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Editing videos on your computer
Motion picture at the starting point
Selected portion
The portion that will be deleted is 
indicated in gray.
 
●The ending edge of the selected 
portion may not match the end point, 
but the selection in gray is the portion 
that will be deleted.
Positions for which [Play back from 
here (Add to favorites)] has been set
Length of motion picture,   
from the starting to ending point
Length of motion picture retained
Length of motion picture deleted (Example of displayed time)
0:00:03.45
Hours:Minutes:Seconds   
(up to two digits after the decimal 
point) Motion picture at the ending point
: 
 Skip approximately 0.5 
sec.
: Previous/next frame
Thumbnails at the beginning of each 
section
Cancel editing
 Favorites position
Section marker
 
●Scenes are divided based on selected portions.
Portion represented by the thumbnail
 
●When there are many “Favorites”, they may not all be displayed.
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Editing videos on your computer
1Select [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → 
[Retouch] from the menu.
The pictures selection window is displayed.
2Select still pictures and click [Execute].
The [Retouch] screen is displayed. 
●This window is also displayed by clicking [Retouch] on the short 
movie story [Edit] – [Effect] – [Picture] tab during still picture 
selection. 
(→87)
A:  Retouch buttons on the [Edit] tabB:  Display window for the selected still pictureC:  Undo/Redo buttons: Cancels the retouch operation.:  Reapplies the canceled retouch operation.D:  Thumbnails for selected still picturesE:   Buttons to switch the display mode and enlarge the still 
picture in the display window
 
:   Zooms in.
 :   Zooms out.
 :   Displays the picture in full size.
 :   Adjusts the picture to fit the display area.F:   Return to the pictures selection window
3Click thumbnail (D) to select the picture 
you want to retouch, and button (
A) to 
select the retouch function you want to 
use.
Retouch the still picture.
Tips
 
●Up to 20 still pictures can be selected simultaneously in the picture 
selection window.
 
●Only the still picture displayed in the display window will be retouched. 
The retouch operation will not affect other still pictures in the picture 
selection area.
   When you select [Retouch] from the short movie story 
editing screen 
(→87)
 
●The [Save] tab is not displayed. The retouched still picture will 
be saved as part of the short movie story scenario.
*
   Click F to save the edited contents and return to the short movie 
story window. *
[Edit] / [Save] / [Operation] tabs
  
Retouch screen
 Editing still pictures (Retouching still pictures)  
						

							
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Editing videos on your computer
Tips
 
●By switching to the [Operation] tab, you can check the retouch history 
and see preview pictures. If you want to return to a previous step in 
the process, select that operation and click [Return to here].   
Clicking [Operating Instructions] brings up the operating instructions 
(this manual).
 
●Once the still picture has been saved, the operation cannot be 
undone to a previous stage in the procedure.
 
●When retouching extremely large still pictures, the picture may be 
automatically resized and saved in a smaller size. In this case, it will 
no longer be possible to delete and save the original file.
4Click the [Save] tab. *
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   If you select [Retouch] from the short movie story editing screen, 
the [Save] tab is not displayed. 
(→87)
The retouched still picture will be saved as part of the short 
movie story scenario.
 [Delete the original file]A:   Delete the original file.
 [Save Destination Folder]B: Save in the same folder as the original file.C:   Save in a different folder. Click [Browse] and select the 
save destination.
 [JPEG compression ratio]D:   The compression ratio can be set using the slider.
When you move the slider to the left, the file size 
becomes smaller but the picture quality deteriorates.
5Click [Save].
6Click [Close].
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 Editing still pictures (Retouching still pictures)  
						

							
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Editing videos on your computer
1Select the still picture to rotate.
2Select [Edit] → [Edit still picture] 
→ [Counter-clockwise Rotation] or 
[Clockwise Rotation] from the menu.
3When the confirmation message is 
displayed, click [Yes].
The still picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise or counter 
clockwise.
  
When a still picture without Exif information is 
rotated
When a still picture without Exif information is rotated, a still 
picture in JPEG format that has Exif information is newly 
created.
1When the confirmation message is displayed, click 
[OK].
Tips
 
●For still pictures in JPEG format that have Exif information, rotation 
is performed by correcting the Exif information only. With some 
software, the still picture may not seem to be rotated.
 
●When you rotate many still pictures at one time, it may take time to 
finish the process.
 Editing still pictures (Rotating still pictures)  
						

							
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Videos stored on a computer can be recorded on SD cards and discs. ●Also refer to “General precautions”  (→7) .
 Recording
Recording formats
Available Media Recording Format CharacteristicsPlayback Equipment
SD cardsMP4 format
 ●Format for recording MP4 motion pictures 
as they are.
This unit (microSD memory card or microSDHC 
memory card only) or other compatible devices
DCF format  
(Still picture)
 ●Format designed for recording still pictures 
on SD cards. Playback or printing is possible with DCF-
compatible equipment (digital cameras, TVs, 
and printers. etc.)
CD/DVD ―
 ●The data is recorded as computer data. It can only be played back on a computer.
Additional recording on media with existing content
Media Supporting 
Additional Recording Format
SD cards MP4
DCF format still pictures
When recording additional content, you can add content to media recorded with this software by using the same recording format as the 
existing content.
When you load media with existing content, a confirmation message about additional recording is displayed. Select [Y es] if you will add content. 
(If you select [No], content cannot be added.)
Record on storage media
Tips
 ●Additional content can also be recorded to SD cards when still pictures have been recorded to the cards. ●When a 4 GB or larger MP4 motion picture is copied to an SD card, the video data is split into 4 GB increments and copied as multiple scenes.  
						

							
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Record on storage media
Preparation:To record on an SD card, use an SD card reader/writer or a 
built-in SD card slot in your computer that supports that type of 
SD card.
 ●Copy the motion picture to the computer 
(→22) . ●Exit all other software. - Be sure to exit other software that may access the optical drive, 
such as Windows Explorer
. 
 ●Load the media for recording. - When using SD cards, see “SD card connection”  (→13)
.
 - Motion pictures shorter than 2 seconds cannot be recorded on SD cards.
 - Do not insert or remove SD cards when copying data from SD cards or recording data on discs. Removing SD cards during this 
process may cause data corruption or SD card damage.
 - SD cards must have a capacity of at least 32 MB for motion picture recording. 

Additionally, operation is not guaranteed when 
recording motion picture to 64 MB – 256 MB SD cards. SD cards 
of 8 MB – 256 MB can be used to store still pictures.
 - Recording requires twice the amount of free space for the work  area as that being used on the media. 

To change the work area 
(→114) .
Important
Do not do the following during recording. These operations 
may prevent successful recording and damage discs or 
equipment.
 - Connect/disconnect cables and cords to your computer or peripheral equipment, or turn equipment on or of f
 - Log of

f Windows (by switching users, for example)
 - Force this software to close - Install or remove an SD cardTime required for recording ●Recording will take some time. The amount of time required for 
recording varies depending on disc specifications and optical drive 
performance. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the 
disc and drive.
Motion pictures and scenes can be selected from a variety of folders of motion pictures saved on the computer with this software to be 
recorded in any order on optical discs and SD cards.
 ●Use a microSD memory card or microSDHC memory card to play back on the unit.
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Record on storage media
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1Click  [Copy to media] → [SD card 
recording].
The [Copy to media] window is displayed.
2Select a copy destination.
3Click [Next].
4Select a recording format.
SD card [MP4 mode videos]
[DCF format still pictures] 
(→80)
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Tips
 
●When this software is using an optical drive, the drive cannot be used 
by other software.
 
●Motion picture editing is not possible while the copy work area is 
displayed. Complete any required editing (such as dividing scenes) in 
advance.
Copy work area
5Drag and drop motion pictures to the 
copy work area.
 
●To record still pictures  (→80) 
●Repeat this process to choose the motion picture. To select 
multiple items, hold the [Ctrl] key while clicking the thumbnails.
 
●To add motion pictures from another folder, select the folder and 
then perform step 
5. 
●The motion pictures will be recorded in the order that you drag 
them to the copy work area.
 
●To cancel the copying to media, click [Exit].
  Removing motion pictures from the copy work area
1Click a motion picture to remove.  
●To select multiple items, hold the [Ctrl] key while clicking the 
thumbnails. 
2Click [Remove from list].
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●Motion pictures are only removed from the copy work area. 
The data itself is not deleted.
 
●Click [Deselect all] to remove all the motion pictures.
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  Changing the order of motion pictures1Drag and drop motion pictures to the desired position.
6Check the space available at the copy 
destination.
A: Space taken up on the SD cardB:   Total size of the motion pictures dragged and dropped to 
the copy work area
7Click [Execute].
8When the confirmation message is 
displayed, click [Yes].
Recording now begins, and the status is shown with the 
progress indicator and thumbnails.
 
●Recording will take some time. Do not operate the computer 
until recording is finished.
 
●Recording can be canceled by clicking [Cancel].
9Click [OK] when a message is displayed 
indicating that recording is complete. 
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 Recording motion pictures
Tips
 
●Click [Settings] to perform advanced settings, such as for the 
recording speed.  
						

							
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Record on storage media
Still pictures on your computer can be recorded on SD cards. These still pictures are recorded in a format that can be viewed on digital 
cameras and similar devices (DCF format).
 
●For details on SD cards  (→7)
Preparation: 
●Insert the SD card. (See “SD card connection”  →13 )
1Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Recording 
motion pictures” 
(→77) .
2Click [DCF format still pictures].
3Select still pictures.
 
●Content exceeding the available space on the SD card is 
indicated in red. In this case, remove some of the still pictures to 
be recorded.
4Click [Execute].
5When the confirmation message is 
displayed, click [Yes].
Recording now begins, and the status is shown with the 
progress indicator and thumbnails.
 
●Do not operate the computer until recording is finished. 
6Click [OK] when a message is displayed 
indicating that recording is complete. 
Tips
 
●DCF: Design rule for Camera File system. This recording format 
conforms to file system specifications of the Japan Electronics and 
Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
 
●Refer to the Operating Instructions of the unit for the save folder and 
the file name structure.
 Recording still pictures