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Getting around VideoStudio
The VideoStudio interface has been designed to make the sometimes complicated task of
editing movies on your PC intuitive and enjoyable. The illustration on this page shows an
overview of the entire program, while the next few pages detail more specific features.
Track buttons
Each activates a track to edit.
Click a button to change the
Preview Window and available
options accordingly.
Trim Bar
Used for trimming,
editing, and cropping
video clips.
Timeline
Represents the period
of time that a clip
appears in your movie.
Library
Stores and organizes all
of your media clips.
Load media button
Click to add video or
audio files to the
Library.
Folder button
Click to switch between
various library folders.
Preview Window
Shows the current clip,
video filter, effect, or
title.
Options Panel
Contains controls,
buttons, and other
information.
The Options Panel
The Options Panel changes depending on the
program’s mode and the step or track you are
working on. The Options Panel may contain
one or two tabs. Information in each tab vary
depending on the selected clip.
Options Panel in
Storyboard Step
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