1. Learn the Video Editing Basics
2. Configuring your PC for Digital Video Editing
3. Planning and Shooting your Videos
4. Connecting a Digital Camera to Your Windows PC
5. Video Dimension, Aspect Ratio and DVD
6. Editing Techniques to remove unnecessary footage
7. Useful Video Editing Techniques
8. Adding Titles and Credits
9. Speeding Up or Slowing Down Video Playback
10. Applying Effects Correctly
11. Applying Transitions Correctly
12. Applying Picture-in-Picture Transition
13. Using the Animated Transform Effect
14. Using the Green Screen Technique
15. Adding Life To Images: The Pan and Zoom Effect
16. More Effects and Transitions
17. Useful Audio Effects
18. Create photos from your videos
19. Watermark Your Videos
20. Getting Edited Videos out of your PC
21. Inserting videos into PowerPoint
22. Create Movies for Video Desk
23. Troubleshooting Compatibility Problems

Video Edit Magic 4.47

More Special Effects and Transitions for Video Edit Magic

Your movies have to be cool.  You've got the footage and sound you want, in the right order, but you need more:  you need to add some dazzle.  Try the over 150 effects and transitions in Video Edit Magic.  If you want more— It's easy to use additional FX.  Video Edit Magic will work with any DirectX transition and effect "add-on packs" that are installed on your Windows XP computer.

Note:  Add-ons will work only on Windows XP and newer systems.  You may even find some that work with Windows 2000.

Installing new effects and transitions couldn't be easier.  To help you find some, there's a list at the end of this article.  Download one and run the setup program.  That's all you have to do.  Video Edit Magic will automatically detect the new effects and transitions.  The next time you start Video Edit Magic, a new tab will appear in the Collections window:  Addon.

As you see, the Addon tab lists all added effects and transitions, organized by which Pack they came in.  You use them like the ones that come with Video Edit Magic, either by right-clicking on them or by dragging them to the Timeline.

We list a sampling of DirectX effects and transitions for download here.  There are many others out there.  If you have a favorite source that isn't listed here, we would be grateful if you let us know.

Package                                                               Type

Adorage Effects Packs by ProDad                           Commercial
Rehan SpiceFX Packs by Pixelan                            Commercial
Transition Effects from Hit The Bongo                       Free
Windows Movie Maker 2 Winter Fun Pack 2003        Free

DeskShare, Inc. does not endorse these companies or products.  This list is provided for informational purposes only and DeskShare assumes no liability for any damages caused by the use of the products mentioned therein.

With its ability to use any DirectX transition or effect, Video Edit Magic gives you the ultimate in flexibility and variety.  Imagine the creative uses you can put these transitions and effects to.  Simply install any pack that has the fancy effects and transitions you feel are suitable for your editing purpose.