Sony DCR-IP7BT User Manual

© 2001 Sony Corporation3-070-303-12(1)MovieShakerVer.3.1 for MICROMVOperating InstructionsBefore using MovieShaker, be sure to read carefullythe END-U

10The right side area of Help, where explanations are displayed, is called theright frame.• When you click underlined text in the explanation, you can

11Before UseInstalling the softwareYou need to install MovieShaker on your computer before using it.Perform the following steps to install the program

12NoteIf this dialog (dialogue) box does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted, startWindows Explorer and double-click on the installation file (SETU

13Before Use4 Click "Next."The "Choose Destination Location" dialog (dialogue) box appears. Thedefault destination, "C:\Progr

145 Click "Next" if the displayed destination folder is acceptable.z Hints• If you want to change the destination folder, click "Browse

15Before Use7 Click to select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now." andclick "Finish."Installation is now complete, and your c

16To Install QuickTime 5You need QuickTime 5 or later to use MovieShaker. If QuickTime 5 or later isnot installed on your computer, you need to instal

17Before UseTo Install DirectX 8.0aIf your operating system is Windows 2000 or Windows Me, you need DirectX8.0a or later. If DirectX 8.0a or later is

18Basic OperationStarting MovieShakerNotes• Before starting MovieShaker, be sure to connect the MICROMV device to thecomputer and turn on the power of

19Basic Operationz Hints• When you start MovieShaker on your computer for the first time, a message appearsto prompt you to set up and check the setti

2Program © 2001 Sony CorporationDocumentation © 2001 Sony Corporation© 2001 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

20Collecting clipsYou can capture images directly from the MICROMV device connected toyour computer, and import them into the Clip tray with MovieShak

21Basic Operation1 Insert a videotape into the MICROMV device.NoteWhen you use MovieShaker for the DV device, select the "Device" menu from

22Notes• The "Scan" button cannot be clicked after all thumbnail images have beenimported.• If the length of images recorded on a videotape

23Basic OperationTo capture an image while playing it backYou can capture an image manually from a MICROMV device and specifydesired parts while playi

243 Stop playing the videotape just before the point you want tostart capturing.NoteIf the MICROMV device is in CAMERA mode, steps 3 and 4 are not nec

25Basic OperationTo capture all images that have an index and arrangethem on the Product tray (Dubbing)You can automatically capture all images that h

262 Click the Capture tab.The Capture tab is highlighted, and the Monitor panel switches to theCapture tray.The Tool panel displays the Index tray whe

27Basic OperationTo make a shaken scene with collected clipsYou can easily create a scene of approximately 30 seconds long includingBGM, using clips o

284 Enter text and click "OK."NoteText is also used line by line at random, so some text you entered may not appearin a shaken scene.5 Click

29Basic OperationPlacing clips to make a movieSelect clips from the Clip tray and place them onto the Product tray to createyour own movie. The clip p

3ContinuedTable of ContentsBefore UseWhat you can do with MovieShaker ... 5Precautions for Use ..

302 Drop it on a Scene palette of the Storyboard.The clip is placed on the Scene palette of the Storyboard.z Hints• As you drag a scene over a chosen

31Basic OperationTo place a transition effect between scenesYou can add an effect, such as a cross-fade or wipe effect, on a Transitionpalette of the

324 Drag the transition you want to place on the Storyboard.5 Drop it on the Transition palette of the Storyboard.The transition is placed on the Tran

33Basic OperationEditing effects, etc.To create a scene, select a scene from the Product tray to display it on the Edittray, so that you can cut off u

342 Click a scene displayed on the Storyboard.The first frame of the selected scene is displayed on the Edit tray.3 Drag the Trimming knobs to specify

35Basic OperationTo apply effects to a sceneApply effects provided with the Effect tray to a scene to make it morevisually interesting.To apply an eff

363 Drag the effect you want to apply to a scene and drop it on theEdit tray monitor.The effect you dropped is applied to a scene, and the Effect rang

37Basic OperationTo apply text effects to a sceneCreate a text effect on the Text tray and apply it to a scene, such as a titlescene.Text effect appea

383 Click a text effect.The text effect is displayed on the Text preview monitor. Check how itappears.Repeat steps 2 through 3 to create the desired t

39Basic OperationTo remove a text effect applied to a sceneTo remove a text effect applied to a scene, drag the text effect from the Effectpalette and

4Additional informationTroubleshooting ... 45END-USER LICENSE AGR

401 Move the Volume control slider to the left or right to adjust thevolume.Moving the Volume control slider to the left turns the volume down, andmov

41Basic OperationExporting a final movie productYou can save or export your final movie products. You can preview andcheck them before saving them.You

42z Hints• If you press the Esc key using the keyboard while playing a final movie product onthe Full screen monitor, the monitor returns to its origi

43Basic Operation1 Click the "Export" button.The "Export" dialog (dialogue) box appears.2 Click to select "Export to file.&qu

443 Select the file type from the list and click "Next."When the confirmation dialog (dialogue) box appears, click "Yes."The "

45Additional informationAdditional informationTroubleshootingIf a problem occurs, please check the following items. If you cannot resolvethe problem,

46IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: The following End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you andSony Corporation ("

47Additional informationDURATION TO NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICEGIVEN BY SONY OR A SONY AUTHORIZE

Printed in JapanMovieShaker Ver.3.1 for MICROMV

5Before UseBefore UseWhat you can do with MovieShakerMovie makingYou can capture images directly from the MICROMV device connected toyour computer wit

6Precautions for UseThe hardware and software requirements for using MovieShaker are asfollows:❐ IBM PC/AT or compatible with the following capabiliti

7Before UseUsing MovieShaker• The following table lists the file formats compatible with the Clip tray.Type Format ExtensionMovie QuickTime Movie* .MO

8• Exporting a final movie product to a file is time-consuming to complete.Check the remaining battery charge before exporting. Use AC powerwhenever p

9Before UseHow to Use this ManualThis manual describes how to use MovieShaker, from capturing images froma MICROMV device to creating a movie. You can