Tutorial 2
Starting a project

Starting DVP automatically opens a new project into which you can import media files for viewing and editing. You can also start a new project after working on an existing one. However, only one project can be open at a time.

To start a new project:

Do one of the following:
  • If DVP is not open, start DPV.
  • If DVP is already open, choose File > New Video Project.

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      Saving a project
    When you save a project, you save information about the arrangement of media clips, transitions, filters, and titles on the timeline, as well as information about the location of the associated media files on your hard disk or CD-ROM.

    Saving a project does not create or save your video; to do that, you must build your video.

    To save a project:

    Choose File > Save.
    If the project has never been saved, the Save dialog box opens, in which you name the project. By default, DVP adds the .prj file extension.

    You can also save a new version of an existing project. For example, you may want to create multiple versions of a single video.

    To save a new version of an existing project:

    Choose Save As from the File menu. The Save As dialog box opens, in which you type a new name for the project. By default, DVP adds the .prj file extension.
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    Build project
    Building a project is the final step in creating a video.

    The time DVP requires to build a project ranges from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the type of system you have, the size and length of the clips, the format of your video, the type of compression used, and the effects you applied.

    Before you build the project, make sure:

    • all clips are edited and arranged on the timeline as you want them.
      transitions, filters, titling, and other effects are as you want them.
    • you have specified the file format for the final video.
    • you have specified compression options for the final video.
    • you have enough hard disk space for the video.
    • you have previewed the video.

    Note: Because fragmentation of your hard disk can affect the quality of the video, you should run a utility to defragment your hard disk, if necessary, before building your video.

    To build the project:

    1 Choose Build/Settings from the File menu or click Build Toolbar.
    2 Select settings, make changes to the settings for your video, then click Build.
    The Build Progress window opens, in which you can view the output video as DVP builds it.Playing your built video
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    Playing your built video

    After building a video file, you can play it back using DVP, Media Player, or another video tool, such as DirectShow.

    To play a video file in DVP:

    1 Start DVP.
    2 Choose Open from the File menu.
    3 Select a video file.
    4 Click Open.

    You can also double-click a video file to open the Media File Player and play the video.
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