User Guide

ARCSOFT SHOWBIZ DVD 2.1
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Type in a file name for your movie, and save it in a location that's easy to remember. VERY IMPORTANT: Check
the box called "Add to album" and then select the album to which the saved file will be added. It isn't critical, but if
you want to use this video clip when you're creating your DVD, it'll need to be in an album anyway.
That's it! You're done. Just relax while your movie is compiled and saved. Go take a nap; you've earned it! Once
it's done, you can add the clip to a DVD or VCD project in the Create section.
SENSORY OVERLOAD?
Yes, ShowBiz can seem quite complex. But that's mostly because you have so much creative freedom. The
purpose of this tutorial is just to get you started in the right direction and understand the basic principles involved.
Once you master these, there's still a whole world of possibilities. Use the sample content to make your own
sample videos. Click EVERYWHERE with your right and your left mouse button to see all of the options that are
available. Always have the Help file open so you can see definitions of each button and command.
Start by making simple videos. Link together a few pictures along with an existing video clip or two. Mix in some
transitions so your final clip doesn't look too dull. Stay exclusively in the Storyboard view until you get the hang of
doing and finding things. Once you've got that down, try the more advanced stuff available when you use the
Timeline.
Remember, this section is the heart of the program in terms of designing movie content. You can skip this entirely
if you already have video clips that you're happy with and you just want to put them on DVD. But it's good to know
regardless.