User manual MUVEE 6 AUTOPRODUCER

[. . . ] For installation errors and technical support, please go to www. muvee. com/support. c) 5 The interface Basic Features · · · · · [1] Media import area: `Add video', `Add pictures' and `Import from video/pictures from a device' buttons [2] `Add music' button [3] `Select style' panel [4] 'make muvee' button [5] `muveeShare' button More Features · · · · [6] `Rotate pictures' button [7] `magicSpotTM' button [8] `Personalize' button [9] Expandable media panel 6 · · · · · · · [10] `Locate in source' button [11] `Snapshot' tool [12] `magicMomentsTM' button [13] `tweak muvee' button [14] `Full-screen mode' button [15] `Audio mix controls' button [16] Tips area 7 Adding videos and pictures You can add videos and pictures from your computer, or import them directly into muvee autoProducer from a DV camcorder, digital camera or other devices. Click the `Add video' and/or `Add pictures' buttons to import media from your computer. Click the `Import from video/pictures from a device' to import from a DV camcorder, digital camera or other devices. [. . . ] *Click the `OK' button. *Note: Video and picture captions will appear centered at the bottom of your muvee. Caption tips Click 'make muvee' button on the main screen for your changes to take effect. You can type captions to multiple segments to your video before clicking the `OK' button instead of keying and saving individually for them to take effect. Deleting a caption does not automatically unmark a highlighted section of video. To remove all captions for a video, go to magicMomentsTM Remove all captions. Edit 11 IPTC for pictures IPTC refers to a standard set of metadata attributes that can be applied to pictures. If you created any picture descriptions in other image editing software (for example 'Description' in Adobe Photoshop or 'Caption' in Irfanview), you can import them as captions in muvee autoProducer by clicking the 'IPTC' button. *Make edits to captions as desired. *Note: Any changes that you make to these descriptions in muvee autoProducer will not affect the original descriptions. Adding music 1. Select music file. Note: Music files that are protected by Digital Rights Management are generally not supported. However, the music file can be supported if it can be played on Windows Media Player version 7 or later. Selecting style Styles are templates for making your muvee. Each style contains its own set of unique traits that determine the way material is selected from your video/pictures, the visual effects and transitions that are used, the pacing of your muvee, and the way the final production is put together. Click the 'make muvee' button to make and preview your production. Style Tips A short description of the style chosen will be found under the `Select Style' panel. 12 You must select a style before you can make a muvee. For example, styles with slow effects or transitions work best with slow sentimental music. Get more variety in your muvees by clicking on 'Get more styles!' to purchase and download additional plug-in styles. Working with superStylesTM superStyles have parameters that you can customize (using simple sliders) for greater control over style behaviors such as pacing to music, playback speed and color. Adjust the parameters accordingly. superStyles Tips You need to click the 'make muvee' button to make and preview your customized production. Adding Title/Credits You can give your muvee a title, end credits, select text animations and customize the background screens using colors or pictures. Make the changes accordingly. Title/Credits Tips You need to click the 'make muvee' button to make and preview your customized production. 13 Video and picture sequence/bias options The options listed under this tab allow you to select how you want your videos and pictures to be selected and sequenced in your final muvee. Change shuffle settings to either 1`Style Default', 2`Keep shots in sequence' or 3`Shuffle shots'. Select your preference: 4 `Use every picture once' and/or 5 `Interleave pictures'. Select `Let the style choose material for your muvee' for an automatic solution or `Select material using the following bias' for manual adjustments. [. . . ] To reduce the echo, use headphones while recording or turn the volume level down on your speakers. Use the audio mix controls (located below the playing screen) to adjust the voiceover level in your muvee. If you have multiple sound input devices installed on your computer and have problems recording your voiceover (for example, if the mic level indicator does not light up), go to Control Panel > Sound and Audio Devices on your computer and make sure that you select the correct sound input device for your voiceover. 18 Saving with muveeShare muveeShare lets you save multiple muvees in a batch and share them via email, web streaming, mobile devices, burning to CD/DVD or computer. [. . . ]