Quick start
Import video clips to the Library
Add your clips and photos
Review and trim your video clips
Add titles
Apply transitions
Add music
Save and share
Welcome
What’s new in Corel VideoStudio 2021?
System requirements
Accessories
Input Options
Supported file formats
Import Formats
Export Formats
Blu-ray Support
Hardware acceleration
To change hardware acceleration settings
Preparing for video editing
Installing and uninstalling the application
To install VideoStudio
To uninstall VideoStudio
Starting and quitting the application
To start the application
To quit the application
Updating the application
To update the application
Corel Support Services
About Corel
Learning resources
Documentation conventions
Using the Help system
To use the Help system
Corel VideoStudio 2021 User Guide PDF
Learning with video tutorials
To open the Discovery Center window
Using Web-based resources
To access Corel VideoStudio Web resources
Workspace tour
Exploring the workspaces
Switching between workspaces
To switch between workspaces
The Welcome book
Using the Player panel
To preview projects or clips
To play the trimmed range only
Using the toolbar
To hide or show tools on the Timeline toolbar
Customizing the workspace
To hide or show the Library and Options panel
To move a panel
To customize the size of the program window
To dock a panel
To save a custom workspace layout
To load a custom workspace layout
To set program preferences
Changing the application language
To change the display language
Capture and import
Using the Options panel in the Capture workspace
Capturing videos and photos
To capture video clips and photos from your camcorder
To capture videos and photos using a DSLR
To capture video from an HDV camcorder
To capture DVB-T video
To capture TV footage
To capture video in MPEG-2 format
Capturing digital video (DV)
Using DV Quick Scan
To add the date and time of your video
Capturing analog video
To specify the type of video source you are capturing from
Importing from digital media
To import digital media
To enable timecode retrieval for AVCHD
Scanning and splitting scenes
To find scenes in your video
To use Split by scene
Project basics
Creating new projects and opening projects
To create a new project
To create a new HTML5 project
To create a new FastFlick project
To open an existing project
To add an existing project to a new project
Setting project properties
To modify project properties
Creating custom profiles
To create custom profiles
To choose a custom profile for your project
Using Smart Proxy for a faster, smoother editing experience
To enable or disable Smart Proxy
To set the resolution threshold and location for Smart Proxy files
To manage proxy files
Previewing your project or clips
To preview a project or clip
To play part of a project or clip
Undoing and redoing actions
To undo the last action
To redo the last undone action
Showing and hiding grid lines
To show grid lines
Saving projects
To save your project
To automatically save your work
Saving projects by using Smart Package
To save projects by using Smart Package
Adding cues and chapters
To add project cues
To add chapters
Templates
Using Instant Project templates
To open an Instant Project template
To replace clips, photos, and music in an Instant Project template
To create an Instant Project template
To import project templates
Split screen video templates
To choose and fill a split screen template
To create a split screen template
Organize and find media
Using the Library
To select media in the Library
To add media clips to the Library
To delete media clips from the Library
To automatically locate and restore links to media files
To export a library
To import a Library
To reset the Library
Sorting, viewing, and filtering clips in the Library
To sort media clips
To change the media clips view
To show or hide media clips
To change the Library panel view
Searching the Library
To search the Library
Resizing thumbnails
To adjust thumbnail size
Tagging files as 3D
To tag video and photo clips as 3D
Timeline
Switching between Timeline views
Storyboard View
Timeline View
To switch between Storyboard View and Timeline View
Showing and hiding tracks
To show or hide tracks
Adding and swapping tracks
To add tracks with the Track Manager
To insert or delete tracks in the Timeline
To swap Overlay tracks
Renaming tracks
To rename a track
Adjusting track height
To adjust track height
Grouping and ungrouping
To group items in the Timeline
To ungroup items in the Timeline
Using Ripple Editing mode
To use Ripple Editing
Using Replace Mode
To toggle Replace Mode on and off
Edit media
Using the Options panel in the Edit workspace
Converting multiple files
To run a Batch Convert
To create a Batch Convert profile
Adding video clips
Adding photos
To make all inserted photos the same size as the frame size of your project
To import PSPIMAGE files into the Timeline
Moving clips in the Timeline
To move a clip
Rotate a video or photo
How to rotate a video clip or photo
Crop a video or photo
How to crop a video
Resizing/scaling a video or photo
To resize/scale a video or photo
Time remapping
To change the playback speed, freeze, or reverse video footage
Modifying video playback speed
To adjust the speed and time-lapse attributes of your video clip
To apply Time-lapse/Strobe effects on your photos
To adjust the variable speed attributes of your video clip
To reverse video playback
Using Freeze Frame
To apply Freeze Frame
Replacing media clips
To replace a clip
Trimming a clip
To split a clip into two
To trim a clip with the Trim markers using Single Clip Trimmer
To trim a clip directly on the Timeline
To trim a clip using the Duration box
Using Slip, Slide, Roll, or Stretch tools on the Timeline
To use the Slip tool to adjust clips in the Timeline
To use the Stretch tool to adjust clips in the Timeline
To use the Roll tool to adjust clips in the Timeline
To use the Slide tool to adjust clips in the Timeline
Using Split by Scene
To use Split by Scene on a DV AVI or MPEG file
Trimming video into multiple clips
To trim a video file into multiple clips
Saving trimmed clips
To save a trimmed clip
Taking a snapshot from a video clip
To capture photos in the Edit workspace
To change default Snapshot settings
Lens Correction
To correct wide-angle lens distortion
Pan and zoom for video and photos
To set a constant zoom level for a photo or video
To apply a pan and zoom effect to a video while it plays
To apply a pan and zoom effect by using key frames
Working with the Mask Creator (Ultimate)
To create a still or keyframed video mask with the Mask Creator
To create a video mask with the Mask Creator by detecting movement
To edit a mask
To save a mask
To remove a mask from a clip
To import a video or still mask into the Matte Modes library
Track transparency
To adjust track transparency
360 video
Editing 360 video
To edit and export a 360 video
Converting 360 video to standard video
To convert 360 video to standard video
Tiny planet and rabbit hole effects from 360 video
To apply a tiny planet or rabbit hole effect to a 360 video
Audio
Adding audio files
To add an audio file to the Library
To add voice-over narration
To import music from an audio CD
Using Audio Ducking to automatically adjust volume
To use Audio Ducking
Splitting an audio track from a video clip
To split an audio track from a video clip
Using Auto Music
To add music with Auto Music
Balancing the volume of multiple clips with Normalize Audio
To apply Normalize Audio to multiple clips with audio
Adjusting clip volume
To adjust the volume of a video or audio clip
Trimming and cutting audio clips
To trim audio clips
To split the audio clip
Stretching audio duration
To stretch the duration of an audio clip
Applying fade-in/out
To apply fade effects to your audio clips
Using the Sound Mixer
To blend the different audio tracks in your project
Adjusting stereo channels
To use stereo mode
Using the Surround Sound Mixer
Mixing Surround Sound
To use Surround Sound mode
Duplicating an audio channel
Applying audio filters
To apply audio filters
Titles and subtitles
Adding titles using the Library
To add a title
To add a preset title to your project
To save your title as a My Favorite preset
Adding titles with the Subtitle Editor
To launch the Subtitle Editor
To add subtitles manually with the Subtitle Editor
To add subtitles automatically with the Subtitle Editor
To import subtitle files using the Subtitle Editor
To edit subtitles by using the Subtitle Editor
To save subtitle files using the Subtitle Editor
Formatting text
To edit titles
To rotate text in the Preview Window
To add a text backdrop
To modify text border and transparency
To modify text shadow or glow
To modify text motion (text animation and fade)
To apply a title preset
To adjust the duration of title clips
Creating titles for the Library
To create a title template
Applying text effects and animation
To apply animation to the current text
To apply title filters to the current text
Converting titles to image and animation files
To convert a title to an image (PNG)
To convert a moving title to an animated file (UISX)
3D Title Editor
3D Title Editor workspace
Creating and editing 3D titles
To create or edit a 3D title
Transitions
Adding transitions
To add a transition
To add a transition automatically
To add a selected transition to all video track clips
To add random transitions to all video track clips
To customize a preset transition
Saving and deleting transitions
To save a transition in My Favorites
To delete a transition from a project
Morph Transitions
To add a Morph Transition
Seamless Transitions (Ultimate)
To apply a Seamless Transition
Graphics
Adding color clips
To select a color clip in the Color Library
Adding color patterns
To select a background pattern clip in the Library
Adding backgrounds
To select a background video in the Library
Adding objects or frames
To add an object or frame
Adding animations
To add an animation
Video filters
Applying filters
To apply a video filter to a photo or video clip
Applying multiple filters
To apply multiple filters
To reorder filters
Removing filters
To remove a filter from a clip
Marking filters as favorites
To mark a filter as a favorite
To find and apply a favorite filter
Customizing filters
To customize a filter
To set key frames for effect filters
To save a customized filter to My Favorites
AR Stickers
To apply an AR Sticker to a person in a video clip
To import a PNG file to the AR Sticker library
Overlay clips
Adding clips to overlay tracks
To add a clip to the Overlay Track
Adjusting overlay clips
To split a clip in the Video and Overlay Tracks
To reposition an Overlay clip
To resize an Overlay clip
To distort the Overlay clip
Combining Overlay clips to create an Ultra HD (4K) video
To merge HD files using Overlay clips
Applying motion to an overlay clip
To apply motion to an Overlay clip
Adjusting the overall transparency of overlay clips
To apply transparency to an Overlay clip
Adding borders to overlay clips
To add a border to an Overlay clip
Using Chroma Key for a green screen effect
To use Chroma Key to make selected colors transparent
Blending overlay clips with the background
To blend an overlay clip with the background
Adding a mask frame
To add a mask frame
Using video masks with overlay clips
To apply a video mask to an overlay clip
Color correction and color grading
Using the Color controls
To access color correction and color grading controls
Basic color and tone correction
To adjust basic color, tone, and clarity
To adjust the tone quality of your video or image clips
Adjusting white balance
To adjust White balance
Tone Curve
To adjust color and tone with Tone Curve
HSL Tuning
To adjust color with HSL Tuning
Color Wheel
To adjust the tone or color of a clip with the Color Wheel
Video scopes
To display a video scope
To use a vectorscope to display skin tone
Color grading with lookup tables (LUT profiles)
To apply a LUT Profile
To remove a LUT Profile
To import a LUT profile
To remove a LUT profile from a video clip
Motion tracking
Tracking motion of video objects
Motion Tracking interface basics
To launch the Track Motion dialog box
To track the motion of video objects
Matching motion to a tracking path
To launch the Match Motion dialog box
To match motion to a tracking path
To unlink overlay clips from tracking paths
Customizing motion
To launch the Customize Motion dialog box
To customize a motion path
To save a custom motion to the Path Library
To remove custom motion from a clip in the Timeline
Tracking paths
Adjusting tracking paths
To adjust tracking paths
To define the tracking path duration
To extend tracking path duration
To reset tracking paths
To show or hide trackers
To add trackers
To rename trackers
Using objects on tracking paths
To add matched objects
To blur parts of tracked objects
Using the Path Library
To use a path from the Library
To remove a path from a clip
To save tracking paths in the Track Motion dialog box
To import paths to the Path Library
To export paths from the Path Library
To reset the Path Library
Painting Creator
Working with Painting Creator
To launch Painting Creator
To close Painting Creator
Painting Creator workspace
Main workspace components
Painting Creator tools and controls
Switching between Painting Creator modes
To choose between Painting Creator modes
Choosing a background
To change the background
How to create animations and images in Painting Creator
To create an animated painting
To create a still image painting
To create a still image from an animation
To change clip duration
Setting Painting Creator preferences
To change the default Preference settings
Creating and importing custom brushes
To create a custom brush in Painting Creator
To import brushes
Exporting Painting Creator animations and images
To export animations and images to the VideoStudio Library
Highlight Reel
Introduction to Highlight Reel
To open Highlight Reel
To close Highlight Reel
Highlight Reel window
Main components
Highlight Reel tools and controls
Highlight Reel settings
To choose Highlight Reel mode and settings
How to create a Highlight Reel movie
To create a Highlight Reel movie
Editing a Highlight Reel movie
To edit a movie in the Highlight Reel window
To multi-trim a movie in the Highlight Reel window
To specify which project photos you want to export
Using face detection in Highlight Reel
To run face detection on your media files
To manage faces assigned to a group
To manage face groups
FastFlick
Creating a FastFlick project
To create a FastFlick project
To open an existing FastFlick project
Selecting a template (FastFlick)
To select a template
Adding media clips (FastFlick)
To add media clips
Editing titles (FastFlick)
To edit a title
Adding music (FastFlick)
To add a background music
To rearrange audio clips
To delete an audio file
To apply Audio Normalization
Applying Pan & Zoom effects (FastFlick)
To apply Pan & Zoom effects to photos
Setting movie duration (FastFlick)
To set movie duration
Saving to video files for computer playback (FastFlick)
To create a video file for computer playback
Uploading to the Web (FastFlick)
To upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo
Editing your movie in VideoStudio (FastFlick)
To edit a movie in VideoStudio
Making FastFlick templates
Terminology for FastFlick templates
Rules for creating FastFlick templates
Rules
Creating FastFlick templates
To create a template
Stop motion animation
How to create a stop motion project
To create a stop motion project
Stop motion settings
Opening and importing files for stop motion
To open an existing stop motion animation project
To import images into a stop motion animation project
Using the DSLR Enlarge Mode
To activate DSLR Enlarge Mode
Multi-Camera editing
The Multi-Camera Editor workspace
Toolbar, playback, and other controls
Basic steps in multi-camera editing
Importing video and audio clips into the Multi-Camera Editor
To import video clips into the Multi-Camera Editor
Synchronizing video and audio clips in multi-camera projects
To synchronize video and audio clips in the Multi-Camera Editor
Choosing an audio source for your multi-camera project
To choose an audio source for your multi-camera project
Editing multiple clips to create a multi-camera compilation
To create a multi-camera compilation
To add a transition between multi-camera segments
To split a clip in the Multi-Camera Editor
Adding picture-in-picture (PIP) in the Multi-Camera Editor
To add a picture-in-picture (PIP) effect to your multi-camera project
Managing multi-camera source files
To add, remove or manage clips with the Source Manager
Saving and exporting your multi-camera project
To save your multi-camera project
Using Smart Proxy with the Multi-Camera Editor
Save and share
Choosing a sharing option
Saving to video files for computer playback
To create a video file for computer playback
Saving to video files for mobile devices
To create a video file for a portable device or camcorder
Saving a track as an alpha channel video
To export a track as an alpha channel video
Saving HTML5 video files
To create an HTML5 video folder
To save an HTML5 project as a Corel VideoStudio Pro project (VSP)
Uploading to the Web
To upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo
Creating 3D video files
To create 3D video files
Creating video files from part of a project (trimmed)
To create a video file from a trimmed range
Creating sound files
To create an audio file
Working with custom profiles in the Share workspace
To create a custom profile in the Share workspace
To edit a custom profile in the Share workspace
To delete a custom profile in the Share workspace
Burn discs
Saving a project to disc
To output your project to a disc
To save a disc output project
Assembling files
To add videos
To add VideoStudio Pro projects
Adding and editing chapters
To create or edit chapters linked to a video clip
Creating disc menus
To apply a menu template
To apply layout settings to other menu pages
To add background music to menus
To add background image or video to menus
To add motion menus
Editing a menu template
To edit text style in menus
To resize, rotate, and distort menu objects
To align a single menu object
To align multiple menu objects
To arrange the Z-order of menu objects
To copy and paste shape menu object attributes
To add menu filters and transition effects
Creating advanced menus
To add a title menu
To add chapter menus
To show the menu thumbnail numbers
To create a menu template:
Previewing your movie and menu before burning
Burning your project onto a disc
To burn your movie onto a disc
Copying a disc image file
To copy a disc image file:
Creating disc labels
To launch the disc label creation dialog box
Shortcuts
Menu command shortcuts
Workspace shortcuts
Navigation area shortcuts
Timeline shortcuts
Multi-trim Video shortcuts
Layout settings shortcuts
Screen capture shortcuts
Other Shortcuts
DV-to-DVD Wizard
Scanning for scenes
To scan for scenes
To burn the whole tape
To use scene detection
Applying templates and burning to DVDs
To apply a style template and burn to DVD
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