User guide

VIDEOSTUDIO HELP
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Steps to create your movie
VideoStudio is laid out in a step-by-step format, following the items
on the Menu Bar at the top of the program, from left to right. Click
a step on the Menu Bar to move directly to it. The step you are
currently in is highlighted in yellow.
It is not necessary to work through every step every time, but these
steps can serve as a guide to creating a complete movie. These steps do
not necessarily need to be followed in the order that they are presented.
Once a project is opened in VideoStudio, video can
be recorded directly to your computer’s hard disk in
the Capture Step. Footage from a videotape can be
captured as a single file or automatically divided
into multiple files. This step allows you to record
video files and still images. See page 42.
The Edit Step and the Timeline are the heart of
VideoStudio. This is where you arrange, edit, and
trim your video clips. Video filters can also be
applied to your video clips in this step. See page 55.
Transition effects between scenes are fun and easy.
Thumbnail animations and drag-and-drop
operations put dozens of cool effects at your
fingertips. See page 68.
This feature allows you to superimpose one clip
over another as an added effect to your movie. On
top of what you can do using Effects, you can use
Overlay feature to add a professional touch to your
work. See page 70.