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Adding SmartSound background audio
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Adding SmartSound background audio
SmartSound is a service that creates background audio that is automatically
edited to fit the length of your production.
SmartSound is available to use in VideoWave, MyDVD, CineMagic, and the
SlideShow assistant.
To use SmartSound audio:
1 In the Type box, choose whether to use music or sound effects as your
background audio.
2 In the Where to Search box, choose one of the following options:
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Owned: SmartSound files that you own, including those stored
on your hard disk and removable discs, such as CD-ROM.
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All: SmartSound files that you own, plus any available on the
Internet.
3 If you will be exporting the SmartSound audio, in the Duration box,
specify how long you want the exported audio to be.
4 To search for audio by Style, follow these steps:
a For Browse by, select Style.
b In the Style/Library box, select the type of music you want (for
example, Blues).
5 To search for audio by Library, follow these steps:
a For Browse by, select Library.
b In the Style/Library box, select the library you want to use.
6 To search for audio by Title, for Browse by, select Title.
7 In the Title box, select a title.
8 In the Variations box, select one of the available variations.
9 To automatically fit the music to your production, check the Auto Fit
box.
10 Click Preview to play the selected audio.