"Edit" Menu

Shortcut

Undo

This command allows you to undo the last changes made. This way, you can try out different methods for doing an important task. If you don't like the result, you can always revert to the previous state using "Undo".

Right-clicking the button opens a list of changes made so far, allowing you to undo several changes made in sequence.

TIP You can adjust the length of the list to your needs in program settings. A general rule: The longer the list, the more RAM is used.

Redo

This function undoes the previous "Undo" function.

Right-clicking on the arrow next to the button opens a list of changes made so far, allowing you to restore several undo actions made in sequence.

Empty undo and cache memory

This option deletes the memory for undo commands and clipboard (cache).

Cut objects

This function extracts the marked scene and copies it to the clipboard. You can then use the "Paste" command to insert it into any movie.

Copy objects

This function copies the selected scene (or the selected object, if you are in the Timeline mode) to the clipboard. You can then use the "Paste" command to insert it into any movie.

Paste objects

This command inserts the clipboard material (photo or object) at the current position of the playback marker.

Duplicate objects

This command duplicates all selected objects. The copies appear beside the original and can be placed in the correct position using drag and drop.

Delete objects

This function deletes the selected scene (or the selected object, if you are in the Timeline mode).

Select all objects

All objects found in the project are selected.

Edit

Editing functions are also accessible using the toolbar. The last selected function will appear in the toolbar as a button.

  • Cut scene: This command cuts a selected scene at the point where the playback marker is positioned. Two independent objects are created.

  • Remove scene start: This command cuts a scene at the point where the start marker is positioned, and deletes all material that precedes the start position simultaneously.

  • Remove scene end: This command cuts a scene at the point where the start marker is positioned, and deletes all material behind the start position simultaneously.

  • Remove scene: If you want to cut a scene on track 1 out of a movie in the timeline mode at a later stage, this option automatically moves objects, titles, and transitions on all tracks forward so that no gaps are created in the film.

    Objects on other tracks which extend into the area of the scene in question will not be moved automatically; they will remain in their current positions.

  • Split movie: This command divides the movie into two individual movies at the position of the playback marker.

    The current project window retains the portion that is located in front of the playback marker. The remaining part will be removed from the current project window and turned into a new movie. You can open this movie from the "View" menu.

Musical editing adjustment

NOTE This feature is available in the Platinum/Suite version of Video deluxe.

If you have edited your background music with the beat detection wizard and a musical tempo was provided, then you can adjust the cuts to change automatically in time with the beat using this command. All hard cuts (edits without transitions) will be moved to occur on the musical quarter notes.

Range

Video deluxe offers object-based functions as well as "band-oriented" editing functions. These always refer to the whole project from the first to the last track as well as to the range between the start and end marker.

  • Cut: The area between the start and end markers is cut from the current project and placed on the clipboard. This section can be reinserted elsewhere.

  • Copy: The area between the start and end markers in the current project is copied to the Clipboard. This section can be reinserted elsewhere.

  • Delete: The area between the start and end markers is deleted from the current project and no longer saved on the clipboard.

  • Paste: The contents of the clipboard are added into the current project at the position of the start marker.

  • Extract: The area between the start and end markers is retained, all the material in front and behind it are then deleted. Use this option to isolate a specific part of an arrangement for further individual editing.

  • Insert empty space: An empty section the length of the period between the start and end marker will be added to the first visible track. The objects following this will be moved.

    NOTE This function only applies to the first visible track. Therefore, it is necessary to scroll through the arranger to bring the track you want up to the line at the top.

  • Insert still shot: The start of the range is inserted as a still shot over the length of the range.

    NOTE This function only applies to the first visible track. Therefore, it is necessary to scroll through the arranger to bring the track you want up to the line at the top.

Group objects

All selected objects are assigned to a group which may be selected and edited jointly by clicking the mouse.

Ungroup objects

This command splits an object group into separate objects.

Wizards

  • Slideshow Maker:

    The Slideshow Maker Wizard is ideal for converting still images into moving pictures, adding background music, and effects.

  • MAGIX Soundtrack Maker:

    Music tracks that match the mood are generated automatically by Soundtrack Maker. Even mood changes are possible.

  • Travel route animation:

    This menu entry opens the separateMAGIX Travel Maps program. This enables simple creation of animated travel routes with the help of online maps.

Combine audio

This option joins all audio objects in one audio file. Afterwards, the audio material will only occupy one track and take up hardly any RAM (but will take up space on the hard drive [ca. 10 MB/min in stereo]). This way you have a clear overview of other objects and more space for them.

Video deluxe automatically normalizes the audio file, i.e. the loudest point of the wave audio object is identical to the highest value of the 16-bit resolution ceiling. This guarantees the same sound quality, even if you repeat the mixdown procedure in the project window or you combine the mixdown file with other wave audio objects again and again. The mixdown function is very helpful if you want to continue using the mixdown object afterwards.

TIP To create the final AVI or WAV (or any other multimedia) file, we recommend using the various option of the submenu "Export movie" option in "File", instead of the mixdown function.

Combine audio and video

In addition to the "Combine audio" function (see above), all video objects including effects, fades, and edits are combined in a single MAGIX video file. If your computer starts to approach its limits, this enables you to free resources for further editing.

Start preview rendering...

You may also instruct Video deluxe to render specific sections that are you are almost finished editing with. This is especially useful if smooth playback is not possible due to the applied effects and transitions. The advantage versus the option "Combine audio and video" is that all of the objects will be maintained in the arrangement. The rendered material will only be played in the background when the playback marker reaches the corresponding position.

See "Preview rendering".

Remove range(s) for preview rendering

Removes preview rendering ranges. If multiple sections were defined and the playback marker is placed over one of these sections, you will be asked whether you would like to remove only this "Section" or "All".

Markers

More information on the subject can be found in the section "Markers".

Move view

Using these commands, a viewable portion together with the playback marker will be moved in the timeline. You can quickly skip between different markers (skip, chapter, scene or ad markers) and object edges.

Multicam

NOTE This feature is available in the Platinum/Suite version of Video deluxe.

Click on this to switch to "Multicam Mode". Find out more in "Multicam editing".

Mute audio tracks (Multicam)

Once you switch to Multicam mode, all audio from the source tracks will be muted. You will only hear the audio track of the final movie. If you wish to deactivate this function, remove the check. Now, you can mute the audio tracks manually using the track headers.