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Created under license from Dolby Laboratories
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Preface
Congratulations! You have purchased a complete, fully-equipped, yet
easy-to-use video studio!
The possibilities are endless - from quick holiday video editing to demanding
and detailed advanced film editing. MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX also offers:
ï‚· Recording and import of all standard video formats
ï‚· Video and audio content optimization
ï‚· Possibility of adding fades, titles and effects
ï‚· Disc menu creation for DVD, Blu-ray Disc and others
ï‚· Upload videos to the Internet, e.g. to YouTube or Facebook
The printed manual contains the basic functions of both program versions
MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX and MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX Plus/Premium.
Additional features of the Plus/Premium version are marked accordingly.
In addition to the printed manual, there is also more detailed documentation
which is copied to the program folder on your hard drive during installation.
This electronic PDF manual describes all program functions in detail.
This information will get you started on your way to making your first movie
masterpiece. The reference chapter later on and the index can also be used to
help quickly when you need it.
Enjoy!
Your MAGIX Team
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Table of Contents
Copyright 2
Preface 3
Support 10
Uninstalling the program 11
Serial Number 12
Introduction 13
What is MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX? 13
What's new in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX? 13
Additional new features in the Plus/Premium version 14
Features 15
Quick Start 18
Program start 18
Import video 19
Insert AVCHD material 19
Play movie 21
Media Pool 21
Display modes 22
Removing unusable scenes 25
Regroup scenes 29
Burn DVDs with interactive menus 30
Workspaces 33
"Edit" screen 33
The "Burn" screen 34
Toolbars 35
Media Pool 44
Transport control 51
Arranger 53
Adjusting the workspace 54
Settings 55
Start dialog 55
Project and movie settings 56
Program settings 60
Preview rendering 70
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Video recording 71
Select the recording method 71
Recording AVCHD 72
HDV camera 75
DV camera 75
Analog video recording 82
Audio 85
Single frame 88
Screen Capturing 90
Edit after recording 92
Import a non-copy-protected DVD 93
Objects 93
Insert object into the project 94
Select and group objects 96
Move Objects 96
Cutting objects 97
Duplicate objects 97
Object handles 98
Trim Objects 98
Extract sound from videos 101
Transitions (fades) 102
Overview mode 105
Grid 106
Snap 106
Zoom 107
Markers 108
Playback marker 108
Project markers 109
Area marker (in and out points) 109
Chapter markers 110
Scene markers 112
Ad markers 113
Multi-cam editing 114
Preparation 114
Source tracks and preview images 115
Multicam edit functions 116
Title 118
Creating titles using a template 118
Creating titles without a template 118
Edit title 119
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Positioning titles 119
Advanced settings 120
3D text 121
Fade in date as title 121
Effects 122
Apply effects to objects 122
Video effects in the Media Pool 123
Movement effects in the Media Pool 131
Stereo3D in the Media Pool 136
Audio effects in the Media Pool 137
Design elements in the Media Pool 138
Personalized templates in the Media Pool 138
Effects masks (Plus/Premium version) 139
Additional effects 140
Animate effects 143
Attach to picture position in the video 149
Image stabilization 150
Image improvements for the entire movie 151
Image improvements for individual objects 154
Audio editing 154
Load and edit audio files 154
Edit volume curve 154
Import audio CD 155
Audio effects 158
Adding a sound track using MIDI songs 174
Mixer 176
5.1 Surround 179
Scrubbing 185
MAGIX Soundtrack Maker 186
Mixdown of audio objects 187
Stereo3D (Plus/Premium version) 188
3D basics 188
Record 3D 189
Prepare 3D editing 191
Set playback mode for 3D 192
Align videos and pictures for 3D 192
Turn camera movements into 3D videos 194
Create titles for 3D videos 195
Export and burn 3D videos 195
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Special functions and wizards 197
Use movie templates 197
Preview rendering 198
Automatic scene recognition 201
Travel route animation 203
Produce panorama pictures 210
Slideshow Maker 212
Musical cut adjustment 215
Batch conversion 220
Search for and remove ads 223
Video recorder 224
Hook up TVs, monitors or projectors 224
Buttons overview 225
VCR settings 226
Setup for DVB cards 228
Configure channels for analog reception 229
Channel list for analog programs 231
Channel list for DVB cards 234
TV program 236
Timer programming 237
Manual timer programming 239
Timeshift mode 240
Save recorded programs 240
Burning 241
Preview and editing 241
Menu 242
Templates 243
Edit disc menu 244
Burning wizard 251
Export 259
Export 3D movie 259
Output as video file 260
Upload to Internet 261
Upload to Internet (MAGIX Online Album) 262
Export to device 262
Export as Media Player 263
Managing video projects 263
Backup copy 263
Load backup project... 264
Clean-up wizard 265
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Menus 266
File Menu 266
Edit Menu 281
Menu effects 291
Windows menu 296
"Share" menu 299
Tasks menu 300
Help Menu 300
Context menu (right click) 303
Keyboard shortcuts 319
Playback functions 319
Monitore 319
Arranger view 320
Move view 320
Transport control in the Media Pool 321
Mouse modes 321
File menu 321
Edit menu 322
Effects menu 324
Windows menu 325
Help menu 325
Edit keyboard shortcut 326
Problems and solutions 327
File will not load 327
Choppy or uneven playback 327
Problems and Remedies regarding the Auto Remix Assistant 328
Activation problems 328
Integrated browser 329
Open browser 330
Navigation in the browser 330
Loading Internet media 330
Define the path for saving Internet media. 331
Activate codecs 331
Free activation of codecs 332
Fee-based activation of MVC codec 333
Annex: Digital Video and Data Storage 334
Video Editing on the PC 334
MPEG Compression 334
General notes on AVI videos 335
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Overview of the different disc types 336
MPEG-4 encoder settings 342
MPEG-4 343
MPEG-4 H.264 348
AMR 354
AAC 355
Multiplexer 356
Appendix: MPEG Encoder Settings 358
General settings 358
Video settings 359
Advanced video settings 360
Audio settings 361
MPEG glossary 363
Motion estimation 363
Bit rate 363
Block 364
Chroma format 364
Field 364
Frame 365
GOP 365
I frames 366
Interlace 366
P frames and B frames 367
Prediction 368
Quantization scaling 369
Glossary 370
If you still have questions 387
Task assistant 387
Tips for program help 387
More about MAGIX 388
MAGIX Online World 388
magix.info 388
MAGIX News Center 388
MAGIX Magazine 389
Index 390
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Support
Dear MAGIX customer,
Our aim is to provide convenient, fast and solution-focused support at all
times. To this end, we offer a wide range of services:
ï‚· Unlimited web support:
As a registered MAGIX customer, you have unlimited access to web support
offered via the convenient MAGIX service portal on http://support.magix.net,
including an intelligent help assistant, high-quality FAQs, patches and user
reports that are constantly updated.
The only requirement for use is product registration at www.magix.com
ï‚· The online community - on-the-spot support and a platform for exchange:
MAGIX customers have free and unlimited access to the online community at
www.magix.info, which includes approx. 120,000 members and offers the
opportunity to ask members questions concerning MAGIX products as well as
use the search function to search for specific topics or answers. In addition to
questions & answers, the knowledge pool includes a glossary, video tutorials
and a discussion forum. The multiple experts, found round-the-clock at
www.magix.info guarantee quick answers, which sometimes come within
minutes of a question being posted.
ï‚· Email support for MAGIX products:
For every new MAGIX product you will receive, as of date purchase, 12
months of email based customer service.
Premium email support:
For priority support, or if you want the MAGIX support team to help with
non-MAGIX related hardware problems you can purchase a Premium email
support ticket. Log in at http://support.magix.net and click on "Purchase
access code", the ticket is for a specific problem, and is valid until it is solved,
it is not restricted to an email.
Please note: To be able to use the Premium email support and free product
email support via the Internet, you have to register your MAGIX product using
the serial number provided. This can be found on the CD case of your
installation CD or on the inside of the DVD box.
ï‚· Additional telephone service:
Besides the large number of free customer service offers, we also offer a
fee-based telephone customer service.
Here you can find a summary of our technical support telephone numbers:
http://support.magix.net/
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Mail (Europe): MAGIX Development Support, P.O. Box 20 09 14, 01194
Dresden, Germany
Mail (North America): MAGIX Customer Service, 1105 Terminal Way #302,
Reno, NV 89502, USA
Please make sure you have the following information at hand:
ï‚· Program version
ï‚· Configuration details (operating system, processor, memory, hard drive, etc.),
sound card configuration (type, driver)
ï‚· Information regarding other audio software installed
MAGIX Sales Department
You can reach the MAGIX Sales Department workdays for help with the
following questions and problems:
ï‚· Orders
ï‚· Product consulting (pre-purchase)
ï‚· Upgrade requests
ï‚· Returns
Europe
Monday -
Friday, 09:00-16:00 GMT
U.K.: 0203 3189218
Denmark: 699 18149
Sweden: 0852500858
Finland: 09 31581630
Norway: 0210 30665
North America
9 am
to 4 pm EST Mon-Fri
Phone: 1-305-722-5810
Uninstalling the program
If you would like to uninstall MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX, you can do so via the
control panel under "Software". Or go to "Programs > MAGIX > MAGIX Movie
Edit Pro MX > Service and Support > Uninstall MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX".
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Serial Number
A serial number is included with each product. This serial number is required
for the installation of the software and enables usage of additional bonus
services.
What can a serial number do?
A serial number ensures that your copy of MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX is clearly
assigned to you and only you, and it makes improved and more targeted
customer service possible. Abuse of the software can be prevented with a
serial number, since it ensures that the optimum price/performance ratio
continues to be offered by MAGIX.
Where can the serial number be found?
The serial number can be found on the reverse side of your CD/DVD case. If
your product, for example, is packed in a DVD box, then you'll find the serial
number on the inside.
For versions that have been especially optimized for the Internet (download
versions), directly following the transaction you'll receive a serial number by
email to activate the software.
When will you need the serial number?
The serial number is required when you start or register MAGIX Movie Edit Pro
MX for the first time.
Note: We explicitly recommend registering your product, since only then are
you entitled to get program updates and contact MAGIX Support. Entering the
serial number is also required for activating codecs (view page 331).
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Introduction
What is MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX?
MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX is a complete all-in-one movie studio for your PC.
With MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX you can easily transfer your recordings to your
computer and then, once you have improved and enriched them, burn them
onto DVD, AVCHD or Blu-ray™ – perfect for theater-quality presentation on
TV, screen, or monitor.
Videos, photos, as well as additional audio and video material can be
transferred from various devices to the PC. Long movies can be separated into
chapters or scenes automatically. You can also do the opposite and
automatically combine individual recordings to make a single movie.
Add music, theater-quality transitions, text and selected effects to your own
movies with a mouse-click. The easy-to-use interface, advanced technology
and handy wizards guarantee perfect results at lightning speed!
Once your video is finished, you can use it in different ways: transfer it back
onto the tape or to your camcorder. You can burn it to disc and watch it, for
example, on TV. Or, you can upload your video to Internet platforms such as
YouTube, Facebook or your own personal MAGIX Online Album.
What's new in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX?
ï‚· Noticeably faster performance: When loading projects, starting the program,
and in many other aspects. Thanks to the optimized MAGIX Hybrid Video
Engine, the output speed for AVCHD for OpenCL and CUDA graphics cards is
noticeably faster compared to the previous versions. This is extremely
advantageous both during burning (view page 255) as well as exporting (view
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ge 271) MPEG 4/H.264.
ï‚· Dynamic slo
w motion effects: When strong slow motion effects are applied,
playback may become uneven due to dropped intermediate frames; these will
now be calculated and inserted automatically.
ï‚· Enlargeable preview images: Resize the preview images in the Media Pool
any way you please.
ï‚· Project browser: Browse existing projects to load any of their elements into
your current project.
ï‚· Export assistant: The new export assistant makes export to SD cards easier.
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ï‚· New menu templates: The new menu templates for DVD and Blu-ray discs
provide just the right background.
ï‚· Media X-change function: The "MX" in the title refers to the new media
exchange function. In the "Share" menu you will find different options which
make the current project's media files available for other applications.
Additional new features in the Plus/Premium version
ï‚· Completely re-worked travel route animation: Visually display along which
route you have traveled using map material from the whole world. Internet
connection is required
ï‚· Professional movie templates: Create movie trailers ready for the big-screen
using included templates.
ï‚· Accelerated effects preview: With the new segment rendering, complicated
effects can be completely pre-calculated for smooth playback even on slower
computers.
ï‚· Transitions with sound: Make automatic transitions between clips with
matching sound effects.
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Features
Recording
MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX provides the following recording functions:
ï‚· AVCHD camera
ï‚· HDV camera: HDV1 and HDV2 camcorders
ï‚· DV camera: Mini DV camcorders or DV video cameras
ï‚· Video: Analog TV, video input, VHS recorders, webcams
ï‚· Audio: Microphone, cassette recorders, minidisc players, record players
ï‚· Screen (Plus/Premium version only): PC monitor
ï‚· Single frame: Single and series images from webcams, video recorders, video
cameras, or TV cards
Analog capture requires capture cards compatible with DirectShow. DV
recording take place via FireWire. A TV card can be used to record programs
from TV or from your video recorder.
Import/Export formats
Supported import formats:
Video: AVI, DV-AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MTS, M2TS, MXV, MKV,
MJPEG, QuickTimeTM, WMV(HD), VOB, MKV
Audio: WAV, MP3, OGG, WMA, MIDI, Dolby
®
Digital Stereo/5.1 (Classic
version: downmix to stereo)
Photo: JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIF, TGA (supports scanners and digital photo
cameras)
Supported export formats:
Video: AVI, DV-AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MXV, MJPEG, Quicktime,
WMV(HD)
Audio: WAV, MP3, Dolby
®
Digital Stereo/5.1 (Plus/Premium version only)
Photo: JPEG, BMP
Note: For copy protection reasons, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, and Dolby
®
Digital must
first be activated. Initial activation is free of charge. MP3 export requires
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installation of Windows Media Player version 10 or higher. Online Services
offered inside the program as well as the Online Update require an Internet
connection.
Editing
ï‚· Picture optimization: Color improvement (RGB,saturation), sharpness (focus
and feathering), brightness regulator (brightness, contrast), anti-flicker filter.
ï‚· Sound optimization: The equalizer allows you to manipulate the frequency
spectrum – perfect for cleaning-up muffled dialog. The compressor is a
dynamic volume regulator. The StereoFX processor controls the position of the
sound within the stereo panorama. The denoiser and dehisser are professional
noise reduction tools for removing noise and hisses.
ï‚· Video effects: For example, creative filters, distortion, video mix (Chromakey),
movement effects (e.g. camera/zoom or rotation), cropping, picture-in-picture
collages, video effect plug-in support.
ï‚· Automatic scene detection
ï‚· Slideshow Maker turns drab photo collages into spectacular multimedia
shows.
ï‚· MAGIX Soundtrack Maker offers a huge selection of fitting sounds for your
background music.
Burnable disc formats
ï‚· DVD
ï‚· WMVHD (high-resolution CD/DVD in WMV format, playable on PC)
ï‚· Blu-ray Disc
ï‚· AVCHD disc (on DVD and Blu-ray Discs)
ï‚· MultiDisc (DVD + WMV HD)
ï‚· Mini-DVD (DVD on blank CD)
ï‚· Project backups, backup copies, and 1:1 copies of DVDs
Multimedia editable DVD menus
Many templates for DVD menus that are later used on TV to aid in film and
chapter selection are included with the program, some also in 16:9 widescreen
format. These may simply be applied during burning to provide a professional
appearance to the DVD.
Every menu template may be customized with personal photos, thematic
animations, 3D titles, sound, intro videos, etc.
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Also in the Plus/Premium version
Professio
nal video editing
ï‚· 99 tracks, editing & effects automation
ï‚· Live preview, MultiCam editing
Unique effects creation
ï‚· Chroma keying with alpha channel
ï‚· Movie templates, fades with sound, title editor
Perfect audio dubbing
ï‚· Create Dolby
®
Digital 5.1 Sound yourself, restore audio tracks
ï‚· Audio Mastering Suite, Soundtrack Maker
DVD / Blu-ray design
ï‚· Professional menu design, ISO output
Full stereo3D support
ï‚· Full support for stereoscopic footage
ï‚· Full import functions for many 3D camera models
ï‚· Editing of own 3D recordings made, for example, with two cameras
ï‚· Real 3D fades and titles for 3D video projects
ï‚· Preview and output to all standard 3D display devices
ï‚· Output in all formats (DVD, Blu-ray, file, YouTube, etc.)
18 Quick Start
Quick Start
This chapter explains the basic functions of MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX with a
step-by-step introduction. A systematic description of the program functions
can be found in the chapters and in the extensive PDF manual.
Tip: Take advantage of the introductory video and tutorials, which can be
opened with the help of the Task Assistant.
Program start
Once you have installed MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX, start the program from the
Windows start menu. The following dialog opens:
Here you can decide if
you want to "Load an existing project" for further editing
and burning to disc or if you want to "Create a new project". Under "Options"
you can "Create a new project folder". This means that all the files for that film
will be saved to that folder.
Additionally, you can also use movie templates (view page 197). Movie
template
s contain complete stories with finished content and many
placeholders for your photos and videos, constituting the base for your story.
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Import video
In the following we assume that you want to import an AVCHD recording into
the program.
If you don't have such a recording at hand now, you can load material form the
hard disk in order to try out the MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX workflow. Here the
included demo project is recommended.
ï‚· In the Media Pool, click the button "My Media >
Projects".
ï‚· Next, open the "_Demo" folder by double- clicking
and then load the MVP movie files.
( „_Demo.MVP“) by double-clicking.
Insert AVCHD material
ï‚· Connect your AVCHD storage devices (camera, USB stick, SD card and
others) to your PC. You may have to first turn your camera on.
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ï‚· To o
pen the recording dialog, click on the red "Record" button below the
preview monitor.
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ï‚· Se
lect "AVCHD" from the recording dialog.
ï‚· The AVCHD import assistant will then open. Select your connected storage
devices as "Video source". A file list will appear.
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