Sony DCR-IP7BT - Manual (Page 19)

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Basic Operation
z Hints
• When you start MovieShaker on your computer for the first time, a message appears
to prompt you to set up and check the settings to use MovieShaker. Click "OK," and
set up in the "Setting" dialog (dialogue) box shown on the screen.
• If your operating system is Windows 2000, a dialog (dialogue) box may be displayed
inviting you to confirm your digital signature when you connect the MICROMV
device to the computer. After confirming the contents of this dialog (dialogue) box,
follow the instructions on the screen.
• To start MovieShaker on your VAIO computer using movie files captured with Smart
Capture (if installed) on the Clip tray, select "Programs" from the Windows "Start"
menu, and point to "MovieShaker," then click "Use movies captured with Smart
Capture."
• If the screen area is set to less than 800 x 600 or 1024 x 480 pixels when you start
MovieShaker, a message appears to prompt you to change the screen settings. In this
case, change "Screen area" in the Windows "Display Properties."
To exit MovieShaker
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Select "Exit" from the "File" menu on the Menu bar.
MovieShaker closes.
Workflow
The following is the overview of the MovieShaker workflow.
1. Collecting clips (See page 20)
You can capture images directly from the MICROMV device connected to
your computer, and import them into the Clip tray.
2. Placing clips to make a movie (See page 29)
You select clips from the Clip tray and place them onto the Product tray to
create your own movie. You can add an effect (transition) between scenes
placed on the Product tray.
3. Editing effects, etc. (See page 33)
To create a scene, select a scene from the Product tray to display it on the Edit
tray, so that you can cut off unwanted parts (trimming) or apply effects.
4. Exporting a final movie product (See page 41)
You can save or export your final movie products. You can preview and
check them before saving them. You can export your final movie product to a
file for distribution or viewing by other people.