The Menu Bar is located at the top left corner of the Vlog It! Window. Click a Menu name to open it.
The File Menu |
File |
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Creates a new blank project |
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Starts the Wizard |
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Opens existing project |
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Saves the current project |
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Save current project to new name |
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Assigns the current frame as the thumbnail that you can add as the vlog's link in your blog. |
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Prints your script |
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Displays a list of shows you worked with recently |
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Exit |
Exit Vlog It! |
The Edit Menu |
Edit |
What it Does |
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Undo |
Undoes the last action |
Redo |
Redoes the last action that was undone |
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Cut |
Cuts text from the Teleprompter script |
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Copy |
Copies Teleprompter text to the clipboard |
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Paste |
Pastes whatever is on the clipboard |
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Select All |
Selects all text in the Teleprompter |
Director Menu |
Director Menu Option |
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Starts rehearsal of your show |
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Starts recording your show |
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Starts playback of your show |
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Starts the publishing process for your show |
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Stops Rehearse, Record or Review and Preview of Media and Effects |
Teleprompter Menu |
Teleprompter Option |
What it Does |
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Pauses and then Resumes the Teleprompter scrolling action |
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Scrolls the Action Area to the next Action Tray |
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Advances the show to the next line in your script. |
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Stops the currently playing effect |
The Settings Menu |
Option |
What it Does |
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Manage Account | Opens an Internet browser to the Playstream home page so you can manage various aspects of your hosting account, such as deleting files, upgrading to a better hosting plan, etc. | |
Login Information | Allows you to re-enter your login information (username and password) for your Playstream account. This option does NOT actually change your username or password, but can be used if multiple members of a family want to use the same computer and post to different accounts. | |
Link your Vlog to a Blog | Opens the dialog through which you drag and drop the vlog's thumbnail into your blog as a hyperlink that plays the video. |
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What it Does |
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Application Settings This is where you can customize the following Application options:
For detailed pop-up descriptions of each setting, turn Tooltips on and move the cursor over each control in the window. |
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Performance Settings
For detailed pop-up descriptions of each setting, go to Application Settings, turn Tooltips on and move the cursor over each control in the window.
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Adjust your settings based your computer's power. Options include:
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Camera |
Where you adjust camera properties such as Brightness, Hue, Saturation. Controls vary based on your camera. |
V-Screen Submenu |
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Turns the V-Screen feature on and off |
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Calibrates the V-Screen keyer to the current background and lighting. |
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Opens dialog for fine-tuning the V-Screen key. |
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If you've fine-tuned the key, then this returns all settings to their defaults. |
The Tools Menu |
Menu Option |
What it Does |
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Audio Mixer |
Displays the standard Windows audio mixer or volume control panel. Use this panel to trouble shoot problems with your audio. |
The Help Menu |
Menu Option |
What it Does |
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Help |
Launches Vlog It! Help. You can also press the F1 key to launch the Help system. |
Tip of the Day |
View one or all of the Tips. |
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View |
Prompts you to insert a CD containing the video. |
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Serious Magic Web site |
Requires Internet access. Takes you to the Serious Magic web site. |
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Technical Support Web site |
Takes you to the Technical Support page of the Serious Magic web site. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
Takes you to the Frequently Asked Questions page of the Serious Magic web site. |
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Check for Updates |
Allows you to check for program updates. |
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About Vlog It! |
Displays your system information and Vlog It! copyright information. |
While the Close and Minimize buttons should be so familiar as to require no introduction, the other two warrant elaboration: