Using MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 2014 Premium
I have a number of large avi files that I wish to cut just a few seconds from each and make into a new movie.
Importing the whole avi takes quite some time.
Is it possible to specify a small portion of the avi to import to the timeline?
Hi,
Magix is a non destructive editing application so you cannot really import just a small segment of a file. Most NLE's (Non linear editors) behave this way. You could open the file, cut out what you don't want, then re-save it under a different name and accomplish the same thing. The AVI container format is large and very taxing on your system, You may want to consider converting that (those) files to MPEG4 using something like "Any video converter" they will take less time to import and edit if you do that..
George
EckieThump,
There is an option in the media pool for partial import -- this is from the pdf Manual that come with your program:
The preview, trim and import options appear when you hover your mouse over the video in the media pool.
Regards,
Carl
Hi
You do not have to import the whole of each video clip onto the timeline to get just a short section - look in the installed pdf manual (Help, Manual pdf ) pg31 Importing individual scenes from longer movies for full instructions on how to use In/Out points to set a range to import.
HTH
John
Hi,
AVI is a good high quality format is not necessary to transform AVI to MP4 H.264 you loose quality for nothing. If you want to cut a small part and save using another name keep the AVI format and same properties from original movie.
Since MEP is a non destructive software you can import as John and cpc mention. but you need memory and a good computer to open large size movies may be many GIG du to AVI format, but this is the easier way to do.
After montage done you can export in MP4 H.264
Regards,
YR
Hi
There is an update available - try this first.
John