Operation Manual

Editing Clips
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: Move the selected audio file up the background music
list.
• : Move the selected audio file down the background
music list.
• New Duration: Enter the duration you would like to give to
the clip (in hours:minutes:seconds:frames).
• Original Duration: Indicates the original duration of the
video file.
The Criteria tab defines the rules used by Magic Cut to determine
how to cut a video. The following options are available:
• Scenes with zoom/pan: Adds a crossfade effect between the
clips created when you apply the Magic Cut effect.
• Scenes with people speaking: Selects clips with more or less
dialog.
• Scenes with moving objects: Selects clips with more or less
moving objects.
• Duration of scenes: Cuts the original video into longer or
shorter clips. Drag the slider to set the duration of the scenes.
Magic Fix
Magic Fix can stabilize videos taken with shaky hands. You can
increase or decrease the level of correction, depending on the severity
of the shaking. Magic Fix also can automatically detect faces and
remove red-eyes, and enhance the focus on photos that are out of
focus.
Perform Magic Fix on a Video Clip
When applied to video clips, PowerDirector’s Magic Fix tool
stabilizes videos taken with shaky hands. Magic Fix employs motion
compensation technology to correct shaking in the videos. This tool is
ideal for use with videos taken without a tripod or videos recorded
on the move.