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Some of the functions mentioned here are restricted or not available in the Essentials version. You can always upgrade your Essentials version at www.nero.com to get the full version with all the functions.
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To make a movie or slide show, proceed as follows:
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- In the Start screen, select the Make Movie or Slide Show option.
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- The Movie Options window is opened.
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- Enter a video title in the Movie name input field.
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- The name is used as the title name in the Content screen and visible on buttons in the menu when burning the movie to a disc.
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- Choose the adequate settings options for the timeline and click the OK button.
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- The Video Editing screen is displayed according to the chosen settings. If media files are already available, they are displayed on the My Media palette in the media area at the top right.
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- If you want to add media files that are on your computer, click the Import > Import Files entry in the upper right of the My Media palette.
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- A window is opened.
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- Select the required media files and click the Open button.
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- The files are added to the media area. For a better overview, different media types are automatically arranged in single tabs.
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- Select video files that you want to add to your movie and drag them from the Videos tab to required positions on the timeline.
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- Select photos that you want to add to your movie or slide show and drag them from the Pictures tab to the required positions on the timeline.
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- Video files and photos are added to the content area.
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- If you want to add background music to your movie or slide show, drag audio files from the Audio tab on the My Media palette to the required position on the timeline.
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- If you are satisfied with the movie or slide show, click the Next button in the lower right corner of the main window. You can examine the status of your composition in the preview area at any time.
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- The Content screen is displayed.
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- You have made a movie or slide show and can now add additional titles to your project or create a menu.
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