HomeImport Source Files from Hard Drive
To import video files from hard drive to Media Magician, proceed as either way follows:
a. Drag and drop source files to source area directly
b. Click folder button to choose import media files, or import the whole folder.
Note: To load protected .tivo files, you have to set “Media Access Key” first. Find settings in ToolsàpreferencesàTivo
Import Source files from Camcorder
Before importing the video files from camcorder to the program, you should connect the camcorder to computer. If you have used the camcorder to record content on a SD memory card, please insert the card in the camcorder first.
Step 1: Start Pavtube Media Magician, then you will get a popup window asking for the connect confirmation. Just click “Yes” to continue. And you can also check the box of “Do not show this message again” to stop seeing this popup again. Next time, you will be directly taken to the step 2.
Step 2: You will be taken to the follow window, all the files on the camera will be checked, and if you click Start it will import all the files into Media Magician library. You can uncheck the files you do not want to import. Preview it in player on your right hand side. While you check “Backup Files to Local” at the same time, Media Magician will help you capture/copy camera videos to your computer.
Step 3: After the files being imported to the program, the files will be listed as follow:
Choosing a video, right click, you can choose play the video in the player on your right hand side, locate the file and delete the file.
Tips: If you have not checked “Backup Files to Local” box when you import the video files from camera, you will need to keep the camera connected to your computer during editing or conversion.
