Operation Manual

Converting Audio and Video
Converting Video Files
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Converting Video Files
Toast can convert video files to a variety of different types and export them
to your hard disk.
To export video:
1 At the left side of the Toast window, click Convert and choose Video
Files.
2 Add video files to the project by dragging and dropping them into the
Content Area from your hard disk or the Media Browser.
Note You can add content from your high-definition (AVCHD)
camcorder by choosing AVCHD Camcorder from the Media
Browser
3 Click the red Record button
4 Choose the playback device of your choice or a conversion format.
Some of the options available include:
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DV: Creates a standard definition DV file that can be used with
iDVD and iMovie.
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DV 16:9: Creates a widescreen DV file that can be imported into
iMovie HD, Final Cut Pro or Express.
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HDV 720p: Creates a high definition DV file for use in iMovie
HD, or Final Cut HD projects. Recommended if your content is
HD 720p.
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HDV 1080i: Creates a high definition DV file for use in iMovie
HD, or Final Cut HD projects. Recommended if your content is
HD 1080i.
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QuickTime Movie: Offers full access to all possible QuickTime
codecs, selected from the Options... button.