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Product: Mercalli Light for Pinnacle Studio Version: 1.0

Repair shaky footage quickly and easily with Mercalli for Pinnacle Studio 12 .

You're probably familiar with the following situations:
You've got some fantastic footage "in the can", but realise later that it's shaky.
Or: you thought while filming a scene: "This'll be difficult without a tripod".
But there was no tripod to hand, or it wouldn't have been practical to use one.

Here's a solution, that'll ensure you'll no longer need to worry about situations like that: it's called Mercalli.

Contents:

  1. Availability
  2. Notes on unlocking
  3. Version differences and upgrading
  4. Information for retail version users
  5. Technical help and support
  6. Getting started: the application directly inside Pinnacle Studio
  7. Next steps: respond to important advice provided in the video preview



Examples of video stabilisation using Mercalli

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Video Footage used for these samples is not included in the software package.



1) Where is"Mercalli Light for Pinnacle Studio " available from?

The download demo-version is available from proDAD. It can only be unlocked by purchasing from Pinnacle.

Non-activated video effects and transition effects will carry the following water mark in the output footage:




2) How do you unlock the Plug-In for Studio Symbol for the plug-in unlock process

If you like the demo-version, unlock it simply by purchasing direct from Pinnacle to remove the logo from your results. Just press the treasure chest symbol



3) Version differences and upgrade to Mercalli Expert

Mercalli Light for Pinnacle Studio Mercalli Light Mercalli Expert
Studio plug-in (from Studio 12 upwards) Yes No Yes*
Shake-removal templates Yes Yes Yes
Extended adjusters No No Yes
HD video editing No No Yes
Free Videoshaker included Yes? Yes Yes

* Only when Mercalli Light for Studio is installed and activated!




4) Can users/buyers of the retail version (available from proDAD or from retailers) use Mercalli in Studio?

Not just like that. Please contact service@prodad.de sending us the following details:
  • Where was the Mercalli licence bought?
  • Your complete postal address?
  • YourStudio 12 serial number?
  • YourStudio 12 passport?
  • Your Mercalli serial number?
We will then check with Pinnacle whether we can provide you with a free activation for your Mercalli version.



5) Technical help and support

As with all proDAD products for Pinnacle’s Studio,
technical user help and support are primarily provided by Pinnacle Systems Support.

Mercallifree Update



6) Use as a video effect

  • Assign effect ...




  • Edit effect ...




  • User Interface ...




  • A First select a profile …




  • Click on "OK" to start the video analysis


Done – when the analysis is complete, the video is stabilised.
For more information plus tips and tricks on Mercalli, see the programme's help function:



7) Special case: a message appears in the Pinnacle Studio preview.

  • Mercalli must repeat the video analysis to achieve a perfect result.




  • a) Select the desired video clip.
    b) Start the video effects/plugins.
    c) Click on the "Edit Mercalli" button.




  • In the Mercalli window:

    Click on "OK" to start the video analysis



  • The video analysis starts ...


Done – when the analysis is complete, the video is stabilised.
For more information plus tips and tricks on Mercalli, see the programme's help function:


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