MAGIX Video Easy Owner's manual

2 Welcome to MAGIX Video easy

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Welcome to MAGIX Video easy

Welcome to MAGIX Video easy, the first video editing program for the

whole family. It's so easy to use that even beginners wihout any prior

skills will be able to design breathtaking videos in just a short time.

Transform recordings of family celebrations, vacations, or special

events into video DVDs or present your videos on the Internet with

ease.

It's never been easier to transfer videos from your camcorder to your

PC's hard drive, to optimize video material with a few clicks, and then

burn to DVD. This manual explains how everything works, step-by-

step.

The complete electronic manual provides a more detailed explanation

of the options, dialog boxes, menus and program interface.

Have fun with MAGIX Video easy,

The MAGIX team

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Features

Connection and getting started wizard

A practical wizard will guide you through the program: from

connecting the video camera to recording your videos.

Convenient video editing assistant

It just doesn't get any easier: Select your video, add text and music,

and your movie is finished – including great transitions!

Clearly laid-out user interface with large buttons

The cleaned-up interface includes extra large buttons and is free of

confusing symbols and unnecessary functions.

Numerous help functions as video clips

Helpful video clips are available to you directly within the program to

explain how the desired function is used.

Export to DVD, YouTubeTM, and as files

Burn your movies with a menu onto DVD, present them online, or

save your video clips as a file.

Practical project archiving on DVD and hard drive

Projects aren't just securely archived on DVD or your hard drive, they

can also be conveniently edited at any time.

Also supports AVHCD camcorders

With MAGIX Video easy you can edit and burn your AVCHD

recordings directly. Only somewhat more expensive programs offer

this otherwise.

Preview monitor

View edits and effects beforehand, without changing the output

video.

Image optimization

Customize color, brightness, contrast, saturation, and volume with

ease.

Toolbar

Add titles and text, transitions, photos and music with just a click.

Transport control

The start and stop marker can be moved to any desired position to

place edits.

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Serial number

A serial number is included in each product. This serial number is

required for the installation of the software and enables usage of

additional bonus services. Please store this number in a safe place.

What can a serial number do?

With a serial number your MAGIX Video easy is clearly assigned to

you and only you. This will allow you take advantage of the free email

customer service. Abuse of the software can be prevented with a

serial number, which ensures that optimum the price/performance

ratio continues is guaranteed.

Where can the serial number be found?

This can be found on the paper envelope of your installation CD.

For the versions that have been especially optimized for the Internet

(download versions), you'll receive your serial number for activating

the software directly after purchasing the product via email.

When will you need the serial number

The serial number is required when you start or register MAGIX Video

easy for the first time.

Note: We explicitly recommend registering your product (free), since

only then are you entitled to download updates and use MAGIX

support services or activate codecs.

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Table of Contents

Welcome to MAGIX Video easy 2

Features 3

Serial number 4

Customer service 7

More about MAGIX 9

MAGIX Online World 9

MAGIX Premium Club 10

Programm starten 10

Import video 11

Import video from digital camcorders 11

Import from analog sources (e.g. video recorder) 13

Edit video 18

Scene recognition 18

Cut an object 19

Remove a clip 19

Automatic movie editing 19

Start video editing 20

Apply effects 20

Change the volume 20

Insert title 21

Insert music 21

Insert transitions 21

Insert additional images/videos 22

Finish movie 23

Export as a file 23

Burn onto DVD 24

Upload to YouTube 26

Backup project with all required files 28

Menu reference 29

File menu 29

Edit menu 33

Effects (FX) 35

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Help menu 37

Dialog and interface reference 39

Video monitor 39

Set object 40

Title and text 42

Video stabilization 42

Scene recognition 43

Display duration... 44

Clean-up wizard 45

Object properties 46

Project settings 47

Program settings 47

Activate codec 49

If you still have questions... 50

Program help 50

Copyright 51

Index 52

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Customer service

If you experience any problems with your software, please get in

touch with our support team:

Here's how to contact the MAGIX Customer Service team as well as

access the following free offers:

• FAQs (frequently asked questions) and general tips and tricks:

You'll find the solution to most problems you may encounter when

using the program here. Just in case you don't, there's also an email

support form for your queries.

• magix.info: Help and get help – you'll find answers to all the most

frequently asked questions about MAGIX products and multimedia in

general. Couldn't find an answer to your particular question? Just

ask it yourself.

• Email support form: You can use the special form to supply our

support staff with information about your system. This information is

used to quickly and competently solve whatever problem you may

be experiencing. Simply fill it out and send it off!

• Discussion forum: You are not alone. Other users may have

experienced similar problems and might be able to help you.

• Downloads section: Advancements, optimizations, and error fixing

features (known as "patches") are also available as free downloads.

Many problems that may occur are probably known to us already

and can be fixed by installing the latest patch. Besides patches, you

also find small extra programs for checking and optimizing your

system.

• Internet links list: The links list contains the contact information for

the most important computer accessory manufacturers. Click one of

the links to go directly to the company's website.

Please note: To be able to use the online support, you have to

register your product using the serial number provided. This can be

found on the paper envelope of your installation CD.

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You can also access our support department by telephone or fax.

UK: 0905 118 0888 (25p/min)

(open Monday to Friday 9:00 - 16:00 GMT)

USA: Technical Support: 1-305-722-5821

(Monday - Friday between 9 am and 5 pm EST)

Sales Department: 1-305-722-5810

(Monday - Friday between 9 am and 5 pm EST)

Canada: Technical Support: 1-305-722-5821

(Monday - Friday between 9 am and 5 pm EST)

Sales Department: 1-305-722-5810

(Monday - Friday between 9 am and 5 pm EST)

Denmark: 77345695

(open Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00 CET)

Finland: 0942597819

(open Monday to Friday 11:00 - 18:00 EET)

Norway: 21543223

(open Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00 CET)

Sweden: 0852507027

(open Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00 CET)

Please have the following information at hand:

• Which MAGIX program are you using (version)?

• Which operating system do you use?

• What make is your graphics card and what screen resolution do you

use?

• What make is your sound card? Or do you use the pre-installed

sound system of your computer?

• For video programs: What make is your video card or FireWire card?

• How large is your RAM?

• What version of DirectX is installed?

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More about MAGIX

MAGIX Online World

MAGIX Online World from MAGIX offers you a range of new services

for your photos, videos, and music that are accessible directly from

the "Online" menu in MAGIX Video easy:

MAGIX Online Album

MAGIX Online Album is your personal multimedia album on the

Internet. If you want to present slideshows or videos online, then

MAGIX Online Album is the perfect service.

MAGIX Blog Service

With MAGIX Blog Service, YOU make the news! Share your thoughts,

experiences, and news with a worldwide audience in no time using

your own interactive online multimedia journal. Invite family, friends,

and acquaintances to join in and enter their comments! A free MAGIX

Online Album belongs to the MAGIX Blog Service so that you always

have full control over your contributions.

You can also read the FAQ (frequently asked questions) on the

Internet. http://rdir.magix.net/?page=GRF14Q24VIRN

MAGIX Website Maker

MAGIX Website Maker helps you create a personal Internet showcase

with a professional design in just a few mouse clicks – without prior

knowledge, including your own chosen domain and email address.

Publish slideshows and videos and accessorize your site with music

and various effects – anything from a simple business card to a

fireworks display of effects, professional or private – show your best

side!

More about this topic can be found under MAGIX Website Maker.

MAGIX Online Print Service

MAGIX Online Print Service is perfect for getting your pictures

processed online or printed as photo gifts on mugs, t-shirts, or

calendars.

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Catooh – the Online Content Library

If your project is missing pictures, videos, DVD menus, sounds, or

samples, then you should have a look at the huge selection available

at Catooh. There you'll be able to buy media in excellent quality for

low prices: DVD menus, MovieShow Maker styles, decorative

elements, 3D power effects, 3D transition series, MAGIX Soundpools,

songs, ringtones... Perfectly suited to all MAGIX photo, video, and

music projects.

MAGIX Community

MAGIX Community is the place to exchange photos, videos, and

music with friends and the world. As soon as you have registered for

free, you can use all of its great features.

You can also read the FAQ (frequently asked questions) online

http://rdir.magix.net/?page=EBCVJGJAFZHV.

MAGIX Premium Club

Our exclusive club for all MAGIX customers who own a registered

product. MAGIX Premium Club members have access to a wide

range of services:

• Free product updates and services

• Exclusive club events and surprises

• News and info about the club and much more...

Membership is free.

You can find more information about this topic online

Note: You can register your MAGIX product online using the serial

number. You'll find the serial number of your product in the CD case

of your installation CD or on the inside of your DVD box.

Programm starten

• Start MAGIX Video easy by double clicking the program icon on the

desktop or by accessing MAGIX Video easy via the Windows Start

menu.

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• The first time the program is started, you will have to enter the serial

number. More information about this can be found in the chapter

"Serial number".

New video project:Create a new project. MAGIX Video easy

automatically creates a subfolder for the newly created video project

bearing the same name as the project itself.

Video project: Previously saved video may be reloaded and then

edited (on page 17) here.

Introduction video: This video describes the basics in MAGIX Video

easy. It's especially interesting for beginners who have little or no

experience with digital video editing.

Import video

Import videos from digital camera: Videos can be easily imported

from digital camcorders like AVCHD, MiniDV, and HDV cameras into

MAGIX Video easy.

Select files on the computer: If you would like to load videos that

have already been added to your computer, then select this option.

You only need to open the correct folder and select the video.

Analog sources (e.g. video recorder): This option is provided for

recordings from analog video sources. These may be (VHS and

Super-VHS), but also analog camcorders (e.g. Video 8, Hi8).

Caution! Analog video recordings require special hardware to be able

to receive the analog video signal on the computer. These devices

are often referred to as "video cards" or "video devices" and exist as

internal cards (PCI, PCI express) or as external devices that may be

connected to the computer via USB or FireWire (also called "iLink" or

"IEEE 1394").

Import video from digital camcorders

MiniDV/HDV: The recorded video is saved onto MiniDV cassettes in

digital form. to transfer the video, the tape must always be palyed

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back at normal speed, making transferring of a video very similar to a

"genuine" recording.

AVCHD camera: These cameras save the video material onto built-in

hard drives or memory cards. This therefore involves simple copying

of data, which makes transfer simple and convenient.

Connecting an AVCHD camera

If you haven't done so yet, connect the AVCHD camera with the

computer's USB connection. It will now be detected as a drive on the

computer to provide comfortable access to the pictures on the

device.

Click the button to update the drive list. MAGIX Video easy will now

try independently to detect the camera. If this doesn't work, select

the drive letter manually from the list that represents the camera.

Click "Continue".

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Here you can see all of the video

sequences saved on the camera.

All preview images, dates, times,

and lengths are also displayed.

Select from the desired video

sequences from the list. Selection

of multiple video sequences can be

done by holding down the "Ctrl"

key while clicking items in the list.

Transferring AVCHD videos

Once the desired sequences have been selected, click the "Transfer

video sequences" button. This step may also be repeated as often as

necessary to transfer individual sequences.

Recordings from MiniDV/HDV cameras

Switch on the camera and set it to playback mode. Check the battery

level and plug in the camera's power as required.

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Now connect the camera with a FireWire cable to the computer.

Windows will normally detect the camera automatically. Then click

"Continue" in the dialog that appears.

Note: Not all computers feature a FireWire interface. in most cases,

this may be added without much trouble. In this case, talk to your

computer specialist.

MiniDV/HDV cameras - transferring scenes

The camera can be conveniently

controlled in MAGIX Video easy with

the remote control.

Simply go to the position that you

would like to transfer to MAGIX Video

easy and click the "Transfer video to

computer" button.

Repeat the process until all of the desired scenes have been

transferred.

Important: The camera must replay the cassette at the original tempo

to transfer the material, which may take some time.

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Import from analog sources (e.g. video

recorder)

Video recordings that were created using analog camcorders or that

are played back with a vidfeo recorder must first be recorded with the

computer and then converted to digital video. This requires special

hardware that features a video import (TV, video, or video-in graphics

card).

The so-called "video grabber“, "video capture device", or "video

cards" are all available, plus insertable cards that need to be built in

and activated by computer specialists, or even USB or FireWire

devices.

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Connections to the cards usually look this way (see

figure).

The top connection is a so-called "composite" cartridge.

the connection shown below is called an "S-video"

connection and features better quality than the

composite connection.

If these connections are used, then the

sound will have to be transferred with a

separate cable (red/white connections).

These cables will have to be connected

to the line-in on the sound card or (if

available) the video card. You may

require an adapter.

Adapter cables are often included to

enable connection from video recorders

a SCART.

Due to the variety of device configurations, it is difficult to say which

cable will function best with your setup. If you’re not sure, check the

manual of your VCR or your TV, video, or graphics cards.

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Example: Many VCRs and DVD players have a Scart, 3 RCA (2 for

stereo sound, 1 for video), or S-Video and optical audio outs. In such

cases, you will need a SCART to RCA adapter, a cable with 3 RCA

jacks, or even possibly an S-Video cable.

SCART/RCA adapter Scart/RCA adapter

with 3 RCA jacks

Stereo RCA/mini-

phone jack adapter

Most sound card inputs are 3.5 mini stereo jacks. To connect the

VCR audio out to the sound card audio in you will need a stereo

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RCA/ mini phono plug adapter. You will most likely have to buy a

cable with 3 RCA plugs and a stereo cinch/mini jack adapter from

your local supplier.

Note: Most video converters record both image and sound. This kind

of converter can usually be found in the online store at

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Transfer analog video

• Then select the recording quality.

• Position that tape in the camcorder at the point from which you

would like to transfer the video to the computer.

• Click "Transfer video to computer"

• Start playback on the camcorder.

• If the video from the camcorder should be transferred in multiple

sections, repeat the procedure until all sections have been

transferred.

If you select the option "Automatic scene recognition", then the

material will be split into scenes automatically. Scene recognition is

important for deleting unwanted scenes and entry into the DVD menu

later on.

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Recording quality

Select the desired quality depending on what the material is going to

used for and according to the memory available.

Click "Advanced view" to be able to set the desired sound card or

sound card input that will be used to record audio.

A click on the speaker button opens the Windows mixer for

the set sound card in recording view.

Format settings/drivers

Note: The settings that may be adjusted here normally only need to

be changed if there are problems transferring the analog video signal.

This may be the case if the drivers for the video card have been

programmed incorrectly.

Here you can adjust certain settings for the video recording driver.

These dialog boxes, so-called “property sheets,” come with the video

card drivers. These driver-specific performance properties may

deviate depending on the cards. We also have a very limited influence

on the behavior of these drivers. If you encounter any difficulties,

please contact the video card manufacturer for the latest driver

updates.

Input: Sets the crossbar of the video card.

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The crossbar determines which video and audio input signal will be

recorded. The crossbars are connected in series to the video

recording chip itself. In the output field, the video output (for the

crossbars) is the input for the recording chip (video or audio decoder-

in) of the video card. In the “Input” field, select the signal source that

will be used by the video card to capture for this input. Many video

cards have separate crossbars for audio and video. If you have a

problem, try out the different configurations until the right sound

matches the right image.

Composite-in = the normal video input (typically a cinch jack)

S-video = S-video input (mini-din jack)

SVHS-in = SVHS input (special cable)

Tuner-in = TV signal of the integrated tuner

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Imagesetting

Video decoder: If the picture only appears in black & white or it

flickers, the video standard may be set incorrectly. In mainland

Europe, PAL_B is used.

VideoProcAmp: Fine-adjustment of colors, brightness, contrast etc.

We recommend against changing any of the manufacturer’s settings.

Format: Please do not change anything here. The capturing format is

set in the "Recording quality" option in the video recording dialog.

Station selection

This option is only available if a TV tuner is integrated into your video

card.

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Edit video

Scene recognition

For longer videos, it's recommended that you use the scene

recognition feature if you don't want to use all of the material.

Fo each new scene, you will receive a new entry in the DVD menu

later, making it possible to jump from scene to scene with your DVD

player's remote control.

• Choose the "Scene recognition" option in the "Effects" menu.

• In the dialog, select the option "Automatic scene recognition" to cut

at all noticeable scene changes.

• The option "Manual scene recognition" is recommended for

complicated material. Each individual scene must be confirmed or

declined.

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Cut an object

The playback bar is located below the video window.

• To change the beginning of the selected object, drag the marker at

the outer left end of the playback bar to the right with the mouse

until you reach the position where the object should begin.

• To change the end of the object, drag the marker at the outer right

end to the left accordingly.

These two markers therefore allow you to select the section that

should be played back.

Remove a clip

If you would like to remove a clip, you will have to select it first.

• Click the associated preview image in the filmstrip view.

The color image's background in the filmstrip view will change to

indicate that the associated object has been marked.

• To remove it, press "Del" on the keyboard.

The object will only be removed from the project, i.e. the video object

will not be removed from the hard drive.

Automatic movie editing

Automatic film editing allows you to add suitable transition effects

and background music to all scenes and images.

• Open the "File" menu and select the entry "Automatic editing".

• Select an appropriate style and set approximately how long the film

should be.

• Click "Apply style (preview)" to receive a suggestion.

• Click "Apply" to confirm the suggestion. "Cancel" will leave the film

the way it was before.

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Start video editing

The buttons for video editing are located in the right area of the

screen.

• First, select the object that you would like to edit.

• Next, click the "Set object" button to get the effects settings for the

selected object.

Apply effects

The three fade controllers increase or decrease image brightness,

contrast, and saturation.

• To do so, click on the slide controller and drag it to the left to

decrease the value or to the right to increase it..

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With the help of the color wheel you can increase or reduce the

selected color. For example, this allows you to remove a blue tint

from the material.

• Click the color wheel and drag the point at the center with the

mouse to the range that you would like to highlight.

Change the volume

The volume of the audio track may be set by adjusting the volume

controllers to the right.

• Us the controller to the left (Object) to set the track's original audio.

• The right controller (Background) can be used to set the volume for

any additional audio material, e.g. background music.

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