Introduction to the Manual

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Introduction to the Manual

Electrifier Overview: To use Electrifier Pro most effectively, it helps to be familiar with some underlying concepts of the program. This section discusses the essentials of authoring with Electrifier Pro. Topics covered include an introduction to the powerful work model central to Electrifier Pro--authoring multimedia with time-based effects and actions. Also covered are the interface and the basic elements of Electrifier Pro multimedia--actors, modifiers, tracks, and movies. Since Electrifier Pro gives you the power to export to more than one popular file format, an overview of Electrifier export options is also contained in this chapter.
Getting Started: This chapter covers the key procedures you will need to be familiar with to get started in Electrifier Pro. Information contained here includes: personalizing your copy of Electrifier Pro, opening, closing, and saving movies, detailed information on working with actors and actor sequences, and working with sprite tracks. Exporting movies is also covered.
Learning by Doing: The best way to feel comfortable with Electrifier Pro's intuitive interface is to begin working with it immediately. Learning by Doing allows you to familiarize yourself with the interface by creating multimedia movies which incorporate all the basic features of Electrifier Pro. The tutorials cover topics such as: compressing audio and video, working with actor sequences, highlighting content, using Actions, using Effects, and using No-Bandwidth(TM) Media.
Menu Reference: To improve your work flow, it helps to be familiar with menu functions and commands. This chapter includes information about the features available in Electrifier Pro's menus. It covers the commands available for working with movies, tracks, and media.
Window and Palette Reference: The windows and palettes are a key part of Electrifier Pro's interface. They allow you to view your work precisely and intuitively. This chapter includes information about the features available in Electrifier Pro's windows and palettes. It covers the different ways of viewing your multimedia and tools for working with actors and adding and altering modifiers such as effects and actions.
Authoring Reference: At points you may require more in-depth coverage of certain issues. This chapter includes detailed information about the more complex features of Electrifier Pro such as audio and video compression, delivering multimedia, special effects, and transitions.
Appendices: If you want to understand the full range of options available for authoring with Electrifier Pro, the appendices provide full descriptions of supported compression techniques, supported file import options, and embedding QuickTime movies on a web page.