Sony DCR-IP55 MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions
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3-070-303-12(1) MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for MICROMV Operating Instructions Before using MovieShaker, be sure to read carefully the END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (the Software License Agreement) at the end of the Operating Instructions. © 2001 Sony Corporation - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 2
from the replacement of the media due to manufacturing fault. ❒ This software must not be used in a system other than that specified. ❒ The software specifications may be subject to change without notice. ❒ The Company cannot be responsible for loss due to any inability to make video or audio files - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 3
you can do with MovieShaker 5 Precautions for Use 6 About the MICROMV 6 Using MovieShaker 7 How to Use this Manual 9 How to Use this Help 9 Installing the software 11 To install MovieShaker 11 To Install QuickTime 5 16 To Install DirectX 8.0a 17 If you are running Windows 2000 17 If you - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 4
Additional information Troubleshooting 45 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 46 4 - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 5
Before Use Before Use What you can do with MovieShaker Movie making You can capture images directly from the MICROMV device connected to your computer with an i.LINK cable to make a final movie product. Shake! You can easily create a scene of approximately 30 seconds long including BGM, by using - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 6
(digital video camcorder). • All MICROMV cassettes are provided with Micro Cassette Memory. The MICROMV device is provided with a function (called "Multi-picture search") which allows you to use this Micro Cassette Memory to easily access scenes you wish to view. MovieShaker allows you to capture - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 7
MPEG1 .MPG,.MPEG MPEG2 .MPG,.MPEG MICROMV .MMV Still image Windows Bitmap .BMP GIF .GIF JPEG .JPG PNG .PNG PICT .PCT,.PICT Sound WAVE .WAV AIFF .AIF MP3 .MP3 * QuickTimeVR, QuickTime3D, and VECTOR files are not supported. • To use MovieShaker, make sure to use the following - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 8
mode or the System Hibernation mode. • Digital recording is not possible if the audio source is a CD disc. • Running MovieShaker with the hard disk drive connected using an i.LINK or USB cable may cause the software to malfunction. In this case, exit MovieShaker and stop using the device, and then - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 9
Use How to Use this Manual This manual describes how to use MovieShaker, from capturing images from a MICROMV device to creating a movie. You can learn basic functions of MovieShaker following the manual. This manual describes only the basic operations of MovieShaker. More detailed operations are - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 10
The right side area of Help, where explanations are displayed, is called the right frame. • When you click underlined text in the explanation, you can see an explanation of the underlined text. To search by contents When you select "Contents" in the left frame, a table of contents appears. When you - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 11
anti virus software. Notes • Be sure to connect the MICROMV device to your computer after installing MovieShaker. This will Windows 2000, be sure to log on as a user with administrative privileges (such as "Administrator") to install MovieShaker. To install MovieShaker 1 Insert the MovieShaker - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 12
when the CD-ROM is inserted, start Windows Explorer and double-click on the installation file (SETUP.EXE) on the CD-ROM. 2 Click "Install MovieShaker." A dialog (dialogue) box appears, from which you can select software to install. 3 Click "Install MovieShaker 3.1." The "Welcome to the InstallShield - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 13
Before Use 4 Click "Next." The "Choose Destination Location" dialog (dialogue) box appears. The default destination, "C:\Program Files\Sony\MovieShaker," is already in the dialog (dialogue) box. Continued 13 - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 14
written on the MICROMV device or package. To change the television broadcast system after installing MovieShaker, select "Programs" from the Windows "Start" menu, and point to "MovieShaker," then click "NTSC-PAL Switcher" to display a dialog (dialogue) box. Follow the instructions on the screen - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 15
Before Use 7 Click to select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now." and click "Finish." Installation is now complete, and your computer will reboot. 15 - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 16
the CD-ROM drive and click "Install MovieShaker" on the displayed screen (page 11). A dialog (dialogue) box appears, from which you can select software to install. 2 Click "Install QuickTime 5." Installation of QuickTime 5 will start. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the installation - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 17
the CD-ROM drive. Clicking "Install MovieShaker" on the displayed screen (page 11) will display the screen where you can select software to install. When you click "Update Windows 2000" on this screen, the update of Windows 2000 will start. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish updating - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 18
turn on the power of the MICROMV device. • Before starting MovieShaker, be sure to exit anti virus software, etc. • When you use the MICROMV device, be sure to use AC power, not batteries. 1 Turn on the computer and load Windows. 2 Click the "Start" button on the Windows Taskbar. The "Start" menu - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 19
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 - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 20
that may cause distorted images) may occur if a heavy load is put on the CPU or hard disk while capturing images from MICROMV devices. To reduce the occurrence of this problem, make sure of the computer settings. For further information about the computer settings, see "Configuring your computer for - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 21
" button Basic Operation "Batch Capture" button 1 Insert a videotape into the MICROMV device. Note When you use MovieShaker for the DV device, select the "Device" menu from the Menu bar, and then click "MICROMV Device" to select it. 2 Click the Capture tab. The Capture tab is highlighted, and the - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 22
information of the images displayed on the Index tray, turn off the power of the MICROMV device and turn it on again. 5 Select the thumbnail image to be captured, and then click the "Batch Capture" button. The confirmation dialog (dialogue) box appears. z Hint To select more than one thumbnail image - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 23
an image while playing it back You can capture an image manually from a MICROMV device and specify desired parts while playing it back on the MovieShaker monitor. The captured file is imported into the Clip tray. Note Capturing stops if the MICROMV device is disconnected from your computer, its - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 24
to start capturing. Note If the MICROMV device is in CAMERA mode, steps 3 and 4 are not necessary. 4 Click the Play button. The image recorded in the videotape is played back on the monitor. 5 When the start point to be captured is displayed, click the "Capture" button. Capturing starts. Observe - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 25
device. • The "Dubbing" function is disabled unless the MICROMV device is in VCR mode. Clip tray Menu bar Capture tab Basic Operation "Dubbing" button "Export" button 1 Insert a videotape into the MICROMV device. Note When you use MovieShaker for the DV device, select the "Device" menu from - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 26
Capture tray. The Tool panel displays the Index tray where the information of the images on the MICROMV . • The data of the Micro Cassette Memory are not copied. z Hint You can save the and Product tray as a project file before quitting MovieShaker. When you open the project file next time, - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 27
the Clip tray at random. You can only use BGM provided with MovieShaker. A scene is automatically created and may have special effects in addition Shake pattern Basic Operation "Shake!" button Play button "Input" button "Use audio track" check box "Export" button "Use BGM" check box "Text" - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 28
a scene during shaking, click to select the "Use BGM" check box. • To use the sound of movie clips during shaking, click to select the "Use audio track" check box. • If you click the "Shake!" button once, it changes to the "Shake again!" button. If necessary, click the "Shake again!" button to - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 29
Basic Operation Placing clips to make a movie Select clips from the Clip tray and place them onto the Product tray to create your own movie. The clip placed on the Product tray is called a "scene." You can add an effect (transition) between scenes placed on the Product tray. On the Product tray, - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 30
appears between the palettes) to indicate placement. Use this indication to guide placement. • You can also simultaneously place more than one clip on scene from the Storyboard, drag and drop it in the Trash in the MovieShaker window. You can also remove a scene by clicking it and pressing the Delete - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 31
To place a transition effect between scenes You can add an effect, such as a cross-fade or wipe effect, on a Transition palette of the Storyboard to provide an interesting transition from one scene to another. 1 Click the "Transition" button. The Transition tray appears. "Transition" button - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 32
16:9) is exported to a MICROMV device with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Its preceding and subsequent transitions are also exported with an aspect ratio of 16:9. To remove a transition To remove a transition from the Storyboard, drag and drop it in the Trash in the MovieShaker window. You can also remove - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 33
Basic Operation Editing effects, etc. 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. The changes you make to the scene are immediately reflected on the scene on the Product tray. Notes • If - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 34
a movie file displayed on the monitor as a still image. The saved still image is imported to the Clip tray as a clip to be used in MovieShaker. For further information, see the on-line help. 34 - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 35
To apply effects to a scene Apply effects provided with the Effect tray to a scene to make it more visually interesting. To apply an effect to a scene, drag it from the Effect tray and drop it on the Edit tray monitor or the Effect palette. The effect appears for the duration of the trimmed portion - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 36
the effect from the Effect palette and drop it in the Trash in the MovieShaker window. You can also remove an effect by clicking it and pressing the Delete Note A movie file captured from a MICROMV device recorded in widescreen mode (aspect ratio 16:9) is exported to a MICROMV device with an aspect - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 37
To apply text effects to a scene Create a text effect on the Text tray and apply it to a scene, such as a title scene. Text effect appears for the duration of the trimmed portion of a scene. You can adjust the length of the text effect as desired. 1 Click the "Text" button. The Text tray for - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 38
button. Check if the text effect is applied to the scene properly. z Hints • The sample folder (in the default setting; C:\Program Files\Sony\MovieShaker\Samples) contains a white background file (white.bmp) and a black background file (black.bmp). These files can be used effectively as backgrounds - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 39
text effect from the Effect palette and drop it in the Trash in the MovieShaker window. You can also remove a text effect by clicking it and pressing the Delete Note The movie file captured from a MICROMV device recorded in widescreen mode (aspect ratio 16:9) is exported to a MICROMV device with an - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 40
Volume control slider Fade-out check box Speed control slider Fade-in check box 1 Move the Volume control slider to the left or right to adjust the volume. Moving the Volume control slider to the left turns the volume down, and moving it to the right turns it up. 2 If you want to set the volume - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 41
tray, and all scenes, BGM, and narration on the Product tray. Click on an empty area on the Clip tray or the Product tray of MovieShaker to deselect all. 1 Click the Full screen preview button. The final movie product is played on the Full screen monitor. Monitor Play button Full screen - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 42
product on the Edit tray monitor, click the Play button. Note If the MICROMV format file is contained in the final movie product, distorted images may be normal, not due to the failure of the file, the device, or the software.) To reprocess a scene If you want to edit any scene again, follow - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 43
"Export" dialog (dialogue) box appears. "Export" button 2 Click to select "Export to file." z Hint If you wish to export your final movie product to the MICROMV device, click to select "Export to external device." This will pause the MICROMV device. Continued 43 - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 44
use AC power, not batteries. Otherwise, the battery may run out before exporting problem, make sure of the computer settings. For further information about the computer settings, see "Configuring your computer for use with MICROMV devices (Be sure to read this.)" of the on-line help. When you capture - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 45
information Troubleshooting If a problem occurs, please check the following items. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact your sony dealer. z Hint When you capture images from or export files to MICROMV devices, see "Limitations and notes for capturing from or exporting to MICROMV devices - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 46
use or copy the Software and you should promptly contact SONY through your SONY distributor for instructions on return of the unused product(s) for a refund of the purchase price of the CAMCORDER allocable to the Software. END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 1. LICENSE The Software is protected by copyright - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 47
USER'S TIME, EVEN IF SONY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, SONY purchased the CAMCORDER and Software in the United support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of the Software STATES OR CANADA. BY DOWNLOADING OR USING THE SONY SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO - Sony DCR-IP55 | MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions - Page 48
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© 2001 Sony Corporation
3-070-303-
12
(1)
MovieShaker
Ver.3.1 for MICROMV
Operating Instructions
Before using MovieShaker, be sure to read carefully
the END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (the Software
License Agreement) at the end of the Operating
Instructions.