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DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EDIT - FADE)

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There are t]tree types of spet.ial effet:ts:

Fade OL_t

Fade OtJ

Fade OLJt

Fa_e In

Fade In

 

Fa_e la

White:

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Fades

in [10111Black and While

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1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

2 Select the scene for addLag special effects,

3Press the MENU button.

If you war_t to char_gethe scene to w2_tch fade is added, you ca_l change it on t_]Jss_reezl,

6 5ele_l the special e_ects _br "IN" a_dior "OUT",

press t2_eI_/11 buttor_,

To carlcel sett _lg, choose "Cazlcel".

After sett£r_g, the _'Fade Set" screen will be restored.

Repeat steps 5 arid _ to ad d fad e to other scenes,

7 :,ress the but_otto quit,

_[he ".d" and/or _'IL"icor_(s} will appear _rlthe scenes _r which _de _l arid/or _de out _ave

been set,

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DZ-MV580A specifications

The Hitachi DZ-MV580A is a compact and versatile camcorder that captures high-quality video and still images with user-friendly features and innovative technology. Launched as part of Hitachi's robust line of consumer electronics, the DZ-MV580A is designed to cater to both novice videographers and experienced users, making it suitable for a variety of recording scenarios from family gatherings to special events.

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Equipped with a 1/5-inch CCD sensor, the DZ-MV580A offers impressive video resolution, capturing images with clarity and vivid color reproduction. The camcorder supports various recording formats, including the popular MPEG-2, ensuring that video quality remains high while maintaining manageable file sizes. Additionally, the optical zoom capability of 10x allows users to get closer to their subjects without sacrificing image quality.

The DZ-MV580A also features a 2.5-inch LCD screen, providing a clear view of the frame while recording or during playback. This LCD display is pivotal for framing shots and accessing the camcorder’s menu settings, making the user experience intuitive and efficient. Hitachi has incorporated advanced image stabilization technology in this model, which helps to reduce footage shake, ensuring smooth and stable recordings even when capturing on the move.

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