Difference between revisions of "Using Pitivi Non-Linear Video Editor"
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:The Pitivi application window has several elements. It is important to take some time to study and experiment with these areas in order to be more flexible and efficient when using the Pitivi application. | :The Pitivi application window has several elements. It is important to take some time to study and experiment with these areas in order to be more flexible and efficient when using the Pitivi application. | ||
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| + | :<table border="1" cellpadding="2"> | ||
| + | <tr> | ||
| + | <td>'''Element'''</td> | ||
| + | <td>'''Description'''</td> | ||
| + | <td>'''Diagram'''</td> | ||
| + | </tr> | ||
| + | <tr> | ||
| + | <td>'''Menubar'''</td> | ||
| + | <td>Containing all operations for recording, editing and producing an auditory product.</td> | ||
| + | <td>[[Image:audacityMenubar.png|400px| ]]</td> | ||
| + | </tr> | ||
| + | <tr> | ||
| + | <td>'''Transport Toolbar'''</td> | ||
| + | <td>This toolbar contains button to control the '''recording''' and '''playback''' of an auditory product. There are buttons to '''stop''' or '''pause''' recording or playback. In addition, there are buttons to move to the '''beginning''' or '''end''' of the auditory file.</td> | ||
| + | <td>[[Image:audacityMainToolbar.png|250px| ]]</td> | ||
| + | </tr> | ||
| + | <tr> | ||
| + | <td>'''Mixer Toolbar'''</td> | ||
| + | <td>Containing slider '''controls the mixer settings on the sound card/device'''.</td> | ||
| + | <td>[[Image:audacityInputBar1.png|400px| ]]</td> | ||
| + | </tr> | ||
| + | <tr> | ||
| + | <td>'''Meter Toolbar'''</td> | ||
| + | <td>Audio meter to display and used to help '''control recording and playback volume levels'''.</td> | ||
| + | <td>[[Image:audacityInputBar2.png|200px| ]]<br /><br /></td> | ||
| + | </tr> | ||
| + | <tr> | ||
| + | <td>'''Device Toolbar'''</td> | ||
| + | <td>Used to '''select the soundcard, webcam, USB devices for input and/or playback'''.</td> | ||
| + | <td>[[Image:audacityInputBar3.png|400px| ]]</td> | ||
| + | </tr> | ||
| + | <tr> | ||
| + | <td>'''Selection Toolbar'''</td> | ||
| + | <td>Contains "indicators" to show and allow the user to '''select "points" and "ranges" in a numerical fashio'''n as opposed to clicking and dragging.</td> | ||
| + | <td>[[Image:audacitySelectionToolbar.png|500px| ]]</td> | ||
| + | </tr> | ||
| + | <tr> | ||
| + | <td>'''Transcription Toolbar'''</td> | ||
| + | <td>Allows the user to adjust the speed of the auditory product (affecting the pitch). <br />'''Note:''' if you wish to change the speed without affecting the pitch, see the section below under the section labelled "Interesting Features".</td> | ||
| + | <td>[[Image:audacityTranscription.png|100px| ]]</td> | ||
| + | </tr> | ||
| + | <tr> | ||
| + | <td>'''Tools Toolbar'''</td> | ||
| + | <td>Contains various tools for '''object selection''', '''volume adjustment''', '''object zooming''', and '''object time-shifting'''.</td> | ||
| + | <td>[[Image:audacityEditToolbar.png|100px| ]]</td> | ||
| + | </tr> | ||
| + | </table> | ||
===Saving Your Work=== | ===Saving Your Work=== | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 29 June 2011
Contents
Purpose
- This tutorial will show the user how to use the Pitivi non linear editor to produce a simple video.
- If you user wants to produce more complex videos (with special effects), then the user should consider using Cinelerra. On the other hand, there is a short learning-curve with Pitivi.
Using Pitivi
YouTube Video
- If you want to see the visual steps for "Powering Up Computer Lab", here is a link to a customized YouTube video:
Written Instructions
- Below are the written instructions (in case you prefer to have a printout of these procedures):
Launching Pitivi
- In order to launch Pitivi, the user click on menu in the docking station panel, and selects SOUND & VIDEO -> VIDEO PRODUCTION -> Pitivi Video Editor.
Main Elements of Pitivi Application Window
- The Pitivi application window has several elements. It is important to take some time to study and experiment with these areas in order to be more flexible and efficient when using the Pitivi application.
Element Description Diagram Menubar Containing all operations for recording, editing and producing an auditory product. 
Transport Toolbar This toolbar contains button to control the recording and playback of an auditory product. There are buttons to stop or pause recording or playback. In addition, there are buttons to move to the beginning or end of the auditory file. 
Mixer Toolbar Containing slider controls the mixer settings on the sound card/device. 
Meter Toolbar Audio meter to display and used to help control recording and playback volume levels. 
Device Toolbar Used to select the soundcard, webcam, USB devices for input and/or playback. 
Selection Toolbar Contains "indicators" to show and allow the user to select "points" and "ranges" in a numerical fashion as opposed to clicking and dragging. 
Transcription Toolbar Allows the user to adjust the speed of the auditory product (affecting the pitch).
Note: if you wish to change the speed without affecting the pitch, see the section below under the section labelled "Interesting Features".
Tools Toolbar Contains various tools for object selection, volume adjustment, object zooming, and object time-shifting. 
Saving Your Work
- To be completed ...
Adding a Title (Screencast)
- To be completed ...
Adding / Editing Video
- To be completed ...
Adding Music
- To be completed ...
Rendering the Final Product
- To be completed ...
Additional Resources
- Using Pitivi User Guide: http://www.pitivi.org/manual/
