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Sony Movie Shaker Manual
What you can do with MovieShaker
Starting and exiting MovieShaker
Getting familiar with MovieShaker (Normal Mode)
Collecting clips from files
Getting familiar with the Clip tray
To collect a clip from files
Collecting clips from DV devices
Configuring your computer for use with DV devices (Be sure to read this.)
When the operating system on your computer is Windows XP
When the operating system on your computer is Windows 2000
When the operating system on your computer is Windows Me
Getting familiar with the Capture tray
Settings for capturing from DV devices
Limitations and notes for capturing from or exporting to DV devices
Capturing images from DV devices
Collecting clips from MICROMV devices
Configuring your computer for use with MICROMV devices (Be sure to read this.)
When the operating system on your computer is Windows XP
When the operating system on your computer is Windows 2000
When the operating system on your computer is Windows Me
Getting familiar with the Capture tray/Index tray
Settings for capturing from MICROMV devices
Limitations and notes for capturing from or exporting to MICROMV devices
Capturing images from MICROMV devices
To capture multiple images (Batch Capture)
To capture an image while playing it back
To capture all images that have an index and arrange them on the Product tray (Dubbing)
Placing clips to make a movie
To place a clip on the Storyboard
Getting familiar with the Storyboard
To place a clip (on the Storyboard)
To place a clip on the Timeline
Getting familiar with the Timeline
To place a clip (on the Timeline)
To edit on the Timeline
To place a transition effect between scenes
Getting familiar with the Transition tray
To place a transition effect between scenes
To insert a narration into a movie
Getting familiar with the Narration tray
To insert a narration into a movie
Editing effects, etc.
Getting familiar with the Edit tray
To select a scene for processing
To cut unwanted parts off a scene
To create a still image from a scene
Applying effects to a scene
Getting familiar with the Effect tray
Getting familiar with the Text tray
To apply effects to a scene
To apply text effects to a scene
To change the volume or playback speed of a scene
To make a shaken scene with collected clips
Getting familiar with the Shake tray
To make a shaken scene with collected clips
To save/export a final movie product
To preview a final movie product
To save/export a final movie product
Exporting a final movie product to a DV device
Uploading a final movie product to ImageStation
Getting familiar with the Image Uploader window
Uploading a final movie product to ImageStation
Exporting a final movie product to a MICROMV device
To make a shaken scene with movie files (Shake Mode)
Getting familiar with the Shake Mode
To make a shaken scene with movie files
Menu reference
Pop up menu
Additional information
To save the interim contents in a project file
To use a MICROMV device
Limitations and notes
Settings for virtual memory
Troubleshooting
Glossary
Trademark Information

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 or between scenes on the Timeline to provide an interesting transition from one scene to another.

For further information about switching between the Storyboard Display and the Timeline Display, see Placing clips to make a movie.

  1. Click the "Transition" button.

    The Transition tray appears.

  2. Click on the desired transition pattern.

    The Transition preview monitor shows the contents of the transition. Check how a scene shifts to another.

  3. Set the duration of the transition by dragging the Transition time slider.

    The possible transition time is between 1 and 5 seconds.

    The contents of the transition for only the set length of time are displayed on the Transition preview monitor. Use this to check the duration of the transition.

  4. Drag the transition you want to place on the Storyboard or the Timeline.

  5. Drop it on the Transition palette of the Storyboard or between scenes on the Timeline.

    The transition is placed on the Transition palette or between scenes.

Hint

As you drag a transition over a chosen Transition palette of the Storyboard, the palette is highlighted (or if you drag it over the Scene bar on the Timeline, a vertical marker appears) to indicate placement. Use the indication to guide placement.

Notes

  • You cannot place a transition on a Transition palette if its preceding or subsequent Scene palette contains no scene.

  • If you drop a transition on the Transition palette of the Storyboard (or between scenes on the Timeline) which already has the transition, the existing transition is overwritten by the new one.

  • If you select one scene on the Storyboard or Timeline to rearrange the order, its preceding and subsequent transitions are automatically removed.

  • A movie file (with or without transitions) captured from a MICROMV device recorded in widescreen mode (aspect ratio 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.

  • Note that you cannot use a MICROMV device with MovieShaker preinstalled on your computer. If you wish to use a MICROMV device, see To use a MICROMV device.

To remove a transition

To remove a transition from the Storyboard or the Timeline, drag and drop it in the Trash in the MovieShaker window. You can also remove a transition by clicking it and pressing the Delete key. Note that if you remove a transition, the scenes before and after the transition are not removed.

Related Topics

Getting familiar with the Storyboard

Getting familiar with the Timeline

Getting familiar with the Transition tray

 

 

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