Operating Instructions High-definition video Management/Easy Editing Software HD Writer WE 1.0 Thank you for using HD Writer WE. Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Contents Introduction Read before starting operation............................ 5 General precautions.............................................. 7 Operating environments....................................... 8 SD cards supported for recording..................... 11 Preparation Connect the unit to your computer.................... 12 Disconnecting the unit from the computer............................ 13 Using the Smart Wizard Feature overview.................................................
Contents Editing videos on your computer...................... 43 Editing motion pictures (Basic operations)......................................... 44 Creating a new motion picture editing project....................... 44 Saving an edited project [File output].................................... 47 Saving the edit process [Save project].................................. 49 Opening saved edit process [Open project].......................... 49 Deleting saved edit process [Delete project].................
Contents Other Setting motion picture functions..................... 114 Changing the settings for copying videos to computer............................................................ 116 Performing preview of thumbnail motion pictures.............................................................. 117 Setting the operation when a still picture file with the same name already exists................. 118 Right-click menu list......................................... 119 Troubleshooting.......................
Introduction Read before starting operation About the contents of these instructions ●●In this manual, the Panasonic wearable camera that this software is bundled with is referred to as “the unit”. ●●The description of Windows® in these operating instructions is based on the Windows® 7 screen. ●●Please note that the operation screens shown in these operating instructions may not match those actually displayed on your PC due to differences in the operating environment or other cause.
Introduction Read before starting operation About supported videos ●●Videos recorded using this unit. ●●Videos recorded with other equipment cannot be copied. ●●Not compatible with videos that were created or edited with other software. Terms MP4 motion picture This is a motion picture in MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC standard). Scene For this software, one “scene” refers to the motion picture recorded when the recording is started to when it is stopped on this unit.
Introduction General precautions General information about using the software ●●Do not execute the following operations while the software is running. Doing so may cause defects (damage to media, etc.). Playback and use of produced media ●●SD cards created using this software can only be played back on equipment that is compatible with the format used (standard). Discs created using this software are recorded as computer data and can only be used on computers.
Introduction Operating environments System requirements PC IBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with an Intel® Pentium® 4 2.8 GHz or higher CPU (including compatible CPU) When using the playback function, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher, or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommended. When editing content, an Intel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.6 GHz processor or higher is recommended.
Introduction Operating environments Hard disk Ultra DMA-100 or higher 450 MB or more free space for installing software Sound DirectSound® support Drive CD-ROM drive (for installation) When writing to DVDs, a compatible drive and media are necessary. Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB2.
Introduction Operating environments ●●Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ●●Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows® only. ●●This software is not compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 3.1, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® Me, Windows NT®, and Windows® 2000.
Introduction SD cards supported for recording ●●Explanation of the icons MP4 : MP4 motion picture SD cards SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Recording format used with this unit MP4 MP4 Others Additional recording Formatting Still pictures Required JPEG(DCF) ●●Only microSD memory cards and microSDHC memory cards can be used in this unit. ●●When using SD cards, see “SD card connection” (→13). ●●Motion pictures shorter than 2 seconds cannot be recorded on SD cards.
Preparation Connect the unit to your computer By connecting this unit to your computer using the USB cable supplied with the unit, you can copy videos from the SD card in the unit to your computer. Important Be sure to fully charge the batteries of your laptop computer or this unit beforehand to avoid depleting the batteries. If a window like this is displayed, close it. ●●When using an SD card reader/writer, select the copy function item without closing this window. In this example, select [Copy to PC].
Preparation Connect the unit to your computer Tips ●●For further details, also refer to the Operating Instructions of the unit. ●●To record to SD cards, use an SD card reader/writer. Before recording on an SD card, fully charge the battery of the unit. ●●When using an SDXC card in a Windows® operating system, the computer may display a message asking whether to format the card. Be careful because if you format the card, you will delete all your precious videos.
Using the Smart Wizard Feature overview By simply following the instructions in the Smart Wizard window, you can easily copy captured videos to your computer. The Smart Wizard is displayed automatically when you connect the unit to your computer. ●●If the data is recorded on an SD card, insert that SD card into the unit. You can copy motion pictures and still pictures recorded using this unit to your computer. (Video captured using other devices cannot be copied.
Using the Smart Wizard Copying video to a computer Copying by automatically selecting only the video not already copied Click [Simple copy] in step 2, and then: Video to copy B A If you click and clear a check box, the item will not be copied Video copy destination the video to be copied and then 3 Confirm click [Execute]. ●●If there is not enough free space in the copy destination, the indicator ( A ) will turn red when the free space of the copy destination reaches 0 GB.
Using the Smart Wizard Copying video to a computer Copying by selecting the video yourself Select the type of video to display ([All], [MP4], [Still pic.]) Click [Copy selected files] in step 2, and then: Display By scene or By date A Resize thumbnail 3 Select the items to copy. ●●Each time you click a thumbnail, items are selected or cleared. ●●You can set the operation to perform if a still picture file with the same name already exists in the Copy destination folder (→118).
Using the Smart Wizard Copying video to a computer 4 Click [Execute]. the confirmation message is 5 When displayed, click [Yes]. The selected video(s) is copied to the computer. A progress indicator and thumbnails are displayed. ●●Copying is not available unless you have selected at least one motion picture or still picture. ●●Copying the data takes time. Do not operate the computer until copying is finished. ●●To cancel copying in progress, click [Cancel].
Using the Smart Wizard Copying video to a computer Selecting a copy destination If you click [Browse] in the window for confirming or selecting the videos to copy, you can select the copy destination folder and subfolder in the following window. 1 Select the copy destination folder. To save in a folder that is not displayed 1 2 Click [Browse...]. Select a folder and click [OK]. ●●To copy to a new folder, click [Make New Folder], enter the name of the new folder, and click [OK].
Advanced Features Feature overview This section describes more advanced software operations. The following operations are possible.
Advanced Features Feature overview Opening the main window Important ●●Before starting, close any other software or resident programs. ●●Before using the software for the first time, be sure to select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [HD Writer WE 1.0] → [Read this before starting] and read the supplementary explanation and the latest information. 1 Double-click start the program.
Advanced Features Feature overview Updating software automatically Checking for update information automatically The software update information is checked every time the software is started. ●●You can also check for update information by selecting [Help] → [Check for application updates] from the menu. Tips ●●By default, the update information is checked every time the software is started. ●●Software update notifications are not performed while the Smart Wizard is running.
Advanced Features Copying videos to a computer [Copy to PC] You can copy videos (MP4 motion pictures and still pictures) from an SD card inserted in this unit, or an SD card in an SD card slot or a device such as SD card reader/writer to your computer. This video can also be edited after it is copied to your computer. Important ●●Do not operate the unit or disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred. ●●Only motion pictures or still pictures can be copied to your computer using this software.
Advanced Features Copying videos to a computer [Copy to PC] selection window for the location 2 Iftothe copy from is displayed, select the drive and click [Next]. ●●If the connected drive or SD card is not displayed, click [Refresh]. 3 Select the videos to copy to the PC. Video with thumbnails with check boxes selected are copied to the computer. ●●Click a thumbnail to select or deselect it. ●●Click [Select all] to select all the thumbnails. ●●Click [Deselect all] to deselect all the thumbnails.
Advanced Features Copying videos to a computer [Copy to PC] 5 Select the copy destination folder. To save in a folder that is not displayed 1 2 Click [Browse...]. Select a folder and click [OK]. ●●To copy the files to a new folder, click [Make New Folder], enter the name of the new folder, and click [OK]. the subfolder into which to sort 6 Select the videos. You can understand information such as the shooting date from the folder name. Select your preferred sorting method.
Advanced Features About the main window Use the main window for general operations such as copying, playback, and editing. You can select or deselect all the displayed thumbnails. Menu bar Different functions are arranged by item. You can change the order of the thumbnail list in the display area and specify the data format for the thumbnails to display. You can select and display videos recorded in each format. Tool bar Buttons are provided for frequently used functions.
Advanced Features About the main window Display area The thumbnails of the videos specified with the folder or calendar item on the left are displayed in a list. ●●Files that are not compatible are not displayed.
Advanced Features Switching between window display styles Displaying videos in a folder in list view (Folder display) Only videos in a registered folder can be displayed. 1 Click [Folder]. The window display style is switched. ●●You can also switch by selecting [View] → [Display mode] → A [Folder display] from the menu. 2 Click the folder that you want to view. The thumbnails of the videos in the folder are displayed in a list.
Advanced Features Switching between window display styles Displaying videos with the same recording date (Calendar display) 1 Click [Calendar]. The window display style is switched. ●●You can also switch by selecting [View] → [Display mode] → [Calendar display] from the menu. 2 Click on the displayed year, month, and day. The Calendar display switches to the selected year, month and day. ●●Years, months and days on which videos are not recorded are not displayed.
Advanced Features Switching between window display styles Adding registered folders Adding or registering display folders. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. Click [General] — [Registered folder]. A : Currently registered folders 3 Click [Add]. 4 Select the folder to register and click [OK]. 1 2 A B C 5 When [OK] is clicked, the settings are applied and the window is closed. ●●Select the folder and click [Delete] ( B ) to delete a registered folder.
Advanced Features Copying/moving videos 1 Click [Folder]. the video that you want to copy or 2 Select move. ●●You can select multiple thumbnails. move, drag and drop the video to the 3 To destination folder. ●●To copy, drag and drop while holding down the [Ctrl] key. the confirmation message is 4 When displayed, click [Yes]. Tips ●●Videos can be selected, but they cannot be copied or moved in the Calendar display. ●●Folders can be moved by dragging and dropping subfolders into a different folder.
Advanced Features Deleting videos You can delete videos that are saved on your PC. 1 Select the video that you want to delete. ●●You can select multiple thumbnail. 2 Select [File] → [Delete] from the menu. ●●You can also delete by pressing the [Delete] key. ●●Video can also be deleted by right-clicking thumbnails and selecting [Delete] in the menu displayed. the confirmation message is 3 When displayed, click [Yes]. The video is deleted.
Advanced Features Protecting videos You can protect against accidental deletion. When protection is set, videos are read-only and cannot be edited or deleted. 1 Select the video that you want to protect. [File] → [Protect] → [ON] from the 2 Select menu. ●●When [Protect] → [OFF] is selected, the video protection is canceled. ●●Protection can also be set by right-clicking thumbnails and selecting [Protect] → [ON] or [Protect] → [OFF] in the menu displayed.
Advanced Features Setting as Favorites If you set a video as a favorite, will be displayed on the thumbnail. the video you want to set as a 1 Select favorite. [File] → [Favorite] → [ON] from 2 Select the menu. ●●Select [OFF] to remove the favorites setting. ●●You can also set it by selecting [Favorite] → [ON] or [Favorite] → [OFF] from the menu displayed by right-clicking on the thumbnail. ●●If [Favorite] — [ON] is selected for a motion picture, the start position is added to favorites.
Advanced Features Setting as Favorites [Play back from here (Add to favorites)] You can select your favorite spot in a scene and add to favorites. You can select multiple spots and add to favorites. This lets you easily find your favorite spots later. the motion picture containing a 1 Select spot you want to add to favorites, and 2 then right-click on it. Click [Play back from here (Add to favorites)]. The Playback window will appear.
Advanced Features Displaying the Playback window You can play back videos that are saved on the PC. the folder that contains the video 1 Click that you want to view. Displays the thumbnails of videos in a folder. Video shown as thumbnails can be played. ●●When using the Calendar display, set the recording date Calendar display. 2 Select a video. Holding your mouse over a thumbnail of a motion picture displays the playback marker.
Advanced Features Displaying the Playback window About the Playback window During motion picture playback / Operation panel Display area thumbnails Spots added to favorites About the full-screen display Double-click the playback window or click to display the full-screen display. The following icons are displayed during full-screen view. However, depending on the resolution of your monitor, they may not appear. : Displays in the original size. : Displays to fit the window size.
Advanced Features Displaying the Playback window During still picture display : Displays the previous still picture. : Displays the next still picture. : Rotates 90 degrees counter-clockwise. : Rotates 90 degrees clockwise. : Changes favorites settings. Removes a point from favorites with . When you set a still picture as a favorite, will appear on the thumbnail. : Enlarges the picture. : Reduces the picture. : Displays in the original size. : Displays to fit the window size.
Advanced Features Playing back slide shows You can easily play back a slide show that follows a prepared theme simply by clicking the Slide show button. You can also change the slide show theme and BGM. Only still pictures can be played back as slide shows. To play back a frame of a motion picture as a still picture in slideshow, create a still picture of that frame from the motion picture. (→84) 1 Click [Slide show].
Advanced Features Playing back slide shows Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the window. 2 The film roll panel appears. The still pictures displayed in the display area of the main window are displayed in order from the left. Click the mouse pointer on the desired scene to play back the slide show from that scene. When changing the theme or BGM the setup and operation panel 3 Display again. You can change the theme and BGM of the slide show being played back.
Advanced Features Playing back slide shows [Theme] 1 A [BGM] To cancel, click [Cancel]. The display returns to the slide show window. 2 Click [Playback]. The slide show is played back with the selected theme. 1 Select the BGM. You can use WAV (LPCM), WMA and MP3 format files on your computer. B : Adds BGM. C : Removes BGM. B C Select the slide show theme. A : Sets the still picture display time. To cancel, click [Cancel]. The display returns to the slide show window. 2 Click [Playback].
Advanced Features Playing media You can play videos from media. Preparation: ●●Load the recording medium (insert it in the unit and connect the unit to the computer, etc.). If you are using an SD card, see “SD card connection” (→13). 1 Click [Media playback]. The [Media playback] window is displayed. ●●You can also display it by selecting [Playback] → [Media playback] from the menu. 2 Select the drive. 3 Click [Next]. the video that you want to view 4 Select and click [Playback].
Advanced Features Displaying detailed video information For motion pictures the video whose detailed 1 Select information you want to view. [File] → [Properties] from the 2 Select menu. The video information window is displayed. 3 Check the information. ●●[-] is displayed for items with no information. ●●The displayed items vary depending on the format of the video For still pictures file. For motion pictures Item File information Description The file name, file size, file type, file location, etc.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Video copied to your computer can be edited. The following operations are possible.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) Check in advance the file format of the motion picture that you want to edit in the display area. Creating a new motion picture editing project You can create an original movie by editing a selected video. 1 Click [Edit video] → [New (Create a new project)]. ●●You can also display it by selecting [Edit] → [Edit video] → [New (Create a new project)] from the menu. the file format that you want to 2 Select edit.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Edit browsing window Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) the video you want to edit by 4 Select applying a check mark. ●●To add a video from another folder, switch to that folder and select the video. ●●To cancel, click [Exit]. 5 Click [OK]. The edit video window is displayed. ●●You can switch to the timeline area by clicking [Timeline]. (→51) ●●Drag and drop scenes to change their order. ●●Click [Close] or to close edit video window.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) the video you want to add by 7 Select applying a check mark. ●●To cancel, click [Close]. ●●To cancel an edit, click [Undo] or [Redo] in the storyboard area or the timeline area to return to the previous step in the editing process or to redo the editing process. ●●Repeat this step to line up the scenes in the order you want. 8 Click [OK]. Returns to the edit video window.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) Saving an edited project [File output] You can merge all the scenes in a project you have edited, and save them as a single file. 1 Click [File output] in edit video window. 2 Select the save destination folder. ●●There must be more free space available than the size of the motion picture being saved. The size of the motion picture file may increase after editing.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) 3 Enter a file name. Hardware acceleration When you click [Settings], a window appears in which output settings for the edited motion picture can be made. By checking the box for [Use the assist function of video cards (CUDA-compatible video cards only)], you may be able to improve the output performance. (For details, →114.) 4 Click [OK].
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) Saving the edit process [Save project] You can interrupt editing work in the middle of an edit or save your work at that point. 1 Click [Save project]. 2 Enter a project name. ●●The default name is “New Project”. 3 Click [OK]. When the confirmation message appears, follow the instructions on the screen. The project will be saved under the project name entered.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) Deleting saved edit process [Delete project] Deleting saved projects. 1 Click [Edit video] → [Delete project]. A window listing the projects will appear. You can also display it by selecting [Edit] → [Edit video] → [Delete project] from the menu. a check mark on the file of the 2 Place project you want to delete. ●●You can also select and delete several thumbnails at once. 3 Click [Delete].
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) About the edit video window There are 2 different screens: the storyboard area and the timeline area. When you select a scene, (→46), the screen returns to the storyboard area. In the storyboard area, you can select motion pictures and still pictures and perform various kinds of editing.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) Preview area Here you can play back (preview) the edited content for confirmation. 1 2 3 8 4 5 6 7 1 2 Preview window Slider 3 Playback position/total playing time 5 6 Stop button Play/pause button 7 8 Sound output /mute button Volume level Indicates the playback position in the motion picture. You can change the playback position by dragging the slider left or right.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Editing from the storyboard area) Storyboard area The images you want to edit are displayed. The selected scenes have a yellow frame. Icons are displayed for scenes with effects or titles added. You can drag and drop the scenes to change the order. [Undo] Returns to one step earlier in the edit process. [Redo] Starts the edit process over again. [Add] Opens the edit browsing window and lets you add up to 300 scenes to be edited.
Advanced Features diting motion pictures E (Editing from the storyboard area) Editing videos on your computer Edit the scene in the storyboard area by selecting a tab in the Setting area. To cancel an edit, click [Undo] or [Redo] in the storyboard area to return to the previous step in the editing process or to redo the editing process. Preparation: ●●Follow the steps in “Creating a new motion picture editing project (Creating a new project)” (→44), and select a scene.
Advanced Features diting motion pictures E (Editing from the storyboard area) Editing videos on your computer Trimming one selected portion in the scene [Trimming] You can trim selected portions of scenes. Add to favorites and remove from favorites cannot be performed on this window. Only playback positions registered beforehand by the playback device are used. [Trimming] 1 Select [Trimming]. The [Trimming] tab is displayed, and the selected scene is displayed in the storyboard area.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer diting motion pictures E (Editing from the storyboard area) Adding still pictures or color clips with a set playback time between scenes [Still pic.] You can edit still pictures and color clips together with motion pictures by setting the playback times for the still pictures and color clips. [Still pic.] the still picture or color clip you 1 Select want to edit. The [Still pic.] tab is displayed. [Playback time]. 2 ●Set ● You can set the time in 0.
Advanced Features diting motion pictures E (Editing from the storyboard area) Editing videos on your computer Assigning titles [Title] You can add a title to each scene selected. 1 Select [Title]. [Title] The [Title] tab is displayed. C A D B 2 Enter the title and set the effects. A: B: C: Select the title motion and background. Select the title font type and background color. Set the starting time and display duration. (Example of displayed time) 0:00:03.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer diting motion pictures E (Editing from the storyboard area) Adding special effects to scenes [Effect] [Effect] 1 Select [Effect]. The [Effect] tab is displayed. 2 Click to select a special effect. ●●[Operation] can only be set when a still picture is selected. If you click [Random] in the storyboard area, the [Operation] is changed automatically. Effect Menu Indicates the motion picture length. (Example of Displayed Time) 0:00:03.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer diting motion pictures E (Editing from the storyboard area) Adding decorative effects to scenes [Decorations] You can set various decorative effects for the scenes. [Decorations] 1 Select [Decorations]. The [Decorations] tab appears. 2 Click the tab to set the decorative effect. 3 Click [Apply]. The icon for the selected effect appears, and the result of the edit is reflected on the edit video window.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer diting motion pictures E (Editing from the storyboard area) Adjusting the balance between the sound of the motion picture and the BGM [Volume] [Volume] 1 Select [Volume]. The [Volume] tab appears. the relative volume for the BGM 2 Set (BGM) and the original sound of the motion picture. Click the right.
Advanced Features diting motion pictures E (Editing from the storyboard area) Editing videos on your computer Adding scene transitions [Transition] You can add transition effects between scenes. [Transition] the icon between the two scenes 1 Click where the transition effect is to be inserted.* * The Icon for the transition effect is displayed on the thumbnails in the editing area in the short movie story editing window. B A The [Transition] tab is displayed. 2 Set the transition effect.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer diting motion pictures E (Editing from the storyboard area) Merging scenes You can merge the scenes by editing them and performing a file output. (→47) Setting the BGM for the entire project You can set the BGM for all scenes arranged in the storyboard area. 1 Click on the Preview window. A BGM registration dialog box is displayed. 2 Click [Register]. The music files on your computer are opened.
Advanced Features diting motion pictures E (Editing from the storyboard area) Editing videos on your computer B A C D E F G H J I Tips ●●You cannot change the volume level when outputting files. ●●If you set the BGM in the Timeline area (→68), and there is a gap between two BGM tracks, the indication [Mute interval] will be displayed when you switch to the storyboard area. 4 Set the music. You can register multiple BGMs. The registered BGM are played in order.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Editing in the timeline area) Timeline area Perform steps 1 to 9 in “Creating a new motion picture editing project (Creating a new project)” (→44), and then click [Timeline] so that the video you want to edit appears as a scene clip (a rectangular box). The length of each block corresponds to the playback time of the clip. A selected scene clip will have a yellow frame. You can set the BGM individually for each scene clip.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Editing in the timeline area) Adding a scene Preparation: ●●Perform steps 1 to 9 in “Creating a new motion picture editing project (Creating a new project)” (→44), so that the timeline area appears. the time on the timescale where 1 Click you want to add the scene. The playback position bar moves to that position.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Editing in the timeline area) Adding a title Preparation: ●●Perform steps 1 to 9 in “Creating a new motion picture editing project (Creating a new project)” (→44), so that the timeline area appears. the time on the timescale where 1 Click you want the title to appear. The playback position bar moves to that position.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Editing in the timeline area) Dividing a scene Preparation: ●●Perform steps 1 to 9 in “Creating a new motion picture editing project (Creating a new project)” (→44), so that the timeline area appears. the time on the timescale where 1 Click you want to divide the scene. The playback position bar moves to that position.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures (Editing in the timeline area) Setting the BGM for a certain scene Preparation: ●●Perform steps 1 to 9 in “Creating a new motion picture editing project (Creating a new project)” (→44), so that the timeline area appears. the time on the timescale where 1 Click you want the BGM to start. The playback position bar moves to that position.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures [Delete partially] Selected portion Deleting selected portions of a motion picture Delete unnecessary parts of motion pictures or parts with shooting errors. ●●Motion pictures must be at least 2 seconds long for partial deletion. 1 Click partially]. [Edit video] → [Delete You can also display it by selecting [Edit] → [Edit video] → [Delete partially] from the menu. A a single scene and click 2 Select [Execute].
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures [Delete partially] Click 5 click again to resume playback and to pause at the ending position for deletion. Click to fine-tune the position. Click [Set end point] to identify the 6 ending point. Otherwise, you can drag [▲] ( A ) to identify the ending point. A 7 Click [Select] to confirm this selection. ●●The deletion range is displayed in gray. ●●Thumbnails of the starting and ending points are displayed.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing motion pictures [Delete partially] Motion picture at the starting point Selected portion The portion that will be deleted is indicated in gray. Motion picture at the ending point ●●The ending edge of the selected portion may not match the end point, but the selection in gray is the portion that will be deleted. : Skip approximately 0.5 sec.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing still pictures (Retouching still pictures) [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → 1 Select [Retouch] from the menu. Retouch screen A The pictures selection window is displayed. 2 Select still pictures and click [Execute]. The [Retouch] screen is displayed. ●●This window is also displayed by clicking [Retouch] on the short B movie story [Edit] – [Effect] – [Picture] tab during still picture selection.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer A B C D Editing still pictures (Retouching still pictures) 4 Click the [Save] tab.* * If you select [Retouch] from the short movie story editing screen, the [Save] tab is not displayed. (→87) The retouched still picture will be saved as part of the short movie story scenario. [Delete the original file] A: Delete the original file. [Save Destination Folder] B: C: Save in the same folder as the original file. Save in a different folder.
Advanced Features Editing videos on your computer Editing still pictures (Rotating still pictures) 1 Select the still picture to rotate. [Edit] → [Edit still picture] 2 Select → [Counter-clockwise Rotation] or [Clockwise Rotation] from the menu. the confirmation message is 3 When displayed, click [Yes]. The still picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise or counter clockwise.
Advanced Features Record on storage media Videos stored on a computer can be recorded on SD cards and discs. ●●Also refer to “General precautions” (→7).
Advanced Features Record on storage media Recording motion pictures Motion pictures and scenes can be selected from a variety of folders of motion pictures saved on the computer with this software to be recorded in any order on optical discs and SD cards. ●●Use a microSD memory card or microSDHC memory card to play back on the unit. Preparation: To record on an SD card, use an SD card reader/writer or a built-in SD card slot in your computer that supports that type of SD card.
Advanced Features Record on storage media Recording motion pictures [Copy to media] → [SD card 1 Click recording]. The [Copy to media] window is displayed. 2 Select a copy destination. 3 Click [Next]. 4 Select a recording format.
Advanced Features Record on storage media Recording motion pictures and drop motion pictures to the 5 Drag copy work area. ●●To record still pictures (→80) ●●Repeat this process to choose the motion picture. To select multiple items, hold the [Ctrl] key while clicking the thumbnails. ●●To add motion pictures from another folder, select the folder and then perform step 5. ●●The motion pictures will be recorded in the order that you drag them to the copy work area.
Advanced Features Record on storage media Recording motion pictures 1 Changing the order of motion pictures Drag and drop motion pictures to the desired position. the space available at the copy 6 Check destination. A: B: B A Space taken up on the SD card otal size of the motion pictures dragged and dropped to T the copy work area 7 Click [Execute]. the confirmation message is 8 When displayed, click [Yes]. Recording now begins, and the status is shown with the progress indicator and thumbnails.
Advanced Features Record on storage media Recording still pictures Still pictures on your computer can be recorded on SD cards. These still pictures are recorded in a format that can be viewed on digital cameras and similar devices (DCF format). ●●For details on SD cards (→7) Preparation: ●●Insert the SD card. (See “SD card connection” →13) steps 1 – 3 in “Recording 1 Perform motion pictures” (→77). 2 Click [DCF format still pictures]. 3 Select still pictures.
Advanced Features Copying videos to a CD or DVD using the PC-compatibility function If your PC has an internal or external drive that can write to CD or DVD discs, you can copy still pictures and MP4 motion pictures to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW discs.
Advanced Features Copying videos to a CD or DVD using the PC-compatibility function a video by putting a check mark in 5 Select its check box. Check the total size of the selected videos and the free space available on the disc. 6 Click [Next]. The Windows standard writing wizard starts. 7 Enter the disc title. ●●For Windows 8 / Windows 7 and Windows Vista, the writing speed can also be set. 8 Click [Next]. Writing to the disc starts. 9 Click [Finish].
Advanced Features Copying videos to a CD or DVD using the PC-compatibility function 10 Click [Exit]. Tips ●●If there are files that are ready for writing to disc in Explorer, a confirmation message is displayed. If copying to CD/DVD is executed, these files that are ready for writing are canceled.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Creating still pictures from motion pictures You can extract a frame from a playing motion picture and save it as a still picture in JPEG format with Exif information. the motion picture, and then click 1 Select[Capture]. The playback window will appear. ●●You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Movie] → [Still picture capture] from the menu. Click to pause the playback at the 2 point where you want to extract a still picture. 3 Click .
Advanced Features Using convenient features Creating short movie stories You can create a video that lasts several minutes by selecting still pictures or motion pictures that you like from among those you have imported to your PC. When editing a short movie story, at least one motion picture must be selected. You cannot edit a short movie story that only consists of still pictures. New story creation window A B [Short movie] and then select 1 Click [Create a new story].
Advanced Features Using convenient features A Creating short movie stories 3 Select a template. B E To play back the image and BGM of a template, place the mouse pointer on the template and click the that appears. 4 Click [Next]. the confirmation message is 5 When displayed, click [Yes]. C F D Motion picture or still picture that you want to prioritize for display Tips ●●The length of time of the short movie story is determined by the length of the BGM. ●●To check the BGM, click ( C ).
Advanced Features Using convenient features Creating short movie stories the contents of the created 6 Check scenario in the preview window. A B Preview window buttons : Displays the BGM editing window. (→89) : Splits the scene. (→90) : Stops. : Plays back. : Pauses. : Mutes the sound when clicked. (When sound is output.) : Starts outputting sound when clicked. (When sound is muted.) : Lowers the volume. : Raises the volume. : Adjusts the volume.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Creating short movie stories 8 Check the output format and click [OK]. ●●To change the output format, click [Change]. (→94) 9 Select the save destination folder. To save in a folder that is not displayed 1 2 Click [Browse]. Select the desired folder, or create a new folder and click [OK]. 10 Enter a file name. 11 Click [OK]. Tips ●●Processing while outputting a file may take some time. ●●Output files cannot be re-edited.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Creating short movie stories Editing BGM You can register an arbitrary music file as BGM in place of the BGM that is set in the template. the new story creation window, add 1 Ina mark to [User specified] and click [Select]. A window for selecting a music file is displayed. 2 Select a music file and click [Open]. The selected music file is added to the BGM list.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Creating short movie stories Editing the order of motion pictures and still pictures in the scenario and other settings You can sort, change, merge, and divide motion pictures and still pictures in the scenario. Short movie story screen D Setting area To sort the motion pictures or still pictures Drag and drop the motion pictures or still pictures into the editing area. C ●●To undo or redo editing operations, click [Undo] ( A ) or [Redo] ( A ).
Advanced Features Using convenient features Creating short movie stories Loading a saved story You can restart work by loading a story that was saved before it was finished. [Short movie] and then select 1 Click [Open story]. The story list screen is displayed. ●●You can also display this screen by selecting [Tools] → [Movie] → [Short movie] → [Open story] from the menu. a story file, confirm its content, 2 Select and click [OK].
Advanced Features Using convenient features Creating short movie stories Deleting stories You can delete saved stories. [Short movie] and then select 1 Click [Delete story]. The story list screen is displayed. ●●You can also display this screen by selecting [Tools] → [Movie] → [Short movie] → [Delete story] from the menu. a story file that you want to delete, 2 Select confirm its content, and add a check mark to the story file. 3 Click [Delete].
Advanced Features Using convenient features Creating short movie stories Advanced settings for short movie stories You can make advanced settings for the sorting order for motion pictures and still pictures, BGM overlap, output format, etc. the new story creation window, click 1 In[Settings] ( E ). (→86) The settings window is displayed. the sorting order of the motion 2 Set pictures and still pictures.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Creating short movie stories 4 Set the motion picture output format. [Output] You can select the output motion picture file format. [Hardware acceleration] By selecting [Use the assist function of video cards (CUDA compatible video cards only)], you may be able to improve the output performance of motion pictures in MP4 format. (This function cannot be used for video cards that do not support CUDA.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Retouching motion pictures You can add objects (figures, text, etc.) to motion pictures and short movie stories. (“Video retouch”) You can also perform settings that make the added objects appear to move around, etc. (Animation) [Tools] → [Movie] → [Video 1 Select retouch] → [New] from the menu. A window appears in which the motion picture that you want to use as the basis for the retouching can be selected. the type of picture you want to 2 Select retouch.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Retouching motion pictures About the “Video retouch” screen Information Operation hints and other information are displayed here. ( : Display history) ●●To display the information bar, select [Information] from the [View] menu. To hide the bar, click Menu bar Preview window ●●The X and Y axis values (the number of pixels from the left edge and the upper edge of the motion picture, respectively) are shown at the lower right. Edit/create object buttons .
Advanced Features Using convenient features Retouching motion pictures 5 Click a Create object button. If you have already decided when to start displaying the object, you can drag the playback position bar to that position. 6 Make settings for the objects. The settings can also be made after creating the object. ●●About the setting items for each object (→98, 99). 7 Create an object on the screen.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Retouching motion pictures Ellipses and rectangles Click or . 2 Draw a figure in the preview window by dragging with the mouse pointer. [Color]: Sets the border color. [Texture fill]: Sets the color for filled areas. ets the width of the border. [Width]: S [Rounded corners]: Rounds the four corners. (Rectangles only) [Opacity]: S ets the transparency.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Retouching motion pictures Stamp Click . 2 Select a stamp, and click in the preview window to add it there. [Magnification]: Enlarges/reduces the size. [Angle]: Sets the angle. [Animation interval]: For moving stamps, sets the speed of movement. [Opacity]: S ets the transparency. 1 ●●About [Countdown playback] (→101) ●●You cannot change the color of the stamps. 3 Add more stamps or switch to etc. of the stamp. and adjust the position, Pen 1 2 Click .
Advanced Features Using convenient features Retouching motion pictures create additional objects, repeat steps 10 To 5 to 9. ●●If the display time of a new object overlaps with that of an already created object, a display period for the new object will appear on a lower track. The objects on the track the furthest down will appear furthest in front on the screen. ●●To change the overlap priority order between objects, drag the object to another track. 11 Click [Output].
Advanced Features Using convenient features Retouching motion pictures Adding animation effects to objects By setting a number of change points during the display time of an object, you can make it appear to move. A Start point Change point (key frame) an object you have created 1 Right-click and select [Animation] – [ON]. This enables the animation settings, and the start point for the object’s action appears in the track.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Retouching motion pictures Loading a saved video retouch project You can restart work by loading a video retouch project that was saved before it was finished. [Tools] → [Movie] → [Video 1 Select retouch] → [Open project] from the menu. A list of saved video retouch projects is displayed. a project, confirm its contents, 2 Select and click [OK]. The saved project is reloaded to enable the previously saved work to be restarted.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Retouching motion pictures Deleting video retouch projects You can delete saved video retouch projects. [Tools] → [Movie] → [Video 1 Select retouch] → [Delete project] from the menu. The project list screen is displayed. the project that you want to 2 Select delete, confirm the contents, and add a check mark. 3 Click [Delete]. the confirmation message is 4 When displayed, click [Yes]. The project is deleted. 5 Click [Close].
Advanced Features Using convenient features Retouching motion pictures Advanced “Video retouch” settings A B [Settings] from the [File] menu on 1 Select the video retouch screen. The setting window is displayed. 2 Make motion picture output settings. A: B: Set whether to save memory during the output process. For details about [Hardware acceleration] (→114). C: D: Set the preview image resolution. Set whether to return the playback position bar to the playback start point after preview.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Uploading & Email You can upload motion pictures recorded using this unit to YouTube*1 or Facebook*2, or upload still pictures to Facebook, and then send the address (URL) of the uploaded videos by email. To upload, you need an Internet connection and you also need to register a YouTube or Facebook account beforehand. *1 YouTube is a website for sharing motion pictures on the Internet. *2 Facebook is an Internet SNS (Social Networking Service) site.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Uploading & Email 3 Select an upload site. ●●If you do not already have a YouTube or Facebook account, follow the instructions on the screen to register a new account. ●●Click [Settings] to perform advanced settings. [Proxy settings] Set whether or not to upload via a proxy server. [YouTube : Account settings] When uploading to YouTube, set the user name and password.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Uploading & Email A 4 Sign in to YouTube or Facebook. Enter the necessary information on the YouTube or Facebook login screen below. YouTube sign-in window Facebook sign-in window ●●The first time you log in to Facebook, a confirmation screen is displayed. When this happens, follow the instructions on the screen. The [Email] window or [Online sharing] window is displayed. A : You can confirm the upload information of [YouTube] and [Facebook].
Advanced Features Using convenient features Uploading & Email Changing the video settings YouTube A B C D E F A : Enter a title. B : Enter a description of the contents of the motion picture. (The title is displayed by default.) C : Specify the category. D : Enter keywords. (The title is displayed by default.) E : To share the motion picture with other users, select [Public]*. * Even if you select [Unlisted] or [Private] here, you can change the setting to [Public] later on YouTube.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Uploading & Email Facebook A: B: Enter a title. Enter a description of the contents of the motion picture or still picture. (The title is displayed with the default settings.) C : To share motion pictures or still pictures with other people, select a setting other than [Only Me].
Advanced Features Using convenient features Uploading & Email a confirmation message is displayed, 6 Ifcheck the contents and click [OK]. ●●When uploading to YouTube, mark the check box [I own the copyright to all the files to be uploaded.] on the confirmation screen, and then click [OK]. 7 The video is uploaded. ●●Each motion picture may be up to 30 minutes long, and may be A automatically divided, according to the limit time of upload site. When uploaded to YouTube, a playlist is created.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Uploading & Email uploading is finished, click [Attach 9 After to e-mail]. The email window is displayed. ●●The e-mail application* automatically launches with the URL of the uploaded video already attached as a file (in HTML format). * Only when using a MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface) compatible e-mail application as the default ●●If you click [Bulk copy to clipboard], you can copy all the URLs of the uploaded motion pictures.
Advanced Features Using convenient features When uploaded videos already exist Uploading & Email 1 Click sharing]. [Email] or [Online ●●You can also display it by selecting [Output] → [Email] or [Online sharing] from the menu. ●●Videos that have been uploaded are shown by an icon displayed in the bottom left corner of their thumbnails.* YouTube: Facebook: * These icons are only displayed for videos that were uploaded after being copied to a PC.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Printing still pictures You can print still pictures that are saved on a computer. 1 Select [Output] → [Print] from the menu. A B C D A window is displayed for selecting still pictures to print. a still picture by selecting its 2 Select check box and click [Next]. A window for selecting printer settings is displayed. E F [Printer Settings] A: B: C: D: Select a printer. Select a paper size. Select printing quality. Display the printer property window.
Other Setting motion picture functions You can select settings related to the functions for motion picture playback and recording. [Tools] → [Settings] from the 1 Select menu. 2 Select [Movie] and change the settings. [Work area setting] The work area is an area on the PC’s hard disk that is used temporarily when working. ●●When the file system of the hard disk that is set as the work area is FAT32 -- Files larger than 4 GB cannot be saved during motion picture editing.
Other Setting motion picture functions [Playback method] [File unit]: Play back the displayed motion picture to the end and then stop. [Repeat playback]: Play back one motion picture repeatedly. [Continuous playback]: Continuous playback of all the motion pictures displayed as folders. [MP4 playback settings] [Hardware acceleration] If the check box is selected, high-definition motion pictures may be played back more smoothly.
Other Changing the settings for copying videos to computer You can change the settings for copying images from an SD card to a computer. A B C D E F G H [Tools] → [Settings] from the 1 Select menu. 2 Click [General] — [Basic]. 3 Change the settings. [Sorting for copying to PC] A: B: C: Save in a subfolder for the copying date (today). Save in a subfolder for the recording month. Save in a subfolder for the recording date.
Other Performing preview of thumbnail motion pictures You can set a function to preview a motion picture when the mouse pointer is placed on a motion picture thumbnail. [Tools] → [Settings] from the 1 Select menu. The settings window is displayed. 2 Click [General] ― [Thumbnail]. 3 Set whether or not to preview. When this check box is selected, preview is performed simply by placing the mouse pointer on a motion picture thumbnail.
Other Setting the operation when a still picture file with the same name already exists You can set the operation that is performed if there is a still picture file of the same name already in the copy destination folder (and also the subfolder) when copying to a PC. [Tools] → [Settings] from the 1 Select menu. The settings window is displayed. 2 Click [Still pic.] — [Copy to PC]. the operation when there are files 3 Set with the same name. [Auto]: Modification date, time and size of file are compared.
Other Right-click menu list Functions that cannot be executed because of the operating status or other reasons are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. When videos (or thumbnails) are right-clicked Menu item [Play back from the beginning] [Play back from here (Add to favorites)] [Cut] [Copy] [Paste] [Change Name] [Delete] [Protect] [Favorite] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [Properties] Description Displays the selected video in the Playback window from the start.
Other Troubleshooting Startup Symptom Corrective Action The software does not start. Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista®: Log on with an administrator account or a standard user account before using this software. The software will not function with a Guest account. Windows® XP: Log on with an administrator account before using this software. ●●Multiple users cannot start the software at the same time. Make sure another user has not started the software.
Other Troubleshooting Display/playback Symptom Motion picture cannot be displayed. Corrective Action ●●You can only display motion pictures recorded using this unit or motion pictures recorded using this software. ●●Motion pictures that have been edited using other equipment or software cannot be processed, even if they were originally recorded using this unit. Can be displayed in Thumbnail mode but cannot be displayed in the Playback window. The supported maximum size is exceeded.
Other Troubleshooting Symptom Videos do not play back properly. Corrective Action ●●Close any other software that is running. ●●Update the device driver for the sound card or video card. ●●Videos played may have frame drops, color-dulling or a jerky effect depending on the [Windows Aero] functions of Windows Vista® or Windows® 7, the environment of the PC in use or the videos themselves.
Other Troubleshooting Symptom A disc you have created cannot be played in other equipment. Connection/Copy to PC Corrective Action Discs created using this software are recorded as computer data and can only be used on computers. Symptom Corrective Action If other software is already running, this software does not start up automatically when the unit is connected.
Other Troubleshooting Editing Symptom Videos cannot be edited. Cannot perform motion picture editing correctly. Recording Symptom An error message is displayed when I select the drive to record to. The video is distorted during copying and is not copied properly. Corrective Action Only video (motion pictures or still pictures) stored on the computer can be edited or copied to media. Copy video stored on other media to your computer before use. ●●Check the operating environment (→8, 9).
Other Troubleshooting Symptom Error occurs while data are being recorded. Corrective Action Consider the following as factors for this problem: ●●The media is not supported. (For a list of supported media: →11) ●●When recording on SD cards, the cards must be formatted with a file system compatible with this software. Format the microSD memory card and microSDHC memory card in this unit. To format other types of SD cards, use compatible devices.
Other Troubleshooting Symptom Error occurs while data are being recorded. (Continued) Recording (SD card) Symptom Cannot format an SD card. Corrective Action ●●Multiple peripherals may be connected to the computer. Disconnect SD card readers/writers and other USB devices and confirm that they function properly (particularly if you are using an external drive for recording). However, do not connect or disconnect these devices during recording.
Other Troubleshooting Other Symptom Corrective Action Cannot upload to YouTube/Facebook. Check whether the login information (email address, user name or password) is correct. Check whether the computer is connected to the Internet. Check whether resident software such as an antivirus or firewall is blocking access to YouTube/ Facebook. Also check the corrective actions on the YouTube/Facebook website. Cannot play a playlist that has been uploaded to YouTube.
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