Cover Features Operating environment Editing procedures Let s start MotionDV STUDIO Let s capture the video from a tape Let s edit the video Let s arrange the video in the edit track Let s cut unnecessary parts Let s enter a text-based title Let s enter effects at scene transitions Let s output/play back the video as a file Quick Start Guide MotionDV STUDIO 5.6 To output videos edited with a PC to a digital video camera, a PC equipped with DV (IEEE1394) terminal is required. If the digital video camera is connected to the PC with a USB cable or does not have the DV input function, you cannot output the video from the PC to the digital video camera. When you capture videos from a digital video camera to a PC, you can use both USB cables and DV cables for connection. VQT0U85
Features MotionDV STUDIO is software used to edit video by connecting a PC to a DV device (digital video camera etc.). If you output the edited videos as files, you can play edited videos on a PC or play on other compatible devices by copying them onto an SD Memory Card. If you use a DV cable, you can also output edited videos onto a tape and play them. (If the USB 2.0 cable is used for connection or the digital video camera does not have the DV input function, you cannot use the DV device output mode.) ( 11) In this Quick Start Guide, the typical operation procedures in each mode are described. Refer to the Operating Instructions of MotionDV STUDIO for detailed operations, operating environment or other cautions. The reference pages for this Quick Start Guide are indicated as ( 00) and the reference pages for the Operating Instructions of MotionDV STUDIO are indicated as ( 00). Input mode ( 7) Select when inputting video or audio from a video device, etc. Edit mode ( 8) Select when the data is edited. Process mode ( 10) Select when inserting a title and processing the video. Output mode ( 12) Select when outputting video or audio to an external device. Other Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, DirectX, DirectDraw, DirectSound and Outlook are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. The descriptions in these Operating Instructions may be modified without prior notice. It is prohibited to copy the description in these Operating Instructions in whole or in part without permission. The names, addresses, etc. used in samples of these Operating Instructions are fictitious. - 2 -
Operating environment The following PC environments are required for the MotionDV STUDIO to be installed and used. The operation of this software cannot be guaranteed when fonts other than English font are selected and used. Set the English font. Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers can not be used. This software is not Macintosh compatible. This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT. Operation is not guaranteed on an upgraded OS. Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed. This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. This software is not compatible with a multi-cpu environment. Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64-bit computers. For playing back motion video (such as ASF files), a video player such as Windows Media Player, is required. You need to log on with a user name that has administrator authority. (includes installation and uninstallation) Compatible PCs: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher of CPU (including compatible CPUs. Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or higher recommended) Compatible OS: Pre-installed: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 RAM: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Display: High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024 k 768 pixels or more (1280 k 1024 pixels or more recommended) Graphics card complying with DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c, and DirectDraw overlay Free hard disk space: Ultra DMA-33 or more (100 or more is recommended) 640 MB or more Separate free space is required for importing and editing video. - 3 -
[1 GB capacity is required for a video of around 4 minutes in the AVI (DV-AVI) format] Necessary software: Microsoft DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c If you install the software in a personal computer that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c, the personal computer may stop operating properly. If you are unsure if your personal computer is compatible, contact the maker. Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4 to 10 Sound: DirectSound Support Drive: CD-ROM drive (for installation) Interface: DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE1394.a) USB port (USB2.0 High Speed) (only compatible with importing video) When two or more USB devices are connected to one PC, or when devices are connected through USB hub or by using USB extension cable, operation is not guaranteed. Other requirements: Mouse or equivalent pointing device - 4 -
Editing procedures In this Quick Start Guide, the typical flow from editing of materials recorded with a video camera by MotionDV STUDIO to playback is described. Recording 1 Capturing videos from a tape (DV device input mode) ( 7) Capture videos from a tape to the PC. 1 2 2 Editing videos (Edit mode, Process mode) ( 8) Cuts unnecessary parts and inserts effects in the scene transition. 3 Outputting as a file (File output mode) ( 12) Outputs the edited data as a file. 4 4 Playback ( 12) Plays back the file. - 5 -
Let s start MotionDV STUDIO Connect the video camera with the PC before starting MotionDV STUDIO. You can use USB 2.0 cable or DV cable (optional) for the connection. Make sure the video camera is in the Tape Playback Mode. 1. Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >> [MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV]. 2. Click [EXIT this screen]. Clicking A will prevent the screen from being displayed in the future. 3. Click [Editing directly]. Using the Edit assistant ( 24) You can automatically and easily capture and edit the video. A - 6 -
Let s capture the video from a tape 1. Click. 2. Click. The preview screen presents the video being played. 3. Click [Capture] when you start capturing. Video capturing starts. [Imported length] The duration of the video captured is displayed. [Available recording time] The remaining available recording time for video to be captured is displayed depending on the free space of the hard disk on your personal computer. 4. Click [Quit] to stop capturing. The capturing ends and the video file captured (Video clip) is displayed in the [Video] in the library. 5. Click. The video device stops playing. Other methods to capture video from a tape Please refer to the Operating Instructions of MotionDV STUDIO. Capturing video clips by specifying the range ( 42) Indexing and capturing a video ( 46) Capturing multiple video clips at one time ( 50) Directly capturing a video being taken by the camera ( 52) Capturing still images ( 54) - 7 -
Let s edit the video Let s arrange the video in the edit track 1. Click. 2. Select the clip you want to arrange from. 3. Click [Add To Edit Track]. A message indicating processing appears, then the clip is arranged at the back end of the edit track. - 8 -
Let s cut unnecessary parts 2. Click [Divide]. The clip is divided into 2 at the point of the current bar ( ). 1. Click and then click at the beginning of the part you want to cut. The video display is paused. 3. Click and click at the end of the part you want to cut. 4. Click [Divide]. 5. Select a clip to be deleted by clicking on it. 6. Select [Edit] >> [Delete] from the menu. - 9 -
Let s enter a text-based title 6. Select [File] >> [Save] from the menu. The confirmation message will appear. 1. Right-click the desired clip that you want to add a title to on the edit track and select [Title editor]. The Title editor mode will be established and the first scene of the clip will be displayed on the edit screen. 2. Click. The mouse cursor will change to the text cursor. 3. Click at a location where you want to insert title. The text input area ( ) will appear. 7. Click [OK]. 8. Click to close the Title editor mode. The screen will return to the Edit mode. 4. Enter text. 5. Click. The entered text will be set as a text-based title. Other methods related to a title Please refer to the Operating Instructions of MotionDV STUDIO. Adding a Simplified Title ( 111) Applying fade effects to text ( 157) Applying motion effects to text ( 159) - 10 -
Let s enter effects at scene transitions 1. Right-click on in front of the scene chosen for a transition effect and select [Create transition]. A B The transition effect setting screen appears. C D 2. Set the transition effect parameters. A. You can select different types of transition effects. B. If checked, the scenes will transit in the reverse direction. C. You can check the effect on the preview screen by moving the slider. D. Allows more detailed settings for the effect. 3. Click [OK]. on the position where the transition effect is set is changed to. Advanced effects options Please refer to the Process mode section of the Operating Instructions of MotionDV STUDIO. ( 121) The transition effect is set. - 11 -
Let s output/play back the video as a file 1. After editing in the Edit mode, click in TOOL BOX. 2. In [File Name], specify the output destination and file name. 3. Select [AVI format (DV compression)] in [Format]. 4. Click [File Output]. Output will begin. When the output is completed, the message File output has been shut down. will appear. 5. Click and then double-click the icon of the output file. The movie will play back the data in AVI format on Windows Media Player. A. Playback B. Pause C. Stop D. Volume A B C D 6. Select from the TOOL BOX, and the MotionDV STUDIO will exit. You may also select [File] >> [Exit] to exit the MotionDV STUDIO. - 12 -
Other operations applicable on output Outputting to a DV tape ( 176) The DV cable (optional) is required. Outputting to the SD memory card ( 194) For more options on outputting your edited video, refer to the Output mode section of the Operating Instructions of MotionDV STUDIO. ( 174) - 13 -