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Copyright
Copyright
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Copyright
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Support
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Uninstalling the program
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Serial number
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More about MAGIX
MAGIX Online World
MAGIX News Center
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Introduction
What is MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe?
Supported formats
Overview of the program screen
Restrictions
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Quick start
Manage photos
Importing photos
Viewing photos
Finding photos
Create categories
Select pictures according to criteria
Scan photos
Optimize photos
Create slideshows and photo albums
Print photos
Present your photos
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Interface – The layout of MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe
Advanced mode & basic mode
Toolbars
Navigation and info tabs
Photo overview
Album view
Optimize view
Slideshow monitor
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More useful functions
Database
Adjust properties
Import
Create slideshow
Export
Secure data: Burn
Find pictures and make a selection
Print and order pictures
MAGIX Photo Viewer
Create map
Create panorama image
Equalizer
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Functions in detail
Multiple rename
Inserting and editing images from the clipboard
Work in networks
Multi-user support
Create backup copy on CD/DVD
MAGIX Foto Designer 7
Working with MAGIX Online Album
Digital picture frames
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Keyboard shortcuts
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Menu
File menu
Edit menu
Library menu
Security menu
Windows menu
"Share" menu
Tasks menu
Help Menu
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MAGIX services in detail
magix.info
MAGIX Online Album
MAGIX Website Maker
Catooh – the Online Content Library
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If you still have questions
Task assistant
Tips for program help
PDF Manual
Restrictions
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Glossary
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Index
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Support
Support
Dear MAGIX customer,
Our aim is to provide fast, convenient, solution-focused support at all times. To
this end, we offer a wide range of services:
Unlimited web support:
As a registered MAGIX customer, you have unlimited access to web support
offered via the convenient MAGIX service portal on http://support.magix.net,
including an intelligent help assistant, high-quality FAQs, patches and user
reports that are constantly updated.
The only requirement for use is product registration at www.magix.com
The online community, on-the-spot support and a platform for exchange:
MAGIX customers have free and unlimited access to the online community at
www.magix.info, which includes approx. 120,000 members and offers the
opportunity to ask members questions concerning MAGIX products as well as
use the search function to search for specific topics or answers. In addition to
questions & answers, the knowledge pool includes a glossary, video tutorials
and a discussion forum. The multiple experts, found round-the-clock at
www.magix.info guarantee quick answers, which sometimes come within
minutes of a question being posted.
Email support for MAGIX products:
For every new MAGIX product you will receive, as of date purchase, 12
months of email based customer service.
Premium email support:
For priority support, or if you want the MAGIX support team to help with nonMAGIX related hardware problems you can purchase a Premium email support
ticket. Log in at http://support.magix.net and click on "Purchase access
code", the ticket is for a specific problem, and is valid until it is solved, it is not
restricted to an email.
Please note: To be able to use the Premium email support and free product
email support via the Internet, you have to register your MAGIX product using
the serial number provided. This can be found on the CD case of your
installation CD or on the inside of the DVD box.
Additional telephone service:
Besides the large number of free customer service offers, we also offer a feebased telephone customer service.
Here you can find a summary of our technical support telephone numbers:
http://support.magix.net/
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Support
Mail (Europe): MAGIX Development Support, P.O. Box 20 09 14, 01194
Dresden, Germany
Mail (North America): MAGIX Customer Service, 1105 Terminal Way #302,
Reno, NV 89502, USA
Please make sure you have the following information at hand:
Program version
Configuration details (operating system, processor, memory, hard drive, etc.),
sound card configuration (type, driver)
Information regarding other audio software installed
MAGIX Sales Department
You can reach the MAGIX Sales Department workdays for help with the
following questions and problems:
Orders
Product consulting (pre-purchase)
Upgrade requests
Returns
Europe
Monday - Friday, 09:00-16:00 GMT
U.K.: 0203 3189218
Denmark: 45 699 18763
Sweden: 46 852 500713
Finland: 35 89 42419023
Norway: 47 210 35843
North America
9 am to 4 pm EST Mon-Fri
Phone: 1-305-722-5810
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Uninstalling the program
Uninstalling the program
If you would like to uninstall MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe, you can do so
via the control panel under "Software". Or go to "Programs > MAGIX > MAGIX
Photo Manager MX Deluxe > Service and Support > Uninstall MAGIX Photo
Manager MX Deluxe".
Serial number
A serial number is included with each product. This serial number is required
for the installation of the software and enables usage of additional bonus
services.
What can a serial number do?
A serial number ensures that your copy of MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe is
clearly assigned to you and only you, and it makes improved and more
targeted customer service possible. Abuse of the software can be prevented
with a serial number, since it ensures that the optimum price/performance ratio
continues to be offered by MAGIX.
Where can the serial number be found?
The serial number can be found on the reverse side of your CD/DVD case. If
your product, for example, is packed in a DVD box, then you'll find the serial
number on the inside.
For versions that have been especially optimized for the Internet (download
versions), directly following the transaction you'll receive a serial number by
email to activate the software.
When will you need the serial number?
The serial number is required when you start or register MAGIX Photo Manager
MX Deluxe for the first time.
Note: We explicitly recommend registering your product, since only then are
you entitled to get program updates and contact MAGIX Support. Entering the
serial number is also required for activating codecs.
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More about MAGIX
More about MAGIX
MAGIX Online World
Discover the possibilities of MAGIX Online World. Whether it's for your photos,
videos, or music, we have just the right solution for you.
MAGIX Online Album
MAGIX Online Album (view page 126) lets you publish your photos and videos
directly on the Internet. You can also play your music as MP3s in the Online
Album. Create your personal album website in no time with your own Internet
address, and showcase everything that's fun about multimedia to the world.
For example, you can upload especially impressive photos or entire slideshows
as videos straight from your MAGIX program. Pictures you put on your website
can be downloaded with ease from the comfort of your own home and
integrated into your slideshow.
MAGIX Website Maker
MAGIX Website Maker helps you create a personal Internet showcase with a
professional design in just a few mouse clicks – without prior knowledge,
including your own chosen domain and email address. Publish slideshows and
videos and accessorize your site with music and various effects – anything
from a simple business card to a fireworks display of effects, professional or
private – show your best side!
More about this topic can be found under MAGIX Website Maker. (view page
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magix.info
Do you have questions, need help, or are looking for expert tips and tutorial
videos on using your MAGIX product? At magix.info you will find answers and
solutions as well as workshops and a comprehensive user forum for software
and multimedia queries.
You can access magix.info online at www.magix.info
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More about MAGIX
Catooh
If your project is missing pictures, videos, DVD menus, sounds, or samples,
then you should have a look at the huge selection available at Catooh. There
you'll be able to buy media in excellent quality for low prices: DVD menus,
Slideshow Maker styles, decorative elements, 3D power effects, 3D transition
series, MAGIX Soundpools, songs, ringtones... Perfectly suited to all MAGIX
photo, video, and music projects.
MAGIX News Center
The MAGIX News Center features links to current online tutorials and tips &
tricks on the software application examples. The "News" is indicated by color
according to content:
Green indicates practical tips & tricks for the software
Yellow reports the availability of new patches and updates
Red for special offers, contests and questionnaires
If no new messages are present, the button will appear gray. When the MAGIX
News Center is clicked, all of the available information will be displayed. Click
the messages to reach the corresponding website.
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Introduction
Introduction
What is MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe?
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe is the perfect tool for digital photographers
and collectors of digital photos. It is a photo album, photo optimizer, photo
manager and photo viewer in one.
Is your computer full of unorganized photos from your digital camera? Masses
of photographs lying around in envelopes or photo albums waiting to be
scanned while your digital camera keeps on delivering new pictures that will
have to be saved somewhere. Masses of photographs lying around in
envelopes or photo albums waiting to be scanned while your digital camera
keeps on delivering new pictures that will have to be saved somewhere.
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe can display, restore, organize, enhance,
and perfectly print all those photos, present them in a slideshow and even burn
them all onto a CD or DVD.
There are lots of ways to use it:
Arrange photos (view page 77): A sophisticated database lets you find and
gather photos from anywhere on your computer.
Import photos (view page 15): Simply connect your digital camera or scanner
to your computer and transfer the photos to your hard drive.
Sort photos: (view page 37, view page 17)Move specific photo collections as
one group and move them to the relevant category (vacation photos to
“Vacation”, family photos to “Family”, and so on).
Select photos (view page 18): Choose, for example, all images showing a
certain person or let MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe pick the pictures that
are really worth showing.
Retouch & restore photos (view page 23): Retouch and restore your photo
collection quickly. You can straighten out crooked photos by drawing a line
with the mouse. Red eyes can be removed with a click. The original photo file
is never changed, allowing you to experiment without any worries.
Present photos: (view page 69, view page 28) All photos can be collected in a
playable photo album and presented in full-screen. Photo albums, posters,
and individual photos may be printed out immediately or archived on CDs or
DVD.
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Supported formats
Photo import: JPEG (*.jpg; *.jfif; *.jpeg; *.jpe), Windows Bitmap Formats(*.bmp;
*.dib; *.rle), Tagged Image File Format (*.tif; *.tiff), Kodak Photo CD (*.pcd),
Targa (*.tga), Adobe Photoshop PSD (*.psd, not all features), Portable Network
Graphic (*.png), Portable Graymap PGM (*.pgm), Portable Pixelmap PPM
(*.ppm), Sun Raster File (*.RAS), PCX format (*.pcx) and RAW formats from
many different camera models.
Photo export: JPEG (*.jpg; *.jfif; *.jpeg; *.jpe), Windows Bitmap Formats
(*.bmp; *.dib; *.rle, nur 24Bit RGB), Tagged Image File Format (*.tif; *.tiff,
uncompressed/with JPEG compression), Targa (*.tga), Adobe Photoshop PSD
(*.psd, not all features), Portable Network Graphic (*.png), Portable Pixelmap
PPM (*.ppm), Sun Raster File (*.RAS), PCX format (*.pcx) and RAW formats
from many different camera models.
Video import: DirectShow compatible standard formats with installed codecs
(AVI, MOV, MJPEG, MPEG etc.) and WMV9
Video export: DirectShow compatible standard formats with installed codecs
(AVI, MOV, MJPEG, MPEG etc.), WMV9, RealHelix, MXV, WMV HD
Audio import: Wave, MP3, OGG VORBIS
The integrated image processing program, MAGIX Foto Designer 7, can import
the following image formats: JPEG, TIFF, GIF, BMP, RLE, DIB, PNG, TGA,
PCX, EMF, WMF, PPM, PGM, PBM, PSD, RAS, IFF, LBM and Photo CD.
Export of following files is possible: JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, TGA, PPM, PGM,
PSD, RAS, IFF, LBM and PCX.
Note: If you want to use other image formats in MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe, you must convert them first. Load the image into MAGIX Foto Designer
7, export it in the desired format, then load it into MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe.
Audio export: Wave, MP3, OGG VORBIS.
Sound in picture support
Some digital cameras have an audio recording function so that you can save
an audio file with each photo. The audio file is automatically included in the
database overview when you import the photo from the camera.
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Overview of the program screen
Menu bar (view page 105): Opens all possible functions and services in
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe.
Activate/deactivate advanced mode in MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe.
Toolbar: Provides access to the most important functions in MAGIX
Photo Manager MX Deluxe.
Photo Manager (view page 33) in the form of folders and a database for
organizing your files.
Photo overview (view page 42) to display the contents of your folders,
albums, and slideshows.
Albums (view page 46): Area for creating and editing photo albums.
Photo overview toolbar (view page 44).
Restrictions
Tip regarding special program versions: This documentation describes the full
functionality of MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe. However, you may be using
a restricted version of MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe, and full functionality
may not be available.
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Quick start
Manage photos
With MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe there are several ways to get your
pictures onto your computer. You can either import photos directly from your
digital camera, or scan previously developed pictures. You can access any
graphic, audio and video files found on your hard drive using the folder
function.
Every folder can be opened with a
mouse-click. The contents will be listed
in the preview window.
By clicking on the "New" symbol you
can create a new folder.
With the red cross you can move
folders or files into the recycling bin.
To change the name of a folder, click
"Rename selected folder".
Clicking on the yellow star ("Add selected folder to Favorites") adds a folder to
your “Favorites” folder. This list can be opened via the “Favorites” button.
You can have your photos filed into the database and search for them later on
according to their creation date, keywords, or genre. Everything takes place in
the intelligent virtual MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe database – without
time-wasting file shifting or copying.
It is recommended that you add folders with photos to the database. This
function can be initiated at any time directly from the "Database" > "Add
folders" menu.
Photos imported from the camera are detected automatically and displayed in
the photo overview. The same applies to every photo that you search for in
Explorer.
If you change certain folders outside of MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe, e.g.
you copy new photos into your photo folder, you should check if the new or
changed photos are also present in the MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe
folders. Select the option "Monitor folder" in the "Database" menu.
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Importing photos
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe directly accesses digital cameras and their
storage media, and then copies the image files to your hard disk. Select the file
format you wish to save the photos in during this process. Most cameras
identify themselves automatically as so-called "removable storage devices",
and therefore appear as separate drives in Windows™ Explorer.
If the import dialog doesn't open automatically after connecting your digital
camera, click "IMPORT ". MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe will scan your PC for
connected digital cameras or for storage media (e.g. compact flash cards).
This will take a moment. As soon as the interfaces have been checked, the
"PHOTO IMPORT " dialog will open. You will be able to see all of the photos saved
on your camera (or the selected storage medium).
You have the option of setting the save location for your new pictures under
"TARGET FOLDER ".
"IMPORT SETTINGS " lets you erase photos from your camera after they have been
imported, convert file formats into a certain format during transfer, and specify
the author and category with "IMAGE PROPERTIES ".
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Viewing photos
There are many practical options for viewing your pictures with MAGIX Photo
Manager MX Deluxe.
These can be accessed easily via
the small menu above the second
arrow button above and to the right
next to the path information.
You can switch between miniature view and filmstrip view or you can navigate
through the file list like in Windows Explorer.
Below the preview window you will find arrow buttons for turning pages. The
1:1 button for viewing the pictures in the original size, and the fader for
increasing or reducing the size of your preview pictures. You can use the
"Optimize" button to switch into the optimize mode for your photos.
Finding photos
The search function helps you find photos on the hard drive or in the database.
Click on the search button.
You can search the entire hard disk or limit the search to a certain drive or
folder. After searching, all objects that were located will be displayed with a
preview picture in the overview.
Hard disk search: You can enter the file name, approximate size and creation
date into the search dialog.
Database search: Control the search by specifying the criteria. Up to three
criteria can be searched for at the same time by using the "AND-" or "OR"
logical operators.
"AND" means that only those files that match all criteria will be listed,
"OR" means that only those files that match at least one of the criteria will be
listed.
In addition, you can set "conditions" and "comparison elements".
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Search for EXIF contents: EXIF files are information about the digital image
files: This includes creation date, file size, format, as well as photo-specific
details like shutter speed, diaphragm and exposure.
Search for similar: This function is explained by "Select pictures according to
criteria" (view page 22).
Create categories
Select "Categories" to arrange your photos according to theme. You will find
that some categories have already been suggested – hobby, friends, animals,
nature, etc. You can add new categories and edit or delete the available
categories. Please note: The categories are not "actual" file folders that you
create on your hard disk, but rather individual links to files that could be found
anywhere on your system.
This is how you file your pictures under categories:
Step 1: Open the folder containing the photos you would like to sort into
categories.
Step 2: Next, click the "Categories" tab and drag the selected images to the
desired category via drag & drop. You can even sort photos into several
categories simultaneously.
Alternatively, you can also open the stamp first, select the category,
and then stamp every picture that should be assigned to a specific
category.
You can also create individual categories. To do so, click on the "New
category" button and name the category.
You can also rename existing categories. Click on the "Rename"
symbol to do this.
Open categories: The images belonging to a category will be displayed as
soon as one category is selected. The ability to select more than one category
is very useful: For example, you can select the categories "Vacation" +
"Summer" + "Friends", and only pictures that have been sorted under all these
categories, or photos of friends with whom you have been on holidays together
will show up. Multiple marking of photos takes place like this: while holding the
"Ctrl" key down, click all desired categories with the mouse.
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Add a rating: Every picture can be rated with 1 to 5 stars which you will then
see in the miniature view of the image. The stars in "My Ratings" each form a
special category, and these can all be assigned just like the other categories.
Select pictures according to criteria
Click on "Selection" in order to open the various
options for selecting images:
Select the best shots
Tag people on pictures
Search for similar photos
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Select the best shots
Here you can select the criteria, according to which MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe will automatically create a folder with photos. This way you can create a
selection of the best shots, for example, or avoid images with a certain motif,
or pick pictures with a certain person, e t c. MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe
searches the photos or folders you indicated and creates the selection,
relieving you of the time consuming job of them sorting by hand.
Step 1: Specify the image database you want to search through.
Step 2: Under "Amount" enter the number MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe
should filter out. The maximum number of images is limited only be the number
contained in the database.
Step 3: Under "Search criteria" you can specify which images should be
included/ignored.
Step 4: Click on "OK" to start searching.
The result will be listed as a new album on the right. This can be edited and
saved as needed.
NOTE: The search will take longer based on the size of the database, and the
number of images found.
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Tag people on photos
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe can automatically search your photos for
faces and assign them to persons whom you have identified earlier.
Identify persons and create a category for them:
First select an image, where faces are easily recognizable.
Now, click on "Selection" and choose "Assign people to photos".
The "Identify persons" dialog now opens.
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Make a rectangular selection around the first face if MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe does not recognize it on its own: The face will open in a magnified
view, where you have to first select both eyes and then the mouth using the
mouse.
Then click on the right on "New person" and enter the person's name.
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MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe will then analyze the
entire database. Every photo, where the face has been
found will receive a little symbol with the face. In
addition, you will find all persons selected by you and
the photos, where they are found in "Categories" (view
page 37, view page 17).
Note: If an already identified person has not been found on a different photo,
you can tag him or her manually via the "Identify persons" dialog.
Find similar photos...
With this function you can quickly find the images, similar to your selected
photo.
First, select a starting image.
Then on "Select" and choose "Search for similar photos".
A tab will open "Search for similar photos" in the Search dialog (view page 77).
Under "Search in the database" specify where MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe should search for similar photos. Under "Results", specify how the
result should be displayed.
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Depending on the number of photos, the search can take some time. At the
end, you will see a list of similar photos in the format selected by you.
Scan photos
You need a TWAIN-compatible scanner connected to your PC to scan physical
photos. "Twain" is the designation of the universal interface between image
editing devices (digital cameras and scanners) and image editing programs.
Follow these instructions to scan your first picture:
Step 1: Before you start scanning, make sure that your scanner's TWAIN
software is installed. If this is not the case, install the software and reboot your
computer.
Step 2: If your scanner is connected, switched on, and ready to operate, then
place your picture in the scanner.
Step 3: Open MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe and select "File > Scan >
Select source".
Step 4: Choose the device you would like to use in the dialog. This step will no
longer be necessary if you continue using the same device.
Step 5: The scan window of your scan software will appear. Specify the
resolution and color depth in this window.
When the scan is complete, the TWAIN software should close automatically
and MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe should now display the newly created
image file.
The newly acquired pictures will be saved in the "My Photos" folder under C:\
in MAGIX\MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe, which was created during
installation.
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Optimize photos
You can optimize all photos from a folder while viewing them and compile them
into a photo album.
To do so, click on "Optimize".
You can access the picture editing functions on the lefthand side.
Basic functions (view page 50)
Exposure: Brightness, contrast, focus
Color: Auto color, red eye correction
Crop image
Straighten horizon
Advanced functions (view page 52): (click the "Advanced mode" selection box
in the top right):
Advanced color modulation: White balance, coloration, black/white, sepia,
saturation, color temperature
Text in picture
Special features: Remove curved lines, camera pan
With the help of the arrow keys you can select and optimize the large view of
all the photos in the current folder one after the other. To sort the best photos
into a photo album, press the "S" key after optimization (or click on the "To
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album" button). The selected photo will then be sorted into the existing photo
album or into a new one.
Basic functions
If your pictures don't have enough light or contrast, or you have cloudy colors
due to fog, then use the "Auto color" and "Auto brightness".
"Adjust brightness" and the "Gamma" setting sets an even brightness if dark
lighting at dusk or nighttime snapshots have robbed your shots of color.
Additionally, shadows, mid-tones, and light as well as the entire image may be
linearly adjusted in terms of their brightness.
"Contrast" and "Image sharpness" offer additional options to edit the contours
of your photos afterwards.
Click on the "Redeye" tool and let MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe
automatically search for redeye on all faces. Or, select the eye with the existing
tool sizes. You don't have to worry about marking individual pixles. Using the
mouse, you can change the size of the tool: With the left mouse key held
down, you can drag the perimeter of the tool to expand it.
"Cropping" can be done either freehand or using a template for aspect ratio.
First, click on the "Crop" button and drag the desired area over the image with
the mouse button depressed. Then confirm the selection with "Apply".
If your landscape photo is a little crooked, then you can use the "Straighten
horizon" function to simply level it out - the horizon will be shifted so that it is
exactly straight.
Create slideshows and photo albums
All images in a folder can also be played back as a slideshow.
Select an image and click the
SLIDESHOW
button.
MAGIX Photo Viewer will open and the slideshow will play back automatically in
full-screen mode.
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To activate the navigation buttons, move the mouse to the top or bottom edge
of the image.
There is a default display setting of 7 seconds for each photo before the next
one appears after an automatic fade. You can also change these settings later
(gear symbol).
You can manually flip forward and backward between images as you like by
clicking on the arrows.
To leave slideshow mode, press the "Esc" button and close the program.
Note: A help file for all of the functions of Photo Viewer may be accessed via
"F1" on your keyboard.
Play album as slideshow
Different photos can be compiled in a single album and then be viewed
comfortably in sequence, regardless of which folder they are in.
Step 1: In the overview window, you can select as many individual images as
you like from any folder, and then click on "TO ALBUM ".
The album area to the right will become visible and the
image will be sorted into the album section. This way, you
can always keep an eye on the contents of your current
album.
Step 2: In addition to photos, you can also add music you like to the album by
clicking it or dragging it. The tracks are played in the order in which they are
listed. You can move the links created in your album anywhere you like in the
list until the picture and music order looks the way you want it to. The storage
location of your original files is not affected by this in any way.
Step 3: After you have added all of the media you want to the album and
arranged it, click on the first photo in the album and then on the "Slideshow"
button to play back the slideshow.
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Print photos
Tip: Use "Optimize" on MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe's main screen to
adjust images with redeye or color problems in order to get the best possible
results.
1. Select all images which you would like to print.
2. To open the dialog, click the "Print" button.
Layout: You can set how many pictures should be printed per page. You can
choose from between 1 and 8 pictures per page. The more pictures found on
any page, the smaller they will appear. With "Contact sheet" you can have a
type of index for all pictures printed. All pictures are ordered in mini format on
one page. Of course, you can also print your pictures in standard formats
(9x13 and 10x15).
Options: Activate options by checking them off (and leave those unchecked
which you don't want to activate). For example, if you've saved comments on
an image and want them to be visible on the printed page, then activate "Print
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comments". If you've optimized several images or added effects, place a
check next to "Print optimization effects" so that the adjusted photos appear
as you want them to. Click on "Default settings" to reset things to their
standard values.
Quick settings: This displays several typical settings for print jobs like posters
and postcard puzzles, etc. Use one of these settings and you will have to
make sure that there are no adjustments to the settings under "Options".
Copies: Set how many copies are to be created for the current print job.
Landscape format: Activate this button to print the image in a landscape
(horizontal) format.
Setting: Open your printer's settings and customize them to meet your
requirements.
Click "Print" to start the print process.
Present your photos
Digital photos on the PC should not be the goal in itself. For this reason,
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe offers an entire range of possibilities of what
to do with your photos:
Burn
You will often want to burn your photos to disc, e.g. to present them on a
friend's PC. Click the "BURN " button to get started.
In the disc selection dialog, you can burn selected images like
normal to CD or DVD ("CD/DVD " option), or you can select a
special presentation method.
SLIDESHOW :
This enables automatic playback of individual photos on a PC.
MAGIX Photo Viewer will be burned to the disc for this purpose.
WMVHD : This converts your media into a high-resolution video file for optimum
playback quality on a PC.
JPEG DISC : This feature enables automatic playback of individual photos on TV
via a compatible DVD player.
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Export
Other presentation options can be accessed via the "EXPORT " button.
Depending on whether or not you have selected
individual photos or an album, the export dialog offers
different options (you can select an album by clicking on
one of the displayed photos in the album display to the
right). A couple of examples:
Screensaver: To do this select individual photos, click on the "EXPORT " button,
and then select "CREATE AND INSTALL SCREENSAVER " – and voilà! – your
slideshow will be flickering on your monitor while your computer idles.
Desktop background: You can create your own desktop show in the same
way. The photos will be displayed in a slideshow as a desktop background. A
great function if you just can't decide which one is your favorite picture!
Mobile devices: If you want to add new pictures to your portable player,
select "MOBILE DEVICES " in the export dialog for albums, or for individual images
the option "TRANSFER TO MOBILE DEVICE ".
Online Album
You can also put your pictures from MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe directly
onto your own photo website and then present them to friends with a link.
Use the "ONLINE ALBUM " button to access your online album at
any time if you want to provide it with new content.
Step 1: Select the media which you would like to upload (photos, music,
videos, or even a complete album).
Step 2: Sign up using your email address and a password for MAGIX Online
Album. If you haven't registered yet, then you can do so directly in a few
steps.
Step 3: Enter which resolution the pictures placed online should have.
Step 4: You can customize your personal web page individually. By sending
an email link, an e-card, or a photo gift, you can send messages to your
friends and invite them to visit your Online Photo Album.
Further information and help can be found at www.magix.com
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Photo prints
Digital is good, but holding something in your hands is even better. For this
reason, you should be able to quickly get your hands on high-quality prints
when you want them. To do this, use the integrated MAGIX Online Print
Service.
Click the "PHOTO PRINTS " button. Single photos or
whole albums can be easily uploaded for printing.
For more information and current prices and offers,
please visit www.magix-prints.com
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This chapter will provide you with an overview of the areas and key functions
available in MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe and where to find them.
Advanced mode & basic mode
Many advanced mode functions will not be necessary for every process in
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe. For this reason, you can choose to limit the
program to basic functionality.
All advanced mode functions will be hidden in basic
mode, they can always be shown again with a
simple click.
Basic mode interface
Additional functions in advanced mode which will be hidden in easy mode:
Menu „Database“ (view page 118), „Security“ (view page 121), and „Tasks“
(view page 123)
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Category tab (view page 37, view page 17), database tab (view page 38) and
file information tab (view page 41)
„1:1“ and „fit“ in the photo overview buttons (view page 44)
In the "Optimze" area: Advanced functions (view page 52) for image editing
and Edit image externally (view page 54)
Toolbars
Import: Opens the import dialog. Once you have connected
your external device (view page 61) (e.g. digital camera), all
pictures will appear here automatically and, if desired, they can
be copied into the corresponding folder.
Or switch to the Online media (view page 63) area and
download images from your online album.
In the Folders (view page 64) area, you can enter a folder to be
added to MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe's database.
Selection: MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe finds suitable
pictures for you. Choose between "Create representative
selection (view page 82)", "Recognize faces on pictures (view
page 80)", and "Find similar pictures (view page 77)". This
saves you from having to take the time to sort manually.
Export: Exports (view page 69) the album or one or more
selected photos as videos, desktop backgrounds,
screensavers, and more.
Or load your media into your Online Album (view page 71) to
make it available to everyone.
Print: Print images (view page 26) gives you the option of
printing your images at home with your own printer.
Switch to Order photo prints (view page 85) to order your
photos for delivery to your home with a few clicks.
Or create a photo album with your images for special
occasions.
Burn: This button opens the burn dialog. Select which format
you want to use to burn your files to CD or DVD.
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Slideshow: Opens MAGIX Photo Viewer (view page 85) and
starts the slideshow with the selected photos.
Online Album: Don't just upload your media to your Online
Album via Send media (view page 98), manage it too in MAGIX
Photo Manager MX Deluxe via Manage media (view page 100).
Order your photos (view page 85) to your home with just a few
clicks via the Internet. You can order photos, posters, printed tshirts, photo albums, or other great gift ideas.
Navigation and info tabs
The navigation and info tabs in the Photo
Manager allow you to organize the data
in the form of folders and database
entries.
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Folder
"Folder" displays the actual existing file system of your PC. You can open every
folder and show its contents to navigate through the structure of your PC.
Every folder can be opened with a mouse click.
Button
New folder: Creates a new subfolder in the selected folder.
Rename selected folder: Use this button to open a small dialog
where you can change the name of the selected folder.
Delete: Deletes the selected folder.
Add to favorites: Pressing this button adds a folder to your
“Favorites” folder. The list can be launched via the little arrow.
Launch the Explorer's functions: Besides the above-named functions,
there are also:
Copy into folder: The previously selected photos will be copied into
the chosen folder, and you can either specify this directly or select it
using the folder symbol.
Open Windows Explorer: The selected folder will be opened with the
Windows Explorer.
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Photos and videos
This tab contains a list of all folders with photos and/or videos which were read
by MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe (also using its search function).
Important! It is not the listed folders, but rather the actual file folders that
display the connections to the file folders, as is the case with categories.
Changes are not related to the entries in the list, but rather the folders
themselves! If you delete a folder here, then it will also be deleted from your
computer...
Buttons
Adding a new folder is fast and easy.
Rename the selected folder.
Arrange the folder according to specific characteristics like name,
size, date, etc.
Delete the selected folder from the database and from your
computer.
Launch any of the functions which are available to you for folder
management. Besides the functions named above, you can also:
Change the date of creation: This is most important for sorting
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according to date. Correct information about the folder if it is not
correct.
Set preview images for folders: Specify preview images here which
make the contents of a folder clear.
Hide folders: You can hide folders if you do not want them to be
displayed. They won't be deleted from the computer.
Hide all music folders: Many music folders contain 1 or 2 images for
the album's cover. For this reason, these folders are normally listed
here. If this option is activated, then all folders which contain more
music than image files will be hidden.
Show hidden files: If you have hidden folders, then you can display
them again later. Maybe you're looking for a certain image which may
be hidden, or you would like to show a folder again. The "Show
folder" option will appear in the folder's options menu.
Calendar
The "Calendar" folder organizes photos by date. Clicking on a specific date in
the calendar, displays all photos from anywhere on your system that contain
the selected date information.
You can also click on the year or the month. Then all the entries for the
selected year or month will be shown.
Functionality: For photos from digital cameras meta information, including the
date of creation, is recorded in the file when a photo is taken. This information
is the basis of the calendar function. Picture files that don't have any such
meta information will be ordered according to the date they were copied to the
hard disk.
The ordering of the calendar is based on when the photos were taken.
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Hierarchical order of the calendar: As the top-most level only the years are
listed out at first. By clicking on the plus in front of the corresponding years,
months can be opened. Now click on the plus again to see the days.
Expand all: Clicking this button expands the display to all levels:
years, months, and days.
Collapse all: Clicking this button reduces the levels displayed to
only the top level (years).
Categories
In the "Categories" tab, you will find themes for sorting your files.
Categories have been submitted in MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe for you.
These may be deleted or renamed as you see fit. A picture may also be
assigned to several categories.
Please note: The categories are not "actual" file folders that you create on your
hard disk, but rather individual links to files that could be found anywhere on
your system.
Buttons
Add new categories simply and easily.
Give existing categories a new name.
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Delete categories. The images which are assigned to this category will
not be deleted.
Activate this function and click on the images which should be
assigned to the active category.
Activate the eraser tool and delete the category assignments by
clicking on them. The images will not be displayed any longer in the
category.
Launch any of the functions which are available to you for category
management. Besides the functions named above, you can also:
Large icons: Display the icons for categories either large or small.
Summarize multiple selection: Select multiple selections to determine
whether or not all images in the respective category should be
displayed (large selection), or only the images which were assigned to
each of the selected categories (small selection).
Automatic categories
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe can automatically assign your photos to
specific categories. Select a folder or different images and activate the
"Automatically assign images to categories" in the "Edit" menu. Images will
then be analyzed for certain image content and sorted into corresponding
categories (e.g. night, sunset).
This function should be understood as a rough presorting feature. Not all
images are always correctly sorted, and sometimes they appear in two
completely different categories. This depends on the diversity of the photo's
subject, which may be interpreted differently.
Database
The "Database" area opens the MAGIX program-compatible media database.
This shows all (used) folders in which you can find your files like photos, music
and videos and can also be used with future MAGIX products.
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These folders are "Virtual database folders" with which you can manage your
photos and the categories. They display the properties according to which
photos and other media files are sorted.
Change properties
Using Drag & Drop
You can move complete folders by "Drag & Drop". The properties of the
photos and files contained are changed automatically. For example, you can
move the folder under "Year > 2003" into the folder "Year > 2005". This way
every file's year will be changed to 2005 in the moved folder.
Change properties
You also have another option: Select the folder where you want to change the
photo and file properties.
Select the corresponding photos or files from the photo overview.
Right-click on one of the selected entries to open the context menu and select
"Properties".
In the dialog displayed you can change the properties.
After closing the dialog with "OK", the tree structure in the database is updated
accordingly.
Note: All changes relate solely to the "virtual database folder" and the
properties of the files. The folders on the hard disc remain unchanged!
Albums
"Albums" contains all of your playable photo albums and those which you
created. If you haven't opened this view, then a mouse click on an album will
load it in the center of the screen (Photo overview).
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Settings
Photo album settings can be changed via the context menu (right mouse click)
or via the "File -> Options" menu. You can open this dialog via the keyboard
shortcut "Y".
New: A new, empty photo album.
Save as...: The current photo album will be saved.
Sort: Depending on whether your albums should be sorted according
to name, creation date, date last modified or length, you can
determine these details here.
Delete...: If you no longer require an album (maybe you have placed all
of the photos in another album), then you can use this function to
delete it.
Note: If you delete an album, only the link to photos in the album will
be deleted. The actual photos still remain in the folders of your PC.
This button opens the menu, which not only contains the functions of
the buttons, but also further commands for photo albums.
Open...: Opens a previously saved photo album. A file window is
opened for this purpose with which you can control the memory folder
of the photo album.
Rename: If you would like to give the currently selected photo album a
new name, then click here and enter a more accurate name.
Properties: Here you can open a dialog which lists all of the
characteristics of the album. You can always customize these
according to your wishes.
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File information
Here all available information on the selected files is shown. This information is
also at your disposal in the database view under "File information".
Preview / Media Player
Use the preview (Media Player) to view pictures, videos, etc. in mini format. To
do so, click on the picture in the photo overview or in the album view. Now
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you'll see it in the preview. You can also listen to music files or watch videos
here. Simply select them in the same way and click on the playback button in
the preview.
If you want the view to be larger so that you can see the details of a picture,
simply click on the symbol to the far left. This opens the Slideshow Monitor.
Photo overview
Files in a selected folder display are shown with preview images in the photo
overview window.
You can select the photos and other media files in the overview window, move
them to the database folders, assign categories to them, use them in albums,
and so on.
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Buttons in general
Search opens a comprehensive selection dialog box
with options for finding specific media files on your
hard drive or from in the database.
Forwards/Backwards: Look through the recently
used views. These buttons include the "Database",
"Category", "Calendar" and "My photo albums"
views.
Use this button to change to My Computer and navigate the folder
structure on your PC.
Upwards: This button accesses the parent folder.
Several functions for that change views and make it easier to operate
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe are hidden here.
Selection aid (check boxes): If this function is activated, small check
boxes will be displayed to the left of the music tracks which can be
used to select the tracks. This makes multiple selections easy.
Audio commentary: If you have a microphone connected to your PC,
then you can record and save commentary for each of your images.
In "Display", you can set whether comments should be shown or
hidden and when they should play. This function can be found in an
images context menu and via the "Edit" menu.
Background color: Do you prefer more colors? Then simply change
the design of the background in MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe to
suit your tastes. Just enter whatever color you would like for the
album and photo display.
Open ratings window: You can open this scale for rating files.
Activate this feature and highlight a file. Move the mouse to lower
margin of the selection and stars, used for rating, will appear.
Sort by: This button sorts the song order. You can do this by clicking
on the table S corresponding column header in the "Details" view.
The album view (view page 46) can be displayed/collapsed. If you
would like to have more room available for the photo overview, then
close the album view.
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Buttons below the overview
Optimize: Opens the image optimization dialog box. Read
more on this topic in the "Optimize view" chapter.
Rotation: The bottom of the window features two buttons for
adjusting the horizon in an image. Photos may be rotated in
either direction.
Delete: Deletes the selected photos from your computer.
The arrow buttons enable you to browse forwards or backwards
in the current folder. These buttons can also be used during
playback of a slideshow.
1:1 The current photo is shown in original size.
Fit (image to window size):
This option enlarges the image so that it completely fills the
slideshow monitor.
Zoom: You can zoom into and out of the image to view details by adjusting the
controller.
Sharpen display: present your pictures with MAGIX Photo
Manager MX Deluxe and even sharpen the contrast; the original
picture will not be changed in the process. If you would like to
optimize the original picture in general, then additional functions
are available via "Optimize" (view page 47).
Show photos
All the photos in a folder are shown as thumbnails in the overview window.
Managing the view and additional functions of the photo view
Here you can specify what should be shown in the photo view: Only the
thumbnail view of the pictures, all details of the pictures or with extra film
strips, i.e. select the view you find the easiest to read.
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In addition, you'll also find the "Marker help" function, which simplifies the
selection of files. When this function is active the files can be selected by
ticking the box at the top right of the corresponding file.
File category: If you assign categories to your pictures as well, you can
activate the function here so that the corresponding symbol will appear beside
all pictures to which a category has been assigned. This way you always have
the complete overview in MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe of which picture
can be found in which category.
Sort by: You can sort your albums here according to name, date of
creation, date of modification or length.
Selecting photos
Selecting all photos:
You can select all the photos in the overview window using the Ctrl + A keys.
Select multiple photos that are not directly behind one another:
In MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe multiple files can be selected with a click
of your mouse without having to use your keyboard: To do so, click on the
small box to the top right that appears when you place your mouse over a
picture. When you tick this, the picture will remain selected, even if you click on
another picture.
To select multiple photos that are not positioned after one another, hold down
the Ctrl key on your keyboard click on each file you want.
Note: It may be useful to sort the photos differently so that the desired photos
are displayed one after the other and can be selected quickly. You can find
more information about this topic in the Show photos (view page 44) chapter.
Selecting multiple photos (one after the other):
Click on the first photo, press the Shift key on your keyboard and select the
last photo while keeping the key pressed.
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Album view
In the program section to the right, you can
open the album view at any time if you
require it to create or edit albums.
Here, pictures can be quickly and clearly
sorted, ideal for specifying the order of
pictures.
Album view buttons
You can open the album view on the right side of the screen at any time if you
want to create or edit albums.
Open and close this section via the album view button.
Press this button to open a menu to set up and save new albums or
open previously created albums.
You may also specify how you would like to show your pictures via
the album view.
If you save an created album you've just made, it will be
displayed as the current album in the album view. If you
select the pictures while in photo view and click the "Add
to album" button, they will be assigned to this album.
Create, fill, and save a new album
Step 1: Open a new album
Click this button first to open the album view (in case it isn't open
yet). A new, empty album will be created.
Step 2: Fill the album with pictures
There are 3 options for assigning images to an album:
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A) Simply select the pictures from the photo overview that you want to add to
the album, and then drag them into the album view.
B) Select an image and press "S" on the keyboard.
C) The currently selected photos can be assigned to the
open album by clicking this button.
Step 3: Save the album
To save the album, click this button again and then select "Save
album..."
Specify where you wish to save your slideshow on your PC and what it should
be named.
Change the order of the photos
You can easily change the order of the slideshow via drag & drop. You can
choose multiple photos by pressing down the Shift or Ctrl keys on the
keyboard so as to move photos together.
Use music
Should you need a soundtrack for your slideshow you can drag an audio file,
just like a photo, from the overview window into the slideshow. Depending on
the length of your slideshow, you can add a number of different music tracks
as a slideshow soundtrack. The first music track will be played first.
Optimize view
The easiest way to open the optimize view is via the
"Optimize" button (in the bottom portion of the photo
overview (view page 42)) or in the "Edit" menu
All changes will be displayed in real time, and the original image will not be
overwritten, provided you have the "Non-destructive" button active. So go
ahead and experiment until you have results that are pleasing - your precious
original will remain the same. All effect settings are saved as separate files with
the extension *.jpx.
If you would like to calculate your changes into the original image, then click on
"Fix effects". This will overwrite the original image and these optimization steps
will not be able to be undone.
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Note: Edit a digital photo which contains a EXIF image information and this
information will be preserved if you save the optimization effects.
Buttons
Non-destructive FX: Deactivate this function, if you would
like your optimizations to be applied immediately. If it
remains, then you can always undo the effects of your
work.
Effects active: Switch global optimizations on or off here.
This way you can compare the result with the initial state.
Clicking on this button opens the slideshow monitor for viewing your
pictures. A repeat click on "Filter" closes the slideshow monitor.
To leave the optimization view, either click on the optimize button a
second time or simply on the X.
Undo/Redo: These buttons let you undo or redo individual effect
settings. Even if a different photo has been selected in the mean time,
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe remembers the order in which the
effects were used.
Here you can use the presets for editing your
pictures. These are included as part of the program
and are perfect for typical image errors, but they
can also be created individually.
If destructive editing is activated you can save the effects in
the current photo using "Save effects".
If destructive editing is not activated the following buttons
will appear:
Undo all: This button allows you to set all previous settings in
the optimize view to neutral values.
Set effects: The effects that are set up are saved in the photo
and cannot be undone at a later stage.
Apply to all: With this button you can apply the current
settings to all pictures in the current folder. After clicking on
this button a preview window with all the picture files of the
folder opens. You can choose if each picture file should use
the current settings that are in use in the optimize view.
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Non-destructive and destructive work
Besides the purely non-destructive application of effects, it is now possible to
switch between non-destructive and destructive mode for image files. In
destructive mode, all changes made will be applied directly to the original
image file. This often makes it easier to use such files in other programs or to
transfer them to third-party programs.
1: Check this filed to activate non-destructive editing. This allows effects to be
undone.
2. Remove the check for "Effects active" to view the original image. This makes
a fast comparison between the original and the edited images possible.
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3: If you would like to fix the effects to burn edited images, etc., then click
here. The original file will be overwritten and cannot be restored.
Basic functions
Auto-exposure
These options use automatic exposure correction.
Auto-color
These options use automatic correction of the color ratios, that is, all color
channels (red/green/blue) are brought to optimal brightness. You can achieve
the best results with photos that have lots of colors.
Photos with intended discolorations (for example, sunsets) become grey very
quickly. In these cases you should use "White balance" or "Auto exposure".
Tip: These settings can be used well in conjunction with the "Picture view"
option. At best you should select a section with a relatively homogeneous
coloring, for example, the sky. Then select the option "Auto color" and click on
"Reset picture clip". If you don't like the result, you can always revert to the
previous state using "Reset". This method leads to amazingly creative results.
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Brightness
You can select various types of brightness settings with the fader. However,
only one is possible at a time.
Gamma: This method sets the brightness of the areas that can be discerned
by the human eye. This is advantageous insofar as shadows remain dark (as
opposed to turning gray) when brightening up photos, and that very bright
areas are not influenced when darkening an area.
Shadows/Mid tones/Lights: This brightens up/darkens shadows, mid tones
and lights. If, for example, you wish to darken shadows, but want to leave the
other bright areas as they are (unedited), moving the "Shadow" fader to the left
offers the best results.
Linear: This is the "normal" brightness setting. The photo is
brightened/darkened uniformly.
Tip: Nearly all photos can be improved by a minor gamma correction. Low
values create darker, warmer colors; higher values lighten up shadows.
Contrast
Low contrast values whiten photos and remove exaggerated contrasts in
brightness. Higher values increase the brightness contrasts and can, if
overused, distort the photo.
Focus
You can set the focus of the picture using the sliders. If the focus is increased,
basically an enhancement of the edges or structures will result. When lowered,
a blurring effect is used.
Red eyes
Use this button to automatically correct red eyes with a click of your mouse.
You can also adjust red eyes manually. There are various paintbrush sizes
available for this: Move the mouse pointer to the middle of the red eye. Move
the paintbrush into the desired size by holding down the left mouse button.
Now you can retouch red eyes at the relevant points. At this point a preview is
helpful. Should the effect be too weak, you can click on the eye repeatedly to
increase the effect.
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Tip: Using the mouse wheel you can zoom in and out of the photo. Here, you
can zoom into the area where the cursor is. This way, you can make
corrections much more precisely.
Crop image
You can use this option to crop the image by holding down the left mouse
button. To use the cropped image (instead of the whole picture), click on "Set".
You can revert the setting to its original state using the "Reset" button, that is,
you can view the complete picture once again.
Straighten horizon
This button lets you straighten crooked pictures. Simply draw a line using the
mouse along the crooked horizon. The picture will be rotated automatically so
the horizon line runs horizontally. The sides will be clipped.
Advanced functions
White balance
Pictures, for example, of clouds or snow, often contain color faults. You can
use this option to carry out manual white balance. This means that white areas
become really white. After activation, use your mouse to select a small area in
the picture that should be completely white in reality. All areas in the picture will
then be adapted to the color automatically.
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Color in...:
Click "Color in..." to open a small dialog: In the color field, you can adjust the
complete coloration of the picture, e.g. to remove a blue tint. "Reset" reverts
the point in the color field back to its neutral setting.
Black/White
Click to make color pictures black & white.
Sepia tone
Transforms color photos into black and white photos and adds yellow to the
picture to give the impression that it's on old paper.
Saturation
With saturation you can shift the intensity of the colors. If a picture is
particularly color-intense in comparison to the original, you can correct this
effect with the saturation fader.
Color temperature
This slider may be used to correct the color effect to make the subject appear
in real color, i.e. without any color distortion. Use the slider to shift the
portions.
Text in picture
Enter a caption for the image here. If the text exceeds the image's borders,
then the font size will adjust so that the amount of text will fit on a single line.
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Click on the text with the mouse cursor and move it by clicking it with the left
mouse button to the position you want on the image.
Text commentary options:
Font name, size, color: With this button you can access the selection dialog
for the font size and style. The "Color" button accesses the selection dialog for
the font's color.
Shadow: In this section you can insert shadowing on the lettering and set the
size of the shadow (offset). Use "Color" to adjust the color of the shadow.
Background: In order to make the text more easily readable, it may be
necessary to place a color-filled frame behind the text. This makes it easier to
see.
Scrolling text: Activate this option and the text will be shown as scrolling text
(if it is long enough). In any case, the text will not be present during exporting
or printing.
Image comments: Enter the desired text here.
Curved lines
This function may be used to correct curved lines in pictures resulting from
perspective distortions. "Curved lines" are lines and edges, which run together
in an image, although they are parallel to each other in reality.
Select the corresponding image and click "Curved lines". Calculation will begin
and a copy of the image will be produced without curved lines.
Pan
Click here if a panorama should run from left to right in fullscreen. The
panorama will no longer be shown in full width, but rather panning from the left
to the right. This feature must be set for each panorama individually.
If a particular panorama should not be played back in this manner, then
remove the check mark from "Options -> Camera pan" again.
Edit image externally
You can select different tasks in the "Edit image externally" tab. The "Photo
Clinic" button opens the current image in MAGIX Foto Designer 7, which then
performs the selected tasks.
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Slideshow monitor
The slideshow monitor can be opened in the overview by double-clicking on a
photo. Here you can run your slideshow in "large format" and it's possible to
make further adjustments using the "Edit menu".
Menus in the slideshow monitor
File
Save photo as...: The photo will be saved under the name you enter.
Export photo...: The photo will be exported. You can find out more about the
export dialog in the "Export: Export photo album" chapter.
Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + E
Copy photo: The displayed photo will be saved as a graphic into the clipboard.
This way you can use it in every program that can import (via "Insert") from the
clipboard.
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Close slideshow monitor: Close the large view of your images and return to
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe main interface.
Keyboard shortcut:
V
Edit
Here you'll find lots of commands from the optimize view that can be used to
spice up your photos.
Note: None of the available effects change the original photo on your hard
disk. They are calculated again each time the files are accessed so that the
settings can be undone every time.
View
Here you can access various settings for the slideshow view sizes. Under
"User defined monitor size" you can enter the desired dimensions.
Slideshow options: You can specify how long the selected photo should be
displayed and what the transition to the next photo should be, if at all.
Shortcuts
File menu
Export photo
Close slideshow monitor
Ctrl + E
V
Edit menu / Context menu
Reset all effects
Rotate 90° clockwise
Rotate 90° counter-clockwise
Increase contrast
Reduce contrast
Increase brightness
Reduce brightness
Sharpen picture
Soften picture
Increase saturation
Reduce saturation
Increase color temperature
Reduce color temperature
Sepia tone
Black/White
White balance
Straighten horizon
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Remove red-eye
Crop image
Set current sections
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Slideshow context menu
Close slideshow monitor: Close the large view of your images and return to
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe main interface.
Keyboard shortcut:
V
Next/Previous image: Change to the next or previous image in your slideshow
or open folder.
Leaf per mouseclick: If this function is active (check mark displayed to the left),
then you can change to the next image by clicking the left mouse button or
change to the previous with the right mouse button. If you would like to
deactivate this function, then hold the right mouse button down, circle over the
function with the mouse cursor and release the mouse button.
Slideshow monitor buttons
Rotation: Use these buttons to turn your images. Portrait images
may also be set properly with this function.
Arrow buttons: Flip forwards and backwards within the selected
folder using these buttons. These functions can also be used
during playback of a slideshow.
Start/Stop: Starts/stops playback of the slideshow.
1:1: The current photo is shown in original size.
Fit: (Fit image to window) This option enlarges the image so that it
completely fills the monitor.
Display options: Open this menu to adjust settings like the display
time and duration of transitions. The type of transition can also be set.
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View duration
Use the slider to adjust the display time of a photo during slideshow playback
without having to open the dialog.
Zoom
Use these buttons and the slider to zoom in and out of the picture. If your
mouse has a scroll wheel, this can also be used to zoom.
You can move the picture with your mouse in a zoomed-in picture. To do so,
click on the picture and simply move the picture while holding down the left
mouse button. The buttons on the edges can be used to access a small menu
featuring different zoom stages (1:1, 1:2, etc.).
Sharpen display
Present your pictures with MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe and
even sharpen the contrast; the original picture will not be changed
in the process. If you would like to optimize the original picture in
general, then additional functions are available via "Optimize".
Fullscreen mode
You can display the picture in fullscreen by clicking the "Maximize" button in
the top right. Move the mouse between the upper or lower borders of the
screen in fullscreen mode; this will make the buttons reappear.
Flip through the photos in the folder using the arrow keys. Clicking the
fullscreen symbol takes you back to the normal view.
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Database
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe creates a database of your files, so you can
access them quickly and easily.
Note: If you delete files from your PC they will no longer be found in the
database. This database will also be used by other MAGIX programs with
databases,
How to add files to the database:
Either press the "Import" button and select "Folder (view page 64)", or
Proceed to the menu item "Database -> Add folder". (view page 118)
Note! The Database is actually composed of paths to the original files. The files
remain at their original positions, and no copies are produced. If you launch a
file via the Database, then you are not opening a copy, but rather the original
file via the link!
This allows you to search for a specific file (view page 77) in a database.
Press either the "Search" button or
search via the menu item "Database -> Search Database..."
If you work a lot with MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe and frequently add to
or delete data in the Database, then it is possible that the Database contains
old data links, causing it to become outdated. To update it, simply use the
"Optimize database "function in the "Database" menu. Old entries are deleted
and/or updated.
Additional database functions can be found in the "Database (view page 118)"
chapter.
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Adjust properties
If you want to check a music track for its properties or make changes, you can
view the already available information and add more via the "Properties" dialog.
All changes that you make to the ID3 tags will be visible here.
The dialog can be opened by right clicking on a file or via "Edit -> Properties".
Contents: In this tab you can find the most important file properties. You can
change ID3 tag information simply by entering it here.
Especially interesting is the ratings system for your pictures: 1 star = not so
great, 5 stars = fantastic. The stars awarded will then be shown at the bottom
edge of the picture and sorted accordingly into the tab "Categories -> My
ratings".
Another highlight is the ability to assign every image file to the right category
directly.
EXIF: Data about the picture included by the camera, e.g. focal distance and
resolution units.
General: Further general properties of the file are displayed here, i.e. size,
modification date, etc. They can't be changed.
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You can also load several files simultaneously with the editor. Use the arrow
buttons at the bottom to change to the next/previous file. The "Replace in all
files" button applies changes to all selected files.
Import
There are multiple options available to you for importing your data into MAGIX
Photo Manager MX Deluxe. Select the correct button for the desired import
method.
Import from external devices
In MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe you will find an easy to operate dialog for
transferring your data over to your computer.
Connect the device to your computer, and MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe
will recognize it and ask you if you would like to open the import dialog, since
you probably want to import files.
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You can also open this dialog via the "Import" button.
You can switch between advanced and beginner modes with
this button (nr. 1 in the diagram).
Note: When connecting external devices (e.g. mobile telephones, USB sticks,
etc.), it's possible that these devices must first be recognized by your
computer. Once your computer recognizes the device, MAGIX Photo Manager
MX Deluxe can access it. If display of the device is problematic, then please
refer to the product's manual or contact the manufacturer.
Additional import functions
Click on "advanced" and the following additional functions are made available:
View buttons (nr. 3 in the diagram)
If you would like to delete the images from the
connected device, then select them and click "delete".
Determine what the display sequence of the files should
be: name, type, date of creation, etc.
Define which files should be displayed. For example, if
you are looking for all of the files from a specific day,
then the list view is often enough.
Additional saving and importing functions (nr. 2 in the diagram)
New name: If you would like to save your files in a subfolder when you import,
you can define it here.
File name: Define how imported files should be titled. If you do not apply any
changes, then they will remain titled as they are on the connected device.
Add to photo album: Imported files can be assigned directly to existing photos
albums. Enter the respective album here, if this is the case. This can save you
time.
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Import settings
Delete imported photos from the camera: All the files that you have imported
with MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe can be deleted from the connected
device. Just bear in mind that they cannot be recovered from the device once
they have been deleted...
Convert photos on import: You can edit photos as you import them.
Image qualities: Click here and a small dialog will open for you to add
information such as author and category (new categories can be added). In
addition, you can choose whether the EXIF creation date should be ignored, or
if the photos should show the original EXIF date. If this is ignored, then the
date of import will be defined as the creation date.
Import from your MAGIX Online Album
If you would like to load media from your MAGIX Online Album to your
computer, then proceed as follows:
Step 1: Click the "Online Album" button.
Step 2: Switch to the "Manage" screen and log in.
The dialog for managing your MAGIX Online Album will open.
Step 3: Go the album/folder which contains the media that you want to copy to
your hard disk.
All media in the album will be displayed.
Step 4: Under "Save downloaded media in", enter the folder on your hard drive
where the media should be copied.
If you only want to copy a few files from the Online
Album, then select these and click "Download
selected".
If you want to copy all of the media, then select
"Download all".
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Add folder to the database
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe can add a specific folder on your computer
to the database via the following options:
A) Click "My Computer" and navigate to the folder and MAGIX Photo Manager
MX Deluxe will automatically add the files to the database.
B) Use the "Add folder" function in the "Database" menu. The import dialog will
open.
C) Click the "Import" button and switch to the "Folder" screen.
The import dialog will open.
Note! The database is only composed of paths to the original files. The files
remain at their original positions, and no copies are produced. If you launch a
file via the database, then you are not opening a copy, but rather the original
file!
Database import dialog
1. Enter the folder which contains the data which should be added to the
Database.
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2. "Close subfolders" is normally active (checked off) so that all folders
included which contain images will also be transferred to the Database .
3. "Permanently monitor" is also normally active. So that a folder is
always in the most up-to-date condition, it can be monitored
permanently by MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe, and changes to the
folder will be reflected within the Database.
4. Click "Add folder to the database" to start the import process.
Create slideshow
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3.
Select the picture and video files (if applicable) that you would like to use to
create the slideshow, and then click "Export" on the toolbar.
In the dialog which opens, select "Create slideshows and videos from file(s)
(YouTube upload, etc.)" in "Photos & videos", and then press "OK".
Activate the desired format. The dialog for creating the slideshow will open.
Possible formats:
WMV
MXV
AVI
RM
MOV
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Start
You can enter the name of
your slideshow here. This
name will be used as a
preset title for the
slideshow to be created.
Specify the aspect ratio for
the slideshow.
Cut to fill monitor automatically: This determines how MAGIX Photo Manager
MX Deluxe behaves with photos that do not match the slideshow's format.
Images that do not correspond to the slideshow's aspect ratio are adjusted
automatically. The zoom factor is set in such a way that there are no black
bars to the left or right or top to bottom.
Load files
"Load file(s)...“ allows you
to select photos and videos
for integration in the
slideshow.
"Delete selection" removes
the selected photos and
videos from the list.
The sequence of photos
can be specified via drag &
drop.
Turn images 90°: The selected photos can be rotated 90° clockwise with this
function. To turn a photo 90° to the left, this button must be clicked three
times.
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Display time for each photo (seconds): By default, photos are displayed for
the time entered here.
Total length of slideshow: The approximate total length of the slideshow
created is shown here. It adjusts to reflect any changes that are made.
Style
Simply select one of the
styles that best suits the
theme of your slideshow. If
you don't want any effects,
then select the entry
marked "No effects".
Music
You can select between
the suggested pieces of
music or one of your own
by importing it into the list
via "Load file(s)". If the
slideshow is long enough,
then all of the pieces
contained in the list will be
loaded into the photo one
after the other.
The sequence of songs can be specified via drag & drop.
Preview: This button provides a preview of the selected song.
Remove selection: This deletes the selected song from the list.
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To the right in the dialog, you can see the total length of the background music
and of the slideshow. This enables you to see if other music tracks need to be
loaded, e.g. the slideshow is longer than the music, and you don't want to
repeat the music.
Presto!
In case you select WMV, MXV, etc., you will see the following options for
exporting:
Exports the arrangement in the
corresponding format and adds it to
your video folder.
In case you select YouTube upload, you will see the following options for
exporting:
You can upload the slideshow you
created to YouTube directly from within
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe.
The command opens a dialog for you to set the name of the slideshow for
YouTube (default is the same as in MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe),
description, keywords (so-called "tags"), and the category for the video. You
may also indicate whether the video should be private or public.
After confirming your entry by pressing "OK", the slideshow will be exported
and uploaded to YouTube. This is why you have to enter your YouTube
account access data (username, etc.) to connect to YouTube. If you don't
have an account, open your browser and go to YouTube to sign up for an
account first.
If uploading was successful, your browser will open the info page for the video
you just uploaded to YouTube to double check your description and tags. If
everything looks correct, just leave this page and the new video is already
listed under your videos. YouTube takes some time to process the video for
online presentation, but after this period, the target group you have specified
will be able to watch it.
Export dialog
You can export your slideshow in various video formats. The options available
vary according to the selected format.
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Export settings
Presets: These are the typical settings for the selected format and the most
important applications.
You can save your settings by pressing the "Save"
button and remove them by pressing "Delete".
This includes general export parameters like resolution, page proportions, and
frame rate. Select the most frequently used values from the list fields; to set
your own values click on the "..." button.
The "Advanced" button opens the specific settings for the selected video
format.
"File" enables you to export your file to another folder than the preset one.
"Overwrite file without confirmation" enables you to execute multiple exports of
the same file.
Export
In the export dialog you can choose from four different areas: "Photos &
videos", "MAGIX Online Album", "Creative", and "Forward".
Once you have customized your export settings in one of the areas, MAGIX
Photo Manager MX Deluxe will remember these settings and will load them
again the next time the program is restarted in a specific area. You can, of
course, make modifications at any time to meet your requirements. The saving
function is there to make your life easier, e.g. if you want to create the same
video formats while using the same settings.
A general introduction is available in "Present photos (view page 28)".
Export files one by one
With this feature images and/or videos can be exported as files in various
ways.
Target folder: Enter the folder where you would like to store your photos.
Change/Don't change file name: Lets you keep the original title names or
assign a new name. All photos in a photo album are given the same name and
numbered consecutively.
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Overwrite existing files in target folder: If you have copied certain files into the
same target folder and then repeat this process, then this process will
overwrite the old file versions with the new ones.
Export options
Select how you would like to export. Depending on the method, the quality of
the saved file will be adjusted accordingly (small = poor quality, large =
improved quality). To the right of the export options, you can see the info text
and the selected image size.
Copy originals: This option only copies the photos in the folder specified
without editing them.
Additional profiles: Besides the main export options, you can see other
options are available for exporting your files and adjusting their size.
Advanced settings
Adjust size: This option converts the photos into the selected target format
defined in "Export options".
Shrink/stretch all photos to target size: This option converts all photos to the
defined "target size".
Only shrink large images to the target size: This option reduces larger images
as set in "target format"; smaller images remain small. This way no artifacts are
created by enlarging smaller images.
Target format
This lets you choose a format for conversion. "More options" opens the quality
settings of the respective format.
More options – Quality: This defines the size of the exported photos.
Effects
No picture effects: This option deactivates the optimize view settings.
Copy effect description file: All effect settings are saved from the optimize
view as separate files with the extension *.jpx. When using this option, the file
will also be copied to the target folder.
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Render effects into pictures: If this setting is activated, the effects from the
optimize view are included in the files. "Master Gamma" also includes the
global brightness setting; "Write comment into image" includes the subtitles.
Create slideshows and videos from file(s)
If you want to create a slideshow from a number of files and have selected
which type of video (video format) you want to create, open the "Create
slideshow (view page 65)" dialog. You can apply settings step-by-step for
professionally transforming your images into a slideshow.
The convenient YouTube upload feature is also located here. Select "YouTube
upload" in the format dialog.
MAGIX Online Album
Send selected media to your Online Album: Log in to the MAGIX Online
Album service and load your images into the album you want to show them to
your friends and acquaintances in the Internet. The assistant will lead you stepby-step through the uploading process. After the process is finished, you can
access your updated album online.
Creative
Create and install screensaver
So, you really enjoyed your slideshow? Then why not set up the arrangement
as a screensaver? To do this, click on the "Export" button and select "Export
slideshow as screensaver" – and voilá! – your slideshow is flickering away on
your monitor during rest pauses. Any audio material in the slideshow will not be
considered for export.
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For a screensaver that you can actually watch, most pictures have to be
adapted to a format suitable for screensavers. The following dialog opens in
this case:
As standard, the size is set to 800 x 600, an aspect ratio of 4:3 is set. You can
customize the sizes if you like.
By clicking on "OK" the export process will start. Once the screensaver is
complete it will be installed on your system automatically.
Create and install desktop background
This option exports the images as a desktop background. Helpful, if you just
can't decide on a favorite picture.
Audio material from the slideshow that may be available will not be considered.
The desktop background is then installed in the system and played back as an
endless loop.
The pictures usually have to be adapted for export : As standard, the size is
set to 800 x 600, an aspect ratio of 4:3 is set. You can customize the sizes if
you like. By clicking on "OK" the export process will start.
After setting up the desktop background it will be installed on the system when
you place a tick beside the "Install on this computer" option in the dialog that
appears.
Under "Effects" you can set which effects should be used and if the change
should always occur as a transition or with a random effect.
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Create calendar-based desktop background
This option exports the images as a desktop background. Helpful, if you just
can't decide on a favorite picture.
Audio material from the slideshow that may be available will not be considered.
The desktop background is then installed in the system and played back as an
endless loop.
The pictures usually have to be adapted for export : As standard, the size is
set to 800 x 600, an aspect ratio of 4:3 is set. You can customize the sizes if
you like. By clicking on "OK" the export process will start.
After setting up the desktop background it will be installed on the system when
you place a tick beside the "Install on this computer" option in the dialog that
appears.
How to adjust the desktop background:
Windows XP: Control Panel > Display > Desktop. Choose a new desktop
background under "Background".
Windows Vista: Right click on the Desktop then select "Adjust" > "Desktop
Background".
Create a self-executing slideshow
This option exports the photo album as an *.exe file, which can be
automatically played back on any PC by double clicking it.
This way, you can be sure that the file can be started and played, regardless of
video format or any codec that may be required.
Forwarding
Export to mobile device...
The selected photos or content of the selected photo album can be exported
to your mobile device with this option.
This option opens the dialog for exporting files to a mobile device. Here you
can select your camera, removable device or infrared/Bluetooth-enabled
device. If supported by the respective device, you can enter a direct path to
the target device.
Sending photos via email
This option exports the slideshow or individual pictures and then attaches them
to an opened email.
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All you have to do is enter the address and the subject matter, and click on
"Send".
Photos as ZIP
Photos at high resolutions are correspondingly large. To save on memory
space or to reduce the size of larger photo files, it's recommended that you zip
photos: If you create a zip file from one or more photos, corresponding zip file
will be smaller than the original.
Once the zip file is unzipped, the photos will appear in their original sizes again.
Send photos via e-mail as a ZIP
To save on memory space or to reduce the size of larger photo files, it's
recommended that you zip photos: If you create a zip file from one or more
photos, the corresponding zip file will be smaller than the original. Once the zip
file is unzipped, the photos will appear in their original sizes again.
Use this function, if you would like to continue and send the ZIP via e-mail. You
can make the necessary steps one at a time in MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe.
Additional export functions
Advanced settings
Adjust size: This option converts the photos into the selected target format
defined in "Export options".
Shrink/stretch all photos to target size: This option converts all photos to the
defined "target size".
Only shrink large images to the target size: This option reduces larger images
as set in "target format"; smaller images remain small. This way no artifacts are
created by enlarging smaller images.
Target format
This lets you choose a format for conversion. "More options" opens the quality
settings of the respective format.
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More options – Quality: This defines the size of the exported photos.
Effects
No picture effects: This option deactivates the optimize view settings.
Copy effect description file: All effect settings are saved from the optimize
view as separate files with the extension *.jpx. When using this option, the file
will also be copied to the target folder.
Render effects into pictures: If this setting is activated, the effects from the
optimize view are included in the files. "Master Gamma" also includes the
global brightness setting; "Write comment into image" includes the subtitles.
Secure data: Burn
CD/DVD: Click here if you wish to create backups of your photos. You can
specify whether you wish to create a CD or DVD in the "MAGIX Goya burnR"
burn program.
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Slideshow: Select this burning process if you wish to burn copies of individual
photos which will then shown automatically when you insert the CD/DVD into
the drive. An autostart-enabled CD/DVD drive is required for this to work.
WMV HD: To play your movies at optimum quality on your PC, select WMV
HD. Microsoft MediaPlayer 9 or higher must be installed for this to work.
JPEG disc: This burning method creates an autostart-enabled JPEG disc,
which can be played at very high quality via your DVD player on your TV. Your
DVD player must have JPEG disc compatibility for this to work.
Hint: For a detailed explanation of the burning process, please use the
program Help from MAGIX Goya burnR (mxcdr\Goya.hlp): pressing F1 opens
the Help section.
1. Once you've compiled a playlist that you would like to burn as a
data CD/DVD, simply click "Burn". The burning dialog will open.
2. Select either CD or DVD in the burning dialog.
Note: The burning process for simple data CDs or DVDs opens the MAGIX
MAGIX Speed burnR burning dialog. For detailed information about the burning
program, please refer to the program's help file by pressing "F1".
A short overview:
The first step always opens the MAGIX MAGIX Speed burnR burning program.
On the left side of the burn dialog, you can navigate through your computer's
folders, while on the right side of the dialog, you can view the current burn
configuration.
If you have changed your mind about burning the files, select the ones you
want to remove and press "Del".
You can also add additional files by selecting the corresponding files in the left
window and adding them to the burn list via drag & drop.
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When you have compiled the contents of your future disc, click "Next".
This dialog specifies the burn speed and sets burn options to be included in
the process. When selecting the burn speed, please remember that older
burners can sometimes cause problems if a faster burning speed is selected;
media burned at a higher speed can fail to be read properly on drives that do
not support higher speeds.
Begin the burn process here by clicking "Start burning".
Find pictures and make a selection
Click on this button to open the search dialog for files and
folders. The following options are available: "Find similar
pictures", "Search the database, "Search the hard drive",
"Search according to EXIF content".
You can also click "Selection" in the toolbar to choose
between "Create representative selection", "Recognize faces
on pictures", and "Find similar pictures".
Search for similar photos
Before opening the search dialog for similar photos, you must select a photo
as a source for your search. The easiest way to do so is to right- lick on the
desired photo. Select "SEARCH FOR SIMILAR PHOTO " in the context menu.
SEARCH FOR
DUPLICATE SEARCH : Have you added a copy of a photo and don't know where
you have stored it? Use this function to locate it.
SIMILARITY SEARCH :
If you would like to find similar subjects, then use this
function.
SEARCH THE DATABASE
Specify where MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe should search or for photos
that were taken during specified dates. This lets you fine-tune the search,
saving you a lot of time.
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Results
Max. results: Specify how many results appear on a page.
List results: Found photos are listed in the photo overview.
Insert results into the photo album: Found photos are added to the end of the
current photo album.
SEARCH FOR THE FIRST RESULTS IN THE PHOTO OVERVIEW (F3 KEY FOR THE NEXT ONES) :
You can flip through the results in Explorer by pressing the F3 key.
Search the database
Instead of clicking through individual folders in the library views, you can also
search through the whole library according to specific criteria.
Quick search: Enter your keywords for a quick search (e.g. artist's last name,
etc.). Remove the checks next to audio files, photos, or videos if these types of
files shouldn't be included in the search.
'Clicking "Start search" at the bottom of the dialog will begin searching the
Database using your search criteria; relevant files will be listed.
Expert search
Limits search parameters. The characteristics that are to be searched for
(album, year of release, genre, artist, etc.) are listed in the column to the left.
You can also specify the conditions of the search as well.
Up to three details can be searched for at the same time by using the "AND" or
"OR" logical operators.
"AND" means that only those files that match all criteria will be listed,
"OR" means that only those files that match at least one of the criteria will be
listed.
Results
Max. results: Specify how many results appear on a page.
List results: Found photos are listed in the photo overview.
Insert results into the photo album: Found photos are added to the end of the
current photo album.
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Search for the first results in the photo overview (F3 key for the next ones):
You can flip through the results in Explorer by pressing the F3 key.
Hint: The current photo album may also be empty!
Search on hard disk
If a media file should disappear from your Database, you can use the search
dialog on the second tab to search your hard disk for the file. You can use the
file date or size as the criteria for the search.
Search for: Enter the search term or file extension (For example, *.jpg) for
which you are looking.
Search in: Set the range for the search: if a specific folder on the hard drive
should be searched, click on the small folder symbol and click to the target
folder. If a folder, where the search should be conducted, contains other
folders that should also be searched, then activate the "Include folders"
function.
Date: You can also search according to date, like "during the last few
days/weeks", or within a certain time period. In addition you can add the kind
of changes the file has gone through: was the file "created", "changed" or
simply "accessed"?
File size – "bigger than", "smaller than": Using these two search limiting
functions, you can enter minimum/maximum size.
Results
Max. results: Specify how many results appear on a page.
List results: Found photos are listed in the photo overview.
Insert results into the photo album: Found photos are added to the end of the
current photo album.
Search for EXIF content
Alongside the base picture information the EXIF format also contains additional
information on special camera data, for example, date or time of recording,
focal width, etc. This information is saved in the form of tags or so-called
"fields".
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Search for
Enter the search term here and specify which fields should be searched either in all or only in specific fields that are determined via "Search in the
following fields:".
Search in
Limit the folders which should be searched - either all or only specific folders
that are determined under "Folders:".
Results
Max. results: Specify how many results appear on a page.
List results: Found photos are listed in the photo overview.
Insert results into the photo album: Found photos are added to the end of the
current photo album.
Search for the first results in the photo overview (F3 key for the next ones):
You can go through the results in Explorer by pressing the F3 key.
Recognize faces on pictures (FaceID™)
A different way to catalogue pictures is by using FaceID, a development of the
Fraunhofer Institute. FaceID recognizes faces on photos and gradually learns
recurring faces using typical features, and these are then assigned to specific
people. At the start, you can help FaceID with the recognition process, but
later on, you'll be surprised at just how well FaceID can recognize faces again.
Step 1: Open a photo folder in MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe and select
"Edit > Find similar photos > Identify faces on photos".
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Proceed as follows to create a list of people:
Step 2: FaceID circles sections on your photos that have been recognized as
faces. If a face that you find relevant is displayed, then you can give this face a
name. All people will be shown to the right within the window.
Set a new person: Click the "New person" button. A dialog appears (see
figure) for you to specify a name and an icon for the new person that should
appear in the list. Clicking "OK" finally adds this person to the list.
Remove wrongly recognized sections: If FaceID incorrectly identifies a
section of the picture as a face, select "Ignore".
Use "Previous picture" and "Next picture" to move forwards and back through
the pictures.
Find faces manually: If FaceID doesn't supply a frame even if there is a face
on the photo, you will have to select the face yourself. To do so, simply drag
out a rough frame over the face with your mouse and give the face a name.
Step 2: If you have already added a few people, FaceID will suggest one of
these faces for every other face which can be assigned to this face via "Assign
name". Don't worry if FaceID gets it wrong a few times at the start; it's a
difficult learning curve for such a young piece of software. That's why you will
often have to make corrections and add the appropriate name by clicking on
the proper person in the list on the right side.
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Step 3: After systematically searching through a folder for faces and identifying
everyone, close the identification dialog.
Finding the assigned pictures again: Your collection of people will continue
to grow and grow in the "Categories" area as you add more names. Clicking
on one of these names will open all pictures that show this person or have
been assigned to this person.
Automatic photo selection
Photo selection: Depending on the condition of the picture, MAGIX Photo
Manager MX Deluxe should be able to create a representative selection
according to your specifications in "Search in", and you will see the number of
pictures that are available. The slider allows you to determine how many
images should be included in the selection.
Search in: Specify which photos should be searched for the selection. The
creation of a selection doesn't take much time if the pictures are already in the
database.
In all photos: All photos that are contained in the database will be included in
the selection.
In current folder: This displays and searches the folder that you have selected
in MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe's folder view.
In the following folder: Enter a folder on the hard drive that has already been
recorded and listed in the database.
During period: Limit the amount of pictures for the selection by specifying the
date they were taken. In this case, only pictures will be considered that are
already recorded in the database.
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Selection criteria: Specify the criteria used to create a selection. The more
criteria are activated, the better the selection results will be.
Image analysis: Activated image analysis functions cause selection to take a
little longer, but the results are more representative.
Click the "Create selection" button once you have specified all the criteria.
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe will then create your selection as a new
album for you to adjust and then save.
Print and order pictures
If you want to print your images at home or order prints online from our Online
Service, then there are many options available to you to place your images
accordingly in different scenes.
Print photos
Tip: Use "Optimize" on MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe's main screen to
adjust images with redeye or color problems in order to get the best possible
results.
1. Select all images which you would like to print.
2. To open the dialog, click the "Print" button.
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Layout: You can set how many pictures should be printed per page. You can
choose from between 1 and 8 pictures per page. The more pictures found on
any page, the smaller they will appear. With "Contact sheet" you can have a
type of index for all pictures printed. All pictures are ordered in mini format on
one page. Of course, you can also print your pictures in standard formats
(9x13 and 10x15).
Options: Activate options by checking them off (and leave those unchecked
which you don't want to activate). For example, if you've saved comments on
an image and want them to be visible on the printed page, then activate "Print
comments". If you've optimized several images or added effects, place a
check next to "Print optimization effects" so that the adjusted photos appear
as you want them to. Click on "Default settings" to reset things to their
standard values.
Quick settings: This displays several typical settings for print jobs like posters
and postcard puzzles, etc. Use one of these settings and you will have to
make sure that there are no adjustments to the settings under "Options".
Copies: Set how many copies are to be created for the current print job.
Landscape format: Activate this button to print the image in a landscape
(horizontal) format.
Setting: Open your printer's settings and customize them to meet your
requirements.
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Click "Print" to start the print process.
Order photo prints
Would you like to order prints of your pictures? It's easy! We'll show you how it
works and in a few days, you'll be holding your prints in your hands.
Tip: Via "Optimize" on MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe's main screen, you
can adjust images with redeye or color problems in order to get the best
possible results.
1. Select all images which you would like to order.
Note: In MAGIX Online Print Service you can add additional
images from your hard disk.
2. Click the "Photo prints" button. The print dialog in the
"Order prints" area will open.
Tip: Inform yourself about the current prices and offers and stay
up to date!
3. Click Send selected photos to open MAGIX Online Print
Service and upload photos.
MAGIX Photo Viewer
This small MAGIX program is also automatically installed when MAGIX Photo
Manager MX Deluxe is installed to provide more options for viewing your
photos and videos.
The MAGIX Photo Viewer may be started quickly by pressing the "Slideshow"
button.
The menu item "Edit -> Slideshow -> MAGIX Photo Viewer" may also be used
to open the program, and the slideshow will start automatically.
It's also available via "Start -> Programs -> MAGIX -> MAGIX Photo Manager
MX Deluxe -> Other programs -> MAGIX Photo Viewer".
Burn slideshow and use MAGIX Photo Viewer for playback:
Burn a slideshow CD/DVD and the MAGIX Photo Viewer will also be added as
a the player. Insert the medium into the drive and the slideshow will start
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automatically; photos/videos will be played back automatically with the MAGIX
Media Viewer.
Note: Detailed help regarding this is available directly via this small program.
Once it is opened, press F1 on the keyboard to open help.
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Gallery: Contains all media files that are dragged and dropped into
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe.
Display screen: Displays the current media. If this is an audio or a video
file it will play.
Transport control: The program or media settings can be changed here.
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Create map
Use this function to document travel routes or directions, to mark your favorite
cities, and so on.
For example, add all of the locations from your trip and these will be displayed
on the map. Connect the locations with lines by pressing "Display lines", then
save the map to integrate it into your vacation slideshow.
Note: Detailed help regarding this is available directly via this small program.
Once it is opened, press F1 on the keyboard to open help.
Map: Displays map material from openstreetmap.com.
Selected locations: If you look for a new location, then this will be
provided via geonames.org and entered on the map. All of the locations
that you have selected on the map will be displayed in the list, and
corresponding markers appear on the map.
Map section + zoom: The map may be moved by pressing the arrows.
"Zoom" enables you to zoom into the current section (+) to view more
details or to zoom out (-) for a better overview.
Show lines: If at least 2 locations are marked on the map, then this
function will be available for linking the locations. The line color and
thickness may be changed.
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Format: Set the map format to 16:9 or 4:3 as required.
Save as image: The current map section may be saved as an image in
the format PNG, BMP, JPG, or TIFF.
Create panorama image
This function will turn your photos into a sensation. Add new life to your holiday
memories and create great panoramas with only a few clicks - including
automatic exposure recognition and lens distortion/perspective correction.
You don't need to create "proper" panoramas exclusively; Let your imagination
run wild and put together anything you want to. You'll see your photos in a
new light and create stunning montages.
You can find this function in the "Edit" menu > "Create panorama image", and
also in the context menu of one or multiple selected images.
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Select all of the photos which you would like to add to the panorama (6
maximum).
Open the panorama dialog.
Change the sequence of the images as you see fit.
Under "Panorama file name and destination folder:" you can change this
information as you desire.
Click on "Create" to run the automation.
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The finished panorama made of 2 images:
Tip: You can also create "portrait panoramas". Just clip the photos you would
like to be stacked on their side. Create a panorama and turn the resulting
image 90°!
Tips for creating panoramas
In general, you can use any images to create panoramas, however, a couple of
things should be considered if they are to look professional (i.e. the edges
between the images are not visible).
First, pay attention to the image overlap and the difference in brightness
between the images.
The image overlap displays the part of the neighboring image where the
pictures should be matched up according to the image and brightness. If this
part is too large, then you will have to adjust the settings accordingly. A
maximum overlap of 70% can be expected, but up to 90% is allowed. In any
case, this will negatively affect calculation time, i.e. it will take longer for the
panorama to be created. 50% image overlap is recommended to achieve
optimum results.
When creating images which you would definitely like to use for a panorama
image, pay attention to the difference in brightness between the images. Also,
make sure you have enough details in the image. If the difference in brightness
is too extreme, then manual correction may be necessary.
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Equalizer
Equalizer
The 10-band equalizer splits the frequency spectrum into 10 areas ("bands")
and provides a separate volume slider for each band. Add impressive effects,
from simple bass boosts to complete sound distortion. If the frequencies are
raised too much, particularly low frequencies, the total frequency is increase
high enough for distortions to develop. In such a case you should use the
volume controller at the center to reduce the total volume.
Slider: Each of the 10 frequency bands can be adjusted using the 10 volume
faders.
Presets: The EQ has a selection of defaulted presets which can be chosen
from a flip menu.
Click "Reset" to remove the applied preset.
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For advanced functions, you will find detailed explanations and instructions for
correct operation in this chapter.
Multiple rename
The Multiple rename function provides a great opportunity to title (if desired)
your files. This way you can save multiple files or folders all at once.
Note: To select multiple files/folders, hold down "Shift" and click on the first
and last files that you wish to rename. They now appear dark gray (selected).
Multiple individual files can be selected by clicking on them while holding down
the "Ctrl" key.
Presets
Click on the preset button to load various preset masks for summarizing the
new file names. You can also save masks for later renaming by selecting Save
mask in the preset list. Please don't forget to name your new mask logically.
These personal masks then appear in the lower half of the preset list.
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Create new folder
If you insert a backslash into the mask (\, or Alt Gr + ?), the corresponding
subfolders that you entered as variables are created. For example, the mask
"[A]\[B]\[C]-[T]" creates the corresponding folders for "Artists" and then the
additional folder for "Albums", into which all correspondingly renamed files are
moved.
Additional variable editing options
Enter only certain aspects of a variable: You can tell variable B (Album) to use
only the first 3 letters of the album name. To do this, you have to write the
number 3 in along with variable B, i.e. [B3]
Variable content upper/lower case: To have variables written either only in
upper or lower case, add the corresponding variable at the end written in either
upper or lower case. For example, use [TT] to have the complete title written in
uppercase.
Variable separators hms and YMD: A hyphen behind the hms or YMD variable
will result in time entry being written separated by a dash. You can also enter
other characters instead of the hyphen (space, underscore, etc.). The order of
either variable can also be adjusted to change the time measurement.
Use abbreviations with [K]: If you would like to shorten an artist name or the
name of an album, etc. you can use [K] to do this automatically. Insert [K] at a
random position of the template. A dialog will open where you can enter the
desired abbreviation and enter the full name or title for the text "to be replaced"
so it can be found and replaced correctly. Please choose the desired
abbreviation and click on "Select". The long version now will be replaced with
the abbreviation in the main dialog.
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Inserting and editing images from the clipboard
Make a screenshot by pressing "Print screen" on the keyboard. Next, select
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe's "Edit" menu, and then "Insert". The "Save
as..." dialog appears.
Enter a logical name in the "File name" text field. You can also select a folder
where the screenshot should be saved (so that you can locate it later). Click
"Save" to confirm the action and the screenshot will be added.
Navigate in MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe to the image you just created to
edit it and use it as you wish.
Work in networks
In MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe, you can also work in networks as if they
were the normal folders on your computer, but of course only if you are
authorized to access all of the folders of the individual network users.
Would you like to manage the music of a network user in your folder? No
problem for MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe. Click in the network on this
folder and confirm that you would like to manage this media in your folder by
clicking "Yes".
In order to avoid having to click through the whole network to a specific
network user, you can also save the network path. In this way, you can click
on the network path in My Computer to access the user's folder. If the network
path changes, then this can always be changed or completely deleted. Open
the network path's context menu to do this.
Here's how you add a network path:
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Open up My Computer -> Network paths and then open the respective
network group and then select the desired network users.
Open the context menu and then Add network paths.
Enter the network path to the computer and the authorized folder. For
example, \\Matthew\files -> the computer is named "Matthew" and the
authorized folder "files".
If a name and password have been entered to use the network, then this
will have to be given under Log in to the network with the following data.
Confirm your entries with OK.
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Multi-user support
Multi-user support makes it possible to save program settings for each
Windows user separately. Files and folders in the database may also be locked
for other users. These will then no longer be visible to other users. This lock
applies to all database views in all MAGIX programs, i.e. multiple settings do
not need to be made.
Note! This is not a security function! These files will not be protected against
external access in this manner! They will still be able to be located by other
users in the file system and used as long as Windows file permissions allow
this.
Activate the multi-user support via the options (shortcut: "Ctrl + '") or via "File >
Options > General".
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Create backup copy on CD/DVD
In order to ensure that your valuable material is not accidentally changed or
even deleted, we recommend burning backup copies to CD or DVD after
importing. Creating regular disc backups of your images will ensure that your
important memories are protected.
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe features an automation for your backups
which you can find in the "Security" menu, "Create backup copy -> Create
backup copy on CD/DVD".
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Advanced settings
Under "Advanced" you can access a list with all files in the Database (2) that
have not yet been backed up or that have been changed since the last
backup. You can activate or deactivate all folders or files for the backup (1).
Specify whether you would like to burn a DVD or a CD (3).
Clicking on "OK" opens the burning window.
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MAGIX Foto Designer 7
In the MAGIX Foto Designer 7 section you can choose from a number of
different tasks. MAGIX Foto Designer 7 loads the current image into a separate
image processing program, which then performs the selected tasks.
The comprehensive image processing software from MAGIX possesses an
extremely extensive effect browser and a large set of filters. You can use them
to distort your pictures' motifs or change the style of the photo into a painting
or screen print.
In MAGIX Foto Designer 7 you can also quickly optimize your photos. For this
you will find "Red eye correction" and other tools to correct mistakes and
unfocused pictures. The best example for this type of application are old
photos that you might want to scan in and digitally restore. The functions for
cutting out objects with the lasso tool or the cloning function for retouching
distorted picture details are also quite helpful.
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Working with MAGIX Online Album
Managing and caring for your MAGIX Online Album is easy with MAGIX Photo
Manager MX Deluxe. In just a few steps, your media will appear on the
Internet.
Learn about how to load media from MAGIX Online Album to your computer
again in the chapter Importing from your MAGIX Online Album (view page 63).
Registration
Before you receive access to your Online Album, you will have to register with
MAGIX. Then you will not only have access to all of MAGIX Online World, but
you will also be able to download patches (program improvements) for your
MAGIX program.
A) If you are already a registered MAGIX customer, then just enter your email
address (login name) and password that you used to register with MAGIX.
Next, click "OK".
B) If you are not registered with MAGIX yet, then select "Info & Registration".
This will direct you to the registration page.
Decide whether you want a free, classic, or premium album. Click accordingly
below the album on "Register now". You can always upgrade your album to
another format.
On the next page, select "I'm not registered yet", and then click on "Next". Fill
out the short form for general registration with MAGIX and then send it to
MAGIX by clicking "Finished".
You will receive a confirmation email from MAGIX, and then you will
immediately be able to log in to any MAGIX service with your email address
and password.
Send media to Online Album
In , select all files which you would like to add to the album.
Note: Only MP3 files can be uploaded as audio.
Click on the ONLINE ALBUM button.
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The Online Album dialog will appear:
Click the "SEND SELECTED FILES" button to start the send process to your Online
Album. The login dialog appears.
Enter your Login name and the Password for your Online Album, and then
confirm with OK .
Note: If you don't have an Online Album yet, then click
Here you can register for your free MAGIX Album.
INFO & REGISTRATION .
Once the upload dialog for the Online Album has opened, follow the
instructions: Select image quality and enter a folder where you would like to
load your files.
Next, the files will be uploaded and you can look at your images online.
Import from your MAGIX Online Album
If you would like to load media from your MAGIX Online Album to your
computer, then proceed as follows:
Step 1: Click the "Online Album" button.
Step 2: Switch to the "Manage" screen and log in.
The dialog for managing your MAGIX Online Album will open.
Step 3: Go the album/folder which contains the media that you want to copy to
your hard disk.
All media in the album will be displayed.
Step 4: Under "Save downloaded media in", enter the folder on your hard drive
where the media should be copied.
If you only want to copy a few files from the Online
Album, then select these and click "Download
selected".
If you want to copy all of the media, then select
"Download all".
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Managing your Online Album
Click on the ONLINE ALBUM button.
Switch to the
MANAGE
area and log yourself in.
The dialog for managing your MAGIX Online Album will open.
If you manage multiple Online Albums, then you can choose
which one you want to work on here.
Preview the album in the Internet browser.
The list with the albums of your Online Album. Click on an
album and the media contained within it will be displayed in
the view (5).
Select specific media in your Online Album and choose MOVE
MEDIA to move items to different folders, or select DELETE MEDIA
to delete items from your Online Album completely.
Select an album and click on "Add media" to copy music,
images, and video files to your online album.
All media in the album will be displayed.
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If you would like to download media from your album, enter
the folder where the media should be copied.
Select either "DOWNLOAD SELECTED" to download only that
which you have selected, and "DOWNLOAD ALL" to copy all
media (selected or not).
Create new album
Don't just load media into existing albums, but create new ones too (it's easy):
1. Right click on a folder or an album to open a submenu where you can "Add
a new album...".
A dialog opens to "Create a new album".
2. Select the type of album. For a purely photographic album, choose "Photo";
for all audio, select "Audio", etc. If you would like to feature multiple types of
media in a single album, then select "Mix".
3. Enter a clear name for your album under "Album name". This name will also
appear on your Online Album website.
4. If you want to, you can also give the album a text description (under "Album
description"), and your visitors will see this description as they roll over the
album with the mouse. That way they can get an idea of the contents without
opening the album.
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Digital picture frames
Digital picture frames are becoming more and more dynamic; even the options
for transferring to them are becoming more advanced. From a simple USB
connection to transfer via Bluetooth or infrared, take this opportunity learn a
little more about digital picture frames.
The following items should be noted when purchasing a digital picture frame:
It doesn't matter whether 7 or 8" display, avoid frames which only work with
480 x 234 pixels. To display pictures sharply, you will require at least 720 x
480 pixels. 800 x 600 pixels would be optimum according to the current level
of technology. 4 inch displays with 480 x 234 pixels are adequate (ratio of
pixels to display is sufficient).
Please bear in mind that many digital frames can acquired with 16:9 format,
but digital cameras produce images in 4:3 or 3:2 format, which means your
photos will be cut off in the frames to avoid black bands on the edges.
Connecting digital picture frames
Connect via the USB port
Several picture frames contain proprietary drivers so that they are recognized
immediately when they are connected and displayed with the correct name in
Explorer.
Some, however, are missing these drivers. These frames will be named
"Removable storage device" by Windows. In this case, the location of the
frame may be referred to by the name of the storage card inside it (provided
one is integrated).
Image selection
The following things should be considered when selecting pictures:
Photo selection should be considered in terms of their format - i.e. portrait.
Most frames at the moment cannot automatically turn images so that
individual pictures are displayed correctly. If this function should be integrated,
then black bars will be displayed because the format changes. If you want to
avoid this, then just select images of a single format (landscape or portrait).
Tip: Create a new album with all of the images that you want to transfer to your
digital picture frame. This will make it easy to have a clear overview.
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To fully utilize your picture frame's memory, you should first convert the
images to the optimum dimensions on your PC. The larger the image, the
larger the file and the fewer images will be able to fit on the frame. Under
Export images (view page 104) you can learn about the process.
Crop image
It's not always the case that every detail of an image needs to be saved
forever. Sometimes even the arrangement of objects in an image can be
adjusted. For this purpose, cropping certain areas as a separate image or the
removal of unwanted details at the edges can be helpful.
To do this, proceed as follows:
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Activate MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe's "Optimize" mode. To the left
in the program, tabs appear with the editing functions for your images.
Below the basic functions, you can see the "Cut image" button. Clicking
on this button activates this function.
Hold down the left mouse button while you draw out the cut over the image.
The orange-colored handles around the cut window can be manipulated to
adjust the size.
Once you've entered the correct size for your cut, click on "Accept" and the
image will be reduced to your specifications.
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"Reset all" returns the image to its original form. Click on Fix effects, and the
effects will be written to the original image.
Permitted formats
Export formats for single images for display on digital picture frames:
JPEG (*.jpg/*.jpeg) or
BMP (*.bmp),
PSD (*.psd),
TIFF (*.tif)
etc.
Note: Pay attention to the formats which are supported by the picture frame!
Or, create slideshows and videos in the following formats, and then transfer
these to your frames:
AVI (*.avi) or
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WMV (*.wmv),
MOV (*.mov) (with installed codec),
RealVideo (*.rv) and
MAGIX Video (*.mxv).
Note: Pay attention to the formats which are supported by the picture frame!
The most conventional image formats are AVI, MOV, and WMV.
Export pictures
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Select all of the images that you would like to transfer to your picture frame.
Click on "Export" on the toolbar. The corresponding dialog opens.
Select the "Transfer" category and then "Transfer to mobile device".
Click on "OK" to confirm. Another dialog will open.
Select "Mobile devices" and then your digital frame. Adjust the target path
as needed via "Change".
"Effects & size" enables you to enter the respective values for the frame.
Confirm your entries by clicking "Execute". The transfer process will start
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Keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts
File menu
Open photo album
Save photo album
New folder
Options
Quit
Ctrl (right) + O
Ctrl+S
F7
Y
Alt+F4
Edit menu / Context menu
Select all
Cut
Copy
Insert
Move to Recycle Bin
Delete permanently
Rename
Copy into folder
Optimize Photo
Hide
Clear
Start slideshow
Ctrl+A
Ctrl+X
Ctrl+C
Ctrl+V
Del
Shift + Del
N
Ctrl+M
Shift + V
Alt+Delete
Shift + Del / Del
B
Windows menu
Slideshow monitor
V
Help menu
Help
F1
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Menu
In this chapter you'll find the full menu list of your copy of MAGIX Photo
Manager MX Deluxe and the corresponding functions.
File menu
New photo album
This option creates a new photo album. Hold down the left mouse button and
drag the files from the overview on the right to the photo album on the left!
Shortcut key:
Shift + N
Open photo album
This option lets you load a previously created and saved photo album.
Shortcut key:
Shift + O
Save photo album
Use this option to save a photo album.
Shortcut key:
Shift + S
Save photo album as...
This option lets you save an existing photo album with a new name and in a
new folder.
New directory
Creates a new folder inside the currently open folder and opens an editor in
which you can name the new folder.
Create map...
Select locations on the map to save them as an image for a description of a
trip route.
Note: Detailed help regarding this is available directly via this small program.
Once it is opened, press F1 on the keyboard to open help.
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Scan
Scan with
The scan window of your scan software will appear. Specify the resolution and
color depth in this window.
When the scan is complete, the TWAIN software should close automatically
and MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe should now contain the newly created
image file. It's possible that the TWAIN window remains open. You can then
scan multiple pictures one after the other.
Select source
The TWAIN interface connects MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe with nearly
all modern scanners or digital cameras. To scan, please proceed as follows:
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Install the TWAIN software for your device.
Restart you PC.
Start MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe.
Click on "File > Twain Scanner/Camera > Select source" if the scanner
works with 32 bit software.
Select your device from the dialog. This step is only required once and only
has to be repeated if you want to change the device.
Exporting the photo album
This menu point opens the standard export dialog (view page 69, view page
28) wherein you can prepare your photo album for different export variations
according to your wishes and then export it.
CD/DVD burner
Burner information
Choose this option to display information about your CD-R drive. A blank CD
must be in the drive for this option to work. Among the information displayed is
the manufacturer, drive name, hardware version, cache size, and the features
supported by the drive mechanism.
Disc info
Information about the inserted blank CD-R will be displayed. For example what
the maximum possible file length is, this is displayed because if the amount of
data does exceed the available space then the disc cannot be burnt.
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MAGIX Xtreme Print Center
This menu entry starts the independent "MAGIX Print Center" program. The
print studio is a printing suite for cover and label printing for CDs, DVDs, and
VHS tapes. You can easily print perfect stickers, covers, inlays, and booklets.
Note: Use the included program help (via "F1").
Options
Note: The functions in the options dialog will only take effect after you click
"Apply" and "OK"
Options > General options
Load recent photo album on program start: This option always opens the last
program according to the settings entered during the last session.
Use multi-user support: If there are multiple users (view page 94) entered on
the same system, then you can save different settings for each one of them.
Additionally, certain folders can be hidden from other users.
Show tooltips via function keys: Tooltips are small windows with info texts.
They appear when the mouse pointer is positioned over a function key.
Allow dialog animations: The animation in the program can be switched off/on
for weaker systems.
Open encoder settings dialog before converting: If this check box is
deactivated, the last used settings or default settings for converting the images
are used.
Use Windows photo print assistant for printing pictures: The Windows print
assistant is used instead of the MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe printing
dialog. This setting is recommended only if you experience problems during
printing.
Display news center: If you don't want the small button for the "News Center"
above and to the right to be displayed, then remove the check mark here.
Tips and information
Reset: Many information windows can be switched off permanently after being
displayed. This option reactivates all disabled information and confirmations.
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Online Service
Settings: Enter an alternative Online Service.
Options -> Explorer
ID3Tag in Explorer: Displays the ID3Tags contained in MP3 files (information
on song, performer, etc.) directly in Explorer.
Thumbnails (preview images)
Show thumbnails: Thumbnails are small icons used to preview images. This
option activates the thumbnails.
Generate thumbnails from JPGs without EXIF tag: Some JPG files include
thumbnails in an EXIF tag so that large images do not have to be scanned first
to be previewed. If this option is activated, a thumbnail is generated for each
photo (even those without an EXIF tag).
Cache settings
Use cache: This function is normally active, since it guarantees faster
launching of frequently needed files.
Enter if a central cache should be used or a local one. When switching
between local and central caches, at first no cache files will be deleted or
moved. "Older" cache files will only be deleted when you work on those photos
or videos, thereby creating new cache files (in the new folder).
Audio comments
Some digital cameras have an audio recording function and save a WAV file
with each photo. The PC identifies these cameras as separate drives; i t is
automatically loaded when the photo is loaded.
Hide comment files: Audio comments are not displayed as separate files.
However, a speaker symbol appears next to the photo to indicate that an
audio comment exists.
Automatically apply file operations (copying, moving, deleting) to comment
files: Indicates whether file operations are to be applied to the audio comment
file of a photo.
Always play when displaying image/only play in photo album/never play
audio comments: Specifies when audio comments are to be played back.
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Options > File formats
Here you can assign different file formats to MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe.
You can select the media to which you wish to connect file extensions in the
flip menu.
Registration: The file extensions selected below will be assigned to MAGIX
Photo Manager MX Deluxe, that is, they will be opened with the program as
default.
MAGIX Use viewer: The MAGIX Viewer is a component of MAGIX Photo
Manager MX Deluxe which opens quickly without consuming too much
proecessor power.
Options > Path settings
Here you can adjust the paths for standard folders. You can normally leave
these settings as they are.
Options > Audio
On this page, you can decide which sound driver the program is going to use.
Setting this up is only necessary if multiple sound cards are installed on your
PC or if you are having problems with the sound output. Apart from the driver,
you can adjust the size of the data buffer for RAM and hard disk that is created
by MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe.
Audio buffer (ms)/Latency: To enable a smooth workflow, MAGIX Photo
Manager MX Deluxe creates a so-called audio buffer into which the current file
is saved during playback. You can set the size of the buffer in milliseconds
(ms).
Latency: The latency can be seen as the reaction time of MAGIX Photo
Manager MX Deluxe. It sets how quickly changes (such as effects, starting and
stopping playback) can be heard. It can be adjusted in 5 millisecond
increments and can be max. half as long as the audio buffer.
A rule of thumb is: If loading and waiting times are long, the latency should be
reduced, but if repeated real-time editing errors are experienced, then it should
be lengthened.
Hard disk buffer: The hard disk buffer is a temporary memory buffer on the
hard drive used by MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe for data processing. Use
this option to specify the size of the hard drive buffer in bytes. Increase the
buffer size if playback is choppy or interrupted.
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Sound card: This lists all of the DirectSound drivers installed on your system.
The primary audio driver is selected by default and is generally what your
system uses for audio output.
Change this driver only if you really want to play a playlist using another sound
card or another output. If the sound card does not have a true DirectSound
driver, then an emulated driver will be listed: “Sound card XYZ (emulated)”. In
emulation mode MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe uses the sound card,
however, optimum performance can not be reached.
Important: The selection of a different sound card is not taken into account
until MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe has restarted.
Video
Play video
Automatic video playback optimization: Sound and effects will not be
included in order to be able to playback the video.
Balance aspect ratio: Adjusts the aspect ratio of images to the video monitor.
If disabled and depending upon the image format, black stripes may appear on
the borders.
Complete fields (deinterlace) if possible: This effect is mainly intended for
snapshots of video images, since the field technology in TVs often produces an
unusable image if the fields differ too much.
Preferred DV video resolution: The resolutions that can be set here only
concern the picture display of DV videos. If playback becomes jerky, we
recommend entering a lower value. The quality of exported videos is not
influenced by this. DV video resolution can be altered during playback either
automatically or you can choose between full and 1/8 resolution.
Options > Photo
Slideshow options
Configures the slideshow default settings.
Change image every [...] seconds: Specifies how long the image is displayed.
Image crossfade: Activates/deactivates soft image fading.
Duration: Specifies the duration of the soft fade.
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Maintain the proportions of the pictures (add borders): The original
length/width ratio is retained when zooming. If necessary, borders are added. If
the option is deactivated, image distortion may occur.
When finished, restart from beginning: This option plays the slideshow in loop
mode. This lets you create animations for parties as loops.
Photo settings
Here you can choose whether you would like to enlarge smaller photos or save
the optimizations you made in the optimization view as a file which can then be
applied to other pictures later.
Enlarge small photos: Small photos are increased in size even if they have
lower resolution than is possible in the filmstrip view or in the slideshow
monitor.
Non-destructive FX: When this option is activated, all adjustments made to
images can be undone. If the option is deactivated, then all optimizations made
to the images will be applied directly to the image, and the original will not be
able to be restored.
Note: It is strongly recommended that this option be left active to ensure that
changes remain reversible, or that work is performed on a copy of the image.
Allow pan: If you are viewing panoramas in MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe,
then you can can watch them using a continuous pan in MAGIX Photo
Manager MX Deluxe. Zooming in or out stops the movement. Deactivate this
function, if you would like to view the panorama alone like every other image.
Options > Database
Behavior for new files
Automatically update MAGIX Media Database: The database is updated
automatically if you add new music to your PC with MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe or delete old items. Alternatively, you can select the "Optimize
database" function in the "Database" menu. Files that are no longer available
but are still listed in the database (so-called "dead" entries) are then removed;
moved files are located automatically.
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Backups of files
Start: Starts the assistant for support with backup copies.
Reset: Manually excluded files will be offered again for backup.
Creates a backup copy of imported files in the following folder: Backup
copies of imported files are inserted into the selected folder. You can normally
leave this setting as it is.
Older program versions
Start: Searches for older program versions in order to add their database
information and favorites.
Advanced mode
If this menu entry is activated with a check mark, then you will be working in
advanced mode with all of MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe's available
functions. Click here, if you would like to return to easy mode and show only
the basic program functions (check mark disappears).
Change screen
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe includes 2 home-made skins for you to
decide between, depending on your taste.
Open "Window -> Change skin" and switch MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe
to a brighter background, if you desire. You can always select the other skin, if
you want to.
Exit
Closes MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe.
Keyboard shortcut:
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Edit menu
Right click on a file in the photo overview to open the context menu where you
can choose from several different options. While these can also be found in the
button bar and in the menu, using the context menu is the most convenient
and fastest method.
Optimize photo
To optimize (view page 47) your photos, click here and the corresponding
functions will appear on the left.
Slideshow
View as slideshow: To create a slideshow with the pictures from one folder, it
is enough to select one graphic file out of the folder and to select this function.
Slideshow options: Here you can access the "Slideshow options" dialog,
which enables you to specify how long each slide should be displayed and the
kind of transitions between pictures.
MAGIX Photo Viewer: This is a small extra program from MAGIX which offers
additional options for presenting videos and slideshows. For example, a
slideshow may be played back in Photo Viewer with different transition effects.
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Export
This option provides different ways of saving images as files.
Here, the same dialog opens as would when clicking on the
button in the toolbar.
Please read the options in the "Export" (view page 69, view page 28) chapter.
Print
This command opens the print window for printing the selected image files.
Send as email...
MAGIX Online Album, MAGIX Print Studio: Send the photos and videos you
like to your Online Album to present them online, or send pictures to the print
service to get prints of your favorite images.
To email recipient...: This option opens your email program and inserts the
selected photo into a new message as an attachment. Just enter the recipient
and subject and send!
As ZIP to email recipient: This option opens your email program and inserts
the selected photo into a new message as a compressed zip (with less
volume). The zip file will have to be decompressed by the recipient to be able
to view the photos.
Export to mobile device, export photo album to mobile device: Send the
desired files or entire photo albums to the connected mobile device.
Adjust red-eye automatically
Select one or more pictures (even whole folders) and remove unnatural redeye
automatically which are the results from using a flash.
Correct curved lines...
This function may be used to correct curved lines in pictures resulting from
perspective distortions. "Curved lines" are lines and edges, which run together
in an image, although they are parallel to each other in reality.
Assign categories automatically
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe can automatically assign your photos to
specific categories. Select a folder or different images and activate the
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"Automatically assign images to categories" in the "Edit" menu. Images will
then be analyzed for certain image content and sorted into corresponding
categories (e.g. night, sunset). The automatic categories may be found in the
"Categories" tab under "Automatic categories".
This function should be understood as a rough presorting feature. Images may
not always be assigned to categories correctly, and sometimes they may be
assigned to completely different categories. This depends on the diversity of
the photo's subject, which may be interpreted differently.
Create panorama image...
With only a single click you can create a panorama (view page 88) in MAGIX
Photo Manager MX Deluxe. You can do this fully automatic or manually; try
experimenting with it.
Create map...
Select locations on the map to save them as an image for a description of a
trip route.
Note: Detailed help regarding this is available directly via this small program.
Once it is opened, press F1 on the keyboard to open help.
Record audio comments
This option opens a recording window for recording sound via the PC’s sound
card. You can add a soundtrack to the selected photo. If you have a
microphone connected to your PC, simply click on the recording button to
start.
There's more info available here ->General buttons (view page 42) and Options
-> Explorer (view page 109).
Find similar photos...
Here you can search for photos that resemble the selected photo's color
and/or structure.
Please refer to the "Search in database" (view page 118) chapter.
Select all
This option lets you select all files of the current folder.
Shortcut:
Ctrl + A
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Cut
This option cuts all selected files and copies them to the Windows™ clipboard.
You can then use the "Paste" command to copy them into a different folder.
Shortcut:
Ctrl + X
Copy
This command copies the selected files to the Windows™ clipboard. You can
then use the "Paste" command to copy them into a different folder.
Shortcut:
Shift + C
Insert
With this command, the content of the Windows™ clipboard is inserted into
the current folder.
Shortcut:
Ctrl + V
Copy into folder
The marked files can be copied into any folder.
To do this select a destination folder and specify whether the file should be
moved there from where it has been stored until now, or whether a copy
should be created there.
Rename
The highlighted file can be renamed. Enter a new file name.
Multiple rename...
To adapt many music tracks that have many identical properties, use the
multiple rename dialog to make changing the name of the selected files easier.
Select one or several file(s) and then select this menu item.
More on "Multiple renaming".
Fade out
With this function you can fade out individual files. These files will be put into a
special folder "Hidden files or folders" within the currently selected folder.
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This way hidden files can be shown again if so desired. To do this, right-click
on this folder and select the corresponding function from the context menu
that appears.
Delete
The selected entry will be sent to the Recycle Bin. By holding down "Shift" the
file will be directly deleted.
Shortcut: Shift + Del
Rebuild preview pictures
It may be the case that MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe no longer shows the
preview pictures of your files, but just the standard views according to the file
types (for example: jpg or bmp). In such a case, select this function and MAGIX
Photo Manager MX Deluxe will generate preview pictures again.
Delete the category
Removes the categories from the pictures.
Show in Windows Explorer
This option opens Windows Explorer and displays the storage location of the
marked songs. In MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe you can add further files
to the database from Windows Explorer using drag and drop.
Edit properties (track info)
This option opens the properties dialog. You can add ID3 tag information to
your file by entering it here. This information is also used for cataloging in the
database correctly.
Library menu
Search database...
Click here and the search dialog in "Search the database" (view page 78) will
open.
Add folder
For MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe to add a specified folder on your
computer to the database, you can either click through "My Computer" to the
folder to add the files to the database automatically, or you can use the "Add
folder" function.
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A dialog opens for you to enter the path to the folder. You also have the option
to "Include subfolders": all subfolders which contain images will also be added
to the database.
"Monitor permanently": So that a folder is always in the most up-to-date
condition, MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe can monitor it permanently.
Note! The Database is actually composed of paths to the original files. The files
remain at their original positions, and no copies are produced. If you launch a
file via the Database, then you are not opening a copy, but rather the original
file via the link!
Monitor folder
Here you can select which folders should be monitored continuously. This
means that if contents of a folder located outside of MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe are changed, then the database will be updated automatically the next
time the program opens.
Tip: Do not select especially large folders (for example, "My Documents") so
that the startup of MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe isn't unnecessarily
overloaded.
Optimize database...
This function allows you to change or delete database entries that refer to
displaced or deleted files. This way you can keep your database up-to-date all
the time.
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Print export
Should you ever need a list of all audio, i.e. music files, photos or videos, then
use the print export. Here you can create a list that contains all the information
you want, in the view you want.
Statistics
Use this function to have statistics created for your database. Here, for
example, you can see how large your database is in total and how many
picture files are contained within it.
Load database...
Use this function to load saved databases. This can be used to restore
albums, categories, monitored folders, etc.
Save database...
If you wish to save the current state of your database, use this function. This
way you'll be sure that created albums, categories, etc. can always be
reloaded.
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Restore
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe automatically saves the state of the
database after certain periods of time. This way, you can be sure even without
a backup copy that older states of your database can be restored.
Delete entire database
If you want to delete a database so as to create a new empty one, you can use
this function to do so.
Security menu
Create backup copy on CD/DVD
In order to ensure that your valuable material is not accidentally changed or
even deleted, we recommend burning backup copies to CD or DVD after
importing. If worst comes to worst, then you will always have original material
to fall back on.
Further information can be found under "Backup copies on CD/DVD" (view
page 94).
Settings...
MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe can be set to automatically remind you to
create backups. This way, you can completely avoid the loss of valuable
photos without even having to think about it.
If you activate this support function, then you can specify the criteria for and
time periods between back up reminders from MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe.
Please read the chapter “File -> Options -> Database".
Create password-protected archive
This option creates a new ZIP archive. This, for example, enables space-saving
compression of several files into a single ZIP file for sending in emails.
Unzip archive with password
This option is only available for ZIP files. The archive is opened and the
included files are unzipped.
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If, on creation, a password has been entered, it will be required before being
unpacked. Without the correct password, you will not be able to unpack the
archive.
Show backups from import
This option lets you display and select the backup copies that were created
during the import process.
Windows menu
Slideshow monitor
Use this command to open the Slideshow Monitor. This will open in fullscreen
by default.
Volume
Use this command to open the Equalizer and volume. These serve to adapt
your sound to your listening requirements, to match what you may have come
to expect from a HiFi.
For example, you can activate the "Dance_Electronic" preset to automatically
set the corresponding settings.
Always in foreground
Prevents the program from being covered by other screens/windows
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"Share" menu
Here you will find many options for for quickly and easily publishing your data
from the program on the web. Additionally, data transfer into other programs
for specialized editing, if you have such programs installed, is enabled.
Tasks menu
In this menu you will find direct solutions and short video explanations on how
to perform tasks in different topics. Not only will you find step-by-step
instructions for sound and pictures here, you will also find quick access to lots
of functions.
Help Menu
Help
This command is available for almost every feature of the program, and it
opens the "Help" file for the corresponding topic. Use this command to get
help on any of MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe's functions.
Keyboard shortcut:
F1
Start introductory video
The introductory video shows you how all the most important features work.
Specific topics are explained in detail in additional tutorial videos.
Keyboard shortcut:
Ctrl + F1
To play the introductory video you may have to insert the program CD.
Online Update
Connects directly to the online update page where you can get the latest
version of your program.
Register online
This option opens the MAGIX homepage for online registration where you can
register yourself as a MAGIX user.
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Registration grants you access to the MAGIX support website
http://support.magix.net (see support) where various program updates and
help programs can be downloaded.
With the registration form supplied (start menu under "MAGIX Photo Manager
MX Deluxe -> Service and support -> Register") you can register via post or
fax. Simply print it out, fill it in, and send it off!
Keyboard shortcut:
F12
Online tutorials
Interesting tutorials and useful tips for working with MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe can be found on the MAGIX website.
An online connection is required.
magix.info
Help & get help: Directly from within the program, you'll be able to access
magix.info, the new MAGIX Knowledge Base (view page 126). You'll find
answers to all the most frequently asked questions about MAGIX products and
multimedia in general. Couldn't find an answer to your particular question? No
problem – just ask the question yourself!
MAGIX Screenshare
This function makes it possible for you to offer assistance to other users
directly via the Internet, or to get help from others. To do this, you have to
register MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe first.
Hint: To inform the screensharing guests of exactly what is being shown, it is
also a good idea to telephone or chat simultaneously.
Register as host for a screen transfer
1. If you want to start a screenshare instance yourself, then you have to
register as a host first. To do this, open the menu "Share" and then select
"Screen transfer as host...".
2. In the dialog you can enter a name for the screen session. Your user
account name is used here by default.
3. Now click on "Start session". A small window will now open in the bottom
right corner which displays the status of your screen session. A number will
also be displayed (session ID) which serves as a password for your guests.
4. Start the screenshare instance.
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Register as guest of a screen session
1. You have to register as a guest to view a screensharing instance. To do
this, open the menu "Share" and then select "Screen transfer as guest...".
2. Enter the password you received from your host (8-digit session ID).
3. Now click on "Start session". A window will open displaying a smaller
version of your host's screen.
Reset program settings to default...
This function is similar to the reset function – all settings will be reset to default
as they were during the first program start.
Warning! This function erases all adjustments from every program user!
Furthermore, all favorites, podcasts subscriptions, and timer tasks will be
deleted.
About MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe
Displays copyright info and version number of MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe.
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magix.info
Share your knowledge & get answers This MAGIX service offers you and the
MAGIX Community at large a central platform for exchanging knowledge,
photos, videos, and music, for discussing and evaluating, for communicating
with one another, for presenting yourself, and networking with other members.
You will find the sections "Questions & Answers", "Show & Discuss", "Online
Training", and "Chat" where you can play an active or passive role in the
MAGIX Community. For this there's not only the www.magix.info portal, but
magix.info directly in your product.
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If you have questions or problems with your MAGIX program or you're looking
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Use the questions which other community members have asked and the
collective knowledge of the answers to improve your own working methods, to
solve problems, and to get to know the details of MAGIX Photo Manager MX
Deluxe.
Launch the online training center
Learn not only theoretically, but also practically what the program is capable
of: "learning by doing", quickly and uncomplicated.
Let your friends view the contents of your MAGIX.info screen over the
Internet on their PCs.
Ideal for viewing photos and videos together or for receiving support for
questions arising during your creative workflow while using the program (a
licensed client will be installed for this purpose).
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MAGIX services in detail
MAGIX Online Album
In the MAGIX Online Album, you can post your favorite photos online and then
send the link to your friends. All photos are immediately available from
anywhere in the world on a professionally-designed photo website, in wellorganized photo galleries, as full-screen slideshows, or in the form of a
personal photo e-card.
Personalized photo website in many designs.
Unique Internet address (URL).
Upload your pictures directly from a camera phone, send the link, and share
the picture with other camera phone users.
Full-screen online slideshows with fade effects and music.
Send custom designed e-cards with your own photos.
Share your photos with friends, including Internet management and password
access to private albums.
Your photos online
MAGIX Online Album is available in three versions, of which the smallest (the
FREE album with 500MB webspace for your photos) is entirely free.
The larger versions (CLASSIC or PREMIUM) are available for a monthly charge,
but also come with many handy features, such as a faster website, 2,000 MB
or 5,000 MB storage space, more website designs or access by mobile
phone/PDA.
More information about prices and included services is available at
www.magix-photos.com.
Just three easy steps: Within minutes your first pictures will appear on the
Internet:
1. Select photos
Choose your favorite photos directly from the program and optimize them in
just a few clicks. Put completed photo albums together and integrate music of
your choice.
Do it all offline on your PC - saves you money! Then select "Services" from the
program's menu bar "MAGIX Online Print Service -> Send selected".
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2. Upload photos
In order to upload photos to your MAGIX Online Album simply log in using your
email address. Naturally, access is protected via your personal password.
If you still don't have access, click on Register now! to activate your own
album in just a few minutes. Then off you go!
3. Done! Your own personal photo website is finished
and your best photo memories are on the net. As a photo gallery or fully
automatic slideshow (fullscreen).
Now, invite all your friends with just one click or show your photos on the road
using your WAP-compatible camera phone.
Using your MAGIX Online Media Manager, you can quickly manage your
photo website, upload photos and music, create new albums, add designs and
text, and much more. All online without even having to download any extra
software! Worldwide, easy, and quick in just a few clicks. At http://www.magixphotos.com
The following options are also available:
Send e-cards and photo emails
Send your photos as unique e-cards with great designs, or as a photo email to
your friends and acquaintances.
Order photo prints and gifts
Order paper prints or great photo gifts from your MAGIX Online Album and
have them delivered directly to your home, or pick them up from a photo lab in
your area. Delivery time is usually just 2 - 3 days.
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MAGIX services in detail
MAGIX Website Maker
Not only is Internet surfing easy! Thanks to MAGIX Website Maker creating
websites also becomes child's play!
This service offers:
Your desired domain (www.desiredname.com) and a subdomain (http://yourname.magix.net/website).
250 MB memory space with 5 email accounts, 1 GB each.
Website Maker with website templates, intros. Also animations, text effects,
form and design objects, picture and graphic templates, and buttons. And
everything without any ad banners!
Photo (*.jpeg), video (*.wmv) & music (*.mp3) options.
Additional software: MAGIX web mail for managing your email inbox.
MAGIX Website Maker offers 3 months of free, non-binding service. This way,
you have enough time to find out everything about MAGIX Website Maker and
all existing possibilities for editing and managing your homepage.
MAGIX Website Maker offers everything for the perfect Flash website:
Design templates: Numerous high-quality website templates in the latest
professional Flash design with pre-finished, customizable subpages, start
pages, profile pages, photo pages, video pages, and much more.
Text & text effects: Freely positionable text fields with fantastic fonts and
animated text effects can be added and individually formatted with ease.
Multimedia content: Select your favorite photos, spectacular slideshows,
videos and an online video player with your own background music, or
integrate it all as an online music player with playlists.
Decorative elements: Attractive design objects, plenty of vector shapes,
background images, buttons, and much more offer more possibilities for
designing unique websites than ever.
Animation objects: Large selection of dynamic, impressive animation objects
for breathtaking, moving websites.
Links: Easily add links to your own or external websites.
Top extras: Enhance your website with a visitor counter, guest book, contact
form, and many other useful extras.
Export function: Conveniently add individual components of your website
(e.g. video player, slideshow, online music player) or even the entire website to
external sites as an embedded website.
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Proceed as follows:
After registering your desired domain, you can start creating your website right
away.
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First, select a design for your website in MAGIX Website Maker
If you would like to place an intro (start animation) at the start of your
domain, select your intro as a next step.
Now you can replace the mock text with your own text as you see fit. All
free-standing elements on all webpages can also be moved as you please.
To do so, click to select the element and move it using your mouse.
Once everything is just how you want it, you can put your page online, so
that your domain can be accessed.
Catooh – the Online Content Library
Catooh provides you with high-quality photos, videos, and music for every
theme, expanded by intelligent iContent with professional Soundpools, DVD
menu templates, and brilliant MAGIX ShowMaker styles to help you make your
photo, video, and music projects reality. All of this is available directly from
your MAGIX software.
Just choose "Share" from the menu "Catooh" to set up an Internet connection.
Browse through the thematically sorted categories or view the results directly
by entering a keyword. After downloading, you can drag the objects from the
Media Pool directly into your arrangement.
Tip: Read the introduction online http://rdir.magix.net/?page=JRF6LASAR2Z3!
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Task assistant
The task assistant is your information center. It helps you complete your tasks
and provides support at every step. Not only will you find clear videos with
step-by-step instructions, but you'll also find quick access to a lot of functions.
The task assistant chapters can be found in the "Tasks" menu.
Tips for program help
The "Help" file features hints on how to use the program and additional
information. Many important terms are indicated in the text in italics and an
explanation to them is reached by clicking on them.
Context help: Press the "F1" key at any point in the opened program and the
help file will open with the matching topic (context help).
Search function: Use the search function to find out information about specific
words. Enter either the individual word or use logical operators (OR, AND,
NEAR) to refine your search if you have several search words.
"OR" (between two words): All topics which contain both words or one of the
words will be listed.
"AND" (between two words): Only those topics will be listed which contain
both words.
"NEAR" (between two words): Only those topics will be listed which contain
both words. A maximum of six other words may be added between the search
terms.
"NOT" (before a word): Topics which contain this word will not be listed.
Print: Use the help program's print function to make a printout of individual
topics or entire sections. The print button is located at the top of the help
window in the toolbar.
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PDF Manual
Much like the help feature, the electronic PDF manual contains the entire
program documentation. You can find it under "Start -> Programs -> MAGIX
Photo Manager MX Deluxe" in the "Documentation" subfolder.
Note: To view the PDF file you will need the "Foxit Reader" application; you can
find it on the MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe installation DVD.
Restrictions
Tip regarding special program versions: This documentation describes the full
functionality of MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe. However, you may be using
a restricted version of MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe, and full functionality
may not be available.
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Glossary
Glossary
A
audioid
audioid is a process used to determine the title and artist name base on
musical properties. An Internet connection is required to access the audioid
database.
AVI
The AVI format (Audio Video Interleaved) isn't actually a proper video format!
Rather, it is a so-called "container" for which the conventions for transferring
audio and video files to the program are only loosely defined. More in this topic
can be found in General notes on AVI videos.
B
Browser
A browser (also known as web browser, or Internet browser) is a computer
program that displays websites. The best-known browsers are Internet
Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Opera.
Button
Refers to an element of the graphic user interface of a program. The button
initiates an action in the program via left mouse click.
Button
Refers to an element of the graphic user interface of a program. The button
initiates an action in the program via left mouse click.
C
Cache
Simply stated, this is a temporary folder where frequently accessed files are
saved so that they can be quickly launched while you are working.
CC
CC stands for "Connectivity Co-ordination" and describes how the change of a
domain name from one provider to another occurs (domain transfer).
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CDA
Short for "audio CD" produced in accordance with the so-called "Red Book"
standard. It contains audio files (music) and can be played in CD-ROM drives
as well as in regular CD players in stereos.
Clip level
Signifies the volume level at which the recorded signal is overmodulated, or
"clipped".
Clipboard
The clipboard is used to temporarily store objects during execution of
commands like "copy" and "cut".
Clipboard
The clipboard is used to temporarily store objects during execution of
commands like "copy" and "cut".
Context menu
Context menu can be reached by right clicking on a selected object. It offers
functions which are available and can be expected in the given context.
Copyright
Protection of intellectual and creative property against unauthorized copying.
Copyright
Protection of intellectual and creative property against unauthorized copying.
CPU
Central processing unit: The name for the main processor of the computer
(CPU). Modern computers have even two or more processors, or one
processor with several cores.
D
Dialog
A dialog opens in a new window and lets the user interact with the program.
This means that the dialog can present information to the user and/or expects
to receive input from the user.
A dialog can contain various user elements which can be manipulated by a
simple mouse click. Keyboard entries are also possible.
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Disc project
A project includes everything that you want to put on your CD and DVD. This
normally contains one or more slideshows and includes a menu
structure/menu design which allows you to choose a slidehsow later on the CD
or DVD.
Disc types
The disc types determines the format and medium (CD, DVD, Blu-ray disc,
etc.) to which the current project will be burned.
DNS
The abbreviation DNS stands for Domain Name Service and refers to a
provider of Internet services that registers domain names for customers.
Domain
A domain is the website's Internet address. It consists of the name of the
Internet protocol (usually http://), the computer or network name (such as
www), the second-level domain (such as magix), and the top level domain (like
.com, .net).
Altogether we have: protocol://networkname.second-level-domain.top-leveldomain (such as "http://www.magix.com").
Domains are allocated by a country's so-called NIC (Network Information
Center). In Germany the DENIC is responsible for the release of domains.
Domain transfer
See CC. If you already have a domain, you can move it from your previous
provider to another provider.
Drag & drop
Enables files and objects to be moved freely between various applications (or
within an application) by dragging the object and letting it drop using the
mouse cursor.
F
Fader
Used for visual input of values. Similar to volume control on a mixing board,
you can control various parameters by sliding the fader. A very common
example for this is the zoom slider that lets you see a picture in more detail.
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Field
A half-image, two of which combine to produce a frame (see interlace).
Flip menu
Drop down menus create menus consisting of lists of selectable choices. They
look very similar to text input fields, but have a button with a downwardpointing symbol on the right-hand side.
Frame
A frame is a single image from a video sequence which also called a full image.
A PAL video contains 25 frames per second; NTSC contains 29.97 frames.
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Handles
Handles are the five little rectangles at the edges of selected objects. All curve
points can be moved by holding down the left mouse button.
Length handles: Bottom right and bottom left. You can use them to change
the length of an object.
Fade handles: Top right and top left. These can be used to softly fade an
object in or out.
Volume/Brightness handle: Above-center. You can use it to adjust the volume
or the brightness.
Hard disk
Storage medium with the largest storage capacity where the operating
system(s), programs, and files are saved. A hard disk can be built into the
computer, but there are also external hard disks which can be used with
different computers via a USB connection (portable drives or external hard
disk).
Hard disk drive
Storage medium with the largest storage capacity where the operating
system(s), programs, and files are saved. A hard disk can be built into the
computer, but there are also external hard disks which can be used with
different computers via a USB connection (portable drives or external hard
disk).
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Hardware
The all-encompassing name for all internal components of a computer. For
example hard disk, graphics card, mainboard, etc. External peripheral devices
are also considered hardware, i.e. printer, scanner, monitor, etc. The
synchronization of single hardware components is coordinated by the
software.
HDD
Storage medium with the largest storage capacity where the operating
system(s), programs, and files are saved. A hard disk can be built into the
computer, but there are also external hard disks which can be used with
different computers via a USB connection (portable drives or external hard
disk).
HDTV
This acronym stands for "High Definition Television.
HTTP
Stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol and is used for transferring websites
onto the Internet (from web server to the browser). For this reason, the
abbreviation http:// always comes before the Internet address. This is
automatically inserted and does not have to be entered when entering the
Internet address.
Hyperlink
Hyperlinks (or in short "links") are references to other websites/online
documents (or other computer networks). They build the base of the World
Wide Web (WWW) as it is only via these hyperlinks that networking or
interlinking between the billions of website out there is actually possible.
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ID3 tags
ID3 tags contain title information that can be added to a music title. This
includes the title, artist, album, as well as the genre, year of release, and other
criteria that can help searching through a database. The database is created
using this information.
Info: Title information will only be saved for MP3s in the so-called ID3 tags
(Identify an MP3), but other formats offer similar possibilities, like "Vorbis
comment" for the OGG Vorbis format, for example.
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Image
An image is a representation of a CD, DVD, hard drive, or another storage
medium that is saved as a file.
The difference from a copy or backup is that an image contains information
about the structure of the original storage medium, and not just individual files.
This enables 01:01 copies of complete storage media to be created.
Caution! Copyright laws forbid copying of commercial CDs/DVDs, and for this
reason, this process can be prohibited by copy protection.
IMAP
Stands for Internet Message Access Protocol and is an advanced process of
receiving emails.
Interlace
Describes the creation of a full image from 2 half-images (fields).
In this process, even and odd lines are alternately assigned to one of the two
fields.
The human eye perceives both of the projected half-images as a single full
image, so that despite the slow image repetition rate (25 Hz for PAL, 29.97 for
NTSC) a subjectively fluid image is seen.
Intro
"Intro" means the introduction or opening credits of a movie.
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jpx
A format developed by MAGIX which is used for photo editing. It enables free
experimentation with effects without altering the original file. The effects
settings are also displayed when the photos are opened using a different
MAGIX program.
M
Menu
Menus contain practically all function of a program. They can be opened using
a simple mouse click on the corresponding menu. Keyboard shortcuts, if
available, are also found at the end of menu entries.
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The graphical surface of a CD/DVD will also be represented as a menu.
Menu bar
Almost every program has a menu bar. It can normally be found underneath
the title line of the program. A simple mouse click opens a corresponding
menu.
MIDI
MIDI files do not contain the actual sounds like audio files, but only the note
control information which can be interpreted during playback by the
synthesizer chip on the sound card or an external synthesizer.
Motherboard
This is the centerpiece of hardware components of a computer. All other
hardware components like CPU, RAM, hard disk, additional drives, graphics
cards, as well as other cards for specialized uses are connected to the
motherboard.
Motherboard
This is the centerpiece of hardware components of a computer. All other
hardware components like CPU, RAM, hard disk, additional drives, graphics
cards, as well as other cards for specialized uses are connected to the
motherboard.
Motherboard
This is the centerpiece of hardware components of a computer. All other
hardware components like CPU, RAM, hard disk, additional drives, graphics
cards, as well as other cards for specialized uses are connected to the
motherboard.
MOV
MOV is a video and audio format developed by Apple, which has since
become widely used with Windows. QuickTime supports lots of compression
technology, which make it possible to optimize audio and video and even
graphics for the Internet and multimedia/video applications. Conventional
(hardware) DVD players are not able to play this format.
MP3
MP3 (actually MPEG-1 layer 3) is currently the most important standard for
compressing audio files.
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MPEG
MPEG is short for "Moving Picture Experts Group" and refers to a committee
concerned with the standardization of video and audio data compression as
well as container formats.
MS audio
A process developed by Microsoft for compressing audio files with properties
similar to those of MP3.
MXV
This is the MAGIX video format for quicker processing with MAGIX products. It
offers very low loss of quality, but it cannot be played via conventional DVD
players.
N
Noise Sample
Sample of a noise that is to be removed
NTSC (USA, Japan)
NTSC stands for "National Television Systems Committee". This is a US
institution that defined the first color carrier system for TV which is now used in
most of America and some East Asian countries.
The image repetition rate for NTSC is 29.97 Hz.
Numeric keypad
Also known as the numpad, or the number block.
O
OGG VORBIS
This is a new, royalty-free format with similar properties to MP3.
P
PAL (Europe)
Phase Alternating Line, or PAL, is a process for color transmission for analog
TV that is primarily used in Europe, but also in Australia, South America, and
many African and Asian countries.
The image repetition rate for PAL is 25 Hz.
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Play marker
The play marker is a red vertical line which moves from left to right during
playback. It indicates the current play position.
Playlist
Arrange your songs in playlists from various sources in different formats and in
whatever way you like, sometimes updated daily.
Important: Playlists are only links to songs on your hard drive or in your CD
drive.
When you add a song to your playlist whose real source is a CD in your
computer's drive, the song will no longer be playable when the CD is removed
from the drive.
Similarly, when you move a folder on your hard drive, the playlist will no longer
be able to play the song, since the link is no longer valid.
For the latter, however, there is a simple solution: If you know where the song
has been saved, then you can redefine the path. A corresponding dialog
window is provided for this purpose. You can reset the path by navigating
through the Explorer folders. The playlist is now correct once again.
Plug-in
Plug-ins are additional programs that expand the functionality of the main
program. They are inserted into the main program.
Podcast
Think of a podcast as something like a radio station on the Internet. Regular
Internet radio stations "transmit" in real time, which means that you can simply
listen to the program that's playing and edit it. Podcasting is different. The
programs are preproduced and loaded to an Internet server for downloading.
As a listener you can subscribe to the podcast and the files will be downloaded
at a specified time for you to listen to them whenever you like, for example on
the go via your portable player.
Podcasting
Podcast is the name for a relatively new Internet transfer form. It is made up of
"pod" from "iPod", the name of a popular portable MP3 player, and the term
"casting" for broadcasting content to a wide group of listeners/viewers.
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A podcast is therefore something like an online radio station. "Broadcasting"
web radio stations means you can only listen to and record the currently
broadcast radio station. Podcasting is different. You as the listener can
subscribe to the podcast and the files will be downloaded at a specific time
and you can listen to them whenever you like, for example, on the move with
your portable player. The shows are pre-produced and placed on an Internet
server for download.
POP3
Stands for Post Office Protocol (version 3) and is used in standard email
programs for receiving email (for example, Outlook Express). POP3 enables
email to be collected by the provider's email server and loaded into your email
program.
Project
A project includes everything that you want to put on your CD and DVD. This
normally contains one or more slideshows and includes a menu
structure/menu design which allows you to choose a slidehsow later on the CD
or DVD.
Project
A "Disc project" includes everything that you want to put on your CD and DVD.
This normally contains one or more movies and includes a menu
structure/menu design which allows you to choose a movie later on the CD or
DVD.
Provider
A provider or ISP (Internet Service Provider) offers Internet services like
webhosting or domains (DNS). In relation to the MAGIX Website Service,
MAGIX is the provider.
R
RAM (Random Access Memory)
This is a hardware component of a computer. RAM is needed to temporarily
save files. This type of storage is erased when the computer is shut down or
reset. The larger this storage is, the faster you can work with programs to
change and save files.
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Ratio:
The aspect ratio is the ratio between the height and width of a rectangle. In
practice these are photos, screens or projection screens. This method can also
be used to describe the aspect ratio of pixels.
Here are some examples of typical aspect ratios: at home 4:3, 16:9 (typical for
TV sets), or 16:10 (widescreen flat screens, widescreen notebooks), 3:2 for 35
mm films and photos. In cinemas you mostly find 1.85:1
Red Book
Specific standards have been established for the different CD types in order to
unify their data structure and to make them compatible with the different CD
drives. Their names refer to the color of the books where these standards were
written.
The term "Red Book" is common language for the Compact Disc Audio
Standard. The requirements listed here have to be observed for industrial CP
production. Audio CD players only read CDs created according to the Red
Book format. It is therefore necessary to first convert PC files into this format
before writing them onto an audio disc compatible with any audio CD player.
Restore
Restoration of files originating from a backup will be called "Restoring".
RM
RealMedia includes all of the media formats from software developer
RealNetworks. RealMedia especially refers to the "RealVideo" video format and
the "RealAudio" sound format. The quality of RealVideo files is comparably
good at high compression rates, but does have some loss of quality. These
formats cannot be played back by (hardware) DVD players.
S
Screenshot
A screenshot is an image composed of all visible screen elements (messages,
open dialogs, etc.) at a certain time. By pressing the "Print screen" key on the
keyboard, this image is saved into the clipboard. Next, open a program which
can edit images and select "Insert" (shortcut "Ctrl+V") in a new document to
add the screenshot for editing and saving.
Note: Press "Alt + Print screen" on the keyboard to capture the active window
only.
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Slider
Used for visual input of values. Similar to volume control on a mixing board,
you can control various parameters by sliding the fader. A very common
example for this is the zoom slider that lets you see a picture in more detail.
Slideshow
An arrangement of various objects (photos, text, sound, etc.) is called a slide
show. Slideshows can be saved separately as "MVM" files.
SMTP
Stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and enables the exchange of emails
across computer networks.
Software
The name for all non-physical functional components of a computer. This
primarily includes computer programs and files that are meant to be used by
computer programs.
Submenu
Besides normal entries, a menu can contain submenus that offer additional
functions. This makes menus more comprehensive.
Super Video CD (SVCD)
The Super Video CD (SVCD) is a technological advancement of the video CD.
SVCDs are also like VCD-specified CD-ROMs which can be played using either
a Super Video CD player (connected to the television), or directly with the CDROM drive of a computer. Many DVD players can also play SVCDs. MPEG-2
and the increase of the data transfer rate makes it hard to tell videos from
videos in DVD quality apart.
Resolution: SVCDs use the better MPEG-2 encoder in a standardized
resolution of 480 x 576 (PAL). The MPEG-2 format offers a maximum
resolution of up to 720 x 576 points and improved compression methods
characterized by excellent image definition and homogeneity.
Hard disk capacity: An average 90-minute movie must be spread across 3
CDs. On one SVCD you can get about 30 minutes of good-quality movie.
Encoder setting: Compared to the VCD with 1.3, the data transfer rate is
doubled to 2.6 Mbit/s.
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MPEG-2 format introduces the so-called variable bit rate (VBR). In contrast to
the constant bit rate (CBR) of the MPEG-1 encoders, this encoder has the
option of using more bits for movement-intensive sections, as well as saving
bits if picture content remains the same.
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Toolbar
Here you will find small buttons that provide a function when clicked. For
example, you can cut out a selected object by clicking on the scissors.
Toolbar
All basic functions of the corresponding program can be found here. The
corresponding functions can be called up via mouse click.
Top-level domain
Top-level domains (TLD) are always those separated by a dot at the end of an
Internet address (for example, "http://www.magix.com" < here, .com is the
top-level domain). Among these are also country top-level domains, such as
.co.uk, .us, .de as well as so-called generic top-level domains like .net, .org,
.biz, and so on.
Traffic
Traffic (data transmission) occurs within your MAGIX Website Service as soon
as data is transferred across the Internet: for example, when uploading or
downloading files to your website or when someone else opens your website.
U
Universal Plug & Play; UPnP
Universal Plug ‘n’ Play (UPnP) is a network protocol which enables data
exchange between different devices (PCs, hi-fi systems, video cameras, PDAs,
and webservers). UPnP allows various devices to participate in network-wide
communication, i.e. the initialization of functions and other device functions.
Long-winded configuring or installing of drivers is not required as the devices
can handle their own functions and data sources by themselves. Find out more
at www.upnp.org.
Hint: To work with UPnP you have to activate it first. This can be found under
"Options" ("Y" -> UPnP).
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URL
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator and describes where a source can
be found online (for example, a website). The address or the path to the
storage location of a file on your computer is known as a URL. Often the term
URL is used as a term for the domain. The URL for the MAGIX website is:
http://www.magix.co.uk
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VST and DirectX plug-ins
Plug-ins are additional programs that expand the functionality of the main
program. They are inserted into the main program.
Two standards exist for audio editing: VST (Steinberg) and DirectX (Microsoft).
VST has asserted itself stronger in the current market.
W
WAV
Wave (*.WAV) is a standard uncompressed audio format.
Wave
Wave (*.WAV) is a standard uncompressed audio format.
Wave file
Wave (*.WAV) is a standard uncompressed audio format.
Webhosting
This means that an Internet Service Provider makes domains and webspace
available to its customers. With the MAGIX Website Service, MAGIX provides
webhosting to its customers.
Webmail
Webmail enables the customer to view and receive the contents of their email
inbox without having to install email software on their computer. Customers of
the MAGIX Website Service can use MAGIX Webmail for this.
Webmaster
A webmaster is responsible for the administration and maintenance of a
website. Often, the webmaster is also the owner of the website as well as the
domain that belongs to it. Once you have registered a domain in the MAGIX
Website Service, an email account will automatically be set up, for example:
"mailto:webmaster@domainname.co.uk".
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Glossary
Webserver
Webserver refers to the computer on which your host saves your website's
pages and which makes your pages accessible on the Internet 24-hours a day.
WMA
A process developed by Microsoft for compressing audio files with properties
similar to those of MP3.
WMV
Windows Media Video (WMV) is a trademark video codec from Microsoft. If you
have Windows installed on your PC, then playing WMV files shouldn't be a
problem. Only a few (hardware) DVD players are able to play this format. Read
more about this in your DVD player's manual.
This video format is very good for web videos as it allows relatively high
compression rates.
World Wide Web (WWW)
WWW stands for "World Wide Web" and is the most used service of the
Internet. On the WWW, web browsers (for example, Internet Explorer) are used
to display information via websites. The process is colloquially called "Surfing
the Internet".
Z
Zip
ZIP is a file format for archiving your files. The original file is reduced and then
restored to its original size after it is unpacked without losing any quality.
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Index
A
About MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe
Add folder
Add folder to the database
Additional export functions
Additional import functions
Adjust properties
Adjust red-eye automatically
Advanced functions
Advanced mode
Advanced mode & basic mode
Advanced settings
Album view
Album view buttons
Albums
Always in foreground
Assign categories automatically
audioid
Automatic categories
Automatic photo selection
AVI
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59, 118
32, 59, 64
74
62
60
115
24, 32, 52
113
31
96
13, 43, 46
46
39
122
115
133
38
32, 82
133
B
Basic functions
Browser
Burn
Burner information
Button
Buttons
Buttons below the overview
Buttons in general
24, 25, 50
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28
107
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37, 48
13, 32, 44
43, 116
C
Cache
Calendar
Categories
Catooh – the Online Content Library
CC
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36
11, 22, 32, 37
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CD/DVD burner
CDA
Change screen
Change the order of the photos
Clip level
Clipboard
Connecting digital picture frames
Context menu
Copy
Copy into folder
Copyright
Correct curved lines...
CPU
Create a self-executing slideshow
Create and install desktop background
Create and install screensaver
Create backup copy on CD/DVD
Create calendar-based desktop background
Create categories
Create map
Create map...
Create new album
Create panorama image
Create panorama image...
Create password-protected archive
Create slideshow
Create slideshows and photo albums
Create slideshows and videos from file(s)
Create, fill, and save a new album
Creative
Crop image
Cut
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134
113
47
134
134
102
134
117
117
2, 134
115
134
73
72
71
95, 121
73
11, 17, 22, 32
87
106, 116
101
88, 116
116
121
65, 71
25
71
46
71
103
117
D
Database
Database import dialog
Delete
Delete entire database
Delete the category
Dialog
Digital picture frames
Disc info
Disc project
Disc types
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64
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121
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DNS
Domain
Domain transfer
Drag & drop
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135
E
Edit
Edit image externally
Edit menu
Edit properties (track info)
Equalizer
Exit
Export
Export dialog
Export files one by one
Export pictures
Export to mobile device...
Exporting the photo album
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32, 54
114
118
90
113
11, 29, 32, 69, 107, 115
68
69
103, 104
73
107
F
Fade out
Fader
Field
File
File information
File menu
Find pictures and make a selection
Find similar photos...
Finding photos
Flip menu
Folder
Forwarding
Frame
Functions in detail
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32, 41
106
11, 22, 59, 77
17, 22, 116
16
136
34
73
136
91
H
Handles
Hard disk
Hard disk drive
Hardware
HDD
HDTV
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136
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Help
Help Menu
HTTP
Hyperlink
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123
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137
I
ID3 tags
137
If you still have questions
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Image
138
Image selection
102
IMAP
138
Import
61
Import from external devices
32, 61
Import from your MAGIX Online Album
32, 63, 98, 99
Importing photos
11, 15
Insert
117
Inserting and editing images from the clipboard
93
Interface – The layout of MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe
31
Interlace
138
Intro
138
Introduction
11
J
jpx
138
K
Keyboard shortcuts
105
L
Library menu
Load database...
Load files
31, 59, 118
120
66
M
MAGIX Foto Designer 7
MAGIX News Center
MAGIX Online Album
MAGIX Online World
MAGIX Photo Viewer
MAGIX Screenshare
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10
9, 32, 71, 127
9
33, 85
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MAGIX services in detail
MAGIX Website Maker
MAGIX Xtreme Print Center
magix.info
Manage photos
Managing your Online Album
Menu
Menu bar
Menus in the slideshow monitor
MIDI
Monitor folder
More about MAGIX
More useful functions
Motherboard
MOV
MP3
MPEG
MS audio
Multiple rename
Multiple rename...
Multi-user support
Music
MXV
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9, 129
108
124, 126
14
33, 100
13, 106, 138
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55
139
119
9
59
139
139
139
140
140
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117
94, 108
67
140
N
Navigation and info tabs
New directory
New photo album
Noise Sample
Non-destructive and destructive work
NTSC (USA, Japan)
Numeric keypad
13, 33
106
106
140
49
140
140
O
OGG VORBIS
Online Album
Online tutorials
Online Update
Open photo album
Optimize database...
Optimize photo
Optimize photos
Optimize view
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29
124
123
106
119
114
11, 24
44, 47, 114
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Options
Options > Audio
Options > Database
Options -> Explorer
Options > File formats
Options > General options
Options > Path settings
Options > Photo
Order photo prints
Overview of the program screen
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110
112
109, 116
110
108
110
111
32, 33, 85
13
P
PAL (Europe)
PDF Manual
Permitted formats
Photo overview
Photo prints
Photos and videos
Photos as ZIP
Play marker
Playlist
Plug-in
Podcast
Podcasting
POP3
Present your photos
Presto!
Preview / Media Player
Print
Print and order pictures
Print export
Print photos
Project
Provider
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103
13, 42, 47
30
35
74
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141
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142
11, 28, 69, 107, 115
68
41
115
83
120
27, 32, 83
142
142
Q
Quick start
14
R
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Ratio:
Rebuild preview pictures
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Recognize faces on pictures (FaceID™)
Record audio comments
Red Book
Register as guest of a screen session
Register as host for a screen transfer
Register online
Registration
Rename
Reset program settings to default...
Restore
Restrictions
RM
32, 80
116
143
125
124
123
98
117
125
121, 143
13, 132
143
S
Save database...
Save photo album
Save photo album as...
Scan
Scan photos
Scan with
Screenshot
Search database...
Search for EXIF content
Search for similar photos
Search on hard disk
Search the database
Secure data
Burn
75
Security menu
Select all
Select pictures according to criteria
Select source
Select the best shots
Selecting photos
Send as email...
Send media to Online Album
Send photos via e-mail as a ZIP
Sending photos via email
Serial number
Settings...
Shortcuts
Show backups from import
Show in Windows Explorer
Show photos
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106
106
107
23
107
143
116, 118
79
32, 77
79
78, 118
31, 121
116
11, 18
107
19
45
115
33, 98
74
73
8
121
56
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Slider
Slideshow
Slideshow context menu
Slideshow monitor
Slideshow monitor buttons
SMTP
Software
Sound in picture support
Start
Start introductory video
Statistics
Style
Submenu
Super Video CD (SVCD)
Support
Supported formats
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114, 144
57
55, 122
57
144
144
12
66
123
120
67
144
144
6
12
T
Tag people on photos
Task assistant
Tasks menu
Tips for creating panoramas
Tips for program help
Toolbar
Toolbars
Top-level domain
Traffic
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131
31, 123
89
131
145
32
145
145
U
Uninstalling the program
Unzip archive with password
Universal Plug & Play
URL
Use music
8
121
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47
V
Video
View
Viewing photos
Volume
VST and DirectX plug-ins
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56
16
122
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W
WAV
Wave
Wave file
Webhosting
Webmail
Webmaster
Webserver
What is MAGIX Photo Manager MX Deluxe?
Windows menu
WMA
WMV
Work in networks
Working with MAGIX Online Album
World Wide Web (WWW)
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Z
Zip
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