looks. 6.
Burning wizard Click this button to open the burning wizard. Here you can select what kind of disc you would like to create. Under "Additional options" you will find other disc formats that are used more seldom. Note: For each disc format there are different limitations. For example, with many formats animated menus are not possible or no menus and transitions at all are possible.
Burn as a DVD, Mini-HD DVD, SVCD, VCD, Mini DVD or Blu-ray Disc. During the burning process the picture files are converted into video files. Here you can select your burner, the type of disc, and the ecoder settings. For video CDs it is MPEG-1, for Mini DVDs, Super Video CDs, and DVDs, please use MPEG-2. Mini-HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc uses MPEG-2, and higher bit rates are employed in order to reach the higher HD resolutions. Hint: No menu will be burned to a Blu-ray disc.
You can then load the project from the finished disc to re-edit it and create a different version. Activate buffer underrun protection : Lots of burner support techniques that prevent the much-feared "buffer underrun". Use this option to activate this protective feature and burn your files at higher speeds without risking making a coaster out of your blank disc. Completely format DVD/CD-RW media : This option reformats the RW media and deletes all existing file material.
Especially with the MPEG-2 encoder, which is used on SVCDs, DVDs and mini-DVDs (that is, on CD ROMs written in DVD file format), it can be difficult to supply reliable information relating to the required memory space. If the "Variable bit rate" of the MPEG-2 encoder is activated, encoding will occur according to the movements in the picture. The required memory space is dependent on the film material, therefore resulting in an action film needing more memory space than a period drama, for instance.
Burn options Simulate first : If you are not sure about the write speed or memory requirements of the selected disc, you can simulate the write process before burning. Add project backup : Use this option to add additional project data to the CD/DVD together with the selected video format. You can then load the project from the finished disc to re-edit it and create a different version. Activate buffer underrun protection : Lots of burner support techniques that prevent the much-feared "buffer underrun".
The "Advanced" button opens the "Advanced settings" dialog. Here you can adjust all the fine settings of the MPEG encoder. Please also read the Annexe MPEG Encoder Settings . Memory Information on how much memory space each disc format requires and how this relates to the quality can be found in "Appendix: Digital video and data storage".
the best possible quality available for playback on TV.
Encoder settings Use the "Encoder" button to access the selection dialog to specify the properties of the MPEG encoder (memory requirements, quality, and duration of the MPEG conversion). Preset: Here you will find additional settings for the selected disc type. Longplay DVD DVD with extra-long play time. The bit rate is reduced (this compromises quality).
various settings. After every simulation you can access the MPEG 1 or MPEG 2 file on the hard disk in the subdirectory "My audio video" to check how large the resulting file is. From the results, you can extrapolate how much disc space your disc project will require. The memory requirements of a 5-minute disc project would have to be multiplied by 20 in order to estimate the space required for a 100-minute movie. Hint : It's better to add some buffer time.
Memory Information on how much memory space each disc format requires and how this relates to the quality can be found in "Appendix: Digital video and data storage". Especially with the MPEG-2 encoder, which is used on SVCDs, DVDs and mini-DVDs (that is, on CD ROMs written in DVD file format), it can be difficult to supply reliable information relating to the required memory space. If the "Variable bit rate" of the MPEG-2 encoder is activated, encoding will occur according to the movements in the picture.
Burn WMV HD WMV HD (Windows Media High Definition Disc) is a type of disc optimized for playback of slideshows on PC. The slideshow(s) are converted in a high-resolution format into the Windows Media 9 format and a menu is added, like with DVDs. You must have Windows Media Player 9 or higher installed on your PC. Video encoding will be preset for HDTV resolution (1280 x 720, also known as "720p").
Burn JPEG disc The JPEG disc is a special case. No video file is created to be burned, but rather every photo in the disc project is exported individually with effects and burned to CD or DVD. Many modern DVD players can play JPEG files directly. If a project contains several slideshows, a subfolder will be created for each one, and the corresponding images will be placed into each one.
OnDisc Editing With OnDisc Editing you can burn more slideshows onto disc at a later stage and customize the menu accordingly. It's also possible to just rework the menu. In order to use OnDisc Editing, the "Prepare disc for OnDisc Editing" option has to activated. You will find this option in the "Burn disc" dialog . To put a slideshow onto a DVD, first load the slideshow and switch to the "Burn" interface, insert the DVD-/+RW and click this button.
Create PC show Click this button and a presentation optimized for your PC will be created. First, enter a path where the PC show will be found again later, and click "OK".
Create webDVD You can create an online presentation which can be uploaded to MAGIX Online Album and opened there. To do this, you must first register on MAGIX Online Album. First, create and save the online presentation on your computer, and then it can be uploaded. Indicate a location to save the file. Usually the suggested folder does not need to be changed.
Online functions In this chapter Integrated browser MAGIX Screenshare MAGIX News Center Send slideshow as email (deluxe version) Online Page 254
Integrated browser The integrated browser offers many useful functions that help you collect material for using in your project. All kinds of media can be collected – images, videos, sound or simply text can be all integrated using the built-in browser with great results. Tip: You must have an Internet connection to use the full range of options offered by the integrated browser. Open browser The integrated browser opens in the Media Pool (view "Media ") via "MAGIX Media -> Web import...".
Define the path for saving Internet media. To define the path for saving Internet media, simply click on the folder symbol and navigate to the desired folder. Confirm your selection with OK. Accept media after download This option makes sure that the downloaded media are loaded into the current slideshow right away.
Navigation in the browser One page back: Switches to the previous page. One page forward: Switches back to the page before the "One page back" button was pressed. Stop: Stops loading the selected page. Reload: The current page will be reloaded. Home: Returns to the home page. In the address header, next to the navigation buttons, you can simply enter an Internet address like http://www.magix.com. Press the enter button and the corresponding page will be loaded.
Define the path for saving Internet media. To define the path for saving Internet media, simply click on the folder symbol and navigate to the desired folder. Confirm your selection with OK. Accept media after download This option makes sure that the downloaded media are loaded into the current slideshow right away.
MAGIX Screenshare This function makes it possible for you to offer assistance to other users directly via the Internet, or to get help from others. To do this you have to register MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe first. Hint: To inform the screensharing guests of exactly what is being shown, it is also a good idea to telephone or chat simultaneously. Register as host for a screen transfer 1. If you want to start a screenshare instance yourself, then you have to register as a host first.
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.
Send slideshow as email (deluxe version) With this option selected in the File menu a compressed file in Windows™ Media Format will be created. Your email program will be simultaneously activated and the file created will be added as an attachment of a new message. Any slideshow can be compressed without intermediate steps and sent as an email immediately.
Online MAGIX Online World offers a wide range of online services for digital photography, video, music, media backup/security, and connecting desktop PCs with mobile handsets and the web. For more information, please go to the menu Online > MAGIX Online World overview or surf to the MAGIX Online World website.
MAGIX Online Album Impress your friends and family in minutes with your own photos and videos as your own your personal photo & video website: http://first_name.last_name.magix.net. MAGIX Online Album lets you put your favorite photos online directly from within MAGIX products like MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe, or mobile phones with built-in cameras, and then send a link to them to your friends via email.
Send your photos as unique ecards with great designs or as a photo email to your friends and family. Order photo prints and gifts Order paper prints or great photo gifts from MAGIX Online Album and have them delivered directly to your home, or pick them up from a photo lab in your area. Delivery time is usually just 2 - 3 days. Mehr zum MAGIX Online Print Service You can also read the FAQ (frequently asked questions) on the Internet.
MAGIX Online Print Service MAGIX Online Print Service lets you order paper prints and photo gifts (t-shirts, mugs, etc.) directly from within MAGIX programs such as MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe or via www.magix.com. Upload your photos with a click and have the developed photos delivered to your home within days.
MAGIX Community MAGIX Community is the place to exchange photos, videos, and music with friends and the world. As soon as you have registered for free, you can use all of its great features. You can also read the FAQ (frequently asked questions) online .
MAGIX Community MAGIX Community is the place to exchange photos, videos, and music with friends and the world. As soon as you have registered for free, you can use all of its great features. You can also read the FAQ (frequently asked questions) online .
Catooh – the Online Content Library Catooh provides you with high-quality photos, videos, and music for every theme, expanded by intelligent iContent with professional Soundpools, DVD menu templates, and brilliant MAGIX ShowMaker styles to help you make your photo, video, and music projects reality. All of this is available directly from your MAGIX software. Just choose "Online" from the menu "Catooh" to set up an Internet connection.
Menus In this chapter you'll find the full menu list of your copy of MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe and the corresponding functions.
File menu In this chapter New Open Open automatically saved project...
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Project This menu item creates a new MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe project. You can also open this feature via the "New project" button above the video monitor.
Slideshow This option creates a new slideshow. The default name for a new slideshow can be specified in the program settings.
Open This menu item loads a previously saved MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe project. Please note that the related files must be accessible. MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe searches for the used sounds, pictures and videos under the path to where you last saved the disc project.
Open automatically saved project... This option loads an automatically created slideshow backup. This type of automatic backup gets the file extension MV_ (underscore). This command is only intended for use in emergencies, e.g. if you unintentionally saved your change and wish to return to the previous version of the project.
Manage slideshow Remove from project This option removes the current slideshow from the project. Shortcut: Shift + F4 Rename You can enter a name for the current slideshow here. Attach This function attaches an opened slideshow to another one. This attaches it to the end of the opened slideshow and automatically applies the original slideshow's settings. Attach an opened slideshow : An already opened slideshow can be selected from the list and attached.
Wizards This menu entry contains different aids for different tasks in MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe.
Slideshow wizard This wizard makes creating great slideshows child's play. You will be led through the necessary steps automatically.
Clean-up Wizard The Clean Up Wizard helps you delete disc projects from you hard drive, including all slideshows and the audio, video, and picture files used in them. Use this function to free up disk space for future projects. Caution: If the files you used in the slideshow have also been used in other slideshows (like trailers, opening music, for example), then you should make backup copies of these files beforehand.
MovieShow Maker This opens MovieShow Maker .
Soundtrack Maker This command opens the MAGIX Soundtrack Maker .
Adjust music to section If you have edited your background music with Remix Agent and a musical tempo was provided, then you can adjust the cuts to change automatically in time with the beat using this command. All hard cuts (edits without transitions) will be moved to occur on the musical quarter notes.
Save The current disc project 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 Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe asks you to do so.
Save disc project as A dialog opens where you can specify the path and name of the disc project.
Import A dialog for importing media files opens. Choose between "Search" and "Automatic import". Search : A dialog for selecting media files opens. The selected files will be imported into the current slideshow after "Open" is clicked. Note : Media files can be dragged and dropped into the slideshow from the Media Pool much more conveniently. Import automatically : To copy photos from a digital camera to the computer, the accompanying MAGIX Photo Manager program will open.
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Scan photo externally... Opens MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer for scanning photos. This function is required if there are problems when scanning with MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe. Keyboard shortcut: Alt + Shift + A Twain scanner Select source The TWAIN interface connects MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe with nearly all modern scanners or digital cameras. To scan, please proceed as follows: 1. Install the TWAIN software for your device. 2. Restart you PC. 3.
Twain scanner Select source The TWAIN interface connects MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe with nearly all modern scanners or digital cameras. To scan, please proceed as follows: 1. Install the TWAIN software for your device. 2. Restart you PC. 3. Start MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe. 4. Click on "File ? Twain Scanner/Camera ? Select source" if the scanner works with 32 bit software. 5. Select your device from the dialog.
Select source The TWAIN interface connects MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe with nearly all modern scanners or digital cameras. To scan, please proceed as follows: 1. Install the TWAIN software for your device. 2. Restart you PC. 3. Start MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe. 4. Click on "File ? Twain Scanner/Camera ? Select source" if the scanner works with 32 bit software. 5. Select your device from the dialog.
Recording Select between Audio recording and Single image recording .
Export This provides all export formats supported by MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe that aren't covered by burning. Refer to "Exporting " for more information.
Internet This is a list of menu entries regarding all of the services that are available directly from within MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe.
Transfer to external device Most devices require certain format settings (file format, resolution, bit rate, picture repeat rate, etc.) to be able to play a video. The menu is divided into various device classes (mobile phones, organizers and PDAs, games consoles, and video players) to make choosing your device easier. The last three selections are saved as favorites in the top part of the device list if you have more than one device or want to present your movies to your friends.
Download presets for new device The selection of playback devices is constantly changing. New devices or versions are coming on the market every day. The list of supported devices may therefore not be up-to-date and may not (yet) contain your specific device. MAGIX continuously maintains updated preset lists for the available devices (available online for download). Internet access is required.
Output audio/video This command opens the dialog for exporting the completed video or its audio track to analog or digital video recorders/camcorders or various mobile devices such as smartphones, PDAs, video players, or games consoles. Please read the chapter "Output audio/video ".
Backup copy Files must be saved to be able to be easily retrieved in case of a hard drive crash or some other error. In this section: Copy project and media into folder... Save slideshow and media as... Burn backup copy to disc Burn slideshow and media to CD/DVD Restore data backup from (S)VCD/Video DVD Copy project and media into folder... The project and all of the files it contains are saved together in one folder. Use this function to transfer an entire project to another computer.
Copy project and media into folder... The project and all of the files it contains are saved together in one folder. Use this function to transfer an entire project to another computer.
Save slideshow and media as... The slideshow and all necessary files can be saved in any folder. Keyboard shortcut: Shift + R Burn backup copy to disc Use this option to burn the project with all relevant slideshows and their files to CD or DVD. Even larger projects can be burned straight to disc. The project, if necessary, will be split up and burned automatically to multiple discs. A restore program which is burned to the first disc of this type of backup, guarantees easy re-recording of the backup.
Burn backup copy to disc Use this option to burn the project with all relevant slideshows and their files to CD or DVD. Even larger projects can be burned straight to disc. The project, if necessary, will be split up and burned automatically to multiple discs. A restore program which is burned to the first disc of this type of backup, guarantees easy re-recording of the backup.
Burn slideshow and media to CD/DVD Use this option to burn the slideshow and all relevant files to CD or DVD. Even larger slideshows can be burned straight to disc. If necessary, the slideshow will be split up and burned automatically to multiple discs. A restore program which is burned to the first disc of this type of backup guarantees easy re-recording of the backup.
Restore data backup from (S)VCD/Video DVD Use this menu command to restore a project backup that has been saved onto a CD/DVD. The disc has to be burned with the option "Add project backup data" (see "Burn disc dialog "). You can choose which of the slideshows contained on the disc should be restored by selecting it from the list and highlighting which directory. In this folder a subfolder Backup_xx will be created for each restored backup where all project files of the disc will be stored.
Burn project (image) again All necessary files, menus, and encoded video files needed to burn a CD/DVD will be temporarily stored on your hard drive. After your disc is burned, these are not automatically deleted. Use "Burn disc project (image) again" enables you to burn as many discs as you would like without having to encode the files again. In the dialog, choose the image you want. All necessary files are then transferred to the MAGIX Goya burnR.
Settings In this section Slideshow... Project... Program settings Slideshow effect settings Change the program interface Reset program settings to default...
Slideshow... Opens the settings for the current slideshow.
Project... Project name :Give your disc project a name. This name will be used as a preset title for the disc you are going to burn. The slideshows will also be given this name. Use 16:9 aspect ratio for current disc project : This option lets you edit the slideshow from the very beginning in 16:9 format. The video monitor's size changes to correspond to this. Cut new images to fit screen automatically : Images that do not correspond to the slideshow's ratio are adjusted automatically.
Program settings This menu item opens the program settings .
Slideshow effect settings This menu item accesses the slideshow's effects settings. The settings made here apply to the entire slideshow.
Change the program interface Here you can switch between various designs, in which MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe can be represented. Reset program settings to default... Use this function to reset all program settings you made in MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe to their original settings.
Reset program settings to default... Use this function to reset all program settings you made in MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe to their original settings.
Exit Closes MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe.
Edit menu In this section: Undo Redo Cut Copy Insert Delete Exchange Split object Page 311
Undo You can undo the last steps you made. This means that you can easily try out critical operations. If the result does not meet your expectations, then you can simply "undo" it and return to the initial status. Key: Ctrl + Z Redo Redo This command cancels a previous "Undo" command. Key: Ctrl + Y Cut Cut This function deletes the selected photo (or the selected object in the Timeline mode) and copies it to the clipboard. You can then use the "Paste" command to copy it into any slideshow.
Cut Cut This function deletes the selected photo (or the selected object in the Timeline mode) and copies it to the clipboard. You can then use the "Paste" command to copy it into any slideshow.
Copy Copy This command copies the selected scenes (or the selected object in Timeline mode) to the clipboard. From there you can paste it into any other slideshow using the "Paste" command. Key: Ctrl + C Insert Insert This command inserts the clipboard material (photo or object) at the current position of the start marker.
Insert Insert This command inserts the clipboard material (photo or object) at the current position of the start marker.
Delete Delete This command cancels the selected photo (or the selected object in Timeline mode).
Exchange Replaces the selected object with an object selected in the Media Pool. Length adjustment moves the objects following it correspondingly. If photo objects are removed/exchanged, then the display duration will remain. Split object This command cuts a scene at the point where the start marker is positioned. This way, two free-standing objects are created. You can isolate a part of an object in order to delete it: 1. Place the start marker where you'd like to have it by left clicking in the timeline.
Split object This command cuts a scene at the point where the start marker is positioned. This way, two free-standing objects are created. You can isolate a part of an object in order to delete it: 1. Place the start marker where you'd like to have it by left clicking in the timeline. 2. Select the video object by clicking on it and click on the cut button. 3. Place the start marker at the end of the part you wish to remove and click on the cut button again. 4.
Effects (FX) In this chapter Image optimization Distortion View & animation Design Rotate 90° Automatically cut to fit monitor Display duration... Edit image (external)... Create panorama image... Picture-in-picture collages Fades Background design Image stabilization Title Editor Save as title template... Convert to 3D titles...
Image optimization This places the image material in the right light, sharpens shaky recordings, and corrects tint, all conveniently from the Media Pool .
TV picture This submenu item performs various adjustments for the TV picture. Besides interlace and anti-flickering filters, you will find the option to adjust the image to the real proportions of the TV picture. A special algorithm ensures an optimal ratio between image size and image borders (anti-cropping).
Interpolation for interlace material Choose this option to remove interlace artifacts from your video image. If, for instance, you extract freeze frames from a video, ridge structures appear in sequences which feature movement.
Anti-flicker filter Choose this option for still pictures with detailed structures and high contrast. This filter reduces line flickering during TV playback.
Border cropping adjustment Select this option if the edges are cropped during playback on your television. Values stored in " Slideshow effects settings " will be applied.
Distortion Image material can be transformed in various artistic ways; a broad palette of effects is available to you for this in the Media Pool .
View & animation These effects allow properties like section, image size, position, and rotation of image and video objects to be specified in the Media Pool .
Design Add different decorations, speech bubbles, and animations to photos directly in the Media Pool to add life to your slideshow.
Rotate 90° Rotates the image 90° clockwise/counterclockwise. Shortcuts: Ctrl + Alt + F to the right Ctrl + Alt + G to the left You can also turn a photo in Storyboard mode via the rotation buttons on the photo box.
Automatically cut to fit monitor This option enables photos to be adjusted to suit the current format. In this case, the picture is zoomed in to such an extent that the upper and lower parts of the photo are hidden and the annoying black bars to the sides disappear. The consequence of course is that portions of the image will be missing.
Display duration... Enter the display duration for the current photo here in [Minutes]:[Seconds]:[Frames]. Apply to area between the start and end markers : Applies the settings to all photos located between the start and end markers. Apply to all : The settings are applied to every photo in the current movie, but the settings will not be applied to photos in other movies in the project.
Edit image (external)... The command "Edit image (external)" enables photos to be edited with the MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer graphics program. The command appears in the context menu for every image. The context menu opens by clicking the small FX button at the top edge of the photo box.A dialog window of the MAGIX Xtreme Photo Designer wizard appears.
Create panorama image... With only a single click you can create a panorama in MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe. You can do this fully automatic or manually; try experimenting with it.
Picture-in-picture 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.
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.
Background design Select a color, a picture, or any video on your hard disk which you would like to serve as the background for the photo displayed. This function is especially useful when photos have black bars around them or if they are reduced in size.
Image stabilization Opens the video stabilizer dialog to help you correct shaky footage. Read more on this topic in "Video stabilization".
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Save as title template... If you have designed special titles, these can be saved as a template. Titles will be saved in the titles folder in MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe to make them easier to find in the Media Pool (under "Titles).
Convert to 3D titles... The title object will now be turned into a MAGIX 3D object. If you have also installed MAGIX 3D Maker, the program will open for you to work on the text.
Sound optimization The "Audio cleaning " dialog will open to help you remove noise.
Adjust music to section If you have edited your background music with Remix Agent and a musical tempo was provided, then you can adjust the cuts to change automatically in time with the beat using this command. All hard cuts (edits without transitions) will be moved to occur on the musical quarter notes. Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + U Reset Effects This is not really an "effect", since it actually deactivates all current effects.
Show/Hide Hides or shows the selected object. Object properties This function displays all the information about the currently selected objects, such as file name, position on the hard-drive, tempo, etc. The Object Editor also defines the foreground and background color of every object in the arrangement.
Object properties This function displays all the information about the currently selected objects, such as file name, position on the hard-drive, tempo, etc. The Object Editor also defines the foreground and background color of every object in the arrangement.
Online menu This is a list of menu entries regarding all of the services that are available directly from within MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe.
Tasks menu In this menu you will find direct solution and short video explanations on how to perform tasks in different topics. Not only will you find step-by-step instructions for sound and pictures here, but you also find quick access to many of functions. If you click on an entry with a camera symbol, then you will open a short tutorial video which displays a solution. Entries without camera symbols offer a solution to the problem immediately.
Help menu In this section: Help Content magix.
Help This command is available for almost every feature of the program, and it opens the "Help" file for the corresponding topic. Use this command to get help on any of MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe's functions.
Content Use the command "Content" in the "Help" menu to open the start page of the help file. You can read through the help file step-by-step and jump to specific sections via the tree structure on the right hand side.
magix.info Help and get help - Directly from within the program, you'll be able to access magix.info, the new MAGIX Knowledge Base. In the Knowledge Base, you'll find answers to all of the most frequently asked questions about MAGIX products and multimedia in general. Couldn't find an answer to your particular question? No problem, just ask the question yourself. You can go to magix.info in the "Online" menu, or via this button.
start introductory video The introductory video shows you how all the most important features work. Specific topics are explained in detail in additional tutorial videos. Shortcut: Ctrl + F1 To play the introductory video you may have to insert the program CD.
Display tool tips Tooltips are small information windows that open up automatically if the mouse pointer stops briefly on a button or some other area. They provide information about the function of the button. These information boxes can be switched on or off with this option.
MAGIX Screenshare This function makes it possible for you to offer assistance to other users directly via the Internet, or to get help from others. To do this you have to register MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe first. Hint: To inform the screensharing guests of exactly what is being shown, it is also a good idea to telephone or chat simultaneously.
Register online This option opens the MAGIX homepage for online registration where you can register yourself as a MAGIX user. Registration grants you access to the MAGIX support website (see support) where various program updates and help programs can be downloaded. With the registration form supplied (start menu under "MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe -> Service and support -> Register") you can register via post or fax.
Online update Connects directly to the MAGIX online update page where you can get the latest version of your program.
About MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe Displays copyright info and version number of MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe.
General settings You can access the project-independent MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe settings this way. These settings are also global.
Playback Audio playback Driver selection DirectSound should be selected here. DirectSound is a component of DirectX that is installed automatically on your computer during program installation (if necessary). If the DirectX system is no longer installed on your computer or no longer works properly, then there is a DirectSound installation routine for reinstallation to be found in the "Addon" folder of the MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe program disc.
Adjust size of image material in higher quality (slower) You can use this feature to improve the quality when resizing, particularly downsizing to less than half of the original size for picture-in-picture effects. This also requires more CPU power. Note : Switching off this option has no effect on quality during exporting/burning. Load image material in the background Image material will be loaded in the background so that it can still be edited during the loading process.
Arranger Autoscroll during playback: The screen playback does not follow the playback cursor if it has reached the end of the screen. Fast : If autoscroll is activated, the screen view automatically shifts when the playback cursor reaches the last quarter of the screen during playback. Slow : If autoscroll is activated, the screen view automatically shifts when the playback cursor reaches the right edge of the screen during playback. This is particularly useful for longer disc projects.
Folders Projects : The standard path for all projects (*.) Exports: The standard path for all file exports via "File -> Export slideshow... ". Audio import : The standard path for all imported (music) files. Disc images : Here you can specify the path for the folder where MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe saves the temporary files required for creating a disc.
Automatically fade photos with effects Loaded photos will be automatically supplied with a crossfade . Load CD tracks via record dialog If this option is activated, then you can record audio CDs via the record button in the transport control. While dragging & dropping from the file manager the record window where recording starts will be opened.
Options Here you can specify the most important options for the behavior and display of MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe. Keyboard shortcut: P Video standard PAL is used in Europe; the US and Japan use NTSC. This setting should not be changed. Preview The resolution can be reduced for video decoding, but this only has an effect while preview editing. If playback becomes jerky, then we recommend entering a lower value. The quality of exported videos is not influenced by this.
have to be converted into analog signals and then into digital data by the analog/digital converters. Depending on the quality of the converter used, this can lead to losses in quality. Automatically preview exported clips If you export a movie as a video file, then it will be played back immediately after being created. Automatic preview when changing photos If this option is activated, then a short preview of the transition effect will be played.
Preview The resolution can be reduced for video decoding, but this only has an effect while preview editing. If playback becomes jerky, then we recommend entering a lower value. The quality of exported videos is not influenced by this. Video options Hardware acceleration for 3D effects Here you can (de)activate hardware acceleration of your graphics card for 3D effects. You can find more information about this topic in the "3-D fades" chapter.
"Cut to fit monitor automatically" influences movies If this option is active, then videos will be cut to avoid black edges. The property "Cut to fit monitor automatically" must be activated for the project. Standard picture length Here you can adjust the default display duration of the selected photo. This can be changed again at any time. Hints In its newly installed state, MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe displays a number of security queries at various parts of the program.
Video options Hardware acceleration for 3D effects Here you can (de)activate hardware acceleration of your graphics card for 3D effects. You can find more information about this topic in the "3-D fades" chapter. High output quality with dynamic zoom and combination effects If this option is set, then a newly developed zoom algorithm will be used that provides much more accurate results. You should, however, only use this option if you own a PC that is capable of handling processor-heavy tasks.
Here you can adjust the default display duration of the selected photo. This can be changed again at any time. Hints In its newly installed state, MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe displays a number of security queries at various parts of the program. Every one of them can be switched off by clicking the small box at the bottom that says "Don't show this message again". To display these warning messages, please select the "Reactivate dialogs " option.
System Automatically fade photos with effects Loaded photos will be automatically supplied with a crossfade . Load CD tracks via record dialog If this option is activated, then you can record audio CDs via the record button in the transport control. While dragging & dropping from the file manager the record window where recording starts will be opened.
Standard picture length Here you can adjust the default display duration of the selected photo. This can be changed again at any time. Hints In its newly installed state, MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe displays a number of security queries at various parts of the program. Every one of them can be switched off by clicking the small box at the bottom that says "Don't show this message again". To display these warning messages, please select the "Reactivate dialogs " option.
Display Video mode Compatibility mode (video for Windows) This mode works on all systems. Activate this mode if there are problems with playback. Hardware acceleration (Direct 3D) This mode offers extreme increase in speed by calculating mixing, effects, and various transitions the the graphics card directly. Depending on the graphics card, performance can increase by 300%. The graphics card will not be used during export. Note! To use this mode the graphics card must possess at least 128 MB memory.
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New project - Settings When creating a new disc project, you can specify multiple settings that will continue to apply to the related slideshows. Load existing project or slideshow : Select from the last projects and slideshows you were working to start working from where you previously left off. Create new project :Give your disc project a name. This name will be used as a preset title for the disc you are going to burn. The slideshows will also be given this name.
Movie properties The dialog with the settings for the current slideshow are displayed here. The dialog can be opened via the "File" menu . Automatically select preview image MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe uses an automatically selected preview image. Use image file Clicking the folder button opens a dialog to load image files. In this dialog, you can navigate to the directory where the image file is found and select it by double clicking.
Problems and solutions In this chapter File will not load Choppy or uneven playback Possible problems and their solutions Page 374
File will not load If files cannot be loaded, this means that the format is either no supported by MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe and the corresponding codec must first be activated. Read the section "Import formats" or "Activate additional functions". In case of AVI files, it is possible that the necessary codec in not installed. For more, please refer to " General tips for AVI videos " in the appendix "Digital video 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 Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe 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.
Possible problems and their solutions The code entered is incorrect (telephone activation) Make sure your entry is correct; in most cases a typo is the culprit. If the code is entered correctly, then you can dial the number for our call center. Our co-workers are glad to help you personally. The MAGIX website won't open Check your Internet connection; you may have to use manual dial-up. The MAGIX website won't open Check your Internet connection; you may have to use manual dial-up.
Activate additional functions You can activate encoders/decoders for various file formats as required. Why does it have to be "activated"? To import (decode) or export (encode) certain video and audio formats you will require a specific codec. MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe will ask you if you want to activate the codec as soon as you need it. The integration of decoders and encoders from third parties into programs usually costs money.
Free activation (MPEG 2 codec) To be able to use the MPEG-2 codec, you will have to first activate it for free. Activation can be done online via telephone or via post/fax. The quickest and easiest way to order an activation code is via the Internet. Order activation code online Click on "Order online..." ( Field 1). MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory 8 will automatically contact the MAGIX server and load the corresponding codec. Note : Activation of the codec checks the registration data as required.
Fee-based activation (MPEG-4) The MPEG-4 codec requires a fee-based activation. This can be done online, via telephone, or via post/fax. The quickest and easiest way to order an activation code is via the Internet. Ordering the activation code takes just a few minutes via email. Ordering your activation code via post/fax requires a few days for processing. Order activation code online Click on "Order online..." (Field 1).
Possible problems and their solutions The code entered is incorrect (telephone activation) Make sure your entry is correct; in most cases a typo is the culprit. If the code is entered correctly, then you can dial the number for our call center. Our co-workers are glad to help you personally. The MAGIX website won't open Check your Internet connection; you may have to use manual dial-up. The MAGIX website won't open Check your Internet connection; you may have to use manual dial-up.
Keyboard shortcuts In this chapter Media Pool Slideshow Media Pool Folders Delete file Copy file Insert file Rename file New folder Folder as link Options Help Select files: Select multiple pictures listed out one after the other: Select multiple individual pictures: Select all pictures of the opened folder: 0 ... 9 Del Ctrl + Ins Shift + Ins Alt + R Ctrl + P Ctrl + Q P F1 Shift + click on the first file + click on the last file that is to be selected.
Tools Select all (not in Storyboard mode) Cut Copy Insert Undo Restore Delete Photo overview Slideshow Maker Optimize photo Audio cleaning Cut Split object Remove object beginning Remove object end Split slideshow Effects Edit photo Zoom 2 Zoom 3 Free zoom selection Fix image proportions Reset cropping Pan left -> right Pan right -> left Pan top -> bottom Pan bottom -> top Zoom out Zoom in Reset movement Rotate left Rotate right Rotate 180 degrees Transition (length) Apply transition to all Random transitio
Kaleidoscope Color shift 1/2/3 Title Editor Reset video effects Object properties Arrangement display Switch Storyboard/Timeline mode Optimize grid view Zoom 1 frame Zoom 5 frames Zoom 1 sec Zoom 10 sec Zoom 1 min Zoom 10 min Zoom range from start to end marker Zoom the entire slideshow Playback and marker placement Start/Stop playback Stop at position (stop playback, move start marker to current position) Move start marker to the beginning Move end marker to the end Slow wind left Slow wind right Fast wind
Media Pool Folders Delete file Copy file Insert file Rename file New folder Folder as link Options Help Select files: Select multiple pictures listed out one after the other: Select multiple individual pictures: Select all pictures of the opened folder: 0 ... 9 Del Ctrl + Ins Shift + Ins Alt + R Ctrl + P Ctrl + Q P F1 Shift + click on the first file + click on the last file that is to be selected.
Restore Delete Photo overview Slideshow Maker Optimize photo Audio cleaning Cut Split object Remove object beginning Remove object end Split slideshow Effects Edit photo Zoom 2 Zoom 3 Free zoom selection Fix image proportions Reset cropping Pan left -> right Pan right -> left Pan top -> bottom Pan bottom -> top Zoom out Zoom in Reset movement Rotate left Rotate right Rotate 180 degrees Transition (length) Apply transition to all Random transition Ctrl + Y Del O W Mirror horizontally Mirror vertically Hori
Switch Storyboard/Timeline mode Optimize grid view Zoom 1 frame Zoom 5 frames Zoom 1 sec Zoom 10 sec Zoom 1 min Zoom 10 min Zoom range from start to end marker Zoom the entire slideshow Playback and marker placement Start/Stop playback Stop at position (stop playback, move start marker to current position) Move start marker to the beginning Move end marker to the end Slow wind left Slow wind right Fast wind left Fast wind right Full screen playback Tab Shift + B Ctrl + 1 Ctrl + 2 Ctrl + 3 Ctrl + 4 Ctrl + 5
Slideshow Load/Save project New project Load project Save project Save project as... Delete project New slideshow Load slideshow Load restoration slideshow Save slideshow Save slideshow as...
Pan left -> right Pan right -> left Pan top -> bottom Pan bottom -> top Zoom out Zoom in Reset movement Rotate left Rotate right Rotate 180 degrees Transition (length) Apply transition to all Random transition Ctrl + Shift + A Ctrl + Shift + B Ctrl + Alt + V Ctrl + Shift + D Ctrl + Shift + E Ctrl + Shift + F Ctrl + Shift + G Ctrl + Alt + F Ctrl + Alt + G Ctrl + Alt + H Alt + l Alt + A Alt + Z Mirror horizontally Mirror vertically Horizontal symmetry Vertical symmetry Kaleidoscope Color shift 1/2/3 Title E
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Annex: Digital Video and Data Storage In this chapter Video Editing on the PC HDTV MPEG Compression General notes on AVI videos Capacity and quality of different disc formats Page 391
Video Editing on the PC Digital video processing with the PC is comparable to audio processing. The analog medium that is video must first be digitized before it can be processed by the computer. Digital video processing functions quite similar to recording via a sound card. The signal flow is measured in very short, regular intervals, and the values resulting from it can then be processed by the computer.
MPEG Compression MPEG means "Moving Picture Experts Group" and defines a workgroup which cooperates with the International Standards Organization (ISO) as well as the international Electro Technical Commission (ETC) to develop standards for video and audio coding. Generally, the graphic data rate of the digital video standard is 167 megabits per second, which, when not compressed, requires a far higher storage capacity than a DVD can offer. A one-sided DVD 5 with 4.
SVCD ** DVD miniDVD *** *** JPEG DISC **** approx. 30-40 minutes/CD approx. 2 hours/DVD approx. 20 minutes/CD Depends on original images and DVD player* Slideshow for TV Slideshow for TV Slideshow for TV Slideshow on TV without sound, effects, or transitions Slideshow **** Dependent on the Slideshow on PC Disc original pictures and with some effects, music length or as a backup WMV HD **** Depends from resulting Slideshow on material, prediction is PC/TV with difficult, approx.
General notes on AVI videos The AVI format (Audio Video Interleaved) isn't actually a proper video format! Rather, it is a so-called "container", where the conventions for transferring audio and video files to the program are only loosely defined. The codec (coder/dec oder) actually defines what storage format is used. A codec compresses audio/video data into its own unique format which can only be read by the codec itself and is decoded when the film is played.
MultiDisc ***/*** approx. 1 hour/ DVD * Slideshow on TV and PC, highest quality on PC * The display duration for some DVD players may be set in this menu. The number of photos that can be burned onto a CD or DVD depends on the sizes of the picture files. Note : For all disc types with menus, you can use the menu templates from the "TV ShowTime DVD" section. Each picture of a slideshow is then displayed in full screen on its own menu page without having to play the slideshow.
Capacity and quality of different disc formats In MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe, a number of different disc formats are available. This chapter will explain which formats can be best employed in different cases, the differences in quality, and how much space each format requires. The following table summarizes the relationship between space requirements and quality. For further information please read the chapters on the individual disc formats. Disc format Quality Approx.
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Quality The exceptional color quality, image definition, and contrast of the DVD format are all well known. A resolution of 720 x 576 (PAL) and coded using MPEG-2, 25 pictures per second produces very good results. The quantity of data is approx. 5 times as much as a VCD. DVD size DVDs look similar to CDs. The only visible difference is that double-sided DVDs have no label. Otherwise, both formats have the same dimensions.
recorders to prevent recording of the video. They are not noticeable on the television or the monitor, however. Content Scrambling System (CSS): CSS prevents saving and duplication of DVD video tracks to hard disk.
Blu-Ray disc Alongside HD-DVD, the Blu-ray Disc is viewed as the successor to DVDs and offers especially high storage capacity of up to 27 GB as a single-layer disc (double-layer up to 54 GB) with very few write errors. The term Blu-ray Disc comes from the blue color of the laser. Because a color cannot be registered as a trademark, the letter "e" was removed from the word "blue".
Video CD (VCD) Video CDs are specific CD-ROMs for storing videos in certain forms. Compression takes place using the MPEG-1 codec. VCDs can be played on either a video CD player attached to a television or directly via the computer's CD-ROM drive. Most DVD players can play VCDs. Resolution: VCDs can play movies with a maximum resolution of 352 x 288 pixels (PAL) or 352 x 240 (NTSC) at 25 pictures per second. The resolution of a VHS cassette offers for instance 300 x 360 pixels.
Super Video CD (SVCD) The Super Video CD (SVCD) is a technological advancement of the video CD. SVCDs are also like VCD-specified CD-ROMs which can be played using either a Super Video CD player (connected to the television), or directly with the CD-ROM drive of a computer. Many DVD players can also play SVCDs. MPEG-2 and the increase of the data transfer rate makes it hard to tell videos from videos in DVD quality apart.
miniDVD The miniDVD is nothing more than the DVD data format burned onto a CD-ROM. Thus the MPEG-2 encoder and all other specifications of the DVD data format are used, and only the data carriers are different. Because the CD-ROM can only save about a sixth of the quantity of data a DVD can hold, the capacity of a miniDVD is accordingly limited to approx. 20 minutes of movie. MiniDVDs are particularly suitable for playing on the computer.
JPEG disc This type of disc is intended for use in case your photos have been optimized and you want to display them on a DVD player at the highest quality. Each picture will be exported individually with the corresponding photo cleaning effects and burned onto a CD or DVD in a format which is recognized and played by most DVD players. This format does not support menus, dynamic effects, transitions, or sound.
WMV HD WMVHD (Windows Media High Definition Disc) is a disc type for optimum slideshow playback on your PC. The slideshow(s) are converted in a high-resolution format into the Windows Media 9 format and a menu is added, like with DVDs. The minimum requirement for playback is Windows Media Player 9 (or higher). The slideshows are encoded, by default, in HDTV resolution (1280 x 720, also known as "720p"). However, a powerful PC with Windows Media Player 9 installed is required for playback.
Multi disc (Deluxe version only) A multidisc is a combination of different disc formats on one DVD. It consists of 3 parts and offers the following advantages: Maximum quality when played on a PC with WMV HD (Windows Media High Definition Disc) Fully compatible with DVD players due to a DVD part (Digital Versatile Disc) Greatest possible safety as a data backup of the project is added (burn option).
Appendix: MPEG Encoder Settings In this chapter General settings Video settings Advanced video settings Audio settings Page 407
General settings MPEG type: Set the output type of the created MPEG file. You can adjust the encoder settings freely (to export your video in the corresponding format, for instance) for further use in other programs or on your own website. If you open the encoder from a burn dialog, or intend to use the exported material for VCDs, SVCDs or DVDs, then select the corresponding option.
Video settings Frame rate: PAL requires 25 frames/sec, NTSC 29.97 frames/sec. Please note: encoding NTSC material as PAL or vice versa may be possible; however, it will result in jittery images. Aspect ratio: Lets you set the image side or pixel ratio. With MPEG 2 the image format is displayed as image ratio; correspondingly there is 1:1 (square screen, not recommended), 4:3 (regular video) an 2.21:1 (cinemascope). This applies irrespectively of the selected video format.
Advanced video settings MPEG profile and level: The MPEG-2 standard defines so-called "profiles" and "levels". For creating SVCDs and DVDs you can use "Main profile and Main level". The high profile adds additional properties to the data stream like the option to display an image at a reduced resolution for restricted transmission quality (SNR-scalable profile), or locally scaled, for instance an HDTV data stream on a standard TV set.
Audio settings Audio type: You can use MPEG Layer 1, 2 or PCM (WAV ) audio. Select "No audio" in the export dialog. Sample rate: You can set a sample rate of 32, 44.1 or 48 kHz for the audio track. VCDs and SVCDs require 44.1 kHz, DVDs require 48 kHz. To reduce the size of audio data it is recommended to lower the bit rate instead of the sample rate. Mode: You can use Mono, Stereo, Joint Stereo or Dual Channel. Bit rate: Here you can set the bitrate of the audio signal.
MPEG glossary In this chapter Motion estimation Bit rate Block Chroma format Field Frame GOP I frames Interlace P frames and B frames Prediction Quantization scaling Page 412
Motion estimation Motion estimation is a further element for reducing data used in MPEG encoding. Motion estimation also occurs in the B and P frames. The image difference that still exist after prediction are examined. Complex algorithms are used to search for an original occurrence of the macro block in the reference frame of each macro block of the P or B frame (these are units of 2x2 blocks specially combined for this purpose), which have been moved either by movement or by camera pan.
Bit rate MPEG is a format used for storage and transferring. With older formats (e.g. AVI ) you could predict that 20 seconds of movie would result in 20 MB of data. The file size is a direct measurement of quality. In the case of MPEG this is different. The amount of data available can be used differently for different display modes. 20 MB can be 4 seconds of DVD Video or 5 minutes of streaming Internet in thumbnail format.
Block For almost all image file editing techniques the image is subdivided into 8 x 8 pixel blocks (image points). This should be noted if you would like to used user-defined image resolutions (width/height), and they should always be a multiple of 8. Chroma format The color value of each image point consists of the color values for the primary colors red, green, and blue (RGB), and for traditional and technical reasons it is transformed into one brightness value (Y = 0.299*R = 0.587*G + 0.
P and B frames contain only differential information, these differences will be larger with time, since more and more changes takes place from frame to frame. A large count does not make much sense, since GOP has a maximum length of 15 (4P, 2B) in PAL and 18 (5P, 2B) in NTSC. (More than 2 B frames between P frames is not allowed).
Chroma format The color value of each image point consists of the color values for the primary colors red, green, and blue (RGB), and for traditional and technical reasons it is transformed into one brightness value (Y = 0.299*R = 0.587*G + 0.114*B) and two color difference values (U = R - Y, V = G -Y). The Y value alone produces the black and white picture. These signal components allow brightness and color information to be handled separately.
frame, but no references to the following I frame, since it belongs to the next GOP. I frames Intra-frames: In these pictures, the entire image information of a frame is saved and only information from this frame is used ("intra-frame encoded"). In contrast to the I frame, P and B frames save only the differences between the current frame, and preceding and/or following frame are also found in MPEG video (P frame = "predicted frame", B frame = "bidirectional frame", see Prediction ).
Field A half-image, i.e. two halves which combine to produce a frame (see de-interlacing ). Frame A frame is a single image from a video sequence which also called a full image. PAL video, for example, contains 25 frames per second, NTSC 29.97 frames. Video recordings, with the exception of computer animations and still frames, don't contain full images. Instead, they have double numbers of half-images (fields) which are transmitted in an interlaced state.
Frame A frame is a single image from a video sequence which also called a full image. PAL video, for example, contains 25 frames per second, NTSC 29.97 frames. Video recordings, with the exception of computer animations and still frames, don't contain full images. Instead, they have double numbers of half-images (fields) which are transmitted in an interlaced state. However, we still refer to frames, since many predecessors of MPEG compression are based on such frames.
GOP Group of P ictures: The sequence of I frames and the P and B frames that belong to them. e.g. I B B P B B P B B I ... (This GOP has a length of 9, with 2 P frames and 2 B frames) I frames contain the entire image information of a frame, while P and B have part of the information. So-called prediction and movement approximation are methods used for reduction. The combination P B B is called a subgroup. I frames must appear in regular intervals in the data stream for image and sound to be synchronized.
I frames Intra-frames: In these pictures, the entire image information of a frame is saved and only information from this frame is used ("intra-frame encoded"). In contrast to the I frame, P and B frames save only the differences between the current frame, and preceding and/or following frame are also found in MPEG video (P frame = "predicted frame", B frame = "bidirectional frame", see Prediction ).
Interlace For historical reasons, pictures in a movie are always recorded and transmitted in the form of two fields; first the lines with even numbers and then those with odd numbers. These fields are alternatively displayed with double the frame rate. The (lazy) eye of the viewer or the processing of the TV tube puts the two frames together to form one. The output image First field Second field You normally don't have to worry about field processing.
This includes the information that was the same before and remained the same after the current frame. Both directions are analyzed (indicates the "B" in the name, i.e. "bidirectional-predicted"). You can read more under prediction . Prediction Prediction is a method of data reduction used by the MPEG format. The image elements already known from the previous or following frames are removed from the data stream. How does it work? The encoder has a precisely defined GOP, for example IBBPBBPBB.
. Each one of these blocks is then transformed into an 8 x 8 matrix (a table with rows and columns) using a DCT (discreet cosinus transformation) mathematical method. Each of these values is produced using all 64 individual pixels of the block, but the values in the matrix are ordered in such a way that the image information is ordered according to its importance. This matrix will then be multiplied by another matrix, i.e. the quantization matrix .
P frames and B frames P frames save only the difference between the current picture and the preceding I frame. The "P" comes from the term "prediction" which describes this process. B frames save the differences between the current picture and the I or P frame preceding and following. This includes the information that was the same before and remained the same after the current frame. Both directions are analyzed (indicates the "B" in the name, i.e. "bidirectional-predicted").
", P and B frames are likewise reduced. Quantization scaling The single pictures in MPEG are saved using a compression method comparable to JPEG with bitmaps and associated with quality loss. For this single images are divided into 8 x 8 blocks . Each one of these blocks is then transformed into an 8 x 8 matrix (a table with rows and columns) using a DCT (discreet cosinus transformation) mathematical method.
Prediction Prediction is a method of data reduction used by the MPEG format. The image elements already known from the previous or following frames are removed from the data stream. How does it work? The encoder has a precisely defined GOP, for example IBBPBBPBB. This sequence is transmitted together with the encoder, which always knows exactly which kind of frame comes next. I, P, and B frames are differentiated.
individual pixels of the block, but the values in the matrix are ordered in such a way that the image information is ordered according to its importance. This matrix will then be multiplied by another matrix, i.e. the quantization matrix . Exactly how and why this matrix must be created is the biggest secret of encoder programmers, since this determines the quality of the whole encoding process.
Quantization scaling The single pictures in MPEG are saved using a compression method comparable to JPEG with bitmaps and associated with quality loss. For this single images are divided into 8 x 8 blocks . Each one of these blocks is then transformed into an 8 x 8 matrix (a table with rows and columns) using a DCT (discreet cosinus transformation) mathematical method.
If you still have questions... Task assistant The task assistant is your information center. It helps you complete your tasks and provides support at every step. Not only will you find clear videos with step-by-step instructions, but you'll also find quick access to a lot of functions. The task assistant chapters can be found in the "Tasks" menu . Program help The program's help file contains hints on how to use the program and additional information.
PDF manual Much like the help feature, the electronic PDF manual contains the entire program documentation. You can find it under "Start -> Programs -> MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe" in the "Documentation" subfolder. Note: To view the PDF file you will need "Foxit Reader" application; you can find it on the MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD 8 deluxe installation DVD.
