diff --git a/source/en/latest/get-handbrake/check-for-updates.markdown b/source/en/latest/get-handbrake/check-for-updates.markdown index e054a206..6c3aa1e0 100644 --- a/source/en/latest/get-handbrake/check-for-updates.markdown +++ b/source/en/latest/get-handbrake/check-for-updates.markdown @@ -30,4 +30,4 @@ If an update is available, you will be given the opportunity to install it right ## Next steps -Continue to [Opening a video](../workflow/open-video.html). +Continue to [Opening a video](../workflow/open-video-source.html). diff --git a/source/en/latest/images/open-source-button-original.png b/source/en/latest/images/open-source-button-original.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..26cb229a Binary files /dev/null and b/source/en/latest/images/open-source-button-original.png differ diff --git a/source/en/latest/images/open-source-button.png b/source/en/latest/images/open-source-button.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a52f81bc Binary files /dev/null and b/source/en/latest/images/open-source-button.png differ diff --git a/source/en/latest/images/open-source-success-original.png b/source/en/latest/images/open-source-success-original.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d1ee1345 Binary files /dev/null and b/source/en/latest/images/open-source-success-original.png differ diff --git a/source/en/latest/images/open-source-success.png b/source/en/latest/images/open-source-success.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..965f8e9b Binary files /dev/null and b/source/en/latest/images/open-source-success.png differ diff --git a/source/en/latest/images/toolbar-original.png b/source/en/latest/images/toolbar-original.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7ff6f743 Binary files /dev/null and b/source/en/latest/images/toolbar-original.png differ diff --git a/source/en/latest/images/toolbar.png b/source/en/latest/images/toolbar.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..627449d0 Binary files /dev/null and b/source/en/latest/images/toolbar.png differ diff --git a/source/en/latest/table-of-contents.markdown b/source/en/latest/table-of-contents.markdown index 8d917bbd..aa791984 100644 --- a/source/en/latest/table-of-contents.markdown +++ b/source/en/latest/table-of-contents.markdown @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Table of contents ## Making videos -- [Opening a video](workflow/open-video.html) - How to get your videos into HandBrake +- [Opening a video source](workflow/open-video-source.html) - How to get your videos into HandBrake - [Selecting a preset](workflow/select-preset.html) - Tailored settings for instant compatibility with many devices - [Adjusting quality](workflow/adjust-quality.html) - Easily increase visual quality or reduce file size diff --git a/source/en/latest/workflow/open-video.markdown b/source/en/latest/workflow/open-video-source.markdown similarity index 58% rename from source/en/latest/workflow/open-video.markdown rename to source/en/latest/workflow/open-video-source.markdown index 45e47150..a44ab50e 100644 --- a/source/en/latest/workflow/open-video.markdown +++ b/source/en/latest/workflow/open-video-source.markdown @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -Title: Opening a video +Title: Opening a video source Project: HandBrake Project_URL: https://handbrake.fr/ Project_Version: Latest @@ -13,10 +13,14 @@ License_Abbr: CC BY-SA 4.0 License_URL: https://handbrake.fr/docs/license.html --- -Opening a video -=============== +Opening a video source +====================== -In HandBrake terms, the original video you already have is called the `Source`. One of HandBrake's strengths is its ability to open `Sources` in a wide variety of video formats, including but not limited to: +Once you've [downloaded and installed HandBrake](../get-handbrake/download-and-install.html), it's time to open a video for encoding. + +## About sources + +In HandBrake terms, the video you already have is called the `Source`. One of HandBrake's strengths is its ability to open `Sources` in a wide variety of video formats, including but not limited to: - Videos made by mobile phones, tablets, and many video cameras and DSLRs - Screen and game recordings, web videos, video editing projects[^consumer-editor-export], and other computer-related sources @@ -29,28 +33,28 @@ Learn more about [source formats](../technical/source-formats.html). **Note:** HandBrake does not defeat or circumvent [copy protection](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copy_protection) of any kind. It does not work with video files employing [Digital Rights Management](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management) (DRM). See [About HandBrake](../introduction/about.html) for more information about what HandBrake *does* and *does not*. -## Using the Open Source dialog +## Ways to open a video source -At the top of HandBrake's main window, you'll see a toolbar with various buttons. +By default, HandBrake presents the `Open Source` dialog on launch. It is also accessable from the `Toolbar` at the top of HandBrake's main window. -![Main window toolbar](../images/toolbar.png) +![Main window toolbar](../images/toolbar.png "The Toolbar provides easy access to HandBrake's most common functions.") -Select the `Open Source` button to select the video you want to open. +![Open Source button](../images/open-source-button.png "The Open Source button opens the Open Source dialog.") -![Open Source button](../images/open-source-button.png) +Select the `Open Source` button to select the video you want to open. You can also drag and drop a video `Source` onto HandBrake's main window. -![Open Source dialog](../images/open-source-dialog.png) +![Open Source dialog](../images/open-source-dialog.png "The Open Source dialog allows you to browse your files for a video to open.") -## Dragging and dropping +![Opening a video source via drag and drop](../images/open-source-drag-drop.png "In addition to the Open Source dialog, you may also open a video by dragging it to HandBrake's main window.") -You can also drag and drop a video `Source` onto HandBrake's main window. +HandBrake will scan your selection and after a few moments, the main window will show the file name of the `Source` you opened along with some additional information. -![Opening a video source via drag and drop](../images/drag-and-drop-source.png) - -## Next steps +![Successfully opened source](../images/open-source-success.png "HandBrake's main window after sucessfully opening a source.") Great! At this point, HandBrake knows which video you want to use. +## Next steps + If HandBrake didn't open your video as as expected or you had some other trouble, you can continue reading to learn more about how HandBrake works or jump right to [Getting help](../help/index.html). Continue to [Selecting a preset](select-preset.html).