Cover Before use Outline of edit process Assistant edit Operating Instructions DV Editing Software Input mode MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV Edit mode Process mode Before use, please read these instructions completely. Output mode Help mode Settings mode Listing of menus Product Support Information: http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/index.
Contents Contents Before use Please read the following first ....................................................................................... 10 Operating environment ................................................................................................. 12 Requirements ...........................................................................................................................................14 Features........................................................................
Contents Input mode About the Input mode.................................................................................................... 32 DV device input mode................................................................................................... 33 Screen configuration ................................................................................................................................33 Capturing a video clip at one touch of a button ............................................
Contents Screen configuration ................................................................................................................................72 Arranging clips on the edit track ...............................................................................................................77 Changing the order of the clips ................................................................................................................80 Copying clips .........................................
Contents Setting the preferences .................................................................................................................. 125 Setting the display.......................................................................................................................... 126 Preparing a clip in which a title will be inserted ......................................................................................128 Preparing video clip from edit track....................................
Contents Saving as a video clip .................................................................................................................... 172 Saving as a still image clip ............................................................................................................. 173 Output mode About the Output mode............................................................................................... 174 DV device output mode ...........................................................
Contents Help mode About the Help mode .................................................................................................. 205 Help mode .................................................................................................................. 206 Displaying the Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................206 Settings mode Settings mode .....................................................................
Contents Tools menu ................................................................................................................................... 224 Help menu ..................................................................................................................................... 225 Menus of Title editor ................................................................................................... 226 File menu ......................................................................
Contents Glossary................................................................................................254 Requests and tips ................................................................................258 Other .....................................................................................................
Before use Please read the following first Before use Please read the following first • Refer to the “operating instructions for PC connection” for installing MotionDV STUDIO and connection with video devices. • The video screen on a PC does not display information such as the date from the device connected. • Sample images, etc., supplied with this software can be used for your personal use only. You must be authorised to use them for profit. • Observe the following conditions for use of SBG sounds.
Before use Please read the following first This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video.
Before use Operating environment Operating environment The following PC environments are required for the MotionDV STUDIO to be installed and used. • The operation of this software cannot be guaranteed when fonts other than English font are selected and used. Set the English font. • Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers can not be used. • This software is not Macintosh compatible.
Before use Operating environment Free hard disk space: Ultra DMA-33 or more (100 or more is recommended) 640 MB or more Separate free space is required for importing and editing video. [1 GB capacity is required for a video of around 4 minutes in the AVI (DV-AVI) format] • When two or more USB devices are connected to one PC, or when devices are connected through USB hub or by using USB extension cable, operation is not guaranteed.
Before use Operating environment Requirements Video device with DV (IEEE1394) terminal or USB terminal • Some functions may not be used depending on the combination of a digital video camera, PC, and interface card. Besides, the operation of the video devices except those made by Panasonic is not included in the warranty. DV tapes, etc. (optional) DV cable (optional) (When using in DV connection) • Select one according to the shape of the terminal on the PC.
Before use Features Features The MotionDV STUDIO is the software that allows videos to be captured from a video device, edited and outputted. Digital edition on a PC (Non-linear edit) enables you to create video works with minimum deterioration of image quality. You can also apply various special effects such as fade effects, transition effects and titles to videos. ∫ Video effects Applies digital effects to videos captured.
Before use Features Convenient functions ∫ Edit Assistant This is the function used to automatically perform the input of video (capturing), the edition of video and the preparation for output. All you have to do is to select an item in each of the input, process, and output stages in accordance with the guide on the assistant screen. Even beginners can edit the video without difficulty.
Before use Activating MotionDV STUDIO Activating MotionDV STUDIO 1. Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> • Clicking A will prevent the screen from being displayed in the future. 3. Select an editing method. [Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >> [MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV]. A B A Select this if you edit using the assistant function. The Edit Assistant for the MotionDV STUDIO is activated. (@24) B The MotionDV STUDIO is activated. • Check [Do not show this menu on startup.
Before use Activating MotionDV STUDIO Action Required ` Before activating: - Connect the video device to the PC. (Refer to the “operating instructions for PC connection”.) - Exit other operating applications and the resident programmes. - Cancel the screen saver and the power-saving programme. - Check the supplementary description and the latest information. Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >> [Readme First] to check it.
Before use Activating MotionDV STUDIO Exiting MotionDV STUDIO Click in the TOOL BOX to exit MotionDV STUDIO. • You may also select [File] >> [Exit] to exit the MotionDV STUDIO.
Before use About MotionDV STUDIO About MotionDV STUDIO Operation Mode The MotionDV STUDIO has the following operation modes. Switch the operation modes in accordance with editing. ∫ Input mode (@32) Select when inputting video or audio from the video device, etc. ∫ Process mode (@121) Select when inserting a title and processing the video. (@122) Title editor mode: Select when a title is added to a video using the title editor.
Before use About MotionDV STUDIO ∫ Help mode (@205) Select when you need help for operation. (@206) Help mode: Select when you want to read the Operating Instructions for the MotionDV STUDIO. (@207) ∫ Settings mode: Select when you want to change various settings for the MotionDV STUDIO. ∫ Quit: Select when you want to quit MotionDV STUDIO. Assistant edit Using the asssitant function automatically performs the input of video (capturing), the edition of video and the preparation for output.
Before use About MotionDV STUDIO Screen configuration for MotionDV STUDIO Example: The MotionDV STUDIO screen mainly consists of the TOOL BOX (1) and the work area (2). Clicking an icon in the TOOL BOX switches to the operation mode corresponding to the icon. • The icon of the mode selected is displayed in orange in the TOOL BOX. • The setting for the TOOL BOX can be done on the TOOL BOX setting screen in the Settings mode.
Before use Outline of edit process Outline of edit process The flow of video editing using MotionDV STUDIO is as follows: 4 1 2 1 Capturing a video (Input mode) (@32) Captures a video onto a hard disk as video clips or still image clips. 2 Editing (Edit mode) (@71) Arranges the video clips or still image clips in your favourite order on the edit track. • You can apply a variety of effects to the video or to the scene transition of the video.
Assistant edit Assistant edit Assistant edit Display of Edit Assistant Assistant edit Click in the TOOL BOX, and the Edit Assistant will be displayed. By following the guide on the Edit Assistant screen, you can automatically input (capture), edit and prepare for output video. Even beginners can easily edit video without difficulty. You can involve titles, effects, background music, etc. in the video on edit effect screen.
Assistant edit Assistant edit Outline of operation When editing using the Edit Assistant, follow the procedure below: 1 Action Required ` To capture video from the video device (DV device), connect the video device in the Tape Playback Mode and set the tape position to the point where you want to start the inputting beforehand. (Refer to the “operating instructions for PC connection” for the connection to the PC.) 1 Select the video input source (capture source).
Assistant edit Assistant edit Note ` The data created by using the Edit Assistant is saved as an editing information file (SEQ file) and is displayed in the [Editing infor...] library. (e.g., [Assist0001.seq]) Each clip is also saved in [Video] or [Still image], etc. in the library and given a name beginning with [Assist]. (e.g., [Assist_cap0001.
Assistant edit Assistant edit Setting screen A. Select the video input source. Select the input source (video device/hard disk) and make necessary settings. (@28) B. Displays the subsequent or previous setting screen. C. Select the output destination for the video inputted and/or edited. D. Displays the subsequent or previous setting screen. • If the total size of the output data exceeds the free space of the hard disk, you cannot proceed to the items for editing. E.
Assistant edit Assistant edit For hard disk ∫ About input settings Depending on the input source (video device/hard disk), different settings are necessary. B A For video device (DV device) A C A The names of the files to be imported are displayed. • The files will be output in the order on the display. You may change the order of the files by dragging and dropping them. • If you want to remove any files from the list, click the file name to highlight it, right-click it and then select [Delete].
Assistant edit Assistant edit ∫ About output settings Depending on the output destination (video device/hard disk/e-mail), different settings are necessary. For video device (DV device) A A When you click to select the length of the tape inserted in the video device, the approximate capacity required for writing is displayed by a numerical value and a bar graph. For hard disk/e-mail A B A The approximate capacity required for writing is displayed by a numerical value and a bar graph.
Assistant edit Assistant edit selected template is played. When you uncheck this, you can stop playback. ∫ About edit effect settings You can set edit effects (titles, effects, background music). A B D C E Note ` Up to 120 seconds of audio can be set as a background music. ` If there is no SBG file for the template, the background music will not be set. ` Characters that can be input in [Title text] and [Comment] are alphanumeric characters only.
Assistant edit Assistant edit 2 Run screen A B A. The progress of automatic editing will be displayed. B. Editing is stopped when you click this. Note ` When the data is output to a video device and the output data is ready, the message, “Set a recording tape.” will appear. Connect the video device to be output to the personal computer, insert a tape to be recorded to the device and click [OK].
Input mode About the Input mode Input mode About the Input mode In order to capture video and audio to edit them using the MotionDV STUDIO set to the Input mode. ∫ DV device input mode (@33) To capture video from the video device (DV device) connected, use this mode. (@66) ∫ Import sound data mode In order to capture audio from the microphone connected with the PC or an audio CD, use this mode. Action Required ` For details on how to switch the operation modes, see @22.
Input mode DV device input mode DV device input mode You can input (capture) video clips (video) or still image clips (still image) from video device (DV device). You can use the following functions: Action Required ` Connect the video device in the Tape Playback Mode to the personal computer.
Input mode DV device input mode 1 Control screen Operating buttons, etc. to control a video device and to set and run capturing are located. A. Displays the video being played. (Preview screen) • You can change the screen size with [Preview size] in the [View] menu. (This function may be disabled depending on the resolution of the PC screen.) • The size of the screen changes depending on the aspect ratio of the video played.
Input mode DV device input mode J. Plays the video in the reversed direction. K. Plays the video. L. Clicking while the video is being played activates fast forward mode; clicking while the video is stopped fast-forwards the tape. M.Clicking while the video is being played plays it in slow motion in the reverse direction; clicking while the video is paused jumps the tape to the previous frame. N. Stops the video played, paused, etc. O.Clicking while the video is being played pauses the tape.
Input mode DV device input mode ∫ About wheel mouse If you use a wheel mouse, rotating the wheel (scroll) button while the video is being played, paused, or stopped functions as follows: Rotating downward (towards you): When stopping, the video is paused. When pausing, the video is advanced by 1 frame. When playing, the video is played in slow motion. Rotating upward (away from you): When stopping, the video is paused. When pausing, the video is reversed by 1 frame.
Input mode DV device input mode advance. You can add any folders. (@64) 2 Library screen The library screen displays data usable with MotionDV STUDIO. A D B • Click to display all the registered folders. You can switch the folder here. Click it again to restore. B. Activates the screen to register a new folder. C. The data in the folder used are displayed by Windows Explorer. D. Switches the file types.
Input mode DV device input mode mode. [Audio] Displays the WAV (uncompressed) files and SBG files. [Mpeg1/Asf] Displays the MPEG1 format files (MPEG File) and ASF format files (ASF File). E. Switches the file display. : Files are displayed in thumbnail format. : Files are displayed in thumbnail format together with the detailed information. F. Displays the data in the folder used in accordance with the type selected in D.
Input mode DV device input mode Icon display The video information of the tape is displayed in icons having the same size for each index. 3 Input tape track screen Displays the information of the video, etc. recorded on the tape. There are 2 types of display: time profile display and icon display. You can select your favourite one. A B C D E. Displays the position of the video played on the tape. (current bar) E A. Displays the time code. B. Click to adjust the input tape track time width.
Input mode DV device input mode Capturing a video clip at one touch of a button 1. Click on TOOL BOX. You can easily capture a video clip (Video) while viewing a video in the preview screen by pressing the [Capture] button. Action Required ` An approx. 4-minute video clip requires approx. 1 GB hard disk space. Secure enough space on the hard disk before capturing. 2. Connect the DV device in which a tape is inserted. 3. Click . The preview screen presents the video being played. 4.
Input mode DV device input mode 5. Click [Quit] when you stop capturing. The capturing ends and the video file captured (Video clip) is displayed in the [Video] in the library. • The first scene of the video captured is displayed as a thumbnail. 6. Click . The video device stops playing. Note ` The display size of the video being captured can be set on the [Video] setting screen in the Settings mode. (@207) ` In the following cases, the video clip is automatically divided into multiple files.
Input mode DV device input mode Capturing video clips by specifying the range 3. Click . The capture start point is set, and a yellow triangle mark appears. Set the capture start point (Mark-in) and the capture end point (Mark-out) to capture a video clip (video). You can easily reset the points and capture a video clip more accurately. • If you quit setting halfway, select [Input tape] >> [Cancel Mark-in/Mark-out] in the menu. 4. Click . 5. Click at the position where you want to end capturing.
Input mode DV device input mode 7. Double-click the icon setting the capture 9. Click [Start]. range. The [Properties] screen appears. 8. Click [Capture]. The tape is rewound to the capture start point and capturing starts. • You can adjust the capturing range or change the clip name in this screen. (@45) • If you want to quit capturing, click [Cancel]. 10.Click [Close] after capturing. The [Properties] screen reverts. • If you click [OK], the [Properties] screen will disappear.
Input mode DV device input mode Note ` You can set for frame drop on the [Video] setting screen in the Settings mode. [If some frames are missing, rewind and join them up.] is set in the initial setting. (@207) ` The display size of the video being captured can be set on the [Video] setting screen in the Settings mode.
Input mode DV device input mode ∫ Capture setting screen A B A Displays the name of the input device (Video Input Source). B If you capture video using the tape information, the tape information name will be displayed. (@58) C You can select the save destination for the video captured. • You can select one from the folders registered in the library. D Displays the information of the video to be captured. • If frame drop occurs, the number of locations where a frame has dropped is displayed.
Input mode DV device input mode Indexing and capturing a video Indexes (Marks) the tape video and captures video clips (video) based on the index. • Indexing can be made automatically. (@48) 3. Double-click the scene indexed. The [Properties] screen appears. • The range to be captured will be from 1 index to the next. If there is only 1 index, the video to the end of the tape will be captured. 4. Click [Capture]. 1. Click . The preview screen presents the video being played. 2.
Input mode DV device input mode 5. Click [Start]. The tape is rewound to the scene start point and capturing starts. • You can adjust the capturing range or change the clip name in this screen. (@45) • If you quit capturing halfway, click [Cancel]. Note ` The index information will not be recorded on the tape. ` The index information can be saved. The information saved can be used when the same tape is used.
Input mode DV device input mode • The scene detected is displayed in the input tape track. • The automatic index search takes the same amount of time as playback. • If you quit searching halfway, click [Cancel]. ∫ To index automatically Scene transitions can be automatically indexed. (The position where the recording time becomes discontinuous because of a pause in recording, etc. are determined as a scene transition.) 1.Click . The automatic indexing setting screen appears. 2.
Input mode DV device input mode Scene start search starts. When the scene start search is completed, the video is paused. ∫ To search for the beginning of a scene based on the index You can search a scene start based on the index. • Clicking scene. 1.Double-click the scene to search for its start. The [Properties] screen appears. • The scene start search does not work properly on a tape where the time code is not recorded continuously. • The start of a non-recorded part cannot be searched. 2.
Input mode DV device input mode Capturing multiple video clips at one time (Batch Capture) You can capture multiple videos set with the capture start point (Mark in) and the capture end point (Mark out) or indexed at a time (Batch capture). • The capture setting screen can also be displayed by dragging and dropping the scenes into the library. 4. Click [Start]. 1. Set the capture range or indexes for the videos to be captured. (@42) (@46) 2.
Input mode DV device input mode Note ` The display size of the video being captured can be set on the [Video] setting screen in the Settings mode. (@207) ` If you want to adjust the start point or the end point after the batch capture, trim the clip.
Input mode DV device input mode Directly capturing a video being taken by the camera switch it off. 2. Connect the digital video camera to the PC and activate the MotionDV STUDIO. Set the digital video camera to the Tape Recording Mode, and you can capture images being viewed through the camera lens directly without recording them on a tape. • For the connection between the digital video camera and the personal computer, refer to the “operating instructions for PC connection”. 3.
Input mode DV device input mode 6. Click . The camera image display ends. (Capturing is disabled.) Note ` If you want to capture the image as a still image, click [Snapshot]. The settings for the still image clip to be captured can be made on the still image setting screen in the Settings mode. (@55) ` The display size of the video being captured can be set on the [Video] setting screen in the Settings mode.
Input mode DV device input mode Capturing a still image clip (Snapshot) While viewing the video, press the [Snapshot] button as soon as you find a position you want to capture, then you can easily capture a still image clip (still image). 1. Click . The preview screen presents the video being played. 2. Click when you capture. The still image clip is captured and displayed in [Still image] in the library. 3. Click . The video device stops playing.
Input mode DV device input mode A. The first half of the clip name. B. You can select a serial number for the clip name. C. You can select a save method. Select the interpolation method when capturing objects in motion. [No Interpolation] It is suitable when you capture still images from the progressive video or the video with less motions. [Motion interpolation] Automatically switches the interpolation method according to the scale of the motion.
Input mode DV device input mode Capturing still images in the card 2. Connect the video device to the PC and activate the MotionDV STUDIO. When a video device supporting memory cards is connected, you can capture still images from a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card into a PC. • For the connection between the video device and the personal computer, refer to the “operating instructions for PC connection”. • Images cannot be captured from a card in USB connection. (@11) 3.
Input mode DV device input mode 5. Click [Quit] when you stop capturing. The capturing ends and the video captured is displayed in the library. Note ` If you want to capture the image as a still image, click [Snapshot]. The settings for the still image clip to be captured can be done on the still image setting screen in the Settings mode. (@55) ` The display size of the video being captured can be set on the [Video] setting screen in the Settings mode.
Input mode DV device input mode Saving tape information If you save the index information, etc. as tape information, you can use the information whenever you use the same tape. 1. Select [File] >> [Tape information] >> [Save Note ` The extension for a tape information file is [.tap]. ` When playing the tape information, connect the video device beforehand. If it is not connected, exit the MotionDV STUDIO, connect it, and activate the MotionDV STUDIO again. tape information as...].
Input mode DV device input mode ∫ To display the tape information saved 1.Double-click the tape information file to be viewed. The tape information is displayed in the input tape track. • Click in the library, the details of the contents of the tape are displayed.
Input mode DV device input mode and then [OK]. ∫ To change the icon for tape information You can change the icon (Displayed Image) for the tape information file. 1.Double-click the tape information file of which icon is to be changed. The tape information is displayed in the input tape track. 8.Select [File] >> [Tape information] >> [Save tape information] from the menu. The icon for the tape information file is changed. 2.Insert the tape on which the tape information is saved into the video device. 3.
Input mode DV device input mode About library screen In the library screen, the data in the registered folders which can be used by the MotionDV STUDIO are displayed. You can add and register a folder other than the pre-registered [MaterialFolder] and delete or rename the file (Clip). Note ` If the amount of data registered is large, the activation of the MotionDV STUDIO will slow down. ` While a file in the library is being used by other software, it cannot be deleted or renamed.
Input mode DV device input mode Displaying all folders registered Changing a file icon arrangement The files can be sorted by name, date, or file size. 1. Click . 1. Select [By name], [By date], or [By size] from [Library] >> [Line up icons] in the menu. The files are rearranged. All the folders registered are displayed. • Click it again to restore.
Input mode DV device input mode Renaming a file Deleting a file 1. Click the file to be renamed. 1. Click the file to be deleted and then select [Library] >> [Delete] from the menu. • You cannot rename multiple files at a time. The selected file is deleted. • If the library display does not change, select [Library] >> [Refresh]. 2. Select [Library] >> [Change name] from the menu. You can rename the file.
Input mode DV device input mode Registering a folder A You can select a folder to be registered. Click to select a folder to be registered and click [OK]. The folder’s path (C:\, etc.) is displayed. • The folder’s path (location) can also be directly entered. When you create a new folder, make sure to enter the folder name to the end of the path name of the folder. (Up to 100 alphanumeric characters can be entered for folder name including the path.
Input mode DV device input mode ∫ To switch the folders You can freely switch the registered folders to be used. ∫ To unregister a folder 1.Click 1.Click to display the registered folders. 2.Select a folder. The name of the folder selected is displayed in and the files in the folder are displayed in to display the registered folders. 2.Right-click the folder to be deleted and select [Delete folder]. A confirmation message appears. 3.Click [OK]. The folder is unregistered.
Input mode Import sound data mode Import sound data mode In a Import sound data mode, the WaveRecorder is used. Audio from the microphone connected to the microphone terminal of the PC or from an audio CD can be captured as WAV (uncompressed) files. The captured audio (WAV files) can be used as background music for video clips and still image clips when it is arranged on the background music track.
Input mode Import sound data mode Screen configuration A B C DE G H A. The time for which audio can be recorded depending on the free space on the hard disk is displayed. B. The time elapsed from the start of recording or playback is displayed. C. Recording starts. D. Ends the recording/playback. E. Plays the recorded audio. F. Displays the operating status. G.Displays the save destination for the recorded audio. You can change it by clicking . H. You can enter the file name for the recorded audio. I.
Input mode Import sound data mode Capturing audio materials 3. Play the audio. • When recording a narration, etc., speak into the microphone. 4. Click when you end capturing. Capturing ends. 5. Click to check the audio captured. • If you want to retry the audio capture, click [Delete] and capture the audio again. 1. Connect the device you are capturing audio 6. Determine the save destination and the file from to the PC.
Input mode Import sound data mode Note ` When you switch from the Import sound data mode to any other modes, click [Close] to exit the [WaveRecorder]. You cannot directly switch to the other modes.
Input mode Import sound data mode 4.Select either [Mono Mix] or [Stereo Mix]. ∫ When capturing audio from audio CD or microphone When capturing audio from an audio CD or a microphone, the settings for the recording device are necessary on Windows. Please proceed to the following procedure: 1.Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Accessories] >> [Entertainment] >> [Volume Control]. • The items on the screen are different depending on the personal computer.
Edit mode About the Edit mode Edit mode About the Edit mode In order to edit video or audio using the MotionDV STUDIO, set to the Edit mode. Note ` For how to switch the operation modes, see @22. ∫ Non-linear edit mode (@72) When linking captured videos or editing the video captured using special effects, etc., use this mode.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Screen configuration Non-linear edit mode The Non-linear edit mode consists of 3 screens: the control screen (1), the library screen (2), and the edit track screen (3). 1 2 You can arrange videos captured onto the hard disk in the PC on the edit track to splice or process them.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode 1 Control screen The control buttons to play or edit the clips (images captured) on the edit track are located. A. Displays the videos of the clip arranged. (Preview screen) • You can change the screen size with [Preview size] in the [View] menu. (This function may be disabled depending on the resolution of the PC screen.) B. Moves the current bar (@76) to the next scene transition while the clip is being played. • The detect sensitivity, etc.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode subsequent clip. Subsequently, each click moves the current bar to the start point of the subsequent clip. In the last clip, moves the current bar to the end point of the clip. M.Clicking while the video is stopped or paused jumps to the previous frame. N. Stops the clip that is currently playing. O.Pauses the clip that is currently playing. P. Clicking while the clip is stopped or paused jumps to the subsequent frame. Q.Mutes or cancels mute. R. Turns down the volume. S.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode 2 Library screen The library screen displays data usable with MotionDV STUDIO. A B D C E F G A. to F. Refer to the “Library screen” in the “DV device input mode”. (@37) G.Arranges the clip selected in F at the end of the edit track.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Icon display The clips arranged are displayed in icons having the same size for each clip. 3 Edit track screen Arrange the clip to be edited in this screen to proceed to editing. There are 2 types of display: time profile display and icon display. B C D E F A G E. Displays the output destination selection screen. When an output destination is selected, the corresponding Output mode is set. You can output the clip to a video device or output it as one file. (@174) F.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Arranging clips on the edit track To edit the video captured, it is necessary to arrange it on the edit track. Using the Arrange button, arrange the file in the library on the edit track. 1. Select the clip to be arranged from . • If you want to arrange multiple clips, select them while pressing the [Ctrl] key. 2. Click . A message indicating processing appears, then the clip is arranged at the back end of the edit track. A mark is given to each type of clip arranged.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode • You can also arrange the desired clips on the edit track by drag and drop. Note ` The minimum number of frames of a clip on the edit track is 5 frames for AVI and still image files. ` The maximum number of clips to be arranged on the edit track is 1024 and the maximum duration is 6 hours 45 minutes. ` If you have arranged materials on removable media, such as CD-R, do not remove the media while using the MotionDV STUDIO.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode ∫ To check the contents of a video clip in the library Double-click the icon for the video clip. The software, such as Windows Media® Player supporting the file format of the video clip is activated and plays it. • To exit the Windows Media® Player, select [File] >> [Exit] from the Windows Media® Player. • When playing a file, a part of the video may be distorted or it may not be played smoothly depending on the environment of your PC.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Changing the order of the clips You can change the order of the clips arranged on the edit track. 1. Select the clip of which order is to be changed. 2. Drag it to any location. During dragging, a line ( ) with the same colour as that of the clip is indicated as an insertion location. 3. Drop it. The clip is inserted at the location where it is dropped. • Special effects (video effect, etc.) applied to the clip are moved together with the clip.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Copying clips You can duplicate a clip on the edit track. 1. While pressing the [Ctrl] key, drag the clip. The clip is duplicated. • The special effects (video effect, etc.), if applied, will be duplicated, too. However, the transition effect or WAV (uncompressed) files (audio files) on the background music track will not be duplicated.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Deleting clips You can delete unnecessary clips from the edit track. ∫ To delete all clips You can delete all the clips on the edit track all at once. 1.Select [Edit] >> [Clear] from the menu. All the clips on the edit track are deleted. 1. Select a clip to be deleted. 2. Select [Edit] >> [Delete] from the menu. The clip is deleted from the edit track. The clips subsequent to the clip deleted will be moved forward.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Playing the edited contents 1. Click You can play the edited contents to check it. . The current bar ( ) is sent to the forefront of the edit track. • You can move the current bar in the following manner to determine the play start point. - Move the current bar directly to the beginning or any location by dragging it with the mouse. - Click any part of the clip to move it. - Click in the control screen to move it to the start point of the clip.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Note ` You can also check the video by selecting the clip and dragging the slider in the control screen. (You can only check the clip one by one and cannot check the audio.) ∫ To adjust the volume of the playback clip You can adjust the volume by double-clicking a clip in the edit track and entering a numeric value in the volume setting column on the [Properties] screen. ` While the edit track is being played, you can capture a still image clip from the video played.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Setting the aspect ratio of the preview screen The aspect ratio of the preview screen can be set. 1. Arrange the clips on the edit track (@77) Note ` When the aspect ratio is different from the original data, a black area is displayed above and below and to the right and left of the image. Aspect ratio of original data The aspect ratio is set to that of the file placed on the edit track first. 2.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Saving the editing information (edited contents) You can save the edited contents. It is recommended to save the edited contents frequently. 1. Select [File] >> [Editing information] >> [Save editing information as] from the menu. The save destination setting screen is displayed. Note ` The extension for an editing information file is [.seq]. ` Do not delete or move video files etc. used for the editing information file from the hard disk, or do not rename the files.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode and then [OK]. ∫ To change the icon for editing information You can change the icon (Displayed Image) for the editing information file. 1.Double-click the editing information file of the icon to be changed. The editing information is displayed in the edit track. 7.Select [File] >> [Editing information] >> [Save editing information] from the menu. The icon for the editing information file is changed. 2.Click . The editing information is played back.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Trimming clips You can cut the unnecessary beginning and/or ending portions of a video clip or a still image clip arranged on the edit track. You can use the Mark in or Mark out buttons or directly enter the time code. 1. Adjust the display width of a clip in . • When trimming, it is convenient to show the edit track in time profile display. (@76) 2. Select the clip to be trimmed. 3. Click the point at which you wish to start the clip and move the Current bar ( 4.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Note ` Use the Scene Move button to find the subsequent scenery transition. (@73) ` If the duration of the clip is too short, the video may not be displayed. ` If the clip is applied with special effect, it may not be possible to trim the clip or the trimming range may be limited depending on the type or effect itself. Remove the special effect or process the clip using rendering to make it a video file, then you can trim it.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode ∫ To trim using trimming marks Bring the cursor close to to , drag it to adjust. . When the cursor changes ∫ To trim by entering the time code directly Double-click the clip to be trimmed, enter the start point and the end point, and click [OK]. • To cut the beginning of the scene, drag the left trimming mark to the right. To cut the ending of the scene, drag the right trimming mark leftward. • Set the edit track to the time profile display for operation.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Dividing a clip 1. Click and click at the location to be divided. Divides a video clip or still image clip arranged on the edit track. When divided, special effects can be applied to a part of the clip or another video can be inserted in the midway of the clip. The video display is paused. • You can also drag the current bar directly to determine the position of division. 2. Click . The clip is divided into 2 at the point of the current bar ( ).
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode it. (@114) • If a video effect has been set to the clip, the effect will be applied to both the left and right clips divided. However, fading, one of video effects, has been set, fade-in will be applied only to the first half of the clip and fade-out only to the last half. (You can not divide a clip in the fade-effective range.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Adding audio (Audio Mix) 2. Drag and drop a WAV (uncompressed) file onto the background music track below the clip to which audio is to be added. You can add audio (Audio Mix) to a video clip or still image clip arranged on the edit track. Add a WAV (uncompressed) file (audio file) onto the background music track by dragging and dropping it. The WAV (uncompressed) file is placed on the background music track.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode 6. To change the position where Audio Mix is set, drag the WAV (uncompressed) file. Now, the Audio Mix setting is completed. • Note that if located at the right and left sides of the WAV (uncompressed) file is dragged, the WAV (uncompressed) file applicable range is varied. (This is not applicable for the icon-display edit track.) • In order to delete the Audio Mix setting, right-click desired WAV (uncompressed) file and select [Delete audio mix].
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Note ` If you delete or move a video clip added with audio, the WAV (uncompressed) file (audio file) remains as it is. However, if the edit track contains only the WAV (uncompressed) file, you cannot play or edit the edited data. ` To combine the clip with the audio added, the rendering process (to form 1 video clip added with special effects) is necessary. Rendering is automatically carried out at the time of output, but you may render manually.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode left for lower volume levels. If both [BGM] and [Edit track] are set to 0%, no audio will be played. C. You can set the applicable range of the audio added. Drag / to set the times for the start point and the end point. (The applicable range will be shown in red.) • In the initial setting, the start point is set to 0 and the end point is set so that the audio is applied only to the added clip. You can extend the range to set the audio over to the subsequent clip.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode : Plays the video. : Ends the video played. F. Check, and you can apply fading to the added audio. [Fade-in] The added audio starts and its volume is gradually increased. [Fade-out] The added audio ends and its volume is gradually decreased.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode ∫ To make the Audio Mix settings on the edit track You can make simple Audio Mix settings on the background music track. • Set the edit track to the time profile display for operation. To set the applicable range of the WAV (uncompressed) file (audio file): Bring the cursor close to at the both sides of the WAV (uncompressed) file. When the cursor changes to , drag it right or left to adjust. You can set the start point with the left and the end point with the right .
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Applying effects to a clip You can apply a special effect (Effect) by digital processing to a video clip or still image clip arranged on the edit track. The MotionDV STUDIO refers to this as “Video Effect”. Types of video effects ∫ [Fade-in] The video and/or audio appears gradually. • You can change the duration for which the video fully appears and the colour of the screen before the video starts to appear. ∫ [Fade-out] The video and/or audio disappears gradually.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode ∫ [Monotone] The video is presented in black and white. ∫ [Brightness] You can adjust the brightness of the video. • You can change the brightness of the video. ∫ [Sepia] The video is presented in sepia colours like old photos. ∫ [Slow] The video slows down. (Audio is not played.) • You can change the slow speed factor. ∫ [Mirror] The video image is reversed horizontally (mirrored).
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Applying a video effect • If you want to delete the video effect settings, Sets a video effect to a video clip or still image clip arranged on the edit track. For setting, use the video effect setting screen. right-click and select [Delete effect]. • If you want to change the video effect parameters, right-click and select [Video effect information]. Change them in the video effect setting screen. • Effects are applied to the entire clip except [Fade-in] and [Fade-out].
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode ∫ Video effect setting screen B A C A. You can select types of video effects. (@99) B. You can check the effect on the preview screen by moving the slider. C. Some types of effects have advanced settings. A B • In order to set A, either move the slider or click , set any value in , and click [Settings]. [Fade-in] A The duration between the time the video begins to appear to the time it fully appears • You cannot set this exceeding the duration of the clip.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode [Slow] A Speed multiplication factor You can set any value from 0.10 to 0.90. • You cannot set a value which causes the playback time of the video to exceed 6 hours 45 minutes. [Brightness] A The brightness of video You can set any integer from `100 to 100.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Applying effects between clips You can apply a special effect (Effect) by digital processing between clips (video clip or still image clip) arranged on the edit track. The MotionDV STUDIO refers to this as “Transition Effect”. ∫ [Stretch] The current screen shrinks for the subsequent screen to appear. Types of transition effects ∫ [Both slides] Both the 2 screens slide for the subsequent screen to appear.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode ∫ [Door-Slide] The subsequent screen replaces the current screen as if a French door is opened. ∫ [Zoom] The whole subsequent screen appears zooming towards the four corners. ∫ [Door-Slide-Stretch] The current screen is split off at the centre and its both sides shrink for the subsequent screen to appear. ∫ [Page (Bottom left)] The subsequent screen appears as if a page is flipped from the bottom left. ∫ [Door-Centre-Stretch] The current screen is split off at the centre.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode ∫ [Clock wipe 2] The current screen is wiped as if a fan is flicked open for the subsequent screen to appear. ∫ [Cross wipe] Clock wipe 2 takes place at the top and bottom simultaneously for the subsequent screen to appear. ∫ [Corner wipe] The subsequent screen starts to appear at the top left corner of the current screen extending towards the other three corners.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode ∫ [Multi corner] The current screen is divided into 36 screens; each screen is Corner-Wiped by the subsequent screen. ∫ [Mosaic] The current screen is obscured by mosaic then the subsequent screen appears. ∫ [Multi wipe 1] The current screen is sliced vertically; each sliced screen is wiped by the subsequent screen. ∫ [Blind 1] The current screen is sliced horizontally; each sliced screen is wiped by the subsequent screen.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Applying a transition effect 3. Click [OK]. The transition effect is set. Sets a transition effect between video clips arranged on the edit track. Use the transition effect setting screen. changes to . 1. Right-click in the scene to be applied with a transition effect and select [Create transition]. • If you want to delete the transition effect settings, right-click and select [Delete transition].
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Note ` If the clip to which a transition effect has been set is moved, the transition effects before and after the clip will be deleted. ` To combine the clip with the transition effect set, the rendering process (to form 1 video clip added with special effects) is necessary. Rendering is automatically carried out at the time of output, but you may render manually.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode A The duration for which the transition effect is applied. • In order to set, either move the slider or click ∫ Transition effect setting screen , set any value in , and click [Settings]. • You cannot set it over the maximum allowable value. B The width and colour of the border line between the current and subsequent screens. • Click [Colour settings] to select a colour.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode 3. Click [OK]. Adding a telop (Simplified Title) You can add a telop (Simplified title) to a video clip or still image clip arranged on the edit track. The telop is set. The video clip on the edit track is marked . 1. Right-click the clip to which a telop is to be applied and select [Telop]. The telop setting screen appears. • If you want to delete the telop settings, right-click and select [Delete telop]. • If you want to change the telop parameters, right-click 2.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Note ` If you make detailed settings for the title or add a moving title, use the Title editor mode to add the title. (@122) ` If a telop is set, a TTE file will be created on the [Title] in the library. (For details of TTE file, please read the “Glossary”. (@254)) ` In order to combine the clip with the telop set, the rendering process (to form 1 video clip added with special effects) is necessary.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode ∫ Telop (simplified title) setting screen Note ` If there are many characters, they may not be displayed within a screen. To display all of them, select [small] for the font size, set the display position to the centre, and select a font effect narrowing the font width. A B E C D A. You can enter characters for a telop. • Up to 20 alphanumeric (single-byte) characters can be entered for a telop. B. You can select a position where the telop is displayed. C.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode 1. Right-click the mark representing the special Combining special effect into clip (Manual Rendering) effect or audio file to be rendered and select [Render....]. To combine special effects or audio (WAV files, etc.) set to a clip on the edit track, the rendering process (to form 1 video clip added with special effects) is necessary. Rendering is automatically carried out at the time of output, but you may render manually.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode • For the output destination, you can select it from the folders (the default is [MaterialFolder]) registered in the library. • Rendering takes time. (It takes several times of the length of the edit data.) Do not operate the PC during rendering. • If the transition effect is rendered, the part used for the transition effect will be cut from the clips before and after and then 1 video clip will be created.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Printing tape labels Labels for DV or VHS cassettes can be printed based on the contents of the input tape track or the edit track. Note ` You cannot use this function without connecting to the printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for how to connect it. ` Set to the DV device input mode (@33) or the Non-linear edit mode (@72) and verify that the information for which a tape label is to be created is displayed in the input tape track or the edit track.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode Types of printing format ∫ DV tape label Print and cut it to use it as a miniDV tape label. ∫ Time sheet The information on the track is displayed in the list form. The clip lengths, clip names, etc. are displayed in a list, which will ease the editing. B B A ∫ VHS tape label Print and cut it to use it as a VHS tape label. A A B A. Contents of the track In the case of tape labels, the icons for the first 3 and the last 3 videos are displayed. B.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode • The Advanced Settings are not available for the time sheet format. Printing tape labels Print tape labels after you set and verify how the data will be printed on the screen. • If you want to zoom in or out on the print preview screen, click the Zoom In or Zoom Out button, respectively. (This will change only the display size on the screen. The actual printing size will not be affected.) 1.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode 4. Make print settings. Set the printer, paper size, number of prints, etc. and select the type of printing format in . • The printer settings are different depending on the printer you use. Please refer to the relevant printer manual. 5. Click [OK]. Printing starts.
Edit mode Non-linear edit mode • If you want to select an image in another folder, click the Folder Change button. • The depth for a background image, etc. set cannot be checked in the Advanced Settings screen. To check it, click [OK] to transit to the print preview screen. B. If no background images are selected, you can colour the background. • Click to select a colour.
Process mode About the Process mode Process mode About the Process mode To add a title to a video clip with MotionDV STUDIO, open the Process mode. Note ` For how to switch the operation modes, see @22. ∫ Title editor mode (@122) When adding a title to a video, use this operation mode.
Process mode Title editor mode Screen configuration Title editor mode This mode enables you to insert a title (text, an animation, frame) in a video clip or still image clip. You can use the following functions: The Title editor mode consists of 2 screens: the edit screen (1) and the library screen (2).
Process mode Title editor mode cursor. 1 Edit screen The edit screen is provided with the screen, animations, frames and others for adding, creating or editing the title. A B C : Used to enter or add text on the edit screen. : Used to draw lines on the edit screen. D : Used to draw circles on the edit screen. : Used to draw rectangles on the edit screen. : Used to draw free-form lines on the edit screen. C.
Process mode Title editor mode : Used to add any shadow effect on text. E. In this area, there are animations, frames, and others that can be used as the title. (Animation and frame window) [Animations] Displays animations. [Frames] Displays frames designed to events. [Text Attributes] Displays the templates of text attributes. 2 Library screen The library screen displays data usable with MotionDV STUDIO. The file types displayed in this mode is [Video], [Still image], or [Title].
Process mode Title editor mode Setting the preferences of edit screen A You can set the background colour when no image is placed on the background. • For how to set the solid colour, refer to "Solid Colour setting screen" (@145). • For how to set the gradient colour, refer to "Gradient Colour setting screen" (@146). B You can set the file length (time) when saving edited data without background or a still image background, in the video format. • The file length can be set between 1 and 300 seconds.
Process mode Title editor mode ∫ To change the display size of image placed Check any desired display size in [View] menu. • It only changes the display size on the edit screen. The size of the title that will actually be created remains unchanged. Setting the display Change the display size of the image placed, specify whether to show/hide the effective frame and each toolbar, and make other setting. Make various types of setting from [View] menu. [Actual Size] Displays the full-scale image.
Process mode Title editor mode Uncheck [Hide Safety Zone] in [View] menu. If checked, the guide line will be hidden. [Show Grid Lines] Shows the grid on the edit screen. ∫ To temporarily cancel the transparency effect applied to text Check [Hide Transparency Effect] in [View] menu. If unchecked, the transparency effect will be applied again. ∫ To show animations, frames, and other templates Check [Sprite Panel] in [View] menu. If unchecked, the templates will be hidden.
Process mode Title editor mode Preparing a clip in which a title will be inserted Preparing video clip from edit track Prepare any clip from the edit track in the Edit mode. First of all, prepare a clip (file) in which the title will be inserted. You can prepare it from the edit track, menu, or library. 1. Right-click the clip on the edit track, and select [Title editor]. Note ` The file formats that the title can be added to are the AVI, BMP, JPEG, TIFF (uncompressed), PNG, and TTE formats.
Process mode Title editor mode Preparing clip from library 1. Right-click a desired clip from the library in the Edit mode and select [Title editor]. Note ` You can also prepare a clip in the library by dragging and dropping it after setting the MotionDV STUDIO to the Title editor mode. The Title editor mode will be established and the first scene of the clip will be displayed on the edit screen. • To delete the clip, select [Background] >> [Clear Background] from the menu.
Process mode Title editor mode Preparing video clip from menu Prepare a video clip from [Background] menu when in the Title editor mode. You may also prepare any image in a folder not registered in the library. Note ` You cannot prepare a file from the menu with a clip on the edit track prepared on the edit screen. 1. Select [Background] >> [Background Import] from the menu. The background import screen will be displayed. 2. Select a desired file and click [Open].
Process mode Title editor mode ∫ How to locate a small still image clip For any still image clip smaller than 640k480 (pixels), you can specify the way of locating it. To make the setting, select [Background] >> [Image Arrangement] from the menu. [Centre Image] Places the video clip in the centre of the screen. When the clip has just been prepared, it is located as below. [Stretch Image] Fills the screen with the video clip extended.
Process mode Title editor mode Setting the background aspect ratio Note ` Even if you select [Edit] >> [Undo] from the menu, the aspect ratio setting will not return to the original aspect ratio. ` When the aspect ratio is different from the original data, a black area is displayed above and below and to the right and left of the image. When using a background image from the library, the aspect ratio can be changed. • When using one from the edit track, the aspect ratio cannot be set. 1.
Process mode Title editor mode Applying effects to the image You can apply various effects to the image. The following effects can be added. - Brightness & Contrast - Hue & Saturation - Sharpness - Sepia - Negative - Monotone - Colour effect Note ` The effect which is applicable to the video clip (AVI file) is only 1 type of the special effect. When a new effect is applied, the previous effect will be removed.
Process mode Title editor mode Setting Brightness & Contrast/Hue & Saturation/ Sharpness Apply effects by adjusting on each setting screen. 1. Select [Brightness & Contrast], [Hue & Saturation], or [Sharpness] from [Background] menu. The setting screen for the appropriate effect will be displayed. 2. Set the effect. Set the effect by moving the slider. (@135) • Make the setting while comparing the original image with the image in process on the Preview screen. • To cancel the setting, click [Cancel].
Process mode Title editor mode ∫ About the setting of effects When setting Hue & Saturation When setting Brightness & Contrast 1 In , drag each slider for adjustment. • You may directly input a numeric value. Hue: This adjusts the colour tone. Saturation: This adjusts the vividness of colour. 1 In , select a colour to be adjusted. • If you select all colours, settings will be applied to all the colours equally. When setting Sharpness 2 In , set a desired colour tone by dragging each slider.
Process mode Title editor mode Changing to Sepia/Negative/Monochrome Changing colours 1. Select [Sepia], [Negative], or [Monocolourize] 1. Select [Colour Effect] >> [Background] from from [Background] menu. menu. The selected effect will be applied. The colour effect setting screen will displayed. 2. Select any colour from among the standard colours, and click [OK]. The colour of the background image will change based on the selected colour.
Process mode Title editor mode ∫ When the standard colours contain no colour you wish to select You can create a desired colour as follows. 1.Click the inside of to create a colour you want, and set the density of the colour by dragging up and down. 2.Click . The colour you created will be added to .
Process mode Title editor mode Inserting a frame The animation and frame window provides many frames. From among them, you can select and insert any frame that fits the title. 1. Click . The thumbnails of frames will be displayed. 2. Drag and drop the thumbnail of a frame which suits your taste on the edit screen ( ). The frame will be placed. ∫ To erase the frame Click the frame design to show the anchor point ( and select [Edit] >> [Delete] from the menu.
Process mode Title editor mode Inserting text-based title 1. Click The mouse cursor will change to the text cursor. You can insert any text as the title. You can also decorate that text. • If and are not displayed on the screen, check [Main Toolbar] and [Text Toolbar] in [View] menu. (@126) Entering the text Enter the text directly to the edit screen. . 2. Click at any location. The text input area ( ) will appear. 3. Enter text. 4. Click . The entered text will be set as a text-based title.
Process mode Title editor mode ∫ To import text from the text file You can import sentences in the text file. 5.Click . The imported text will be set as a text-based title. • Up to about 2,000 alphanumeric (single-byte) characters can be imported. • When importing text from the text file, it is also possible to click the screen with the text cursor to create a 1-line text input area, and then import it into there.
Process mode Title editor mode Decorating text-based title Using the templates of text attributes available in the animation and frame window, you can decorate the text-based title. 1. Click . The templates of text attributes will be displayed. 2. Drag and drop a template which suits your taste on the text-based title. The text-based title will be decorated. • When you wish to change text attributes, drag and drop another template on the text-based title.
Process mode Title editor mode Applying detailed settings to text 3. Set the text properties. (@143) You can add more detailed decorations to the text-based title, e.g. adding gradient colours, shadow effects, and boundary lines on it, changing its placement, and adding 3D effects to it. Use the Text Properties setting screen. 1. Click any text-based title you wish to set, to select it. 2. Select [Object] >> [Text Properties] from the menu. The Text Properties setting screen will appear. 4.
Process mode Title editor mode ∫ About the Text Properties setting screen There is a standard setting screen and a 3D setting screen. colour, click to set on the Gradient Colour setting screen. (@145) (@146) When you wish to add a texture, click and select any texture. When you reduce the opacity, the text becomes transparent. C. You can add any shadow effect on the text. If you check the checkbox, the text will have a shadow, and you can set the colour, position, and form of the shadow.
Process mode Title editor mode : Adds a rectangular frame. : Adds a rounded-rectangular frame. • You can change the radius of the rounded corner in [Option]. : Adds an underline. • You can change the type and the thickness of the underline in [Option]. : Adds a plate-type frame. F. If the text-based title consists of 2 or more lines, you can set text justification. G.You can confirm the effect of the setting.
Process mode Title editor mode Solid Colour setting screen Select [RGB] or [HSV] tab, and specify a desired colour. To set colour in [RGB] tab: You can create a desired colour by mixing 3 colours. To create a yellow colour, for example, move [Red] and [Green] sliders to the right, and [Blue] slider to the left. • As the slider for each colour moves closer to the right end, the appropriate colour becomes more intense. • If you move all the sliders to the right ends (255), you will get the white colour.
Process mode Title editor mode Gradient Colour setting screen 3 Click in to select a desired gradient colour pattern. • You can also create any gradient colour patterns by / . Specify the colour on the Solid colour setting screen (@145) by clicking the left ( ) for the starting colour and by clicking the right ( ) for the ending colour. You can set any gradient colour as follows. 4 In , select the direction of the gradient colour. Colour will change in the direction of the arrow selected.
Process mode Title editor mode 3D setting screen A B A. Check this checkbox. Then you can give the text-based title a stereoscopic appearance. B. You can select a form of 3D text. C. You can set the thickness of 3D text. As the slider moves closer to the right end, the text becomes thicker. D. You can set the angle of 3D text. Enter rotation angles along the X, Y, and Z axes. • Each angle can be set between 0 and 360. • You may set the text angle by dragging the mouse cursor on the Preview screen (E).
Process mode Title editor mode Note ` You can also change the colour of the text-based title with the colour palette shown by clicking on the edit screen. If there is no colour you wish to select, you can create a colour by clicking on [Custom Colours]. For details on how to create custom colours, refer to the "When the standard colours contain no colour you wish to select" (@137). ` If text is given a stereoscopic (3D) appearance, the shadow, border (boundary), style (plate, etc.
Process mode Title editor mode Inserting an animation 1. Click The thumbnails of animations will be displayed. • If the animation and frame window is not displayed on the screen, check [Sprite Panel] in [View] menu. You can freely place any animation prepared. You can also move the placed animation and expand or reduce it. Placing animation . 2. Drag and drop a desired animation on Drag and drop any animation in the animation and frame window on the edit screen.
Process mode Title editor mode colour of the background, etc. transparent. ∫ To place animation from the menu When placing from the menu, you can also place still images and others that are not shown in the animation and frame window. 1.Select [Object] >> [Insert Sprite] from the menu. The setting screen for animation insertion will be displayed. 2.In A , click a desired animation to select it.
Process mode Title editor mode ∫ To expand/reduce Operating placed animation You can freely move the placed animation and expand or reduce it. When you select the animation, 8 pieces of are displayed around the animation. Drag them to expand or reduce the animation. Note ` When you make an incorrect operation, select [Edit] >> [Undo] from the menu to restore the preceding state. ∫ To move Drag the animation. • An image already maximised cannot be expanded any more.
Process mode Title editor mode ∫ Changing the placement (foreground/background) of animations If you place animations in layers, you can change the placement of the animations. To change the placement of animations, select the desired animation and then select the desired operation from [Object] on the menu. [Bring to Front] This will bring the selected animation to the top of the stacking order.
Process mode Title editor mode ∫ Rotating 90 degrees Select [Object] >> [Rotate Clockwise] or [Rotate Counterclockwise] from the menu. ∫ Deleting or editing animation Select a desired operation from [Edit] menu. [Undo] Restores the previous state. [Cut] Cuts the animation. [Copy] Copies the animation. [Paste] Pastes the animation that has been copied or cut. [Delete] Deletes the animation. [Select All] Selects all titles (animations, etc.).
Process mode Title editor mode Inserting a video clip as sub-screen Placing video clip as sub-screen You can place any video clip in a sub-screen. That is, you can create the video clip that contains a video clip as another screen. In addition, the form of the sub-screen can be changed. 1. Select [Object] >> [Insert Movie] from the menu. The setting screen for video file insertion will be displayed. 2. Select any video clip you wish to insert as a sub-screen, and click [Open].
Process mode Title editor mode 5. Set the range of use of the video clip (Start and end of the clip) by dragging the slider, and click [OK]. The setting will be applied to the sub-screen. • You may set by clicking on . • If using the whole video clip as the sub-screen, you do not need to make that setting. Note ` AVI format video clip can be inserted as the sub-screen. ` You can freely move, expand or reduce the placed sub-screen. The procedures are the same as “Operating placed animation”.
Process mode Title editor mode Changing the form of sub-screen video 4 Drag to select any form of the boundary line. As the slider moves closer to the right end, the boundary line becomes more blurry. You can change the form of the sub-screen by adding a mask to the screen. 3. Click [OK]. 1. Select any sub-screen and select [Object] >> The sub-screen will be cut out with mask pattern. [Mask Pattern] from the menu. The Mask setting screen will be displayed. 2. Set the mask pattern.
Process mode Title editor mode Applying fade effects to text, animation and sub-screen (video clip) 3. Set the fade effect. You can create such video that the text, animation or sub-screen you placed appear or disappear gradually. Note ` Before this operation, place any text, animation or sub-screen you wish to apply a fade effect on the edit screen. 1. Select any text-based title, animation or sub-screen on the edit screen. will be displayed around the selection. 2.
Process mode Title editor mode 3 Click to check the set fade effect. • Click to pause, and click to stop. • Depending on the target of the fade effect, the processing speed is slowed down and this may cause the preview not to be displayed smoothly. 4. Click [OK]. The settings will be applied. Note ` Fade-in time represents the duration between the time when the object begins to appear and the time when it is displayed fully.
Process mode Title editor mode 3. Set the motion. Applying motion effects to text, animation and sub-screen (video clip) You can add motions to any placed text, animation or sub-screen. You can also add 3D motions to text. Note ` Before this operation, place any text, animation or sub-screen you wish to add motions on the edit screen. 1. Select any text-based title, animation or sub-screen on the edit screen. will be displayed around. 2. Select [Object] >> [Motion] from the menu.
Process mode Title editor mode • If the text-based title consists of 21 or more alphanumeric (single-byte) characters, you cannot apply any 3D pattern for it in some cases. 2 In 3 Click , set the details of the motion. (@162) to check the set motion. • Click to pause, and click to stop. • Depending on the target that the motion is added, the processing speed is slowed down and this may cause the preview not to be displayed smoothly.
Process mode Title editor mode Advanced patterns ∫ About motion patterns There are 4 types of patterns: Roll, Crawl, Advanced, and 3D. : Effects any linear motion. Roll and Crawl patterns / / / : Moves the title in the direction of the arrow after a still (stop) state. / / / : Brings the title into the still (stop) state after moving it in the direction of the arrow. / / / : Moves the title in the direction of the arrow.
Process mode Title editor mode When Advanced pattern has been selected ∫ About the detailed setting of motion When Roll or Crawl pattern has been selected Set the timing of the motion by dragging the slider. • You may set by clicking on . [appear] Time until the title appears. [disappear] Time when the title disappears. [start motion] Time when the movement begins. [end motion] Time when the movement terminates. Input a desired still time. • You may set by clicking on .
Process mode Title editor mode ∫ To move the title freely If an Advanced pattern is selected, you can set any motion of text, animation, or sub-screen on the setting screen. As an example, the following is the procedure when 2.Place the cursor on , and when the cursor changes to , drag it to a desired point to specify the endpoint of the motion. • When the cursor appears as the frame are moved. has been selected. 3.Place the cursor on curvature of , all things within and drag it to specify the .
Process mode Title editor mode Drawing graphics and lines You can draw graphics and lines freely. Also, you can set the colour of graphics. Note ` You cannot add any motion to drawn graphics and lines.
Process mode Title editor mode Drawing graphics 1. In , click the button corresponding to a desired graphic form or line to select it. : Use to draw straight lines. : Use to draw circles. : Use to draw rectangles. : Use to draw free lines. • If the buttons are not displayed, check [View] >> [Main Toolbar] from menu. 2. Draw graphics and lines by dragging on the edit screen ( 3. Click ). , and drag graphics or a line to place it at any location.
Process mode Title editor mode Changing the line width and colour of graphics and lines You can specify the line width, brush shape, border colour, and inner colour of drawn graphics and lines. Set using the Drawing Properties setting screen. 1. Select any graphics or line of which line width or colour is to be changed. will be displayed around. 2. Select [Object] >> [Draw Properties] from the menu. The Drawing Properties setting screen will appear. 3. Set the line width and colour, etc. (@167) 4.
Process mode Title editor mode A. You can set the width of the boundary line of graphics or the width of a line. ∫ About the Drawing Properties setting screen Set by dragging the slider or clicking on . B. You can set the brush shape to either round or square. C. You can set the shape of the boundary line by dragging the slider. The boundary line becomes clearer as the slider moves closer to the left end, and becomes more blurry as it moves closer to the right end. D.
Process mode Title editor mode 1. Select [View] >> [Enter Preview] from the Confirming the title created menu. You can confirm the contents edited with the title editor on the Preview screen before saving. The Preview screen will be displayed. 2. Confirm the contents by dragging the slider in the upper left of the screen. • Click on frame. Click frame. and then the clip will advance by 1 and then the clip will return by 1 3. After confirmation, click [Close]. The Preview screen will be closed.
Process mode Title editor mode Saving the title Save the data edited with the title editor. It can be saved as the title file (TTE file), video clip, or still image clip. Note ` If a saved file is not displayed in the library, select [Library] >> [Refresh] from the menu.
Process mode Title editor mode Saving as a title file (TTE file) If you have added any title to the clip on the edit track, If you save as the title file (TTE file), you can open and re-edit the file later. Besides, if you add any title to the clip on the edit track, save as the title file. the title will be set to the clip and will be given. • If you wish to delete the title settings, right-click select [Delete title]. 1. Select [File] >> [Save] from the menu. The Save screen will be displayed. 2.
Process mode Title editor mode • If a saved file is not displayed in the library or as a ∫ To re-edit the title When you double-click the title file (TTE file) displayed thumbnail, close the title editor once, and select in [Title] on the library or right-click of the clip on the edit track to select [Title editor], the title is displayed on the edit screen of the title editor and you can re-edit the title.
Process mode Title editor mode Saving as a video clip • The save format that you can select is AVI. • If the destination is set to the folder registered in the library, you can get more editing conveniences, e.g. the thumbnail of the file is displayed on [Video] in the library. • If you wish to retain the video file that you placed on the background, save it as a file with a different name from that of the placed file.
Process mode Title editor mode 3. Click [Save]. Saving as a still image clip The title is combined on the clip, and they are saved as a still image clip. You can save as the still image clip (BMP/JPEG/TIFF /PNG file). 1. Select [File] >> [Export Image] from the menu. The Save screen will be displayed. • You may click still image clip. on the edit screen to save as the Note ` If you save as the still image clip, the image size will become 640k480. 2.
Output mode About the Output mode Output mode About the Output mode To output data edited with MotionDV STUDIO to any video device or files, or to create files from such data to attach to an e-mail, you work in the Output mode. Action Required ∫ About the confirmation of output data Before outputting data, be sure to confirm the contents of output data on [File Name] in [Input]. If [Edit track information] is displayed, the data on the edit track is ready for output.
Output mode About the Output mode ∫ Video email mode (@197) Use this mode to compress the edited data and to send it as an attachment file to an e-mail. ∫ DV device output mode (@176) To output edited data to any video device, use this mode. When you connect the video device with the USB 2.0 cable, you cannot output the data in this mode. Connect the video device with the DV cable to output the data. ∫ File output mode (@186) To output edited data as 1 file, use this mode.
Output mode DV device output mode Screen configuration DV device output mode The DV device output mode consists of 3 screens: the control screen (1), the input/output setting screen (2), and the library screen (3). You can output edited data to your video device (DV device) to record this data on a DV tape. Action Required ` When you output edited data to the device which is used with MotionDV STUDIO for the first time, be sure to calibrate the device.
Output mode DV device output mode A. Displays the video in the data to be output. (Preview screen) • This does not display the video in your video device. B. Displays the time code of the video being played. C. Returns the video to the start of the clip. After that, each time you click this button, the play position moves back to the start of the previous clip. D. Cannot be used in this version. E. Plays the clip. F. Moves the video forward to the start of the next clip.
Output mode DV device output mode 2 Input/output setting screen This screen is provided with operation buttons and others to control the output device, to set or to execute the output and recording. A B G H I J K C D E F L M N O P Q R S A. Displays the name of the data to be output. [Edit track information] is displayed when the edited data on the edit track is to be output. • You may select an AVI or SEQ file by clicking on . B.
Output mode DV device output mode Aspect ratio of original data 4:3 Normal 16:9 Wide 16:9 Cinema Aspect ratio set [4:3 Normal] [16:9 Wide] [16:9 Cinema] L. Rewinds and plays the video in the video device when clicking this button during a play, and rewinds when clicking it during a stop. M.Reversely plays the video in the video device. N. Plays the video in the video device. O.
Output mode DV device output mode Preparing the data to be output from the edit track Prepare for output of the edited data on the edit track. 1. After editing in the Edit mode, click in TOOL BOX. The DV device output mode will be established, and the first scene of the video to be output will be displayed on the preview screen. • You can also prepare for output by clicking the [Output] on the edit track and selecting DV device output on the Output destination selection screen.
Output mode DV device output mode Preparing data to be output from the library Preparing from the library in the DV device output mode Prepare to output any video clip (AVI file) or the editing information (SEQ file) in the library. You can prepare the data from the library in the DV device output mode or from the library in the Edit mode. 1. Select any video clip or editing information file from [Video] or [Editing infor...] library ( ).
Output mode DV device output mode Preparing from the library in the Edit mode 1. Right-click a video clip or editing information file from [Video] or [Editing infor...] library and then select [Output] >> [DV device output]. The DV device output mode will be established, and the first scene of the video to be output will be displayed on the preview screen. • Even if you select multiple items, the first one on the lineup of the items will be selected as output data.
Output mode DV device output mode Outputting to a video device (DV device) Output the data prepared for output to your video device to record it on a DV tape. Before output/recording, you specify the recording start position and other items on the setting screen. 1. In , select any device to output the data. • If you have connected only 1 video device, it is unnecessary to select a device to receive outputs. 2. Confirm the contents to be output and recorded using .
Output mode DV device output mode • To discontinue the output/recording halfway, click [Stop]. • When you wish to change the data to be output/ recorded prior to output, return to the Edit mode and change the data on the edit track. Or, re-select any clip on the library, and drag and drop it on the control screen. 8. When the message for the end of the recording appears, click [OK]. Output/recording will be completed. Note ` If the rehearsal is not required, skip it.
Output mode DV device output mode ∫ About setting of the recording start position You can select the recording start point on the tape from among the following. A Note ` Check the video in the DV tape on the monitor of the video device. D B C A Sets the recording start position to the current position on the DV tape. Confirm the current position setting in D and then click it. B Sets the recording start position to the start of the DV tape.
Output mode File output mode File output mode You can output edited data as 1 file. • You can also divide and output the edited data by the clip. • When you connect the USB reader/writer (optional) for SD Memory Card or the video device equipped with the reader/writer function for SD Memory Card with the USB cable, you can record the output data (ASF file) onto the SD Memory Card and play it on the supported devices.
Output mode File output mode Screen configuration The File output mode consists of 3 screens: the control screen (1), the input/output setting screen (2), and the library screen (3). 1 3 1 Control screen This screen is provided with operation buttons and others to confirm the video of the data to be output. You can operate this screen in the same way as the “Control screen” in the “DV device output mode” is operated.
Output mode File output mode B. Displays the names of a destination folder and file. You can select or input any folder and file names. • Selectable folders are only those registered in the library. • To output data, a free space larger than the output data is required. Select a folder with sufficient free space. C. You can specify a file output format. (By default, the optimum format that provides the highest image quality is automatically selected according to the size of a file to be output.
Output mode File output mode D. You can select an image size. The sizes which can be selected differ depending on the output format (C). Output format [ASF (Windows Media compatible)] Available image size 352k288, 176k144 • The size may be automatically specified and cannot be selected depending on the output format. Reference: If you select from among the following output formats, the picture size is specified automatically.
Output mode File output mode • For how to connect and set the device or how to insert and set the SD Memory Card, refer to the operating instructions of the device. • If the file name or the folder name in the SD Memory Card is changed, the data cannot be played on the device in some cases. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device. M.If (L) is checked, you can select the destination of data transfer (SD card). N.
Output mode File output mode Preparing the data to be output from the edit track Prepare for output of the edited data on the edit track. 1. After editing in the Edit mode, click in TOOL BOX. The File output mode will be established, and the first scene of the video to be output will be displayed on the preview screen. • You can also prepare for output by clicking [Output] on the edit track and selecting file output on the Output destination selection screen.
Output mode File output mode Preparing data to be output from the library Preparing from the library in the File output mode Prepare to output any video clip (AVI file) or the editing information (SEQ file) in the library. You can prepare the data from the library in the File output mode or from the library in the Edit mode. 1. Select any video clip or editing information file from [Video] or [Editing infor...] library ( ).
Output mode File output mode Preparing from the library in the Edit mode 1. Right-click a video clip or editing information file from [Video] or [Editing infor...] library and then select [Output] >> [File output]. The File output mode is established and the first scene of the video to be output is displayed on the preview screen. • Even if you select multiple items, the first one on the lineup of the items will be prepared as output data.
Output mode File output mode Outputting as a file Output the data prepared as one file. Before output, specify the output format and other items on the setting screen. Note ` If you output the edited data on the edit track, you may divide that data by the clip and output each clip as a file. (@196) 1. Confirm the data to be output using . The video will be displayed on the Preview screen ( - 194 - ).
Output mode File output mode • To cancel the output halfway, click [Cancel]. However, if you overwrite an existing file, that file is deleted even though you cancel the output halfway. When you overwrite an existing file, check the file carefully before the operation. • When you wish to change the data to be output prior to the output, return to the Edit mode and change the data on the edit track. Or, re-select the file on the library and then drag and drop it on the control screen.
Output mode File output mode Note ` When the free space on the SD Memory Card is insufficient, an error message appears and you cannot transfer the data. Secure enough free space before outputting files. ` When you output the data of 2 hours or more long in [ASF (SD-Video compatible)] format, the file is automatically divided. ` The date/time of creation of an MPEG4 video created by MotionDV STUDIO is recorded in Greenwich mean time.
Output mode Video email mode Video email mode You can send the edited data to the email software in the Video email mode. In this mode, you can use the following functions. • Converting files in SEQ or AVI format to ASF format and compressing them. • Starting the email software to attach modified or compressed files. Action Required ` To send the data by e-mail, set for Internet connection or email software beforehand. ` Output the data according to the capacity limited by the network you use.
Output mode Video email mode 2 Input/output setting screen The operation buttons for specifying the output data, converting the file to send it to an email software, etc. is provided. A B C E G I D F H A. Displays the name of the data prepared for output. When you output the edited contents on the edit track, this is indicated as [Edit track information]. • You can also select AVI or SEQ files by clicking . B. Displays the folder and the file name to save the file after conversion and compression.
Output mode Video email mode 3 Library screen Displays the data which is available in MotionDV STUDIO. The types of files that can be displayed are [Editing infor...], [Video] and [Mpeg1/Asf]. For details, refer to the “Library screen” in the “DV device input mode”.
Output mode Video email mode Preparing the data to be output from the edit track Prepare for output of the edited data on the edit track. 1. Click on the TOOL BOX after editing the data in the Edit mode. The Video email mode is established and the first scene of the video to be output is displayed on the preview screen. • You can also select the Video email on the output destination selection screen to prepare for output by clicking [Output] on the edit track.
Output mode Video email mode 1. Select a video clip or editing information file Preparing the data to be output from the library from the [Video] library or [Editing infor...] Prepare to output any video clip (AVI file) or the editing information (SEQ file) in the library. You can prepare from the library in the Video email mode or from the library in the Edit mode. library ( ). • Even if you select multiple items, the first one of the items will be prepared as output data. 2.
Output mode Video email mode Preparing from the library in the Edit mode 1. Right-click a video clip or editing information file on the [Video] library or [Editing infor...] library and then select [Output] >> [Video email output]. The Video email mode is established and the first scene of the video to be output is displayed on the preview screen. • Even if you select multiple items, the first one on the lineup of the items will be selected as output data.
Output mode Video email mode 1. Check the contents to be output with buttons Exporting to email software You can output data which is prepared for output to email software (the data is output to the email software after it is converted and compressed into a file in ASF format). Specify the file size etc. on the setting screen to output the data. The description below assumes that Outlook® Express is used. circled in . The video is displayed on the preview screen. 2.
Output mode Video email mode • The output file is also displayed as a video clip on the [Mpeg1/Asf] in the library. • Press [Stop] to stop the output halfway. • If you want to change the output data before starting output, return to the Edit mode and change the contents of the edit track. Or select the file in the library and then drag and drop it onto the control screen again. Note ` If the estimated file size exceeds 1 MB, the following dialogue appears.
Help mode About the Help mode Help mode About the Help mode To read the operating instructions for MotionDV STUDIO, use the Help mode. (@206) ∫ Help mode Select this mode when you wish to read the Operating Instructions for MotionDV STUDIO.
Help mode Help mode Help mode This mode is capable of displaying the Operating Instructions for MotionDV STUDIO. Displaying the Operating Instructions Click in the TOOL BOX to display the Operating Instructions. • You can also display the Operating Instructions by selecting [Help] >> [Help] from the menu in the DV device input mode, the Non-linear edit mode or the library. Note ` You can also open the Operating Instructions by selecting [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.
Settings mode Settings mode Settings mode Input tape setting screen You can set items for video capturing. Settings mode A B To perform various types of setting for MotionDV STUDIO, use the Settings mode. Note ` Before setting, establish the DV device input mode (@33) or the Edit mode (@71). ` For how to switch the operation modes, see @22. ` For the still image setting screen, read “To change the settings for for still image capturing”.
Settings mode Settings mode Video setting screen A. This is used as the first half of the file name. B. You can select a serial number of the file name. C. You can select a capturing method when frames are dropped. • When [If some frames are missing, rewind and join them up.] is selected, you can rewind and join the frames up to 20 times only. If frame drop occurs more than 20 times, the video will be captured without rewinding or joining up dropping frames. D.
Settings mode Settings mode Device setting screen A. The video device connected is displayed. • If multiple video devices are connected, click to select the output device for which calibration has to be carried out. B. Enter the model name of the device connected. • If the model name of the device connected has already been displayed, it is not necessary to enter it. • If the 2 units having the same model name are connected for editing, it is convenient to enter different names for each unit. C.
Settings mode Settings mode Library setting screen TOOL BOX setting screen You can set the mode of deleting files from the library. You can make various types of setting such as whether to show/hide TOOL BOX and the addition of applications. A B A B A. Files will be moved to Windows’ [Recycle Bin] when they are deleted. B. Files will be permanently removed without moving them to Windows’ [Recycle Bin] when they are deleted.
Settings mode Settings mode Detecting function setting screen A. You can set the sensitivity when detecting a scene transition. As the slider moves closer to the right end, the sensitivity becomes higher. B. You can set the unit of check when detecting a scene transition. If you placed the slider at the left end, check is performed frame by frame, which takes a long duration but ensures accurate detection.
Settings mode Settings mode Advanced settings screen A. If unchecked, the picture acquires vivid colours, but it may be saturated in white when it is output to video devices or TVs. (This is always checked in this version.) B. If unchecked, the video being recorded is displayed on the Preview screen. Depending on the personal computer you are using, however, the video may be distorted during recording. In such cases, check this item. C. You can specify a temporary folder for file output.
Settings mode Settings mode 2. Set the video device to the Tape Playback Calibration Mode and insert a blank tape that has never been recorded on. This function adjusts the timing to output the data according to the operation of the video device. Since the operation speed differs depending on the device, this function tests recording to measure the proper timing. (For details of calibration, please read “Glossary”.
Settings mode Settings mode 4. Click [Device] tab to display the device setting 8. Click [OK]. screen and determine the setting as necessary. (@209) 5. Click [Measure]. A warning that the contents will be erased appears. 6. Click [OK]. Calibration starts. • Calibration will take 8 to 15 minutes. • If you quit calibration halfway, click [Cancel]. • Do not operate the video device during calibration. 7. When the message “Calibration completed.” appears, click [Yes].
Settings mode Settings mode ∫ To adjust frames manually After the calibration is carried out automatically, you can adjust the recording timing manually. Enter the number of frames to fine adjust. (The adjustable range is between -60 and 60 frames.) • Fine adjustment must be made after the automatic calibration.
Settings mode Settings mode Addition applications to TOOL BOX 1. Click You can add launching icons of applications in TOOL BOX. The launching icons added are displayed in [Launcher] of TOOL BOX. to display the TOOL BOX setting screen, and click . The Launcher setting screen will be displayed. 2. Click . Note ` Install the application you wish to add beforehand. The File selection screen will be displayed. 3. Select the executable file (with extension of [.
Settings mode Settings mode • If any startup option is necessary, input in [Options]. For details about whether the startup option is necessary or not, refer to the Operating Instructions for the application. Note ` You cannot register 16-bit applications. ` You can register up to 7 applications. ` If even 1 application is registered, [Launcher] is displayed in TOOL BOX.
Settings mode Settings mode ∫ To change the title You can change the display name (title) of applications registered. ∫ To delete applications from TOOL BOX Delete the launching icons of applications added in TOOL BOX. 1.Select an application of which title you wish to change from 1.Select an application to delete from . . 2.Click . The selected application will be deleted. 2.Click . The Launcher setting screen will be displayed. 3.Click [OK].
Listing of menus Menus of MotionDV STUDIO Listing of menus Menus of MotionDV STUDIO MotionDV STUDIO menus are listed here. Action Required ` Some menus cannot be used depending on the mode in use or the operation. File menu necessary, save the data before selecting [New]. [Tape information] [Open tape information] Opens the tape information file (with extension of [.tap]). Tape information cannot be edited if the source tape of the tape information is not inserted in the video device.
Listing of menus Menus of MotionDV STUDIO [Print] [File output] [Print tape information] Switches to the File output mode. (@186) Prints the tape label and time sheet based on the [Video email output] contents of the input tape track. (@116) Switches to the Video email mode. (@197) [Print editing information] [Exit] Prints the tape label and time sheet based on the Exits MotionDV STUDIO. contents of the edit track. (@116) If there are clips and tape information you are editing, save them before exiting.
Listing of menus Menus of MotionDV STUDIO [Auto index] [Make representative icon] Automatically detects scene transitions in the video Assigns the icon of selected video as the icon of the tape recorded on the tape and adds indexes. (Tape positions information file when the tape information is stored. where the recording is not continuous due to pausing are After it is saved, the display will change. (@60) detected as scene transitions.) (@48) [Properties] Displays the information about selected video.
Listing of menus Menus of MotionDV STUDIO Edit menu [Divide] Divides 1 clip into 2. • It does not mean that the clip in the library is divided into 2. (@91) [Video effect] Displays the setting screen to insert special effects (video effects) in a selected video clip or still image clip. (@99) [Transition effect] Displays the setting screen to insert special effects (transition effects) in scene transitions. (@104) [Title editor] Launches the Title editor. You can insert titles of text, frame, etc.
Listing of menus Menus of MotionDV STUDIO View menu [Input tape track] [Show time profile] Displays the tape information on the input tape track in proportion to the length of time. [Show icons] Displays the tape information on the input tape track by icons of the same size. [Reduce] Adjusts the time width displayed on the input tape track when the time profile is shown. (Reduce) [Expand] Adjusts the time width displayed on the input tape track when the time profile is shown.
Listing of menus Menus of MotionDV STUDIO Library menu [New folder] Displays the setting screen to register a new folder in the library. (@64) [Line up icons] [By name] Aligns the files in the library by name. [By date] Aligns the files in the library by date. [By size] Aligns the files in the library by file size. [Delete] Deletes selected files in the library. [Change name] Renames selected files in the library. [Refresh] Reflects the latest information on the library.
Listing of menus Menus of MotionDV STUDIO Help menu [Help] Displays the Operating Instructions in the PDF format. [Show menu on startup] Specifies whether to display the menu screen when MotionDV STUDIO is started. If this menu option is checked, the menu screen will be displayed when it is started and when you exit the Edit Assistant. [Version information] Displays the version information of the currently-used software.
Listing of menus Menus of Title editor Menus of Title editor Title editor menus are listed here. File menu [New] Select when creating a title anew. Images on the edit screen will be cleared. • This menu option deletes the data that you are editing. If necessary, save the data before selecting [New]. [Open] Select when opening an existing title file. The File selection screen will be displayed. Select a desired file and click [Open]. [Save] Saves the title being created.
Listing of menus Menus of Title editor Edit menu [Undo] Restores the previous state. If you select this menu option, the state before the operation will be restored. If you select this menu option again, the state after the operation will be restored. [Cut] Cuts an object (title) selected (Deletes from the screen). You can place the object by selecting [Paste]. [Copy] Copies an object selected. You can place the object by selecting [Paste]. [Paste] Places an object cut or copied.
Listing of menus Menus of Title editor Temporarily removes objects (titles) from the edit screen. (@127) [Hide Safety Zone] If you check this menu option, the guide line that serves as an index when you place illustrations and text on the edit screen will be hidden. (@127) [Hide Transparency Effect] If you check this menu option, the transparency effect added to text will temporarily be cancelled. (@127) [Main Toolbar] Shows . If unchecked, it will be hidden. (@126) [Movie Toolbar] Shows .
Listing of menus Menus of Title editor [Bring to Front]/[Bring Forward]/[Send Backward]/ [Rotate Counterclockwise] [Send to Back] Rotates the placed animation or sub-screen Select to bring an illustration behind toward the front or counter-clockwise by 90 degrees. (@153) send an illustration in front toward the back when [Insert Sprite] illustrations and text are stacked. (@152) Displays the setting screen to place an existing still image clip or animation file on the edit screen.
Listing of menus Menus of Title editor Tools menu [Select] Assigns a tool for selecting an image, frame, text, etc. to the cursor. [Text] Assigns the text input tool to the cursor. [Line] Assigns the tool for drawing straight lines to the cursor. [Circle] Assigns the tool for drawing circles to the cursor. [Rectangle] Assigns the tool for drawing rectangle to the cursor. [Freehand Line] Assigns the tool for drawing freehand lines to the cursor.
Listing of menus Menus of Title editor [Background aspect ratio] (@132) [Colour Effect] Displays the screen for setting the colour of the [4:3 Normal] background image. (@136) The background image is displayed in the Normal 4:3 aspect ratio. [Clear Background] [16:9 Wide] Deletes the background image placed on the edit screen. The background image is displayed in the Wide 16:9 Nothing will be set as a background. (@129) (@130) aspect ratio.
Listing of menus Menus of Library Menus of Library Library menus in the Title editor mode or the Output mode are listed here. File menu [Close] Closes the active screen to return to the MotionDV STUDIO screen. Library menu [By size] Aligns the files in the library by file size. [Delete] Deletes selected files in the library. [Change name] Renames selected files in the library. [Refresh] Reflects the latest information in the library.
Q&A Computer connections cannot be made normally Q&A • Make sure the video device connected is made by Panasonic. • The personal computer may be in an unstable state. After rebooting it reconnect according to the connection procedure. (Refer to the “operating instructions for PC connection” for the connection.
Q&A Your video device cannot be operated Your video device cannot be operated This section covers the solutions to troubles that often occur when you cannot operate the video device normally. • The personal computer may be in an unstable state. Exit MotionDV STUDIO, and then reboot the personal computer. No video in your video device is displayed on the personal computer. Your video device cannot be operated. • Make sure the power to the video device is turned on.
Q&A Your video device cannot be operated When you are operating your video device, the condition of the personal computer becomes unstable. Auto index does not work normally. • Unless the time code is recorded continuously on the tape, the Auto index function does not work well. The tape to be edited must be the one of which time code is continuous. The time code is recorded continuously on the tape if recording is continued normally.
Q&A Video cannot be imported from the video device Video cannot be imported from the video device This section covers the solutions to troubles that often occur when you cannot import video normally. Video cannot be imported. • Whenever you use MotionDV STUDIO, use the AC adaptor for both the notebook-sized personal computer and video device. If you use a battery, video sometimes cannot be imported normally. • Use a tape in which time code is continuous.
Q&A Video cannot be imported from the video device A short time cannot be set upon tape editing. The Preview screen of MotionDV STUDIO gets smaller during import. • This is not a malfunction. The import operation uses a very high percentage of the processing power (load on the CPU) of the personal computer. In the initial setting, the preview screen is reduced in size to display the videos smoothly.
Q&A Video cannot be imported from the video device position where frame drop may occur, and played again to recapture video from the dropped frame. • Right-click the desktop (wallpaper), select [Properties] >> [Desktop] >> [Customize Desktop] >> [Web], and uncheck the checkbox in [Web pages]. (Depending on the OS, right-click the desktop, select [Properties] >> [Web], and uncheck the checkbox [Show Web content on my Active Desktop (View my Active Desktop as a web page)].
Q&A Video cannot be imported from the video device • If video to be imported are configured with different aspect ratios, the video clip is automatically split into multiple files at the transition between aspect ratios. When you import the bilingual-broadcast video recorded on a DV tape, only the main sound is imported. • When you import sound-multiplex video such as bilingual-broadcast video, the main sound is imported, but the sub sound is not imported.
Q&A Special effects cannot be used normally Special effects cannot be used normally Rendering takes long. This section covers the solutions to troubles that often occur when you use special effects. • Rendering of a long video clip takes a very long time. During rendering, do not operate the personal computer. If you operate it, rendering may not be accomplished satisfactorily in some cases. The condition of the personal computer becomes unstable during rendering.
Q&A Special effects cannot be used normally When a transition effect is set, the length of the video changes. Special effects (e.g. title) are not inserted in order of setting. • If a transition effect is set, the clips before and after the transition are shortened. This is because the transition effect is created by blending parts of those clips. (When the setting is cancelled, the original length is restored.
Q&A Audio mix does not work well Audio mix does not work well After audio mix, it became impossible to dub with a video device, etc. This section covers the solutions to troubles that often occur when you use the audio mix function. • It is impossible to dub any AVI file with 48-kHz audio. It is impossible to add sounds in multiple clips.
Q&A Recording on a tape cannot be performed normally Recording on a tape cannot be performed normally Recorded on the tape in the input device. This section covers the solutions to troubles that often occur when you record on a tape. After recording, the video on the tape disappeared. • Before recording, carefully check that there is no videos on the tape in the output device. If a new video is recorded, the overwritten part of the original image is cleared.
Q&A Recording on a tape cannot be performed normally Besides, if a file is copied or moved, or printing is executed, we recommend rendering after such operations are completed. • The personal computer may be in an unstable state. Exit MotionDV STUDIO, and then reboot the personal computer. • The rate of access to the hard disk may have been dropped. We recommend defragmenting the hard disk by use of Windows’ Disk Defragmenter. (@237) Edited data is shifted by several frames though it was calibrated.
Q&A Recording on a tape cannot be performed normally The sampling frequency of the video data outputted is different from that of the original data. The video recorded on a tape appears for a moment to be a still image. • In order not to produce a blank part at any transition when recording video on a tape, 1 frame (1/25 second ) is recorded several times at the transitions of continuous video. The sound recorded on a video tape is interrupted.
Q&A Recording on a tape cannot be performed normally During recording, video is distorted and cannot be recorded normally. When trying to record on a tape, the message [Couldn’t secure bandwidth for IEEE1394 bus....] appeared. • The personal computer is in unstable condition. Exit MotionDV STUDIO, and then reboot the personal computer. When a still image clip is placed on the edit track and recorded, the images in the relevant part have extended.
Q&A Titles cannot be created normally Titles cannot be created normally Although you want to add a motion to 2 arranged animations, only 1 animation is displayed on the Preview screen. This section covers the solutions to troubles that often occur when you create titles. Moving titles cannot be created though motions were added in a placed animation in the Title editor mode.
Q&A Printing cannot be performed normally Printing cannot be performed normally library and start [Paint] as a standard accessory of Windows to print by that software. However, if an image (BMP/JPEG/TIFF /PNG) is associated with other software, that software will start. This section covers the solutions to troubles that often occur when you print a tape label or time sheet in MotionDV STUDIO. You wish to achieve higher quality prints. Printing cannot be performed.
Q&A About video editing (Non-linear edit) with MotionDV STUDIO About video editing (Non-linear edit) with MotionDV STUDIO Why does rendering take long? This section describes general questions about overall video editing with MotionDV STUDIO. What happens with imported images? • The images imported from the video device are saved in any location on the personal computer as video data. These sound and video files can be played by Windows Media® Player as a standard accessory of Windows.
Q&A About video editing (Non-linear edit) with MotionDV STUDIO What are points to keep in mind? • If you create an AVI file with video from a video device, approximately 1 GB of free hard disk space is required to record about 4 minutes of video. Hence, a very large amount of free hard disk space is required to edit a long video. Also, rendering uses a very high percentage of the processing power of the personal computer. For this reason, a fast CPU is needed.
Q&A Other Other Editing information and tape information files cannot be used normally. This section describes general questions about the file format of the personal computer, etc. Can snapshot still image clips be used with other image software? • Still image clips captured by using the Snapshot function are saved on the personal computer as BMP files (with extension of [.bmp]), JPEG files (with extension of [.jpg]), TIFF (uncompressed) files (with extension of [.
Q&A Other After editing, moreover, exit MotionDV STUDIO, and disconnect the cable. Files (clips) in the library cannot be deleted or renamed. • You cannot delete or rename any file in the library when you are using it with other software. • If you cannot delete or rename it when it is not in use with other software, exit MotionDV STUDIO once, and then start it again. • You cannot delete or rename clips which are being edited on the edit track.
Q&A Other MotionDV STUDIO cannot be used. MotionDV STUDIO does not start or becomes unstable. • There is a possibility that MotionDV STUDIO is not installed properly. Start it after you uninstall it once and then reinstall it. Indications on MotionDV STUDIO are not displayed normally. • When you use the Multilingual User Interface on Windows® XP, the indications may not be displayed normally. Set as follows: 1.Select [start] >> [Control Panel]. 2.Open [Regional and Language Options]. 3.
Glossary Glossary ∫ ASF file • ASF is an abbreviation of Advanced Systems Format, and one of Windows Media® files. Because its size is small, it is suitable for data transmission and reception over a phone line etc. ∫ AVI file • AVI is an abbreviation of Audio Video Interleave, and the data format which video and sound data are synchronised. The extension of this file is [.avi]. • With MotionDV STUDIO, you can edit DV-compressed AVI (AVI2.0 Type2) files.
Glossary ∫ DV terminal • This is the terminal to input/output the video and sound data of the video device. • Because video and sound data are sent on the DV cable as they retain the digital signal, image quality or sound quality is less degraded even if the video is copied to another tape. Besides, because the direction of signal flow is automatically determined according to the device condition, it is unnecessary to replace the terminal according to input/output as for the conventional video/sound cords.
Glossary ∫ MPEG (MPG) file • This file uses the coloured image compression format. • You can display MPEG1 and MPEG4 (ASF) format files in the library of MotionDV STUDIO. • The MPEG format file becomes smaller in size than the AVI format file. ∫ Non-linear editing • This is a method to import (record) video or audio data into the hard disk of the personal computer and edit the data. This is called non-linear editing because recording media such as video tapes are not used for editing.
Glossary ∫ TTE file • This is a file that you can save the title information of the title editor, and its extension is [.tte]. If you save a file as the TTE file, you can re-edit the title with it. ∫ USB terminal • USB is the abbreviation of Universal Serial Bus. This is one of the standards for connection between personal computers and peripheral devices. ∫ WAV (or WAVE) file • This is the Windows standard file format of PCM sounds. Its extension is [.wav].
Requests and tips Requests and tips • When using the MotionDV STUDIO, the personal computer may become unstable or the MotionDV STUDIO may abort. Although depending on the usage of the personal computer, video editing requires a great deal of a personal computer’s CPU capacity and as a result the personal computer may become unstable. It is recommended to frequently save edited data.
Requests and tips • • • • • • • • • Depending on the mouse used, the mouse wheel may editing, depending on their file formats (e.g., 4-bit WAV not be used with MotionDV STUDIO. files). • If you log off Windows while MotionDV STUDIO is If you select [Record from blank space] when recording running, a problem may occur. on a tape without any blank part, about 30 seconds of Before you log off Windows, be sure to exit MotionDV video may be recorded in the end part of the tape. STUDIO.
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