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[[Image:pitiviElements.png|thumb|500px|The Pitivi video editor is an intuitive, easy-to-use non linear video editor]]
== Purpose ==
:To add the video clip into the project area, '''simply click and drag the object into the area below the Timeline Ruler'''.
:'''NOTE: ''' Although the Pitivi video editor does not have the capability of generating titles, a user could use the gtk-recordmydesktop to perform a "screen-cast" of a running OpenOffice slide show.
::*Here is a link to the '''gtk-recordmydesktop screen-cast ''' YouTube video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj1BySzRTAU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj1BySzRTAU]::*View the YouTube video on '''how to import a screen-cast into Pitivi''': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USHcMvzFToc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USHcMvzFToc] ===Editing the Pitivi Video Project===
::*View It is recommended to build the YouTube video on '''how to import as you go along. First start with a screen-cast into Pitivi''': [http://wwwof your title (eg.youtubeOpenOffice slideshow), then add video clips, and then end with the credits (also, an Open Office slideshow screen-cast).com/watch?v <table width="100%"><tr><td>=====Marking "Cut-Points"====USHcMvzFToc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USHcMvzFToc]
:Unfortunately, the screen-cast and video clips may contain extra portions that require cutting-out. In order to remove portions of your video, you need to first mark it for deletion, move to area to be deleted, and then delete it. Remember to save your project as often as possible!
:To be completed ..'''NOTE: If you made a mistake you can select EDIT -> UNDO or use CTRL-Z to undo previous editing actions.'''
:'''You can click and drag video elements to "join together".'''
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<td>[[Image:pitiviCutPoint1.png|thumb|300px|Select cut point. Note video area is darkened indicating cut-point will relate to video, and not extra audio track below. ]]</td>
<td>[[Image:pitiviCutPoint2.png|thumb|200px|'''Cut<br />Point''' button ]]</td>
<td>[[Image:pitiviCutPoint3.png|thumb|200px| '''Delete''' button ]]</td>
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=====Marking "Key-Frames"=====
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:A keyframe allows the user to manipulate a characteristic of an object: for a video the characteristic could be fade to black, or fade between video clips. On the other hand, for audio or music, it could indicate volume fade-in or volume fade-out.
:'''To set a key-frame, point and click the mouse on the video clip, and click the key-frame button on the Marker toolbar'''. In order to change the level of the video, simply '''click and drag the key-frame handle up or down. You can create multiple key-frames in order for fade-ins and fade-outs'''. You can preview the edited video clip to verify the result. Note: The user can always UNDO the editing change by clicking '''EDIT''' -> '''UNDO''', or press the shortcut keys '''CTRL-z'''.</td><td>[[Image:keyframe1.png|thumb|300px|'''Selection of key-frames''' ]]</td><td>[[Image:keyframe2.png|thumb|200px|'''Key-<br />frame''' Button ]]</td><td>[[Image:keyframe3.png|thumb|300px|'''Manipulation of key-frames''' (ie. "fade-to-black") ]]</td></tr></table>===Adding / Editing Audio or Music===
:To be completed .In order to add audio or music clips into your Pitivi project, simply click on '''IMPORT CLIPS''' and select the appropriate audio file.The Pitivi video editor accepts many different audio clip file formats.
:'''Examples of Accepted File Formats:'''
::*'''MP3'''
::*'''OGG'''
::*'''WAV'''
:To add the audio clip into the project area, '''simply click and drag the object into the area below the Timeline Ruler'''.
:'''The procedure to cut or manipulate audio tracks is the same as in the "editing video" area above, except you select the cut-points or key-frames in the audio area instead of the video area...'''
===Rendering the Final Product===
:To In order for your video project to run on a media player, or be completed played in YouTube, it must be mixed down into the appropriate file format. '''This process of mixing down several types of media into a single file is referred to as "rendering"'''. :The user needs to provide information pertaining to the file such as:::*Name of file::*Resolution of video (eg. NTSC instead of PAL, 720i, 1080p, etc)::*Type of audio/video encoding scheme[[Image:pitiviRender1.png|thumb|400px| Mixing down or rendering project into single video file format]]Note: For this tutorial, we will be rendering to an AVI file which is considered to be very YouTube Friendly. '''STEPS TO RENDER A VIDEO:'''::#Click on the '''RENDER PROJECT''' button in the Tools toolbar.::#When the Render Project dialog box appears, click '''Choose File and enter an appropriate filename''' (note location for storing file).::#When back in the Render Project dialog box, click '''Modify''', and set "Video Output" to '''480P''', '''720P''' or '''1080p''' (depending on your video resolution preference).::# In '''"Export to - Container"''' change the setting to: '''Avi Muxer [avimux]'''::# '''Click OK to start the rendering process'''.