ImageMixer1.6 for RICOH ImageMixer 1.6 includes a feature for creating Video CDs in addition to the functions in ImageMixer 1.0 such as Input mode for importing still images, movies, and audio from digital cameras and music CDs; Album mode for organizing the captured contents, Edit mode for editing the movie in MPEG-1 format, and Layout mode for using still image contents to create layouts.       Top Screen The following functions are available for importing still images, movies, and sound to a computer. The imported contents can then be managed in Album mode. Importing still images and movies from a digital camera. Copying and importing ImageMixer data or data saved to a computer Inputting sound from a microphone or sound input terminal Importing sound from a track on a music CD This mode is for editing movies imported from a digital camera or other devices. Editing is done in the MPEG-1 format. Working from the images in the albums, files can be dragged and dropped onto the storyboard. Titles, sound, transition effects, and other elements can also be dragged and dropped to create inter-phase effects. The editing board requires no special setup beforehand. The following functions are available for importing still images, movies, and sound to a computer. The imported contents can then be managed in Albums. Organize Albums Digital images saved in albums can be arranged in categories or by their contents. Search Files can be searched in categories of still images, movies, or sound media types and the results are displayed in a list. Conditional searches are also possible. Preview, Slideshow Preview and slideshow functions are also available for quick and easy browsing of contents. Convert Files This allows easy conversion of still images to BMP/JPEG format and movies to MPEG-1 format. Edit Still Image Still image files in the album can be edited with this still image editing function. This function includes a filter removal such as red-eye removal and mask function. Print A wide range of printing layouts are available, such as index printing and detailed printing, to match the user's specific application.   ImageMixer helps you create layouts using drawings, text, and image files in the albums. Layouts are provided for titles and postcards in Edit Movie mode, video labels such as 8mm, VHS, DV, and cassette, disc labels such as FD, MO, and CD, and for postcards. Image files in albums and edited movies can be used to create contents for a Video CD or Video CD image. ImageMixer 1.6 produces Video CDs compliant with the Video CD version 2.0 standard for providing features such as playback control functions and still image playback functions where the user can change the playback order from the menu.