How to create a Highlight Reel movie
With an understanding of how Highlight Reel works, and the options and settings available, you are ready to build your first Highlight Reel movie.
* To create a Highlight Reel movie
1 Open Highlight Reel (In the VideoStudio Library panel, click the Highlight Reel button .)
Note: The Highlight Reel button is available only when you select a custom folder in the media Library (a folder that you have created by clicking the Add a new folder button ).
2 Click the Folder button , and choose a previously created folder, or click the New Folder button , and type a folder name.
The new folder appears in the folder list and is selected by default.
3 If you need to import media, click the Import Media button , choose Import Media Files or Import Media Folder, navigate to and select the media you want, and click Open.
Supported media files are added to the Highlight Reel Library.
4 If you want to select specific videos and photos for your movie, use the filter and sorting features to find the media you want, and click the upper-right corner of each thumbnail to add a check mark.
5 Click the Settings button , and choose a Movie mode and Movie settings. For more information, see Highlight Reel settings.
Note: Auto takes full advantage of the automation features.
6 Click Create.
The compilation process takes several seconds or minutes, depending on the size and number of media files it must analyze.
The movie appears in the Timeline when processing is complete.
7 Use the playback controls in the Navigation area to review your movie.
8 If you want to make any edits, you can do so in the Timeline. For more information, see Editing a Highlight Reel movie.
9 When you ready to export your movie, click OK at the bottom of the window.
The movie is exported as a .vsp file and is added to the VideoStudio Library.